About this expo
AVALON, the Australian International Airshow, is recognized as Australia's largest international airshow and the Southern Hemisphere's premier event for aerospace, aviation, and defence. This biennial event, held at Avalon Airport in Geelong, Victoria, Australia, combines a comprehensive trade exposition with a public airshow, attracting a global audience.
The event showcases a wide array of products, services, technologies, and capabilities across the aerospace, aviation, and defence sectors. Exhibitors can present innovations in areas such as future aviation training, air and missile defence, and sovereign autonomy. Participating companies gain opportunities to connect with key decision-makers, enhance brand visibility, launch new products, and foster supply chain partnerships.
AVALON draws senior civil aviation, aerospace, space, and defence industry, military, and government decision-makers from around the world. The target audience also includes aviation professionals, enthusiasts, and the general public, alongside defence organizations, government representatives, manufacturers, suppliers, engineers, operators, airlines, and international delegations.
Highlights
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- Held at Avalon Airport in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
- Attracted over 200,000 attendances (2025), including 60,000 industry attendances (2025).
- Featured 902 exhibitors from 28 nations (2025).
- Includes concurrent programs such as SkyTech 2027 and Innovation Pitchfest and Awards.
FAQ
5 questionsWhen and where does AVALON 2027 take place?+
AVALON 2027 is scheduled from February 23–28, 2027, at Avalon Airport in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Dedicated trade days are from February 23–26, 2027, with public airshow days from February 26–28, 2027.
Who organizes AVALON?+
The event is organized by Aerospace Australia Limited.
What industries and products are covered at AVALON?+
AVALON covers the aerospace, aviation, and defence industries, showcasing products, services, technologies, and capabilities. Examples include future aviation training, air and missile defence, and sovereign autonomy.
How can I attend or exhibit at AVALON 2027?+
Registration and tickets for AVALON 2027 will be available late 2026 through ticketing partners Lup and Ticketek. Public airshow tickets will be sold exclusively via Ticketek, with sales opening in November 2026. Exhibitor options include Raw Space at A$1,400 per m2 (2027) and Corporate Hospitality Precinct units at A$86,000 per unit (2027), each incurring an additional A$1,100 (inc GST) registration fee.
Are there specific requirements for Trade Day tickets?+
Trade Day tickets are for industry-only sessions and require demonstration of direct business activity connected to defence and related government or industry sectors, or status as defence personnel. A ticket fee of $98 per person, per day (2025) is applicable for industry-only, trade, and conference sessions.