Dedicated two-and-a-half-day event for all business aviation exhibitors
Air Charter Expo Regional – Europe to launch at AERO 2027
Return of the popular Business Aviation Dome and speaker stage to be moved into Hall 1

Friedrichshafen – AERO 2027 (April 14–17, 2027) aims to build on the great success of AERO 2026 with an enhanced programme for business aviation, organisers Fairnamic confirmed today. For the second year running, AERO was Europe’s largest trade show for business aviation. Some 50 business jets and turboprops showcased, with 400-plus international exhibitors participating from the sector, versus its 2025 edition. The number of Show visitors swelled to 37,000.

In addition to debutantes and numerous new innovations, aircraft orders announced on-site totalled an estimated US$500 million. (The latest, Platoon Aviation’s order for up to 16 Cessna Longitudes, was concluded at AERO, pending legal formalities, which followed just weeks later).

Tobias Bretzel, Show Director of AERO at Fairnamic GmbH, said: “We’re delighted with the positive response and pro-active feedback from customers, who helped shape the trade show with us. Further developing AERO generally and the AERO Business Aviation Show Hub, in collaboration with our industry partners, is our top priority.“

Two and a half day business aviation show

Reflecting exhibitor and visitor feedback, the Business Aviation Show Hub; dedicated bizav Hall A1 and the Dome will run over two and a half days, during April 14–16, 2027. Both exhibition areas will be expanded. Hall A1, which hosted attractions like the JetEx lounge, national business aviation associations and new Technology Aviation Business (TAB) pavilion, will be enhanced with its own entrance and superior conference stage.

Welcome to ‘Air Charter Expo Regional – Europe‘

In collaboration with The Air Charter Association (The ACA) and Business Air News, AERO 2027 will launch the inaugural Air Charter Expo Regional – Europe, bringing together executive charter companies, brokers, and manufacturers for a unique networking event in Hall A1.

Chief Executive of The ACA, Glenn Hogben said: “We are excited to bring the European version of the hugely successful Air Charter Expo (ACE) to AERO for 2027. Air Charter Expo is the leading trade show for aircraft charter and business aviation, organised annually by The Air Charter Association and Business Air News, hosted by London Biggin Hill Airport. This event has grown tremendously in the past five years, and the time is right to introduce the first regional edition of the show. AERO is the perfect host for Air Charter Expo Regional, offering members and industry partners the opportunity to network and build new connections in Europe.”

Communications appointment

In other news, Fairnamic will be bolstering its international communications efforts with this Show and others in the family, with the engagement of Emerald Media, an established and well-known aviation PR agency, led by Alison Chambers. Emerald will support and work alongside Volker Thomalla, Head of Communication Aerospace Portfolio. “We have a dream team with these experienced and pro-active advisors who know and understand the industry,” said Tobias Bretzel.

To date, over 70 exhibitors at AERO 2026 have already confirmed their participation in AERO 2027. Exhibitors at this year’s AERO are invited to secure their usual booth locations for 2027 by the end of June to avoid disappointment.

Please find further information at: https://www.aero-expo.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/aeroshow

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Contacts for the press:

Frank Gauss, Head of Communications & Press Spokesman
Tel.: +49 7541 708-310
E-Mail: frank.gauss@messe-fn.de

Volker K. Thomalla, Head of Communication Aerospace Portfolio
Tel.: +49 170 4178876
E-Mail: volker.thomalla@fairnamic.com

About AERO:

AERO 2027 will take place from April 14 – 17, 2027 at the exhibition grounds of Messe Friedrichshafen in Germany. AERO is the leading international trade fair for general aviation, business aviation and air sports. Aircraft ranging from civilian drones to gliders, microlights and gyrocopters, helicopters, touring and training aircraft with piston engines or turboprop engines and business jets will be on display. New propulsion systems, electric flight, state-of-the-art avionics, services and accessories for pilots are further focal points. These topics are also reflected in the AERO Conferences, making Europe’s largest general aviation event an important platform for knowledge exchange and further training.

About Fairnamic GmbH:

With the founding of fairnamic GmbH, the Frankfurt and Friedrichshafen trade fair companies seal a partnership with a focus on innovative mobility. Combined expertise, market knowledge, global positioning, brand strength and speed will strengthen the market position in the future markets of general aviation, micromobility, e-bikes and bicycles. The AERO and Eurobike brands and their satellites form the focus of the joint venture. The aim is to expand and further develop the two leading trade fairs.

Paul Cremer

My name is Paul Cremer, and this marks my 42nd year working within the business and general aviation industry. Over this time, I’ve had the privilege of overseeing a diverse array of sector activities, ranging from aircraft charter and management to air ambulance services, ground operations, air traffic control, airport management, technology implementation, and the outsourcing services I currently manage.

In my role focused on delivering advisory, technology, and outsourcing services to aviation customers, I handle a wide spectrum of responsibilities. This includes overseeing International Trip Support, Operations Control Centre Services (OCC), Continuing Airworthiness Management Service (CAMO), Airworthiness Reviews, ARC Services, Aircraft Delivery and Re-delivery Support Services, Maintenance Coordination Services including AOG, Tech Ops (Maintenance Control Centre), and managing myairops software products. As the Head of Aviation Delivery, I lead the customer-facing delivery of Technology & Outsourcing products and services for the market, drawing upon a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and industry connections within Gama Aviation’s Technology and Outsourcing Strategic Business Unit.

My journey into Business and General Aviation began during my teenage years while still in school. I was fortunate enough to be welcomed into the industry, starting at a flying club, and later working at the Air Traffic Services Unit at Blackbushe Airport. There, I maintained the ATC Movement Logs in the Control Tower during weekends, solidifying my passion for aviation. Upon completing my schooling, I seized opportunities at Fairoaks Airport, where I began as Ground Crew while pursuing my Aerodrome Flight Information Service Officer’s license. Advancements in my career led me to the role of Air Traffic Services Manager.

Since joining Gama Aviation in 1996, I’ve held various positions, including Operations Manager (Post Holder), Operations & Commercial Manager, Commercial Manager, Operations Delivery Manager, Head of Business Aviation Delivery, and currently, Head of Aviation Delivery. This role encompasses Gama Aviation Group’s Gama Aviation, myairops, and FlyerTech companies.

In 2023, I was honoured to be invited to serve as the Chair of the Operations Working Group for the British Business & General Aviation Association. This opportunity allows me to contribute to industry initiatives within BBGA’s membership of nearly 200 industry companies, focusing on challenges such as regulatory compliance, Air Services Agreements, technological advancements, workforce development, operational matters, and sustainability.

Marc Bailey

Marc Bailey has spent his career in aviation and has worked in most areas of our industry with scheduled airlines, MRO’s, military contract support and latterly with associations, government, and its agencies.

Marc currently represents your position in Europe (even post Brexit) – as President of ECOGAS (European Council of General Aviation Support) which maintains a voice with EASA. All the major member states are represented on the ECOGAS board. With EASA restructuring its meetings with industry, ECOGAS is now well positioned to represent our position in all areas following industry partnerships with the European Continued Airworthiness Group and with the Association for Remotely Piloted Aviation Services (ARPAS). 

Marc is chair of the UKASF (United Kingdom Airworthiness Strategic Forum) as part of an initiative to develop Aviation Services across all aviation activities.  The UKASF pulls together airlines, MROs, Rotary, Drones, and commercial GA bodies to work with CAA and DfT. The objective is for industry to take the lead to drive strategic issues to benefit all parties. We are well positioned after six years to continue our good work for industry. With the re-established role of Chief Surveyor in the CAA we have a good focal point to undertake this work with the regulator including regular discussions and a full industry day with the CAA each year.

Marc chairs the CAA Finance and Services Forum, which allows industry in the UK to discuss the financial plans for the CAA and look closely at the services being delivered to industry. This is a new and valuable new platform for all parties.

Marc has formed an alliance with, ARPAS, AOPA, BHA and BBGA so that we can strengthen our voice under a joint ‘GA 4 Biz’ banner. This alliance is working to do everything possible to represent the industry’s business interests with UK government and to help realise the Government’s desire to make UK General Aviation a Global Leader in a post Brexit environment. 

The next Generation initiatives with industry and government have continued to develop with the retention platform now evolving into the “Aviation Skills Recruitment Platform” .  The platform now not only offers a vehicle for those offering and seeking posts in aviation, it also provides pathways with its TalentView portion seeking to provide pathways for new entrants into our sector. 

The recruitment platform is being further developed to include training opportunities across a wide range of providers, from government agencies through academic bodies. Getting our next generation activities right in the UK over the next couple of years is our single most important issue which we in aviation must grab with both hands. Moving into 2026 we are seeking to further develop the pathways to enter aviation, and this effort is being supported with development of multimedia platforms with the organisation Metaverse. This multimedia approach is being developed so that it is more relatable to the next generation of people wishing to join aviation in a myriad of roles.

In the role of President (honorary) Marc can support the BBGA in many aspects and continue to ensure that we retain the right connections across industry, with regulators in the UK, regulators in the EU and wherever possible help hold government and its departments to account using normal channels, and where necessary utilise All Party-Political Groups for aviation.

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