Focused on education, outreach, training and industry advancement, the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) is replenishing the aviation industry by creating Aerospace Professionals through its robust aerospace STEM programs and scholarships. ACE is home to SUN n’ FUN Aerospace Expo, one of the largest and most successful aviation expos in the world.
Gene Conrad
President/CEO
gconrad@flysnf.org
4075 James C. Ray Dr.
Lakeland, FL 33811
(863) 644-2431
Aerospace Center for Excellence
In the News
SUN ‘n FUN 2025 Features Blue Angels -Draws Aviation Enthusiasts from Across the Globe
March 28, 2025
CFDC Hands Out Awards, Recaps a Prosperous Year in Polk County and Welcomes a Top NOAA Leader
October 25, 2024
Gene Conrad, Leader in Aviation, Transitions Out of Role as CFDC Chair
October 23, 2024
Educational Opportunities Abound for Careers in Polk Aviation
August 22, 2024
Aviation Thriving in Polk County on National Aviation Day, Bright Future Ahead
August 19, 2024
SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In Highlights Women in Aviation
April 1, 2024
50th Anniversary Fly-In Celebrates Future of Flight
Aviation in Polk is Soaring
March 29, 2024
SUN n’ FUN President Set to Take Over as Chair of CFDC
September 29, 2023
New Aviation Academy Opens at Winter Haven High School
May 3, 2023
SUN ‘n FUN Opens with New Features, the Blue Angels and an out-of-this-World Economic Impact
March 23, 2023
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