22/04/2026, 9:00 - 17:00 CET (UTC +1)
23/04/2026, 9:00 - 17:00 CET (UTC +1)
24/04/2026, 9:00 - 17:00 CET (UTC +1)
25/04/2026, 9:00 - 16:00 CET (UTC +1)
Location
Description
AERO, the world’s leading trade show for General Aviation (GA), is approaching and promises to be an exciting event once again. This year AERO will take place from 22 to 25 April 2026 in Friedrichshafen, and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) will continue to play an active role in this unique show.
Come and visit our new EASA stand at AERO 2026 Friedrichshafen in Hall A5 at stand A5-300 from Wednesday, 22 April to Friday, 24 April (09:00-17:00) and on Saturday, 25 April (09:00-16:00). You will have the possibility to meet several EASA experts ready to answer your questions. Here below, you have the precise information on the availability of experts on-site:
| Expertise | Days of presence |
| Aircraft certification | 22 - 25 April |
| Propulsion systems | 22 - 23 April (morning) |
| Avionics | 22 (afternoon) - 24 April |
| Design Organisations | 22 - 24 April (morning) |
| Air operations | 22 - 24 April |
| Flight crew licensing and training | 22 to 24 April |
| Technical licensing and maintenance | 22 (afternoon) - 24 April (morning) |
| Continued airworthiness and maintenance | 22 (afternoon) - 24 April (morning) |
| Airspace matters, ¡Conspicuity, ADS-L | 22 - 24 April (morning) |
| Rules simplification | 22 - 24 April (morning) |
| Medical | TBC |
| Safety intelligence and safety risk management | 22 - 24 April |
| Cybersecurity/security management | 23 - 24 April |
| Drones | 22 - 24 April (morning) |
| Applicants’ services and support, fees and charges | 22 - 25 April |
| Communications | 22 - 23 April (morning) |
| Recruitment | 24 - 25 April |
Further EASA's activities at AERO:
- EASA GA Conference focusing on “Exploring simpler rules for safer GA” takes place on Thursday, 23 April at 14:00 at the AERO Conference Stage Foyer East. Entry is free and all are welcome to attend and discuss this important topic. We will present the ongoing initiatives targeting a substantial reduction in administrative burdens for small and medium-sized enterprises over the next few years, with the aim of improving the competitiveness of the GA industry. Furthermore, alongside other national and international regulators, we will discuss from different perspectives the advantages and disadvantages of using declarations in general aviation today as an alternative to prior approvals.
The Agenda will be published soon. Stay tuned!
- EASA information session with FAA on Wednesday, 22 April at 10:30 at the Conference Centre East, meeting room Oslo. Entry is possible upon registration (see below to register on-line). This joint session is intended for aircraft and avionics manufacturers, including those that are subject to national regulations. The FAA will provide a briefing on the recently adopted MOSAIC initiative. EASA will give a presentation about ¡Conspicuity concept and on integrating ADS-L technology into new aircraft and avionics systems to help pilots prevent collisions.
- ¡Conspicuity and ADS-L. Meet us and other partners at the booth or dedicated events to learn more about our collaboration on the prevention of mid-air collisions.
- EASA information session on Wednesday 22 April at 10:30 (further details above).
- ADS-L Coalition will meet on Friday, 24 April at 14:00 to discuss how ¡Conspicuity for GA via ADS-L technology, which is compatible with the U-Space airspace mandate, enables affordable "Be Seen and Be Aware" for everyone, anywhere. This event is invitation-only for members.
- AERO Career Days & EASA
The AERO Career Days will take place on Friday 24 and Saturday 25, April, in the Passage East as part of AERO Friedrichshafen 2026. Come and learn more about exciting careers in aviation at EASA.
Join the EASA GA Community, check out our Sunny Swift safety cartoons and meet us in Friedrichshafen!
Agenda
The full agenda will be published soon. Don’t miss it!
Registration
For the EASA information session with FAA on Wednesday, 22 April at 10:30 please register here:
Get notified via email alerts
Contact
For queries about the event, please contact safetypromotion [at] easa.europa.eu (safetypromotion[at]easa[dot]europa[dot]eu)
Accessibility for All
At EASA, we are committed to ensuring that all guests and visitors feel welcome.
Our facilities are equipped to accommodate individuals with reduced mobility, and our facilities team is ready to provide assistance wherever possible to ensure a smooth and comfortable visit.
If you plan to attend an EASA event - whether at our main building, one of our offices, or an external venue where EASA is represented — and you have specific accessibility requirements, please let us know in advance by email to: eventplanner [at] easa.europa.eu (eventplanner[at]easa[dot]europa[dot]eu). This will help us make the necessary arrangements to ensure your participation.