March 10, 2026
- Fairnamic is now a member of the GBAA with AERO
- GBAA with a strong showing at AERO
- GBAA has been the voice of German Business Aviation since 1970
Friedrichshafen – Fairnamic GmbH, the organizer of AERO (April 22-25, 2026), and the German Business Aviation Association (GBAA) have entered into a strategic partnership. With AERO Friedrichshafen, Fairnamic GmbH is now a member of the GBAA, the association for the Business Aviation industry in Germany. The GBAA will support AERO and the AERO Business Aviation Show Hub as its main national partner.
Tobias Bretzel, Show Director AERO at Fairnamic GmbH, says: "We are delighted to be able to take our long-standing collaboration with the GBAA to a new level through this strategic partnership. We are confident that this expanded partnership will promote Business Aviation and provide the industry with an important platform."
GBAA’s President Peter Gatz, says: “The GBAA will have a stronger presence at AERO 2026 than ever before. Numerous member companies will be exhibiting at the GBAA joint pavilion in Hall A2, and we will be demonstrating our strong partnership with AERO through our strong presence at the conferences, including the Business Aviation Leadership Panel on Wednesday, the Associations Panel and EU Policy Panel on Thursday. We are delighted to be able to further strengthen our existing cooperation through this strategic partnership, which will also benefit our member companies.”
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Contacts for the press:
Frank Gauss, Head of Communications & Press Spokesman
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Volker K. Thomalla, Head of Communication Aerospace Portfolio
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E-Mail: volker.thomalla@Fairnamic.com
About AERO:
AERO 2026 will take place from April 22 - 25, 2026 at the exhibition grounds of Messe Friedrichshafen in Germany. AERO is the leading international trade fair for general aviation, business aviation and air sports. Aircraft ranging from civilian drones to gliders, microlights and gyrocopters, helicopters, touring and training aircraft with piston engines or turboprop engines and business jets will be on display. New propulsion systems, electric flight, state-of-the-art avionics, services and accessories for pilots are further focal points. These topics are also reflected in the AERO Conferences, making Europe's largest general aviation event an important platform for knowledge exchange and further training.
About Fairnamic GmbH:
With the founding of Fairnamic GmbH, the Frankfurt and Friedrichshafen trade fair companies seal a partnership with a focus on innovative mobility. Combined expertise, market knowledge, global positioning, brand strength and speed will strengthen the market position in the future markets of general aviation, micromobility, e-bikes and bicycles. The AERO and Eurobike brands and their satellites form the focus of the joint venture. The aim is to expand and further develop the two leading trade fairs.
About GBAA:
Since 1970, the German Business Aviation Association (GBAA) has been the driving force behind dynamic and sustainable Business Aviation in Germany. GBAA brings together the entire world of this industry: flight operations, handling and maintenance companies, aircraft manufacturers, factory flight operations, consultants, insurance companies, brokers, and financial service providers. The German Business Aviation Association (GBAA) has been working with its members and partners to promote an aviation network characterized by innovative technologies, efficient processes, and climate-friendly working methods.
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