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Independent Falcon Aircraft Operators Association prepares for second annual meeting

The Independent Falcon Aircraft Operators Association will hold its second annual meeting on September 26 and 27, 2023, in Dallas. Last year’s event welcomed more than 70 owner/operators and flight department members representing more than 60 aircraft. The IFAOA will offer a program...

AERO 2024 will celebrate 30th anniversary with airshow

The AERO aviation trade show will celebrate its 30th birthday from April 17 to 20, 2024, marking the 30th gathering of the general aviation industry in Friedrichshafen at Lake Constance. The show will be accompanied by an extensive program of professional conferences. The new AERO Academy will also...

AERO South Africa 2023 – right place – right time

The 3rd edition of AERO South Africa concluded with a very positive impact on the Southern African general aviation sector. The event was held at the Wonderboom National Airport in the City of Tshwane and attracted 60 exhibitors including leading aircraft manufacturers and distributors as well as manufacturers of parts and accessories. The event also attracted 2981 trade visitors from 21 countries...

Training convention for aviation – last minute pre-event interview with Claudio D Marturano

It is often said that if you stop learning, you stop progressing. Given the speed of innovation, progress and change in aviation, training and learning are crucial to the industry. Many industry challenges require fast solutions. This is one of the reasons for the event that you still have time to take part in. We thought that hearing from the CEO - Claudio D Marturano - might give you the answers...

Construction starts for VoltAero Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft facility at Rochefort – Charente-Maritime Airport

Bids are being sought for the construction of an industrial site at Rochefort - Charente-Maritime Airport in France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine region where VoltAero is to perform the assembly and deliveries of its Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft family. This construction project notification – issued by the regional association of airports, called the Syndicat Mixte des Aéro...

49 IADA member companies exhibiting at EBACE2023

The International Aircraft Dealers Association will be exhibiting for the first time at the 2023 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland from May 23 to 25, 2023. In total, 41 key dealers and IADA products and services members will be participating at EBACE, either with their own exhibits or co-exhibiting with IADA at the dealer association&rs...

VoltAero Cassio 330 virtual landing and E-flight Award at AERO Friedrichshafen

VoltAero received the coveted E-flight Award at AERO Friedrichshafen general aviation show – adding this oldest international recognition in electric flying to the company’s growing list of honors for its development of the electric-hybrid Cassio airplane family. The 2023 award was presented at the Messe Friedrichshafen exhibition center in acknowledgment of VoltAero’s...

AERO has exceeded the high expectations

AERO 2023 has once again lived up to its claim of being the leading international trade show for General Aviation with this year's edition. With over 670 exhibitors from 35 nations, the trade show for General Aviation has impressively underscored its leading position. With its wide range of products and services on the show floor and the static display, it represents an indispensable element i...

Daher received Kodiak 900 European validation

Daher announced European airworthiness validation for Kodiak 900, the larger and faster version of the robust and rugged Kodiak 100 turboprop-powered aircraft. EASA type certificate enables Kodiak 900 deliveries to begin in the European Union, with the first handover to a European operator scheduled for this fall. U.S. certification for the Kodiak 900 was granted by FAA ba...

Platoon Aviation took delivery of their sixth PC-24

One more celebration - Pilatus handed over two more PC-24 aircraft to Platoon Aviation. With the handover of Super Versatile Jet, serial number 306, the German charter operator has grown its fleet to six PC-24s within just three years. At the AERO Friedrichshafen, Deniz Weissenborn, Managing Director of Platoon Aviation, commented: “Besides business travel, holida...

Sustainable Aviation Fuel now approved in Piper turboprops

Piper Aircraft announces the ability to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel in all PA-46 based, Piper single engine turbine-powered aircraft, including the M600/SLS, M500, and Meridian. SAF is not only FAA approved via SAIB NE-11-56R4, but is available for use in every country that turbine M-Class aircraft operate. All jet fuel that meets the requirements of the American Society for Testing and Material...

AERO 2023 starts with strong positive signals

The 29th AERO in Friedrichshafen started: With over 670 exhibitors from all segments of General Aviation, the number of exhibiting companies and organizations is significantly higher than last year. The focus of the trade show this year is on the recovery after the global Corona pandemic as well as the transformation of aviation towards more sustainability. The 29th edition of the trade show is ta...

Daher TBM 960 makes its European event premiere at AERO Friedrichshafen

Daher TBM 960 is making its first public European appearance at AERO Friedrichshafen. Displayed on Daher stand is a TBM 960 configured in the new “Sirocco” paint scheme, which is owned by a private European customer. The Model Year 2023 TBM 960 Garmin G3000 integrated flight deck is further enhanced with updated software. Additionally, Daher cont...

Gulfstream G500 German debut at AERO Friedrichshafen

Gulfstream G500 makes its German air show debut at AERO Friedrichshafen. G500 entered service back in September 2018 and introduced Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck. The Symmetry Flight Deck features active control sidesticks, which increase visual and tactile feedback between pilots, enhancing situational awareness. Outfitted with high-thrust engines and an aerodynamic wing, th...

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ILA Berlin 2026

10/06/2026 - 14/06/2026
Germany, Berlin

Farnborough International Airshow 2026

20/07/2026 - 24/07/2026
United Kingdom, Farnborough

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Records, firsts, growth: AERO 2026 showcases the strength of general aviation

The 32nd edition of AERO has set new records. A total of 860 exhibitors from 50 countries were represented at AERO, more than ever before. Visitor numbers also saw an increase: With around 37,000...

It touches your lives in ways you don't realize – Viasat’s debut at AERO Friedrichshafen. Interview with Jim MacDougall, Head of Product Management, Business Aviation at Viasat

When it comes to connectivity in business aviation, what are the first words that come to mind? Speed, stability, performance? There are people who don't have a technical background, for whom the...

Tecnam Aircraft unveils P2012 VIP at AERO Friedrichshafen

I must admit that I was already very impressed by the P2012 at the Caribavia 2025 , when I was exploring the business aircraft of Saint Barth Executive on the tarmac at Saint-Barthélemy-R&eacut...

TBM 980 makes its European air show debut at AERO Friedrichshafen

Daher Aircraft is highlighting its new flagship TBM 980 at this week’s AERO Friedrichshafen show, marking the airplane’s first participation in a major European event. Displayed on Daher A...

AURA AERO unveils ERA’s new cabin, optimized for operational flexibility

At AERO Friedrichshafen 2026, AURA AERO unveiled the new cabin conﬁgurations for ERA, its hybrid-electric regional aircraft. Designed as a true space for mobility, work, and relaxation, the ERA cabin...

AERO 2026 is off to a strong start

AERO 2026 is set to open with a record number of exhibitors. Around 860 exhibitors will showcase their aviation-related products and services — more than ever before in the history of the trade...