Friedrichshafen, Germany – With an attractive program, more exhibitors and plenty of special events, the AERO, held in Friedrichshafen from April 24th to 27th, is flying high. The entire spectrum of modern general aviation – powered aircraft, gliders, and ultralights, as well as helicopters and business jets – will be presented, along with their related maintenance services. In addition, there will be extensive special exhibitions like the Engine Area and the Avionics Avenue, which makes its premiere this year. A comprehensive conference program, as well as the first ever AEROCareer, a job fair for careers in aviation, make the global show for aviation at Lake Constance even more attractive. With more than 600 exhibitors from 30 countries, the AERO will once again meet a very high trade show standard. Project leader Roland Bosch said in summing up the larger number of exhibitor registrations: “The AERO is the leading trade show for general aviation in Europe.”

Gliders – All Major Manufacturers in Attendance:

Since its inception, the AERO has been a home for devotees of silent flight. All of the major glider manufacturers, including the global market leaders from Germany, will present their one and two-seaters at the AERO, ranging from entry-level gliders all the way up to exclusive competition gliders, the so-called super orchids. Motor gliders, which can be launched without a towplane or winch, continue to be popular. These machines, equipped with retractable engines, folding propellers, or in their classical variant, with internal combustion or electric motors, are becoming more and more widespread.

Engine Area – Efficient Propulsion:

The Engine Area, will look at everything related to modern and efficient propulsion in aviation: Fuel-efficient diesel and gasoline piston engines, electric motors and turbines will be available here, as will hybrid drives and classic aircraft engines.

Avionics Avenue – Trends and Innovation:

Leading avionics manufacturers will be presenting their newest innovations in electronic flight instrument systems (EFIS), collision warning systems, weather radar, and navigations and communications in Hall A6. European mandates require that new radio communications devices using the 8.33 kHz band be in use in new aircraft beginning in late 2013, and for all existing ultralights, gliders and powered aircraft by 2018. Communications equipment manufacturers can therefore expect especially high visitor numbers.

AERO Conferences:

more than 100 lectures and discussions will be held on current topics in aviation. Furthermore, many presentations and workshops will be offered by German and international pilots’ and aviation associations.

Observe by Air:

For the first time, research and unmanned aircraft will have a section of their own at this year’s AERO.

AEROCareer:

This job fair at the AERO helps inform school pupils, college students and even employed persons interested in a career change about training and career opportunities in aviation.

AERO Tent City:

Visitors will be offered short overnight stays at affordable rates in the AERO Tent City in Hall A2. The tents themselves will be provided; visitors need only bring a sleeping bag. Tents and mats for one or two people can be booked online.

PPR Slots for Pilots:

For pilots who wish to fly themselves to the AERO, in 2013 Messe Friedrichshafen and the Friedrichshafen Airport will continue the slot registration regime which has proven its worth over the last several years. Slot requests will be possible starting in early April; more information is available under “travel” at www.aero-expo.com.

From Thursday to Saturday, ultralight aircraft and motor gliders can also use the Markdorf glider field, located ten kilometers west of the Friedrichshafen Airport. From there, a shuttle bus will take visitors to the AERO (see “travel” at www.aero-expo.com)

More information is available at www.aero-expo.com.