The Western Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Association (WAMEA) announced the launch of MRO CANADA 2026, the country’s first exclusive B2B Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) trade show, taking place March 3, 4 & 5, 2026 at the Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Center.
This landmark event brings together Canada’s aviation maintenance sector—air operators, AMEs, OEMs, third-party MROs, regulators, parts and tooling suppliers, engineering organizations, educators, and workforce leaders—under one roof for three days of industry connection, business, learning and technical collaboration.
MRO Canada 2026 is co-located with the long-standing Western AME Conference, enabling general admission attendees to access both events with a single registration badge. We invite. MRO trade show focused air operators and aircraft owners at a discounted MRO only pass for $50 CA.
A New National Platform for Canada’s MRO Sector
MRO Canada 2026 is designed as a true B2B marketplace for tech ops: maintenance and engineering, providing an annual hub for Canada’s extensive MRO, AMO, and air operator communities to meet. We welcome international exhibitors who wish to expand their presence in Canada or who seek to find Canadian partners.
The event will feature:
· 16,000 sq ft trade show floor showcasing third-party MROs, AMOs, OEMs, DAOs, STC holders, tooling suppliers, teardown services, engineering organizations, and aviation technology companies
· Technical sessions, airworthiness updates and CAR 573.06 eligible AME training
· Private meeting rooms for air operator and supplier meetings.
· Networking reception, Sneak-a-Peek on March 3 19:00-21;00
· Complimentary Breakfast & Lunch both days
· Happy Hour on March 4 16:30-18:00
· On March 4, an Exhibitor-Air Operator Dinner will be held at the hotel. Buy a table for 8.
Invitation to all Air Operators, & Aircraft Owners at Special Rates
To support Canada’s commercial and general aviation communities, air operators, airlines, and individual aircraft owners may attend the two day MRO Canada 2026 trade show for $50 CA. (US $36. GBP 27. Euro 31.). A general admission rate is available for a badge that permits access to both the. MRO and AME events.
This discounted MRO trade show rate provides those with their primary focus on the 120 MRO exhibitors attending, which provides access to the March 3 evening reception and two full days of MRO CANADA for exhibitor interaction and meetings.
“MRO Canada is intended as a meeting ground between the people who operate Canada’s aircraft and the organizations that keep them airworthy,” says Kirk Watson, President of WAMEA. “By making it very accessible for aircraft operators and owners of every type of aircraft out there, we ensure meaningful B2B conversations happen on the trade show floor.”
Attendees and Participants
Hundreds of aviation tech ops professionals from across Canada and abroad are expected to attend, both fixed wing, rotary wing and heavy lift drones, including:
· Air operators tech Ops staff & leadership
· Aircraft owners, owner operators and lessors of aircraft AN
· AMEs (M1, M2, E, S), technicians, ACA / SCA staff
· DOMs, PRMs, QA and regulatory managers, line maintenance managers
· Heavy check, paint and cabin interior design and install
· Repair administrators, material & services buyers, supply chain and logistics staff
· Consultants, DARs, MD-Ms, OEM representatives
· Training managers, engine managers, and project managers
Registration Now Open
WAMEA Website: http://www.western-ame.org