Germany’s Aero Show Targets Further Bizav Growth in 2027

Organizers of the annual Aero show in Friedrichshafen, Germany, are now targeting an increased business aviation presence at next year’s event, which will be held from April 14 to 17. On Wednesday, German events group Fairnamic reported that the April 2026 show increased its visitor total to 37,000, along with more than 400 exhibitors and around 50 business aircraft in a dedicated static display.

According to Fairnamic, Aero is now Europe’s largest trade show for business aviation. The event may have drawn increased interest and support from the sector following the cancellation of EBACE 2026, which was to have been held earlier this month in Geneva. Organizer EBAA has not yet said whether it intends to relaunch that show in 2027.

In addition to the statement from Fairnamic this week, aircraft orders worth an estimated $500 million were confirmed at Aero 2026. These included a contract signed by Hamburg-based Platoon Aviation for 16 Cessna Citation Longitude twinjets.

The 2027 show will once again feature space dedicated to business aviation exhibitors in Messe Friedrichshafen’s Hall A1 and the Dome structure adjoining the static display area. These areas will be expanded for the business aviation portion of the show, which will run from Wednesday, April 14 to lunchtime on Friday, April 16, with a public day to follow on April 17. One of the changes will be the relocation of the conference speakers’ stage into Hall A1, which has its own entrance for visitors.

“We’re delighted with the positive response and feedback from customers, who helped shape the trade show with us,” said Aero show director Tobias Bretzel. He said that further developing the Business Aviation Show Hub with partners is the top priority for his team.