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WOW, Airliners International #47, MCI is NEXT WEEK!!!Bill, Steve and I look forward to welcoming all of you to Kansas City MO, "The Heart of America"!
The show schedule is below, we will open the registration desk Tuesday at 4 PM. You do not need your registration packet to board any tours, just your name. We have confirmed our Thursday night Welcome Party, starting at 6 PM in the Osage Room at the Hilton Hotel. Jon Jamieson will be presenting "Kansas City - A History of the Airlines and Airports in the Heartland". And a special "FILM" presentation!
There are a few tables available due to cancellations, email us. A few tours are still open as below, tour cutoff is this Friday. There is still time to purchase a ticket for the gala Saturday Night Banquet, featuring Noel Philips, and don't forget the helicopter tours over Kansas City offered during our "Friday Night At The Props" BBQ! (The BBQ buses are full, ask at check-in about other BBQ options). Check the box below for a discount on the The KC Wheel if you are out and about next week.
For attendees staying overnight at the Hilton, our group rate includes free parking at the hotel. Even though the booking confirmations shows a parking charge, it will not be collected. Parking is also free for daily attendees.
See you next week,
Chris, Steve and Bill,
Your AI 2024 MCI Team.
PS, you will see many "Widgets" next year at Airliners International 2025, news soon!
Airliners International
2024 MCI Show Schedule
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Registration
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
8:00 am – 4:00 pm Registration
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Dealer drop-off. No set-up.
Tours per schedule
Thursday, June 27, 2024
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Dealer Set-up
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Collectibles Show
(Convention Registrants Only)
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Collectibles Show
(All Guests)
3:00 pm—5:30 pm Model, Photo, and
Postcard Display/Contests
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Welcome Reception
(Tickets Required)
Tours and Seminars per schedule
Friday, June 28, 2024
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration
8:00 am – 9:00 am Dealer Set-up
9:00 am – 6:00 pm Collectibles Show
10:00 am – 6:00 pm Model, Photo and
Postcard Displays/Contests
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
"Friday Night at the Props BBQ"
TWA Museum - Downtown KC Airport
(Separate Ticket Required)
8:30 pm - ??? Slide and Photo Show / Seminar Room
Tours and Seminars per schedule
Saturday, June 29, 2024
7:30 am – 8:30 am WAHS Membership Meeting
(Seminar Room)
8:30 am—9:00 am WAHS Board Meeting
(Seminar Room)
8:00 am – 3:00 pm Registration
8:00 am – 9:00 am Dealer Set-up
9:00 am – 3:00 pm Collectibles Show
9:00 am – 2:00 pm Model, Photo and
Postcard Displays/Contests
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm Cash Bar for
Banquet Attendees (Tickets Required)
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm Banquet Dinner
& Program (Tickets Required)
Seminars per schedule
Our seminar schedule has been confirmed. All of our seminars are free, open to all show attendees. First time presenters include Todd Models from GeminiJets, Dave Hall of MotoArt/PlaneTags, and returning author / adventurer Charles Kennedy, with his breathtaking story of a solo Cessna 172 ferry flight from the UK to Sudan! Please see the box at the bottom for details.
Our Saturday Night Banquet speaker is noted flight adventurer Noel Philips. He will entertain us with stories about his trips to fly the rare Yak-40 and other aircraft in the states of the former Soviet Union. Plus an audience Q&A session. Tickets can be added to your existing registration, or you can purchase stand alone tickets from the registration webpage. Tickets will not be sold at the door. You can also email us with your request.
Download a copy of the banquet flyer here
KC Wheel is offering a discount on tickets to one of the newest attraction in Kansas City! Just use the discount code Airline at this booking link
To book tours for AI 2024 MCI, use the links below:
If you are already registered, use this link to access/claim your existing account and book our tours
To access tours from the above link:
- Login to your registration, if on a mobile phone, turn the phone horizontal.
- Click "Registrations"
- Click "View Details"
- Click "Edit
- Scroll to the tours you desire and
add them to your registration.
If you need to register (required to book tours) or you wish to just book the BBQ, Welcome Party or Banquet (registration not required), use this link.
Airliners International 2024 MCI Tour Descriptions
All tour attendees age 16 and under require parental or guardian escort.
All AI2024 MCI tour participants are required to be registered attendees of the show ($70 or $150 option) exception for the "Friday Night At The Props". Tours are subject to change, consolidation and/or cancellation.
The TWA Museum at 10 Richards Road:
You will take a bus from the Hilton MCI to the TWA Museum at Kansas City Downtown Airport, MKC. You will enjoy a 2 ½ hour guided tour of the museum facilities including access to the Museum’s Lockheed L-12A Electra aircraft. Exhibits include three cockpit familiarization trainers (707, L-1011, MD-80), a full-size cabin evacuation trainer, multiple classroom training tools and 100’s of models and artifacts. The tour fee includes bus transportation, and admission to the TWA museum.
Cost per person: $35
Wednesday June 26th:
TWA 1 Leave Hilton 10:00, return 13:30 1 SPACE LEFT
TWA 2 Leave Hilton 12:30, return 16:00 AVAILABLE
Thursday June 27th:
TWA 3 Leave Hilton 12:00, return 15:30 2 SPACES LEFT
Friday June 28th:
TWA 4 Leave Hilton 10:00, return 13:30 AVAILABLE
TWA 5 Leave Hilton 12:30, return 16:00 AVAILABLE
The Amelia Earhart History Tour:
You will travel via bus from the Hilton MCI north to Atchison KS, the childhood home of Amelia Earhart. Your first stop will be the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum, featuring the world’s last remaining Lockheed L-10E Electra. After an hour there, you will travel to the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum, the home Amelia Earhart grew up in! In between, you will have a short stop at the historic 1880 Santa Fe Depot, at the Atchison County Historical Society Museum the eastern end of the ATSF Railway. Your tour fee incudes bus transport and admission to both museums.
Cost per person: $85
Wednesday June 26th:
AE 1 Leave Hilton 12:00, return 16:00 AVAILABLE
Friday June 28th:
AE 2 Leave Hilton 9:00, return 13:00 AVAILABLE
Jet Midwest
You will cross I-29 via bus from the Hilton MCI to the facilities of Jet Midwest, located in the historic TWA MCI maintenance base. You will travel around the aircraft stored at Jet Midwest, visit a few of the aircraft, and if available, witness the breaking up of an aircraft. Children 16 and under require parental or guardian escort. As you are entering a controlled area of the airport, please observe all TSA rules, no luggage, cameras only, no weapons.
Cost per person: $20.
Wednesday June 26th:
JM 1 Leave Hilton 13:15, return 15:00 SOLD OUT
JM 2 Leave Hilton 15:15, return 17:00 SOLD OUT
JM 3 Leave Hilton 17:15, return 18:45 SOLD OUT
Thursday June 27th:
JM 4 Leave Hilton 14:15, return 16:00 SOLD OUT
JM 5 Leave Hilton 16:15, return 17:45 SOLD OUT
Friday June 28th:
JM 6 Leave Hilton 11:15, return 13:00 SOLD OUT
JM 7 Leave Hilton 13:15, return 15:00 SOLD OUT
JM 8 Leave Hilton 15:15, return 16:45 SOLD OUT
TriStar Experience:
You will cross I-29 via bus from the Hilton MCI to the MCI ramp and The Tristar Experience L-1011. Built in 1974 for PSA Airlines, N910TE served for three airlines before becoming an Operation Blessing Flying Hospital. Flown to MCI in 2017, this L-1011 is one of two complete and operational L-1011’s left in the world! This aircraft is also one of two built with lower level air stairs! Weather permitting, you might even experience a start-up of one of the RB-211’s. Tour duration will be around one hour.
Your tour payment is for bus transportation and includes a donation to the TriStar Experience! Children 16 and under require parental or guardian escort. As you are entering a controlled area of the airport, please observe all TSA rules, no luggage, cameras only, no weapons.
Cost per person: $30.
Wednesday June 26th:
L-1011 1 Leave Hilton 12:30, return 14:00 AVAILABLE
L-1011 2 Leave Hilton 14:15, return 16:00 AVAILABLE
L-1011 3 Leave Hilton 16:15, return 18:00 SOLD OUT
Thursday June 27th:
L-1011 4 Leave Hilton 13:30, return 15:00 SOLD OUT
L-1011 5 Leave Hilton 15:15, return 17:00 AVAILABLE
Friday June 28th:
L-1011 6 Leave Hilton 10:30, return 12:00 SOLD OUT
L-1011 7 Leave Hilton 12:15, return 14:00 AVAILABLE
L-1011 8 Leave Hilton 14:15, return 16:00 SOLD OUT
NOAA NWS Aviation Weather Center:
Your small group will travel from the Hilton to the NWS Aviation Weather Center, for a 1 hour guided tour of the AWC, the national NOAA facility focusing specifically on predicting and reporting aviation weather.
Your tour fee is only for bus transportation and administrative costs, NOAA is providing the tour free of charge.
Cost per person: $20.
Wednesday June 26th:
NOAA 1 Leave Hilton 9:45, return 11:15 SOLD OUT
NOAA 2 Leave Hilton 13:45, return 15:15 SOLD OUT
Thursday June 27th:
NOAA 3 Leave Hilton 13:45, return 15:15 SOLD OUT
Friday June 28th:
NOAA 4 Leave Hilton 9:45, return 11:15 SOLD OUT
NOTE: Show Registration not required for the following event:
Friday Night at the Props RETURNS!
The Friday night BBQ returns! Bus transportation is provided from the Hilton MCI to The TWA Museum at 10 Richards Road, Downtown Airport MKC. You will enjoy a catered Kansas City BBQ in the original TWA maintenance hangar, and a visit to the TWA Museum. A cash water/soda/beer bar will be available. Weather permitting, Kansas City Helicopter Tours at MKC will be booking scenic flights during the BBQ! (You will make arrangements and payment directly with KCHT). The first bus will leave the Hilton at 17:30, BBQ at 18:30. Your tour fee includes R/T bus, BBQ buffet and TWA Museum admission.You can also drive yourself if you wish to visit other parts of downtown KC after the BBQ, please let us know if you are using your own transportation. Children under 16 require parental or guardian escort. If you wish a vegetarian option, please send an email to info@airlinersinternational.org once you have booked the BBQ
Cost per person: $80.
Friday June 28th:
BBQ First bus leaves Hilton at 17:30, BBQ service starts 18:30, last bus back departs at 20:30
Airliners International 2024 MCI
Seminar Schedule
All aviators are invited to attend
the seminars at no charge!
THURSDAY June 27th 2024
10:00AM - TOM LIVESEY
“The Jumbo’s Double Nickel: The 747 Turns 55”
A fascinating look back of Boeing’s commitment to build the world’s first Jumbo Jet as it struggles with a faltering world economy, the SST program, Space Contracting for Apollo, and deliveries of the B707, 727 and 737 for Airline Customers.
1:30PM - STEVE COSGROVE
“Airways Magazine: How to Photograph
and Write for Publication”
A look into Airways Magazine: Presented by Steve Cosgrove, CEO and Publisher of Airways. The history of Airways and its evolution from a magazine into an aviation multimedia powerhouse. What does it take to work with us as a contributor or photographer?
3:00PM - TODD MODELS
“GeminiJets: From Conception to Flight”
From the drawing board to the finished product, you'll learn how GeminiJets are made, marketed and moved to retailers around the world. We'll share tips to care for your models and keep your collection valuable. Plus, door prize raffles!
4:30PM - DAVID VELUPILLAI
“Airbus Airliners”
Some insights into how people, a plane, and a partnership, born in the golden age of jetliners, created the foundations, innovations, and a way of working to build half the world’s airliners.
FRIDAY June 28th 2024
10:00AM - JOE CRAWFORD
“Maximizing The Benefits of Frequent
Flyer Programs to Travel the World”
Chasing the dream of travelling the world through the benefits of airline promotions and frequent flyer programs. Understanding and navigating the challenges of earning free travel as an airline enthusiast and adventure seeker and the true stories of how to maximize enjoyment of the journey along the way.
11:30AM - CHARLES KENNEDY
“The Story of the Flying Tiger Line”
The Flying Tigers was an American freight airline founded by WW2 vets and grew to become a global freight giant, bought by FedEx in 1989. A feast of props, first generation jets, and classic jumbos; and introducing the Flying Tiger Line Historical Society.
1:00PM - FRED FINN
“The World’s Most Travelled Man”
Fred Finn holds the Guinness record for the flights on Concorde at 718 and he has travelled over 15 million miles! Come see Fred tell stories recounting his 65 years of world travels from his new book “Sonic Boom”! Fred will have personally signed copies available.
2:30PM - DAVE HALL
“MotoArt PlaneTags: Authority of Aviation History”
With close to 25 years of upcycling aircraft, MotoArt is the premier name in aviation preservation. MotoArt PlaneTags has partnered with major airlines to preserve the history of their aircraft by creating branded PlaneTags from their retired fleet.
4:00PM - JARED MICOU
“Aircraft Dispatchers: Who Are
They and What Do They Do?”
Come learn what aircraft dispatchers do and what role they play in each and every commercial flight. We’ll discuss a day in the life, duties and responsibilities and what qualifications are needed to embark upon this career.
SATURDAY June 29th 2024
10:00AM - JEFF CACY
“PNA: The Other Alaska Airline”
Post World War II, Arthur Woodley transformed his fledgling Alaskan air operation Woodley Airlines to Pacific Northern Airlines as a DC-3, DC-4 and Constellation operator from Western Alaska to the Pacific Northwest. PNA merged into Western Airlines in 1967, later becoming a part of today’s Delta. I’ll be discussing the airline’s evolution and share multiple visuals.
11:30AM - CHARLES KENNEDY
“Flying Solo to Sudan”
Low time recreational pilot Charles Kennedy delivered a Cessna C-172 from London to Khartoum, flying 3,500 miles solo day VFR in January 2023, via France, Italy, Slovenia, Greece, and Egypt. Always challenging and frequently terrifying, resulting in a unique flying story.
1:00PM - DAN GOLDZBAND
“Behind the Scenes at Pacific Southwest Airlines”
Many of us fondly remember Pacific Southwest Airlines. It was a successful airline outside the regulation of the CAB and the model for Southwest. Why, then, did it disappear with so many others? Let’s look behind the scenes to find some clues. They may surprise you.
Kansas City has sooooo many attractions such as the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, the The National WW1 Museum, Historic Union Station, a KC Royals-Cleveland Guardians baseball game, and KC Monarchs minor league game. Fly in early, and see why we enjoy the "Heart of America", one of the world's most livable cities! And we have lots of fantastic BBQ!
You can download and print copies of the 11"x17" poster below. Just click on this link!
The NEW Kansas City International Airport!
WWW.WAHSONLINE.COMOther airline shows around the world:
The World Airline Historical Society and Photo Enrichments is not responsible for the accuracy of the following show listings. Always check with the individual show promoter to ensure the event is still scheduled as stated before making your travel plans. Please send your show listing to FotoEnrich@gmail.com
Airliners International 2024 MCI
June 26-29 2024
Hilton Kansas City Airport
Kansas City MO USA
WWW.AIRLINERSINTERNATIONAL.ORG
MAN - Manchester Airport
Aviation Memorabilia Fair
July 27-28 2024
opens at 10:00
Concorde Hangar Manchester Airport
Runway Visitor Park, WA15 8XQ,
off the A538 Wilmslow Rd.
Entry to the Park is free
https://www.tasmanchester.com/
2024 CLEVELAND AIRLINE
COLLECTIBLES SHOW
Saturday, August 24, 2024,
9:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Best Western Plus 15471 Royalton Rd,
Strongsville, OH 44136.
Admission 5.00, Children under 17 FREE with paid adult. Special show room rate of $89.00, mention discount code “2408CLEV” when calling 1-800-528-1234.
FREE Transportation to & from CLE via LG Transportation. Call Les @ 440-212-5466 before arrival or departure. For additional show information contact Robert Palermo via phone at 216-551-4549 or via email at rpalermo@msn.com.
NEWARK AND NY AREA AIRLINE SHOW
Saturday, Sept 7, 2024, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Holiday Inn North, 160 Frontage Road,
Newark, NJ 07114.
Admission: $10.00, children 12 & under are FREE.
Hourly door prizes! For more information, www.newarkairlineshow.com.
SAN FRANCISCO AIRLINE MEMORABILIA &
AIRPLANE MODEL SHOW
Saturday, Sept 21, 2024
8:30 am – 2:30 pm.
Best Western Grosvenor Plus,
380 South Airport Blvd.,
South San Francisco, CA 94080.
Admission: $8, children under 12 are admitted free! Special room rate available, use discount code “SFO Show” when calling (650) 873-3200. For more information, contact Michael Chew at SFOAirlineShow@juno.com or Tom Vance at fordgalaxie500@yahoo.com or call (408) 504-8345.
37th ANNUAL ATLANTA AIRLINE
COLLECTIBLES SHOW
Saturday, October 5, 2024,
10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Delta Flight Museum, 1060 Delta Blvd., Atlanta, GA. Admission: $10, children under 10 admitted free. Attendees must present a photo ID and go through security upon entering. No admission discounts.
For more details visit DeltaFlightMuseum.org or email museum.delta@delta.com.
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL AIRLINE
COLLECTIBLES SHOW & GET TOGETHER
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Best Western Plus Hotel, 1901 Killebrew Drive,
Bloomington, MN 55425 (across from the Mall of America). Admission: $5, children under 12 admitted free.
Special room rate available by calling hotel at 952-854-8200. For info or a vendor table, contact Bruce Kitt via phone at 952-212-4842 or email bruce.kitt@norhtwestairlineshistory.org or call Keith Oberg at 651-423-5111 or email airwaysgifts@juno.com. More details at nwahistory.org.
TORONTO AVIATION & AIRLINE COLLECTIBLES SHOW
Sunday, OCT 20, 2024
10:00 am – 3:00 pm.
John Paul II Polish Cultural Centre, 4300 Cawthra Road, Mississauga ON LHZ 1V8.
Admission: $10. For details visit torontoairlinershow.comand for vendor & show info email aitor@sympatico.ca.
FRANKFURT AVIATION & AIRLINE
COLLECTIBLES SHOW
Saturday, November 9, 2024,
10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
International Aviation Memorabilia Exchange. Established as the “Frankfurt Exchange Day” in 1986.
Stadthalle Hofheim, Chinonplatz 4, 65719 Hofheim am Taunus. Admission is free! Table reservations expected from August 2024. For more information… www.fra-aviationfair.com or email Dean Rainer, info@fra-aviationfair.com.
HOUSTON AIRLINE COLLECTIBLE SHOW
Saturday, December 7, 2024, 9 AM to 4 PM.
Sheraton Hotel North Houston IAH Airport
15747 JFK Blvd Houston TX 77032
281-442-5100 Call Hotel for
Special Show Rate, $95 for Dec 6-7th
Show Information: jetduane@att.net
Bi-Annual LAX – Los Angeles
Airline Collectibles Show & Sale
Saturday, Feb 1, 2025
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Embassy Suites by Hilton LAX South
1440 East Imperial Avenue
El Segundo, CA 90245 (310) 640-3600
Free Airport Shuttle ! Special Room Rate
Please mention discount code “LAX Airline Show”
when calling the above number.
For further information and/or to mail table
reservation payments, please contact:
Mike Chew at LAXAirlineShow@gmail.com
AMS - Amsterdam Aviation
Collectors Fair
February 23 2025
10:00 - 17:00 h
Admission € 5
Van der Valk Hotel A4
Schiphol Hoofddorp
http://www.aviationfair.com
For listing of other worldwide airline shows,
click on these two links:
https://www.fra-aviationfair.com/conventions
https://aviationfair.com/shows
Thank you for your continued support
of our hobby and WAHS by attending
these shows!
Some images from the TWA Museum at 10 Richards Road:
The Spirit of TWA
1937 Lockheed Electra 12A
Some of the many airline issue models at the museum
Cabin evacuation trainer, moved to MKC from STL
TWA 707 cockpit familiarization trainer
TWA L-1011 cockpit
familiarization trainer
TWA MD-80 cockpit
familiarization trainer
Some images from the Tristar Experience:
One of two L-1011's made with this airstair
Entrance to the lower level
Lower level lounge
Stairs to the upper level
Transit seats for the hospital staff
The Flying Hospital
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