Bright outlook for AERO

The team organizing this year’s AERO international aviation trade show says this year’s event will be better than ever, with exhibitor numbers exceeding initial expectations. Project Manager Thomas Grunewald has expressed strong confidence in the trade show, to be held on the grounds of Messe Friedrichshafen from 8 to 12 April 2010. “We asked exhibitors at AERO 2007 whether they wanted an annual event,” he says. “Around 330 said yes, and in 2010 we’ll be playing host to some 400 companies.” There has also been a further increase in international participation, Grunewald adds. “We’re delighted that despite the initial skepticism, particularly in the German market, a significant proportion of the world’s leading general aviation companies will be represented.”

As a highly effective marketing tool, AERO has enjoyed strong exhibitor loyalty over the years. “Many customers see this as a reason to attend despite the difficult economic situation,” Grunewald continued.
Occupying nine halls, this year’s event will be the eighteen edition of AERO. Glider manufacturers will also be on hand. A provisional list of exhibitors can be found at www.aero-expo.com.

E-Flight Expo resumes in 2010

AERO was the world’s first aviation trade show to include an ‘e-flight’ component, which will once again be organized in conjunction with the World Directory of Leisure Aviation and showcase the latest developments in alternative propulsion. The E stands for ecological, electrical, and evolutionary, and the component will include a program of presentations on new technologies.

As in previous years, visitors will be treated to an air show featuring a large contingent of exhibitors. Scheduled for 1:30 to 3:30 pm on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 April, it will showcase new aircraft, vintage double-deckers, aerobatics performances, flying formations and legendary historic aircraft.