The Air Charter Association and AERO Friedrichshafen announce strategic partnership to expand presence of air charter industry

The Air Charter Association partners with AERO Friedrichshafen, for the 32ndedition of the world-leading general aviation trade show, taking place on April 22 – 25, 2026 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. AERO Friedrichshafen attracts over 32,000 visitors, with 756 exhibitors, from more than 38 countries. The ACA will be exhibiting at the event for the first time and looks forward to meeting members and industry colleagues. As the air charter industry trade body, The ACA promotes best practice through accreditation, professional training and by supporting the future of the air charter industry through The ACA Internship. Providing members with expert guidance, advocacy with authorities and governments, The ACA also delivers unrivalled business networking events.

Glenn Hogben, chief executive, The ACA commented: “I am delighted to announce The Air Charter Association is partnering with AERO Friedrichshafen for the 2026 show. Our membership has become increasingly engaged with this event and the Association is well placed to expand the presence of air charter, by bringing the popular ACA EU Regional Forum, and Air Charter Essentials training course to AERO Friedrichshafen for the first time.” ​

Tobias Bretzel, show director, AERO Friedrichshafen stated: “We are very proud to see this partnership with The Air Charter Association happening for the upcoming edition of AERO Friedrichshafen. Having the ACA EU Regional Forum and the training course as part of our conference programme means a lot to us and truly reflects the growing importance of the AERO Business Aviation Show Hub within the European Business Aviation industry.”

On Tuesday April 21, The ACA will be hosting its new Air Charter Essentials course at Messe Friedrichshafen, for both members and non-members of the association. Launching in March, the training course is designed to support new talent and individuals seeking to enter the industry, by delivering a comprehensive introduction to essential aviation knowledge, focused on the air charter industry. 

Additionally, The ACA will host its EU Regional Forum at AERO Friedrichshafen on 22 April. The Forum will feature a range of leading industry voices addressing the latest developments in air charter. Previous forums have focused on broker-operator relations, industry regulations, technology, cyber-security and sustainability. The full panel agenda and list of speakers will be available in advance. 

Following the EU Regional Forum, The ACA will be co-sponsoring an evening networking reception, which will be a great opportunity for members to build connections. Members of The ACA exhibiting at AERO Friedrichshafen for the first time will also receive a discounted rate for the 2026 show.