April 5 – 8, 2017 Friedrichshafen | Germany
THE GLOBAL SHOW FOR GENERAL AVIATION
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www.aero-expo.com
25th Anniversary
Happy Birthday AERO! The world‘s leading trade show for general aviation celebrates its 25th anniversary. Launched as a small aviation exhibition forty years ago as part of the regional motorsports exhibition RMF, AERO Friedrichshafen has developed into the world‘s most important meeting place for the general aviation industry. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our exhibitors for their commitment and loyalty to AERO Friedrichshafen by inviting them to our AERO birthday party. Join the aviators party and enjoy the evening in a relaxed atmosphere with fellow aviators. The invitation will be sent to all exhibitors in due time. Your team at AERO Friedrichshafen
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Ready for takeoff:
The World’s Leading Trade Show For General Aviation With around 33,000 trade visitors from 60 countries (63% of whom hold a pilot’s license), AERO Friedrichshafen has grown over the last 40 years into the world‘s most important meeting place for the general aviation industry. The products and services presented during the show by the more than 630 exhibitors from around the world cover the entire spectrum from gliders to airplanes, helicopters, turboprops and business jets. The full range of flight topics will be rounded off by avionics equip ment and propulsion systems as well as pilots’ supplies and flight training course offerings. Innovative and up to date – that‘s AERO Friedrichshafen! Industry in siders and around 650 journalists come to Friedrichshafen every year to find out about the latest trends and developments in general aviation. As the industry‘s major trade show, the AERO underlines the significance of the entire sector. The trade show provides an indispensable matchmak ing platform for buyers, dealers, suppliers and production partners.
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Business Jets
A Magnet for Visitors Business Jets Time is money! Nobody knows this better than manufacturers of business jets and their customers, who all meet at AERO Friedrichshafen. Ideally located between Friedrichshafen Airport and Messe Friedrichshafen‘s exhibition halls, the Static Display area is an established meeting place for the business aviation community. Providing advice, exchanging views, purchasing and selling are on the agenda here, though you may also just want to stroll around and dream!
Business Aviation
Conferences
AERO Conferences
Insider Knowledge for Industry Experts The AERO Conferences are among the highlights of the AERO trade show. In more than 150 workshops and lectures, high-caliber experts from FAA and EASA will inform the audience about the development of the sector and upcoming new standards. What’s new, what is here to stay? AERO is the event for making future-oriented decisions and sharing expert knowledge of general aviation. The conference program will be available from March 2017 at www.aero-expo.com (Programme/AERO Conferences)
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A Pilots’ Paradise
A full range of innovative systems for use in the cockpit will be on display in the Avionics Avenue* special area. In addition to the Headset Test Area and the Garmin Lecture Room, flight control, radar, flight management and
communication systems are also an integral part of this special show. Pilots, purchasers and media representatives come to the Avionics Avenue to find out more about current trends in cockpit applications. *Sponsored by
Engine Area
Engine Area
Propulsion Technology – the Latest Developments Once again, there will be an Engine Area powered by “fliegermagazin“ at AERO 2017. Quieter, lighter, more efficient - the latest propulsion technologies in the fields of piston, electric or turbine engines are attracting great interest among aeronautical engineers and aviation enthusiasts. Additional information on topics such as engine maintenance and the development of sustainable fuels for the future are making this special show a real engine hot spot at AERO Friedrichshafen in 2017.
Be a pilot/AEROCareer
Jobs with Prospects Supported by “aerokurier“, aviation companies and flight schools will once again be presenting job opportunities, training options and career prospects in the aviation sector at AERO 2017. Whether it be as a pilot or aeronautical engineer, anyone looking for a job with excellent prospects should pay a visit to the Be a pilot/AEROCareer special area.
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OCareer
E-Flight-Expo
Sustainable Technologies to Fly Greener
Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important aspect in general aviation. Renowned exhibitors such as Siemens and Bosch will be using the “e-flight-expo“ special exhibition at AERO Friedrichshafen to present the latest developments in the field of
E-Flight-Expo electric propulsion to trade visitors. Registration figures speak for themselves: The future of aviation is getting greener and greener. Supported by
Helicopter Hangar
Helicopter Hangar
The Fascination of Helicopter Flight The Lake Constance region and the nearby Alps are a well-known area for helicopter missions. AERO Friedrichshafen‘s perfect location in this region offers helicopter manufacturers, trade visitors and media representatives the very best conditions for presenting or finding out more about the latest developments in the field of rotary-wing flight. In addition, current helicopter-related topics, trends and standards will be addressed and discussed in detail in the Heli Forum in the AERO Conferences area.
AERO DRONES
UAS Expo / AERODrones
Drones of the Future Unmanned aerial vehicles will once again be on display at AERO Friedrichshafen in 2017. The AERODrones exhibition area demonstrates the current state of technical developments and the legal framework related to civil UAS. The UAV DACH User Conference will be held at the same time, where renowned speakers will address and discuss the future development of certification rules for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
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AERO 2017 Hall Overview
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During the trade show, visitors arriving by ultralight aircraft or powered glider may use nearby airfields such as Markdorf, Leutkirch or Mengen without needing a slot or prior permission.
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All those planning to fly to Friedrichshafen Airport in their own plane to attend the AERO trade show will require a slot. From March 18, 2017 you can book your fly-in slot online at https://aero-expo.com (Travel & Accommodation / Travel / by plane).
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Hall A3 - A7 Static Display Business Aviation Helicopters, Avionics Avenue, Engine Area, Maintenance Hall A7 General Aviation e-flight-expo Foyer East AERO Conferences
Roland Bosch Project Manager Member of the Board of Directors Tel. +49 7541 708-358 Fax. +49 7541 708-110 roland.bosch@messe-fn.de Meike Bärenweiler Project Coordinator Tel. +49 7541 708-367 Fax. +49 7541 708-110 meike.baerenweiler@messe-fn.de
Kathrin Pfister Project Coordinator Tel. +49 7541 708-414 Fax. +49 7541 708-110 kathrin.pfister@messe-fn.de
Travel & Accommodation AERO Friedrichshafen is easy to get to via all the central transport hubs in Germany, Austria and Switzerland - either by plane, train or car. The AERO‘s Reservation & Travel Service staff will be glad to help you plan your journey and to find and book the most suitable accommodation. Reservation & Travel Service Tel.: +49 7541 30010 Fax: +49 7541 72588 E-mail: messe@ti.friedrichshafen.de A free shuttle bus service to the exhibition center will be pro vided. More information on how to get there by plane, car, train and public transport and about the various accommodation options at www.aero-expo.com (Travel & Accommodation)
Be smart, use the Aero App! The interactive mobile guide. With all exhibitors, events, shuttle buses, etc.
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Supported by:
Deutscher Aero Club e.V.
AOPA GERMANY Verband der Allgemeinen Luftfahrt e.V.
General Aviation Manufacturers Association
EXHIBITOR SERVICE
RESERVATION & TRAVEL SERVICE
VISITOR SERVICE
Tel.: +49 7541 708 -367/414 Fax: +49 7541 708 -110 aero@messe-fn.de
Tourist-Information Friedrichshafen Tel.: +49 7541 30010 messe@ti.friedrichshafen.de
Tel.: +49 7541 708-404 Fax: +49 7541 708-2404 visitors@messe-fn.de
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