AERO has benefitted from Friedrichshafen as a cradle of aviation, which was established in 1900 by Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin and his famous Zeppelin airships, and strengthened by Hugo Eckener and Claude Dornier, founder of the famous aircraft manufacturer Dornier Werke.
In the 80s and 90s the booming UL industry grew the show further, led by composite innovations including those from Eastern Europe. In 1995, the Business Aviation section was introduced at AERO for the first time. In addition, the trade show significantly expanded its offerings in the areas of avionics, maintenance and aviation services in the following years.
The move to the new modern venue halls at the airport followed in 2002. AERO is one of the few trade fairs to have its own taxiway to the exhibition centre and an infrastructure allowing aircraft in every hall, which is still unique in Europe. The focus of the trade show on innovation in aviation and future topics has always driven the growth of AERO, making it the world's leading trade show for innovations in General Aviation.
The show is organised by the Fairnamic GmbH joint venture – founded in 2021 by the two exhibition companies Messe Frankfurt and Messe Friedrichshafen – which is highly specialised for innovative and future mobility.
AERO Friedrichshafen
AERO Friedrichshafen is the global platform for all aspects of General Aviation – discover the variety of our industry in 12 exhibition halls and our static display ranging from Gliders, Ultralights, piston aircraft and helicopters up to Business Aviation. With more than 756 exhibitors from more than 38 countries, 32,000+ attendees and 500+ journalists from all over the world, AERO Friedrichshafen is the international community’s annual meeting place.
Product Range
Piston Planes
Turboprops
Business Jets
Helicopters
E-Flight
Avionics ＆ Cabin Equipment
MRO
Supply ＆ Components
UL/VLA/LSA
Gyrocopters
Aviation Sports
Flight Schools / Flight Simulation
UAV
Engines
Services
Airport Construction ＆ Infrastructure
Hall overview 2026
Green Aviation Pavilion – GAP
Green Aviation Pavilion – GAP
Green Aviation Pavilion (GAP), a premier opportunity for companies dedicated to sustainability in the aviation industry. GAP offers a unique platform for innovative brands to showcase their pioneering solutions, technologies, and services that significantly contribute to greener aviation.
Position your business at the forefront of this transformative movement and connect with industry leaders committed to forging a sustainable future for aviation.
Basic Package: 4 sqm booth
Premium Package: 6 sqm enhanced booth with Innovation Stage opportunities
eVTOL Circle
eVTOL Circle
Join the eVTOL Circle, a premier zone for showcasing cutting-edge electric vertical takeoff and landing technologies.
Your investment includes:
- Dedicated 113 m² stand space
- 12-meter round printed banner
- Guaranteed speaking opportunities
- Media interview arrangements
- Standard exhibitor listing
Hall A1
- Business Aviation
Static display
- Business Aviation, Business Aviation Dome
Hall A2
- Business Aviation
- General Aviation
Hall A3
- Business Aviation
- General Aviation
- Services and Equipment
Hall A4
- General Aviation
- Services and Equipment
Hall A5
- General Aviation
- ENGINE AREA
- Maintenance, Propulsion Systems, Pilot Supplies
Hall A6
- Avionics Avenue, Cockpit and Onboard Systems
- Flight Simulator Area
Hall A7
- e-flight-expo, e-VTOL, General Aviation, e-connect area
- Drones
- Innovation Stage
- China Innovation Pavilion
- Green Aviation Pavilion
- eVTOL Circle
Hall B1 & B2
- UL, VLA, LSA
Hall B3
- UL, VLA, LSA, DAeC, DULV
Hall B4
- UL, VLA, LSA
- Gyrocopter
Hall B5
- Helicopter Hangar
Foyer west
- Forum stage west
- Aero conference center west
- Be a Pilot
- MRO Area
Foyer east
- Forum stage east
- Aero conference center east
Passage east
- AERO Career Days - only from am April 24 & 25, 2026
*Subject to change.
