International Council of Air Shows

The International Council of Air Shows is a trade association for the air show industry. It is a 501(c)(6) organisation based in Herndon, Virginia. The council was founded nearly 60 years ago and has focused on professionalism, education and safety.

Members include air show performers, support service providers, and military and civilian event organizers. The site says membership gives access to member programs, a network of experienced practitioners and a document library.

The council works on industry advocacy, safety, business practices and professional ethics. It has committees for safety and operations, ACE, pyrotechnic safety, air boss and ethics. It also has regional groups for the north east, south east, north west and south west.

The council runs training programs such as Air Boss 201 online, the Air Show Academy and the Air Boss Manual. The site has guidance for people who want to start an air show, including key early decisions and critical FAA documents.

The annual ICAS Convention runs December 7 to 10, 2026, at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The convention has a 46,000 square foot exhibit hall with performers, support providers and consultants, plus education sessions.

The site lists an air show calendar, an apparel store and a group hotel rate for the convention. The contact information lists an office phone number, 703-779-8510.

The mailing address is 205 Van Buren Street, Suite 120, Herndon, Virginia 20170. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.