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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

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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

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Companies at AERO Friedrichshafen (945)

Exhibitors and sponsors of AERO Friedrichshafen, 809 of them with a Flying Engineer profile. The 2026 list, published by the organiser. The 2027 list will replace it when published.

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Sponsors

Sponsors of AERO Friedrichshafen, as published by the organiser.

  • ACASS logo

    ACASS

    ACASS is a business aviation company based in Montreal, Canada. Since 1994 it has helped business aircraft owners and operators with aircraft sales, management,

    Sponsor

  • Aerobuzz logo

    Aerobuzz

    Aerobuzz.de is a German-language aviation news site published by journalist Volker K. Thomalla in Unkel, covering general and business aviation, helicopters, ai

    Media partner

  • aerokurier logo

    aerokurier

    aerokurier, the German pilot magazine from Motor Presse Stuttgart, covers general and business aviation, gliding and air sports with daily news, pilot reports,

    Media partner

  • Aeromarkt logo

    Aeromarkt

    Luftfahrzeuge kaufen und verkaufen - online oder in gedruckter Form für Händler oder

    Media partner

  • aeroTELEGRAPH logo

    aeroTELEGRAPH

    aeroTELEGRAPH is an independent German-language aviation news portal published in Zurich since 2011 by aeroTELEGRAPH GmbH, covering airlines, airports and manuf

    Media partner

All companies 945

  • 1A

    1comet AG

    1comet AG develops the 1comet, an ultra laminar microlift foot-launched glider. The company describes it as a high performing foot-launched glider and a platfor

    ExhibitorOther shows →Electric flightGlidersUltralightStand A7-225

  • 360 Jet Fuel Ltd logo

    360 Jet Fuel LtdMalta

    360 Jet Fuel is an aviation fuel management company. It sources, secures, dispatches and validates fuel for business and commercial aircraft operators across a

    ExhibitorOther shows →SuppliersSustainable AviationStand A1-418

  • 3G

    3D-MODEL GmbHGermany

    ExhibitorOther shows →OtherSuppliersStand A5-319

  • 3Dflow Srl logo

    3Dflow SrlItaly

    3Dflow Srl develops computer vision software, including 3DF Zephyr, a photogrammetry solution for 3D modeling from photos. The company also works on 3D video pr

    ExhibitorOther shows →Stand A7-109

  • 5x5 Trading logo

    5x5 TradingUnited States

    5x5 Trading is a business aircraft brokerage and advisory firm. Its website says all four principals work on every transaction.

    ExhibitorOther shows →Business AviationStand A1-600

  • 88K AG logo

    88K AGSwitzerland

    88K AG is an aircraft broker based in Zug, Switzerland, handling aircraft sales, acquisitions and replacements for owners and buyers.

    ExhibitorOther shows →Business AviationStand A3-113

  • AK

    Aachener Kreuz Merzbrück GmbH & Co. KGGermany

    ExhibitorOther shows →Associations & AuthoritiesStand A4-101

  • AAM INTL GMBH logo

    AAM INTL GMBHAustria

    AAM INTL GMBH sells and transfers aircraft, including new Diamond aircraft as an authorized agent, and arranges ferry flights worldwide from Austria and the Uni

    ExhibitorOther shows →Stand A5-515

  • AA

    ABAA - Austrian Business Aviation AssociationAustria

    The Austrian Business Aviation Association (ABAA) represents business aviation in Austria and is a member of the European Business Aviation Association. Its sit

    ExhibitorOther shows →Business AviationStand A1-412

  • AH

    Abgehoben - Hubschrauber PodcastGermany

    Abgehoben is a German-language helicopter and aviation podcast. Two helicopter enthusiasts who are professional pilots, flight instructors and examiners talk ab

    ExhibitorOther shows →Career & EducationHelicopter / RotorcraftSpecial MissionStand B5-203h

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

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.
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