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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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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NASA's last airworthy B-377-SGT Super Guppy, a unique oversized cargo aircraft crucial for transporting large components for space programs, will be on static display at the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, from April 14-19.
The expo will also feature a T-38 Talon supersonic trainer, and NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will attend, speaking about the Artemis campaign after arriving with his F-5 Tiger fighters.
Known for its massive cargo hold capable of carrying items like two T-38s or Orion spacecraft elements, the Super Guppy has supported NASA's Apollo, ISS, and Artemis missions for decades and is part of a larger NASA fleet showcase planned for various events in 2026.

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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.