AERO Friedrichshafen

AERO Friedrichshafen is the world’s leading trade show dedicated to general aviation. What began over four decades ago as a modest exhibition of gliders and motor gliders has grown into one of the most significant international gatherings for the aviation industry, showcasing the full spectrum of aircraft types and aviation technologies. Held at one of the most advanced exhibition centers globally—with direct access to Friedrichshafen Airport—AERO brings together a unique and professional community of aviators, manufacturers, innovators, and aviation enthusiasts. The event hosts hundreds of exhibitors from across the globe, displaying cutting-edge solutions and developments in aircraft, avionics, flight training, maintenance, sustainability, and more. It attracts tens of thousands of visitors, over half of whom are licensed pilots, making it an unrivaled platform for business, networking, and discovering the future of aviation. With high exhibitor return rates and strong satisfaction among visitors, AERO Friedrichshafen continues to set the benchmark as the ultimate marketplace and knowledge hub for the general aviation industry worldwide.