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HondaJet business jet on display inside an exhibition hall at AERO Friedrichshafen 2018

AERO Friedrichshafen

14 to 17 April 2027

Messe Friedrichshafen, Friedrichshafen, Germany

Photo: Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0

37,000
Visitors
860
Exhibitors
4 days
Duration
Friedrichshafen
Germany

About the event

AERO Friedrichshafen is an annual trade show for general aviation, held at Messe Friedrichshafen on Lake Constance and organised by Messe Friedrichshafen under the fairnamic brand. It covers gliders, ultralights, piston aircraft, helicopters, business aviation and new propulsion such as electric and hydrogen, in exhibition halls and a static display.

The show is open to both trade visitors and the public. The 2027 edition runs from 14 to 17 April 2027.

  • 860 exhibitors from 50 countries in 2026
  • Around 37,000 visitors in 2026, about half of them licensed pilots
  • Static display of aircraft in front of the exhibition halls
  • AERO Gliding Expo returns in 2027
  • Hall for start-ups and hydrogen and electric propulsion projects

Figures from the 2026 edition, as published by the organiser.

Who attends

General aviation pilots, owners, dealers and makers, from gliders to business jets.

  • Operators
  • Owners and buyers
  • Manufacturers
  • MRO and FBOs
  • Brokers and finance
  • Media

Event photos and video

Visiting aircraft parked at Friedrichshafen airfield with the Alps behindCrowds on the outdoor display at AEROVisitors at a business jet on the static display, AERO 2026Light aircraft on an exhibition hall stand, AERO 2026

Photos and video from the official AERO Friedrichshafen website, linked to the source. Organiser? Update or remove them.

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Exhibitors (879)

Companies exhibiting at AERO Friedrichshafen, 161 of them with a page on Flying Engineer. The 2026 list, published by the organiser. The 2027 list will replace it when published.

Exhibitors
879
Sponsors
66
Countries
48
On Flying Engineer
161

Sponsors

  • A

    ACASS

    Sponsor

  • AM

    AERO magazin

    Media partner

  • A

    Aerobuzz

    Media partner

  • A

    aerokurier

    Media partner

All exhibitors 879

  • 1A

    1comet AG

    Electric flightGlidersUltralight

    Stand A7-225Website
  • 3J

    360 Jet Fuel LtdMalta

    SuppliersSustainable Aviation

    Stand A1-418Website
  • 3G

    3D-MODEL GmbHGermany

    OtherSuppliers

    Stand A5-319Website
  • 3S

    3Dflow SrlItaly

    Stand A7-109Website
  • 5x5 TradingUnited States

    Business AviationOn Flying Engineer

    Stand A1-600View profile
  • 8A

    88K AGSwitzerland

    Business Aviation

    Stand A3-113Website
  • AK

    Aachener Kreuz Merzbrück GmbH & Co. KGGermany

    Associations & Authorities

    Stand A4-101Website
  • AI

    AAM INTL GMBHAustria

    Stand A5-515Website
  • AA

    ABAA - Austrian Business Aviation AssociationAustria

    Business Aviation

    Stand A1-412Website
  • AH

    Abgehoben - Hubschrauber PodcastGermany

    Career & EducationHelicopter / RotorcraftSpecial Mission

    Stand B5-203h

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Exhibiting and sponsorship

Stands, sponsorship packages and exhibitor information come from the organiser. Contact them directly to book.

Visitor information

What you need to plan a visit to AERO Friedrichshafen.

  • Opening hours
    Wed 14 Apr
    09:00 to 17:00
    Thu 15 Apr
    09:00 to 17:00
    Fri 16 Apr
    09:00 to 17:00
    Sat 17 Apr
    09:00 to 16:00
  • Registration and tickets
    Open to both trade visitors and the general public. Ticket prices and the 2027 ticket shop will be published from the end of November 2026.Buy tickets
  • Parking
    Car parks around Messe Friedrichshafen, including disabled parking spaces. EV charging stations in the East 2, West 1 and East 1 car parks and in front of Hall B1, EUR 20 per charging session including the parking fee (no reservations).
  • Accessibility
    Disabled parking spaces available. Baby changing rooms between Halls A1 and A2 and at the east transitions near Halls A5 and B3.

Official visitor information. For the latest details, check the organiser’s website.

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Location

Messe Friedrichshafen, Friedrichshafen, Germany

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Messe Friedrichshafen

Messe Friedrichshafen, Neue Messe 1, 88046 Friedrichshafen, Germany

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How to get there

  • From FDH

    Friedrichshafen Airport, about 1 km from the venue.
  • From FMM

    Memmingen Airport, about 90 km from the venue.
  • Local transport

    Free airport shuttle from Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen to the East entrance every 30 minutes, 09:00 to 19:00. Free MesseExpress bus (line MX) from Friedrichshafen Stadt and Friedrichshafen Hafen (ferry terminal) stations; city bus line 5 (paid) to the West entrance. Hourly catamaran from Konstanz and car ferry from Romanshorn (Switzerland). Zurich Airport connects by train or ferry and train. Hotel shuttle buses run during the show. Visitors can also fly in by private aircraft.
  • Flying privately

    Charter operators in Germany can fly you in. Request quotes from several at once.
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