About this expo
AERO SOUTH AFRICA serves as Africa's leading business-to-business platform dedicated to the general aviation industry. This annual trade show provides a comprehensive overview of services and products, encompassing ultralights, gliders, business jets, helicopters, remotely piloted aircraft, electric aircraft, avionics, and maintenance solutions. The event is designed for trade visitors, manufacturers, service providers, pilots, aviation professionals, enthusiasts, and future aviators.
Exhibitors gain an opportunity to present their innovations and offerings, benefiting from features like aircraft fly-ins, demo flights, and an immersive experience tailored for serious prospective buyers. The event also incorporates a Business Matchmaking Programme to facilitate connections. Concurrent activities include an Aviation Exhibition, Park & Sell Area, Fly-ins, Conferences & Workshops, and a Youth Development Programme.
The upcoming edition is scheduled from June 09 to June 11, 2027, at Lanseria International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa. The 2026 event welcomed over 2,448 visitors and featured 65 exhibiting companies, with 507 delegates participating.
Highlights
5 items- Africa's leading business-to-business exhibition for general aviation.
- AUMA listed.
- Held annually at Lanseria International Airport.
- Over 2,448 visitors (2026) and 65 exhibiting companies (2026).
- Features a Business Matchmaking Programme and Youth Development Programme.
FAQ
4 questionsWhen and where does AERO SOUTH AFRICA take place?+
AERO SOUTH AFRICA is held annually from June 09 to June 11, 2027, at Lanseria International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Who organizes AERO SOUTH AFRICA?+
The event is organized by Messe Frankfurt South Africa (Pty) Ltd. in partnership with Fairnamic GmbH, a joint venture of Messe Frankfurt and Messe Friedrichshafen.
What industries and products are covered at AERO SOUTH AFRICA?+
The exhibition covers the full spectrum of the general aviation industry, including ultralights, gliders, business jets, helicopters, remotely piloted aircraft, electric aircraft, avionics, and maintenance.
How can I attend or exhibit at AERO SOUTH AFRICA?+
AERO SOUTH AFRICA is a business-to-business trade show targeting trade visitors, manufacturers, service providers, pilots, aviation professionals, enthusiasts, and future aviators. Admission is free, and children under 15 years are not permitted. Exhibitors can showcase products with features like aircraft fly-ins and demo flights.