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 last airworthy Aero Spacelines B-377-SGT Super Guppy, a unique oversized cargo aircraft, will be on static display at the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, from April 14-19.
The Super Guppy has been critical for NASA's space programs, from Apollo to Artemis, transporting large and bulky rocket and spacecraft components thanks to its enormous cargo hold.
NASA's exhibit at Sun 'n Fun will also feature a T-38 Talon, and Administrator Jared Isaacman will speak about the Artemis program after arriving in his F-5 Tiger fighter jets.
Beyond Sun 'n Fun, NASA plans to showcase its fleet of specialized aircraft, including the Super Guppy, at various events throughout 2026 for broader public engagement.

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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.