AERO 2027 will expand its helicopter and business aviation presence across three connected areas from April 14–17 in Friedrichshafen, Germany, building on the success of the 2026 event.
AERO 2027 will provide a greater profile for helicopters, building on the success of the 2026 show, according to organisers Fairnamic. Helicopters will feature in three connected areas 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.
“With some 50 fixed and rotary wing business aircraft 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,” says Tobias Bretzel, AERO show director at Fairnamic. “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 for Bell, part of Textron Aviation. Robinson Helicopter Company will have a strong showing, as it leverages the event to be a focal point to bring together its 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 that fall into these weights and usage categories. With the show 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,” adds Bretzel.
AERO 2027 will take place from April 14–17, 2027 at the exhibition grounds of Messe Friedrichshafen in Germany.
