National Aviation Competition Coming to QC in 2026

Quad Cities, IL/IA (June 10, 2025) - The National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) is pleased to announce that the host of SAFECON 2026 will be the Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) and Visit Quad Cities. The event will take place from May 18 to 23, 2026.  The Safety and Flight Evaluation and Conference (SAFECON) brings the best of the best in collegiate aviation to the national stage. Over 500 aviators from 30 colleges will compete in ground knowledge, simulator, and flying events, as well