PhilDernerJr
2010-03-22, 02:52 PM
Airliners International (http://ai2010nyc.com/), the largest and most exciting annual aviation convention is going to be in the New York City area this year, on August 12, 13, 14, 2010 (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) at the newly remodeled Robert Treat Hotel in downtown Newark, New Jersey.
This is more than just a typical show & sale, but is a big gathering that also includes photo contests, model contests, ramp tours, airline tours, formal banquet and more.
Those who register (You can register HERE (http://ai2010nyc.com/registration.php)) get a nice-looking goodie bag packed with stuff which I think alone is extremely exciting...though I am not allowed to share what its contents are!
TOURS
There are tours available for Continental's maintenance hangar, operations tower and flight kitchen. Tickets can be purchased HERE (http://ai2010nyc.com/tours.php) (NOTE: You must register for the show as well to participate in the tours)
PHOTO CONTESTS
People will be able to submit an unlimited number of photos for contests which will have awards and prizes! Simply register for the show and submit! Your photos will be on display in separate contest rooms for everyone to look at for the duration of the convention. Details, which may be modified, can be read HERE (http://ai2010nyc.com/contest.php)
There will soon be details on the model contest as well!
BANQUET
A fun, formal dinner with many people will be that Saturday to close out the event. The Banquet will also have Emmy Award-winning news correspondent Robert Hager as the guest speaker. Mr. Hager has covered the 9/11 attacks, both Columbia and challenger disasters, the Pan Am attack over Lockerbie, the Concorde crash and more. Tickets can be purchased HERE (http://ai2010nyc.com/registration.php)
I haven't had the chance to go to a show since the LAX one in 2004, and it was literally the greatest aviation week of my life. I spent a week hanging out with so many photographers from everywhere that I've always wanted to meet, met so many other great people, enjoyed the show and its tours...it was great.
I hate plugging things that cost more than a few bucks, but this is worth it. A huge collectible show, seeing everyone from all around the country that comes out, the various displays, contests....a very good time. they literally have the ENTIRE hotel booked just for this, so the whole building will be for aviation enthusiasts....it's that big of an event.
The local airports will be at its business with spotters looking to see the action all week. People will come from all over the world days early and stays days after to enjoy what NYC has to offer aviation-wise, so be ready to meet many!
Let me know if you have questions, or if you'd like to even volunteer, as they will need people to lend a hand. I really look forward to seeing you folks there.
MORE INFO WILL BE POSTED SOON AS DETAILS ARE FIRMED UP! So stay tuned.
This is more than just a typical show & sale, but is a big gathering that also includes photo contests, model contests, ramp tours, airline tours, formal banquet and more.
Those who register (You can register HERE (http://ai2010nyc.com/registration.php)) get a nice-looking goodie bag packed with stuff which I think alone is extremely exciting...though I am not allowed to share what its contents are!
TOURS
There are tours available for Continental's maintenance hangar, operations tower and flight kitchen. Tickets can be purchased HERE (http://ai2010nyc.com/tours.php) (NOTE: You must register for the show as well to participate in the tours)
PHOTO CONTESTS
People will be able to submit an unlimited number of photos for contests which will have awards and prizes! Simply register for the show and submit! Your photos will be on display in separate contest rooms for everyone to look at for the duration of the convention. Details, which may be modified, can be read HERE (http://ai2010nyc.com/contest.php)
There will soon be details on the model contest as well!
BANQUET
A fun, formal dinner with many people will be that Saturday to close out the event. The Banquet will also have Emmy Award-winning news correspondent Robert Hager as the guest speaker. Mr. Hager has covered the 9/11 attacks, both Columbia and challenger disasters, the Pan Am attack over Lockerbie, the Concorde crash and more. Tickets can be purchased HERE (http://ai2010nyc.com/registration.php)
I haven't had the chance to go to a show since the LAX one in 2004, and it was literally the greatest aviation week of my life. I spent a week hanging out with so many photographers from everywhere that I've always wanted to meet, met so many other great people, enjoyed the show and its tours...it was great.
I hate plugging things that cost more than a few bucks, but this is worth it. A huge collectible show, seeing everyone from all around the country that comes out, the various displays, contests....a very good time. they literally have the ENTIRE hotel booked just for this, so the whole building will be for aviation enthusiasts....it's that big of an event.
The local airports will be at its business with spotters looking to see the action all week. People will come from all over the world days early and stays days after to enjoy what NYC has to offer aviation-wise, so be ready to meet many!
Let me know if you have questions, or if you'd like to even volunteer, as they will need people to lend a hand. I really look forward to seeing you folks there.
MORE INFO WILL BE POSTED SOON AS DETAILS ARE FIRMED UP! So stay tuned.