Super Guppy, Other NASA Aircraft Coming to Sun ’n Fun

Administrator Jared Isaacman plans to speak about America’s return to the moon.

Jack Daleo

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 02:00 PM ET

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Travis Tingle

The nose of NASA’s B-377-SGT Super Guppy unhinges 110 degrees to load a pair of T-38 Talon supersonic trainers. [Credit: NASA/Jim Ross]

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The unique Super Guppy, NASA's oversized cargo aircraft pivotal for transporting large components for space programs like Apollo and Artemis, will be on static display at the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, from April 14-19.
NASA's exhibit at the expo will also feature a T-38 Talon supersonic trainer, with Administrator Jared Isaacman speaking about the Artemis program and arriving in his F-5 Tiger fighters.
The Super Guppy is one of the rarest aircraft, known for its massive 111-foot-long, 25-foot-wide cargo hold, essential for moving items too bulky for other transport methods.
Beyond Sun 'n Fun, NASA plans an extensive 2026 outreach campaign, showcasing its diverse fleet, including the Super Guppy and other research aircraft, at various events across the U.S. to engage the public and celebrate America's 250th anniversary.

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Aero Spacelines’ B-377-SGT Super Guppy—a Beluga whale-shaped aircraft designed to carry loads too large or bulky for narrow roads, railroad tunnels, or low bridges—is one of history’s rarest and most unique aircraft. You’ll have a chance to see it firsthand in April, when the last airworthy Super Guppy heads to Lakeland, Florida, for this year’s Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo.

The Super Guppy will be on static display from April 14-19 as part of NASA’s exhibit at the event, which will also include a T-38 Talon supersonic trainer used to prepare astronauts for missions to low-Earth orbit and beyond. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman plans to speak Thursday after arriving with the trio of F-5 Tiger fighters he owns.