Six weeks before the doors open at the Saint Paul RiverCentre, FlightSimExpo has revealed its first confirmed exhibitor list for 2026. More than 60 partners are now locked in for the June 12–14 event, spanning hardware manufacturers, software developers, real-world aviation training providers, and community groups.
We already knew Microsoft Flight Simulator was attending, confirmed on the April Developer Livestream, and the wider exhibitor picture now fills in around that anchor.
Perhaps the most interesting signal in the entire press release comes from Tim Gorham, Thrustmaster’s North American Marketing Director. He describes FSExpo 2026 as the company’s biggest booth yet, and adds that after a few years of expanding into space and combat sim, “this year’s presence is all about civilian flight sim.” The company says attendees will be able to try multiple cockpits, including dual-command stations that let two pilots fly together.
The hardware floor
Beyond Thrustmaster, the hardware presence at FSExpo 2026 is big. Honeycomb Aeronautical is confirmed, as is Virtual Fly (the Barcelona-based manufacturer we spotlighted recently in a deep dive for their 15th anniversary), alongside OCTAVI, Pimax, DOF Reality Motion Simulators, and a number of smaller or newer names including WINCTRL, VA Hardware, and ROWSFIRE.
Software and community
The software list covers a solid cross-section of the ecosystem. Navigraph is confirmed, as is FlyByWire Simulations, SayIntentions.AI, Aerosoft, MK Studios, SoFly, Tailstrike, and Grinnelli Designs among others. The attending sponsor category includes iniBuilds, TFDi Design, Contrail, Tobii Gaming, X-Plane, and FSReborn. On the community side, VATSIM will be present alongside virtual airlines and media outlets including FSElite.
Combat sim gets a bigger stage
One of the more notable themes in this year’s lineup is a continued push into military simulation. WINCTRL will have a large DCS presence at their booth, and FSExpo 2026 will introduce a Combat Arena, presented by Grinnelli Designs, where attendees can compete in aviation-inspired contests. It’s a different flavour from the civilian sim focus the show has historically had.
The //42 Exhibitors Lounge returns
Parallel 42, the Platinum Sponsor, is again running an exhibitors-only lounge at the show. Managing Director Edson Soriano described it as a space for developers to take a break, grab a coffee, and connect away from the main floor. A small detail, but a useful one if you’ve ever wondered how developers spend time between booth hours.
Tickets and timing
Prices go up on May 1, so if you’re considering attending, now is the moment. The full exhibitor list is available at flightsimexpo.com/partners, with exhibitor registration open until May 29.
