Flight School Association International Announces New Orleans as Host City for 2027 Flight School Operators Conference

Louisiana, USA – The Flight School Association International (FSAI) — formerly the Flight School Association of North America (FSANA), rebranded on 27 February 2026 — has announced that its 2027 Flight School Operators Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, Louisiana, from 9–11 February 2027, marking the first annual conference under the organisation's new international identity.

• The conference is FSAI's annual flagship event for flight school operators, bringing together flight training school owners, operators, and industry stakeholders to share knowledge, address sector challenges, and engage with suppliers and regulators across the US general aviation and pilot training industry.

• FSAI represents more than 850 member organisations worldwide, encompassing flight training providers of all sizes — from small operations through to large training centres — and was founded in 2009 as the first trade association established specifically to serve flight training organisations focused on foundational pilot education.

• The 2026 conference — the final event under the FSANA banner — was held in San Diego from 25–27 February 2026, featuring 19 education sessions, three general sessions, roundtable workshops, and a trade show with more than 60 exhibitors.

Source: FSAI