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AERO 2021 to be held in the summer

AERO ASIA will take place for the first time on 28-31 October 2021 in Zhuhai

Messe Friedrichshafen and Zhuhai Airshow Co.,Ltd cooperate on AERO ASIA to create a new and leading Business and General aviation show for China and Southeast Asia. The show will be supported by the Asian Business Aviation Association. With AERO ASIA Zhuhai, the province of Guangdong will get a...

HAI addresses Pandemic Issues related to holding HAI HELI-EXPO 2021 in New Orleans

Helicopter Association International remains committed to supporting the vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) industry by holding an in-person HAI HELI-EXPO 2021 in New Orleans March 22–25, with exhibits open March 23–25. “I want to be as transparent as possible in addressin...

CARIBAVIA Vision - conclusions and the impact

As promised, we are back for Episode 3 of the interview with Cdr. Bud Slabbaert. Once again, we are discussing the full concept and vision for Caribbean Airlift. Q. We've discussed already some very important points of step-by-step development and now can you share with us your vision CARIBAVIA Airlift Council? A. CARIBAVIA Airlift Council is an independent and impartial entit...

CARIBAVIA Vision for Caribbean Airlift - episode 2

We hope you enjoyed the first part of the interview with Cdr. Bud Slabbaert. For those who are joining us for the first time, we should remind, that we are discussing the full concept and vision for Caribbean Airlift. In case you missed – just find the first part on the platform, we are moving forward. Q. So we heard about CARIBAVIA Learning Resource Center and Public Outrea...

An event, a vision, a future - the CARIBAVIA Vision for Caribbean Airlift

When visiting an aviation event, do you ask yourself a simple question - what is the background it this one, the history, the vision what is the result organisers see at the best result of the event? I must confess, I do, sometimes, the decision to attend or not is based on same of answers for these questions. During Holiday Season 50skyshades had an opportunity to travel in our mind and t...

AERO Friedrichshafen 2021 to take to the skies with a full program

After a one-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, the leading show for general aviation will take place next year from April 21 to 24, 2021, at the Friedrichshafen Exhibition Center. The show team at Lake Constance expects a large number of exhibitors. Important industry players such as Diamond, Tecnam, Piper, Junkers, Textron, and Rheinland Air Service (DAHER, Hondajet, Bell Partnership) h...

MEBAA Show Postponed to December 2022

Over the past few months, we have been closely monitoring the impact of Covid-19 and our ability to stage a successful MEBAA Show in February 2021. After much consideration, as a result of the ongoing challenges with global border restrictions and lockdowns, we have decided to realign the MEBAA Show with its original dates and postpone it again to December 2022. All recent indications sugges...

Cancellation of the 2021 edition of the Paris Air Show

In light of the uncertainty linked to the current COVID-19 health crisis, the Paris Air Show organization has made the decision to cancel the 2021 edition of the show, which was scheduled to take place from 21 to 27 June 2021. Together with the Board of Directors of the GIFAS (French Aerospace Industries Association), the Board of Directors of the Paris Air Show has taken this inevitable d...

Welcome King Air 260 to Textron Aviation renowned turboprop lineup

The new era has come for Textron Aviation renowned Beechcraft King Air 200 series aircraft - please welcome with the Beechcraft King Air 260 turboprop. Featuring the latest technological advancements to the cockpit and improvements in the cabin, the King Air 260 reflects the company’s continued commitment to making substan...

Malta Aviation Conference and Expo - looking back and forward

It has been just a few days now since we've lived 3 days Malta Aviation Conference and Expo, a virtual one, however we enjoyed it for 300%. We had a chance to ask while it is still so fresh, all emotions, thoughts and ideas of what needs and can be done, Stanley Bugeja, a co-Founder of MACE. Here is the very essential of our discussion: Q. Was it first time onli...

Is private aviation marketing missing something?

By Cdr. Bud Slabbaert It didn’t happen just once that a five start resort in the Caribbean asked me for my advice on finding a private charter for a guest of theirs. I’m not a broker and don’t intend to become one. Sure, I have a network of many aviation service providers because of my event organizing activities and I am able to make proper recommendations and provide coordin...

New virtual format - EUROPEAN ROTORS Digital Series

EUROPEAN ROTORS launches the EUROPEAN ROTORS Digital Series with an industry panel involving executives from Airbus, Bell, Leonardo, Safran, EASA and European Helicopter Association. While personal gatherings are limited at the moment, the new virtual format EUROPEAN ROTORS Digital Series will discuss the most pressing topics and the latest trends in the rotorcraft community within the u...

Financial sustainability & Major Disruption - MACE 2020

Even during corona caused crisis, aviation professionals are doing everything possible in order to meet each other, to discuss the actual state of industry as well as measures and solutions in order to relaunch it soonest possible. As you understand, at this point meetings are quite virtual, online. Three days MACE 2020 - Malta Aviation Conference and Expo, became a very interesting platform for i...

An innovative way to enjoy an Aviators Ball for 2020 - Aerobility

Building on the success of previous Aerobility virtual events, such as the Armchair Airshow, Aerobility will use technology to link individual aviation-themed dinner parties across the UK to create this year’s Aviators Ball on the 28th November; an event that even COVID-19 can’t spoil. The evening will feature the traditional Aerobility Grand Auction www.aerobility.com/auctio...

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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...