AERO Friedrichshafen 2027

AERO Friedrichshafen is the global meeting place for general aviation, held every spring at the exhibition centre on Lake Constance. Twelve halls and a static display cover gliders, ultralights, piston aircraft, helicopters and business aviation, alongside sustainable propulsion, avionics and services. The show is open to trade visitors and the general public.

What's covered

The exhibition spans the whole of general aviation.

• Business Aviation Show Hub and static display
• Gliders, ultralights and light sport aircraft
• Piston and turboprop aircraft
• Helicopters
• Electric, hybrid and hydrogen propulsion
• Avionics, equipment and services

Who attends

Aircraft manufacturers, suppliers, pilots, flight schools, operators, airports and aviation associations from around the world. Many visitors arrive by private plane at the neighbouring Friedrichshafen airport.

Key figures (2026 edition)

AERO 2026 set records with 860 exhibitors from 50 countries and around 37,000 visitors from 88 countries; more than half of exhibitors and visitors came from abroad. Business aviation was the fastest-growing segment.