AERO 2024 | Exhibitor information

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Facts & figures of the 2023 Edition

674 exhibitors from 35 countries

Join us for the big anniversary show

Over 60% of the visitors have a pilot licence

27.200 visitors from 75 nations

Over 85% of the exhibitor expectations for AERO 2023 have been fulfilled or exceeded

Over 90% of the 2023 exhibitors will exhibit again at AERO Friedrichshafen 2024

482 journalists from 27 countries

After a successful 2023 edition of AERO Friedrichshafen, we are looking forward to celebrate our big 30th anniversary edition of AERO with you and attendees from across the globe. The show will showcase the entire range of innovations within the General Aviation industry in 12 exhibition halls, 1 outdoor static display, 2 conference centres and many special areas. The next edition presents many anniversary specials and new side events while Sustainable Aviation will be the overarching topic in the different areas and conferences. For the first time, there will be the so-called AERO Media Awards taking place right before the show. With our new AERO Academy, we will offer trainings for pilots on safety as well as technical workshops on maintaining and restoring aircraft.

See you soon on the banks of Lake Constance from April 17th to 20th 2024.

Your team of AERO Friedrichshafen

General Aviation Manufacturers Association

IAOPA International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot Associations

International Association for Sustainable Aviation e.V.

GBAA German Business Aviation Association e.V.

Österreichischer Light Aircraft Manufacturers Asso. UAV DACH e.V.

Interessensgemeinschaft der regionalen Flugplätze e.V.

THE VENUE

EUROPE'S BEST LOCATION FOR AVIATION EVENTS

• Aircraft allocated to every exhibition hall

• In the centre of Europe close to Switzerland, Austria and Italy

• Venue right next to the local airport with its own taxiway

• Wide hangar doors in many halls

• Huge outdoor static display for large aircraft

• Fly-in & fly-out procedure for exhibitors and visitors

• Temporary helipad for exhibitors next to Helicopter Hangar B5

Zeppelin Hangar

Pilot’s Entrance

Entrance West

Foyer West

Conference Center West

HallA2

HallA3

HallB1

HallB2

HallA1

Static Display

TEMPORARY helipad for exhibitors

airport TAXIWAY

Entrance East | Foyer East

Conference Center East

Airport FRIEDRICHSHAFEN

HallA4 HallA5 HallA6

HallA7

HallB3 HallB4 HallB5

Foto: Samy Kramer

Piston

Aero Media Awards

AERO Media Awards

THE PREMIER MEDIA EVENT WHERE JOURNALISTS & INDUSTRY MEET

For the first time, the AERO Media Awards will be presented at AERO Friedrichshafen 2024. This high-level media event is developed in close cooperation with Peter Bradfield, organiser of the well-known Aerospace Media Awards held during Paris and Farnborough Airshows. Our joint event will take place on April 16th to honour journalists and publishers specifically within the General Aviation Industry for their outstanding contribution in different areas and categories. Sponsors for the various industry categories and tables are highly welcome.

In cooperation with

E-FLIGHT EXPO & SUSTAINABLE AVIATION TRAIL

WHERE PIONEERS OF INNOVATION MEET

The General Aviation industry with its innovations in electric flight and hybrid propulsion technology is at the forefront of the shift towards zero-emission aviation. With the well-established e-flight expo, new AERO Hydrogen & Battery Summit and AERO Sustainable Aviation Trail & Awards, this important topic plays a major role within the entire show. The previous 2023 edition saw a new record of over 50 exhibitors in the e-flight expo in hall A7 and marked a new attainment of over 130 exhibitors on the AERO Sustainable Aviation Trail across the entire show. For the big 30th anniversary edition in 2024 we will expand the sustainability topic even more. Be part of it!

SUSTAINABLE AVIATION AT AERO FRIEDRICHSHAFEN

AERODRONES

ONLY FROM APRIL 17–19 HALL A2

AERODRONES DRONES FOR POLICE; EMERGENCY & RESCUE MISSIONS

AERODrones is the dedicated 3-day drone event during AERO Friedrichshafen from April 17th to 19th. The show will again bring together representatives from police agencies, fire brigades and rescue services with drone manufacturers, suppliers, and research institutions. The concept combines a high-level 3-day conference programme with the exhibition area to elevate the exchange of information on drone missions and rescue scenarios between industry and the authorities.

In cooperation with Supported by

FLIGHT SIMULATOR AREA

TRAINING SOLUTIONS FOR PROFESSIONALS AND NEWCOMERS

The Flight Simulator Area is jointly organised with our partners Aerosoft and FliegerRevue in hall A6. It combines both certified training solutions from manufacturers and suppliers for pilots with flight simulator game providers for newcomers to attract them for a professional career in aviation.

FLIGHT SIMULATOR AREA

AERO CAREER DAYS & be a pilot

AERO CAREER DAYS

April 19 – 20 East Passage

AERO CAREER days & be a pilot

WHERE TALENTS MEET THE AVIATION INDUSTRY

Launched successfully at AERO 2023, AERO Career Days as part of AERO Friedrichshafen is the perfect platform for attracting and connecting young talents with the aviation industry. For the 2024 edition the new career event will be expanded to a 2-day event from April 19th to 20th and relocated to the busy east passage between the halls A and B. At the event all companies related to aviation are welcome. AERO Friedrichshafen exhibitors can participate at a special discount rate.

The Be A Pilot area is the ideal platform for flight schools to attract new students during AERO Friedrichshafen. Our cost-effective, turn-key packages combined with the choice location in busy Foyer West offer excellent conditions to get the next generation into the cockpit.

AERO Conferences

No 1 PLATFORM FOR EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE AND NETWORKING

With more than 270 workshops, presentations, industry panels and keynotes, the conference programme at AERO Friedrichshafen is as extensive as the entire show. At the 2024 edition, the wide range of high-class content will cover topics about the latest trends and innovations aviation as well as training sessions and technical workshops. Some of the conference sessions will even start one day before the actual exhibition opens.

AERO Conferences

AVIONICS AVENUE

Avionics Avenue

NO 1 PLATFORM FOR PRODUCTS IN THE COCKPIT

The Avionic Avenue in hall A6 is the centre of all products and services needed in the cockpit. Leading manufacturers, distributors and suppliers will present their avionics, headsets, flight control and radar systems there. Our media partner fliegermagazin organises dedicated conference sessions on the latest trends in avionics in the Conference Center East. Be part of it!

Engine Area

STATE OF THE ART AND FUTURE PROPULSION SYSTEMS

Together with our media partner fliegermagazin the Engine Area will showcase a broad spectrum of different systems ranging from traditional engines to future propulsion technologies. Educational sessions about engine technology will also be part of the AERO Conferences.

Engine Area

MAINTENANCE AREA

MAINTENANCE AREA

Our media partner aerokurier covers the different MRO topics within general aviation with its 4-day conference programme combined with live-demonstrations on our conference stage in Foyer West.

In cooperation with

THE CORE OF AERO FRIEDRICHSHAFEN

The ultralight segment with its broad range of aircraft manufacturers and suppliers represents a major part of AERO Friedrichshafen in four exhibition halls. Innovations in lightweight construction and future propulsion technology boost the entire General Aviation industry. For 2024 our focus will also be on workshops for restoring and maintaining aircraft as well as an aircraft parts market.

UL / VLA / LSA

UL / VLA / LSA

BUSINESS AVIATION

Business aviation

ELEVATE YOUR BUSINESS IN A PROFESSIONAL AND RELAXED ATMOSPHERE

The Business Aviation segment has seen significant growth at AERO Friedrichshafen during the previous editions with more and more OEMs, qualified customers and media in attendance. The static display right next to Friedrichshafen airport has become the centre of Business Aviation of our event where exhibitors have plenty of options to showcase their aircraft. In addition to the exhibition part, the SET-Ops and Business Aviation conferences are two must-attend sessions for business aviation professionals during AERO 2024.

VERTICAL FLIGHT SOLUTIONS FOR THE GENERAL AVIATION INDUSTRY

The well-established Helicopter Hangar at AERO Friedrichshafen is the centre for vertical flight at the show. In cooperation with the German Helicopter Association (DHV), it brings together manufacturers and suppliers with private and commercial pilots, buyers, operators and future employees. A 4-day high-level conference programme within the dedicated Heli Forum rounds out the concept.

Helicopter Hangar

Helicopter Hangar

AERO GLIDING EXPO

AERO GLIDING EXPO

For AERO 2024 we will again welcome the international gliding community in Hall A1 with a new concept. The AERO Gliding Expo will bring together many different aspects of gliding. Industry manufacturers and suppliers will showcase their innovations. Associations and gliding clubs are invited to introduce their organisations to the dedicated attendees. Furthermore networking and knowledge exchange will play an important role during the event as there will be specific gliding conferences and workshops happening in Hall A1.

Silent, sustainable and innovative

Your AERO Ground Staff

Tobias Bretzel

Head of Aviation

Show Director AERO

Phone: +49 7541 959 95 51

tobias.bretzel@fairnamic.com

Roland Bosch

Senior Consultant

Member of the Board of Directors

Phone: +49 7541 708-358

roland.bosch@messe-fn.de

Julian Kieninger

Project Manager Exhibitors

Phone: +49 7541 959 95 53

julian.kieninger@fairnamic.com

Tim Pfefferkorn

Project Manager Exhibitors

Phone: +49 7541 959 95 57

tim.pfefferkorn@fairnamic.com

Kathrin Pfister

Project Manager Exhibitors

Phone: +49 7541 959 95 55

kathrin.pfister@fairnamic.com

Meike Bärenweiler

Project Manager Exhibitors

Phone: +49 7541 959 95 56

meike.baerenweiler@fairnamic.com

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