AERO South Africa 2023

Event Dates
2023-07-06 - 2023-07-08
Exhibitors
72
Floor Size
54960
Attendees
3500
Event contact title
Sales Executive
Event contact first name
Valentia
Event contact last name
Madube
Email
Valentia.Madube@za.messefrankfurt.com
Event contact telephone number
+27 (0) 10 599 6179
Description

The first edition of AERO South Africa took place from 4-6 July at Wonderboom National Airport. The 3-day event was presented by Messe Frankfurt South Africa in partnership with Messe Friedrichshafen – organisers of Europe’s largest general aviation show – Aero Friedrichshafen. The 3-day event welcomed over 4200 visitors through the doors.

The launch of the Southern African Show for General Aviation featured a FREE-to-attend exhibition from over 100 exhibiting companies showcasing the industry’s latest innovations from 14 aviation sectors, across 4000sqm.

AERO South Africa also featured workshops from leading industry experts, demo flights from major manufacturers, and Africa’s first Park & Sell area, sponsored by AutoTrader.

The third edition of AERO South Africa will take place: 

Date: 6-8 July 2023

Venue: Wonderboom National Airport, Pretoria North, Lintvelt Road, Doornpoort, Pretoria, 0110

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