October 06, 2026
- Sailplane manufacturers make a big showing at AERO 2027
- The AERO Gliding Expo’s new location in Hall B5 will become the hub for silent flight
Friedrichshafen – At AERO 2027 (April 14–17, 2027), gliding will once again be prominently represented with its own exhibition area, the AERO Gliding Expo. The industry showcases its innovative and high-performance high-tech aircraft every two years at AERO, the leading trade show for air sports, general aviation, and business aviation. Leading glider manufacturers such as Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH, Jonkers Sailplanes, DG Aviation, and Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau, as well as suppliers and service providers from the industry, have already confirmed their participation.
The complete world of gliding in Hall B5
Hall B5, as the new home of the gliding community at AERO, will offer visitors and exhibitors an ideal environment. A new, enhanced concept – which centralizes gliding activities in the new hall – will make for an efficient trade show experience. The German Aero Club (DAeC), as the national air sports association, will also be represented there with its own stand. Technical lectures and presentations on gliding, held as part of the AERO Conferences on the stage in the nearby East Foyer of the exhibition center, will complement the AERO Gliding Expo in Hall B5. As a result, next year the entire B-axis of the exhibition grounds will be dedicated to air sports, ultralights, and gliding.
Tobias Bretzel, Show Director AERO at fairnamic GmbH, says: “Gliding has been an integral part of the AERO trade show since its inception. We are very pleased to offer the gliding community an optimal environment with our enhanced concept in Hall B5. Hall B5 is dedicated entirely to gliding. That’s why I recommend that anyone interested in an exhibition space in the hall register now to secure their spot.”
Tilo Holighaus, CEO of Schempp-Hirth, says: “We look forward to presenting our developments at AERO 2027 in Friedrichshafen, meeting customers, prospective clients, and business partners, and exchanging new ideas and perspectives with friends of air sports. The evolution of gliding is fascinating and now enables performance and flying experiences that were barely imaginable just a few years ago. AERO offers an excellent opportunity to engage in dialogue and to shape the future of our inspiring sport together.”
AERO 2027 showcases the full diversity of general aviation, air sports, and business aviation. It is a globally unique information and communication platform for the industry.
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Frank Gauss, Head of Communications & Press Spokesman
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Volker K. Thomalla, Head of Communication Aerospace Portfolio
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About AERO:
AERO 2027 will take place from April 14 - 17, 2027 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.
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