October 15, 2026
- The helicopter industry returns to AERO in Friedrichshafen
- Helicopters for corporate transport and training helicopters will be in focus
- Ultralight helicopters as well as gyrocopters will represent the lighter end of the market
Friedrichshafen – AERO 2027 (April 14–17, 2027) will provide a greater profile for helicopters, building on the success of AERO 2026, organisers Fairnamic confirmed today. Helicopters (executive, GA and utility) will feature in three connected areas of AERO, Europe’s largest trade show for General Aviation, Business Aviation and Air Sports as the scope of the whole event widens.
The increased interest in Business Aviation will expand to include helicopters alongside corporate jets and turboprops. Early exhibitors include a reshaped increased pavilion of the German Helicopter Association (DHV), Bell, Robinson, Guimbal and the DRF Luftrettung.
"With some 50 business aircraft (fixed wing and rotary wing) showcased in 2026, it became clear that this section of the show was not only welcomed, but that corporate helicopters are a complementary and highly valued part of executive aviation," said Tobias Bretzel, AERO Show Director at Fairnamic GmbH. "This is a logical extension for helicopter OEMs, operators and owners, many of whom are already closely involved in fixed wing operations."
With 37,000 show visitors in 2026, an additional area for rotary wing OEMs has also been created, including an extended area dedicated to Bell, part of Textron Aviation. Robinson Helicopter Company will have a strong showing, as they leverage the event to be a focal point to bring together their dealers and service centres from all parts of Europe.
At the lighter end of the market, the strong showing of Ultralight and Light Sport Aircraft will be supplemented with helicopters and gyrocopters which fall into these weights and usage categories. With AERO having been built from the start on this market segment, the organisers expect this new imperative will attract a record line-up of ultralight rotary wing aircraft.
“We’re delighted with the positive response and pro-active feedback from customers, who continue to help shape the trade show with us. We will also be featuring helicopter and future eVTOL discussions in our conference programme. Advancing AERO generally and the AERO Business Aviation Show Hub, in collaboration with our industry partners, is our top priority," Tobias Bretzel added.
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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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