AvCon 2025: Soaring Into the Future of Aviation

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    Date: October 2, 2025
    Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
    Location: Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel

    On 2nd October 2025, AvCon – Aviation and Aerospace Careers Expo – returns live at Casement Aerodrome (Baldonnel), hosted by the Irish Air Corps. This eagerly anticipated event is not just a gathering—it’s a hands-on, inspiring experience designed to ignite the passion of the next generation of aviation and logistics professionals.

    What to Expect

    • A massive turnout is expected: over 8,000 registered students and 300 professionals, exhibitors and industry partners, will be in attendance.
    • AvCon offers a blend of interactive workshops, flight simulation, virtual reality experiences, and career-focused panels, all tailored for primary, secondary, and third-level students.
    • Planning for the event is underway, with organisers actively coordinating logistics and experiences to ensure an engaging and inspirational day.

    AvCon isn’t just an event—it’s a gateway to discovery:

    • Inspiration and Career Exploration: Attendees can explore pathways across aviation, aerospace, logistics, and related technologies. The immersive format helps students visualise their potential futures, whether as pilots, engineers, or industry innovators.
    • Exposure to Cutting-Edge Tech: From drone demos and flight simulators to virtual reality, attendees will interact with the latest in aviation advancements—showcasing both civilian and military applications.
    • Networking and Mentorship: With hundreds of industry professionals expected, the event provides excellent opportunities for guidance and connection.

    Location: Baldonnel (Casement Aerodrome)

    Set in the historic Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel—home to the Irish Air Corps HQ—AvCon takes place within a real aviation environment. Baldonnel offers more than just a venue—it’s a link to Ireland’s proud aviation heritage and serves as a vibrant backdrop for this future-oriented event

    For more information about the event, please visit www.avcon.ie

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    Mark Dwyer
    Mark is an airline pilot flying the Boeing 737 for a major European airline. In addition he is also a Type Rating Instructor, Type Rating Examiner and Base Training Captain on the B737. Outside of commercial flying Mark enjoys flying light aircraft from the smallest 3 Axis microlights up to heavier singles. He is also an instructor and EASA Examiner on single engines and a UK CAA Examiner. He flies the Chipmunk for the Irish Historic Flight Foundation (IHFF). Mark became the Chairman of the National Microlight Association of Ireland (NMAI) in 2013 and has overseen a massive growth in the organisation. In this role he has worked at local and national levels. In 2015, Mark won ‘Upcoming Aviation Professional Award’ at the Aviation Industry Awards sponsored by the IAA. Mark launched this website back in 2002 while always managing the website, he has also been Editor and Deputy Editor of FlyingInIreland Magazine from 2005 to 2015.