EATS 2026 Trade Tour — European Aviation Training Summit and Exhibition
EATS 2026 (European Aviation Training Summit) is a civil aviation training summit and exhibition organized by the Halldale Group, held at the Estoril Congress Centre in the municipality of Cascais, Portugal, from 3–5 November 2026; the organizer announces this year’s meeting as the 24th European Aviation Training Summit. The program consists of two full days of conference sessions and a commercial exhibition, supplemented by pre‑event workshops, additional meetings, and a networking reception on the evening of 3 November. The conference runs in four separate tracks for pilot, cabin crew, maintenance technician, and ab initio and approved training organization (ATO) training. Halldale’s call for papers highlights evidence‑based training, competency‑based training and assessment, human factors, artificial intelligence, and extended reality as priority topics. The exhibition area features fixed‑wing training providers, equipment and simulator manufacturers, as well as software and content providers. Turkish nationals require a Schengen visa.
Delta Expo Travel Agency is planning your Estoril trip, including flight, hotel, visa file, transfer, and summit registration.
| Information |
Details |
| Fair Name |
EATS 2026 (official name: European Aviation Training Summit) |
| Date |
November 3-5, 2026 |
| City |
Cascais (Estoril) |
| Country |
Portugal |
| Venue |
Estoril Congress Centre (Centro de Congressos do Estoril), Av. Amaral, 2765-193 Estoril |
| Organizer |
Halldale Group |
| Edition |
24th |
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| Fair Type |
A summit on aviation training that combines a conference and a trade show |
| Sector |
Civil aviation training: pilots, cabin crew, maintenance and training organizations |
| Conference Tracks and Topics |
Four tracks for pilot, cabin crew, maintenance, and ab initio and ATO training; evidence‑based training (EBT), competency‑based training and assessment (CBTA), human factors, artificial intelligence, extended reality, instructor development, and regulatory frameworks (Halldale call for papers) |
| Product Groups |
Fixed-wing training providers, equipment and simulator manufacturers, software and content providers showcased at the exhibition |
| Visitor Profile |
Airline training professionals and decision makers, training providers, equipment suppliers and subject matter experts; according to Halldale, airline training chiefs, ATOs, regulatory bodies, OEMs and simulation manufacturers |
| Program |
Two full-day conference sessions and a trade exhibition; expert‑moderated presentations and discussions; pre‑event workshops; networking reception on the evening of November 3; a hospitality event for participating companies in the exhibition area on November 4; pilot and cabin crew training chief workshops by invitation only |
| Paper Submission Rules |
Paper types include 15–18 minute presentations, panel proposals and 60–90 minute interactive seminars and workshops; commercial product presentations are not accepted (Halldale) |
| Venue Information |
The congress centre opened in 2001 features an auditorium, exhibition space, 20 meeting rooms, a terrace and an underground car park; the centre holds a Green Venue certification (Visit Cascais) |
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Registration
| Participation via the online registration form on eats-event.com |
| Visa |
Portugal is within the Schengen area. A Schengen visa is required for Turkish citizens; applications are made with a fair invitation and accommodation documents. For current regulations, consult the Republic of Turkey...
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| Official Site |
eats-event.com |
| Tour Scope |
Flight ticket to Cascais, hotel accommodation, airport and fair transfers, visa file, fair entry registration and 24/7 support throughout the trip. |
What Does Our Tour Package Include?
[ FLIGHT TICKET ]
We plan your Istanbul – Portugal flight to arrive in time for the welcome reception on the evening of 3 November.
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[ HOTEL ACCOMMODATION ]
We reserve rooms for summit days at hotels along the Estoril and Cascais coastlines.
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[ TRANSFER ]
Your journeys between the airport – hotel and hotel – Estoril Congress Centre will be arranged by us.
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[ VISA ]
We prepare your Schengen visa application and manage the documentation and tracking process.
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[ EXPO ACCREDITATION ]
We complete your EATS registration on behalf of you through Halldale’s online registration form.
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[ 24/7 SUPPORT ]
During your Cascais trip, our Turkish support line remains open at all hours from departure to return.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is EATS 2026 taking place?
The summit is held from 3–5 November 2026 at the Estoril Congress Centre in the municipality of Cascais. The first evening features a networking reception; the conference and exhibition run for two full days. The date and venue are provided on both eats-event.com and Halldale’s event page.
Who organizes the summit and how many times has it been held?
The summit is organized by Halldale Group; communication and sponsorship processes are handled through the Halldale team. The organizer promotes the 2026 meeting as the 24th European Aviation Training Summit and accepts registrations via eats-event.com.
What topics are covered at the conference?
Four tracks cover pilot, cabin crew, maintenance, and ATO training.
Halldale’s call for papers highlights evidence-based training, competency-based assessment, human factors, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and instructor development; commercial product presentations are not included.
What are the participation figures?
The organizer has not released a participant target for the 2026 summit. Halldale’s event page indicates that the summit will attract participants from more than 50 countries; the program is progressing in pilot, cabin crew, maintenance, and ATO training streams.
Who is attending the summit?
According to Halldale’s definition, airline training chiefs, accredited training organizations, regulatory bodies, OEMs, simulation manufacturers, and defense training managers are attending. Pilot and cabin crew training chief workshops are invitation-only.
Is a visa required for Portugal?
Yes. Portugal is part of the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is required for travel, and we will handle the appointment and filing process.
How to reach Estoril Congress Centre?
The congress centre is located on Av. Amaral in Estoril. As the organizer’s site does not provide public transport details, we will plan all transfers from the airport to your hotel and from the hotel to the summit venue.
According to Visit Cascais, the center includes an auditorium, exhibition area and, alongside 20 meeting rooms, an indoor parking lot.
Which companies are participating in the exhibition?
According to the organizer, fixed wing training providers, equipment and simulator manufacturers, as well as software and training content providers will open booths in the exhibition area; on November 4th, companies will host a reception event in the exhibition area.
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