Business Aviation at AERO 2027 Will Be Even Bigger, Organizers Pledge
/Friedrichshafen – AERO 2027 (April 14–17, 2027) aims to build on the success of AERO 2026 with an enhanced program for business aviation, organizers Fairnamic have confirmed. For the second consecutive year, AERO was Europe’s largest trade show for business aviation. The 2026 edition showcased 50 business jets and turboprops, with over 400 international exhibitors participating from the sector, compared to its 2025 edition. The number of show visitors increased to 37,000.
In addition to debutantes and numerous new innovations, aircraft orders announced on-site totaled an estimated $500 million. The latest order, Platoon Aviation’s purchase of up to 16 Cessna Longitudes, was concluded at AERO, pending legal formalities finalized just weeks later.
Tobias Bretzel, Show Director of AERO at Fairnamic GmbH, stated: “We’re delighted with the positive response and proactive feedback from customers, who helped shape the trade show with us. Further developing AERO generally and the AERO Business Aviation Show Hub, in collaboration with our industry partners, is our top priority.”
Two-and-a-Half-Day Business Aviation Show
Reflecting exhibitor and visitor feedback, the Business Aviation Show Hub, including the dedicated bizav Hall A1 and the Dome, will run over two-and-a-half days, from April 14–16, 2027. Both exhibition areas will be expanded. Hall A1, which hosted attractions such as the JetEx lounge, national business aviation associations, and the new Technology Aviation Business (TAB) pavilion, will be enhanced with its own entrance and superior conference stage.
Welcome to ‘Air Charter Expo Regional – Europe’
In collaboration with The Air Charter Association (The ACA) and Business Air News, AERO 2027 will launch the inaugural Air Charter Expo Regional – Europe, bringing together executive charter companies, brokers, and manufacturers for a unique networking event in Hall A1.
Glenn Hogben, Chief Executive of The ACA, commented: “We are excited to bring the European version of the hugely successful Air Charter Expo (ACE) to AERO for 2027. Air Charter Expo is the leading trade show for aircraft charter and business aviation, organized annually by The Air Charter Association and Business Air News, hosted by London Biggin Hill Airport. This event has grown tremendously in the past five years, and the time is right to introduce the first regional edition of the show. AERO is the perfect host for Air Charter Expo Regional, offering members and industry partners the opportunity to network and build new connections in Europe.”
Communications Appointment
Fairnamic will bolster its international communications efforts for this show and others in its portfolio with the engagement of Emerald Media, an established aviation PR agency led by Alison Chambers. Emerald Media will support and work alongside Volker Thomalla, Head of Communication Aerospace Portfolio.
“We have a dream team with these experienced and proactive advisors who know and understand the industry,” said Tobias Bretzel.
Exhibitor Participation
To date, over 70 exhibitors from AERO 2026 have already confirmed their participation in AERO 2027. Exhibitors from this year’s AERO are invited to secure their usual booth locations for 2027 by the end of June to avoid disappointment.
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