AERO SA returns tomorrow – Gadget

The normal aviation group will converge at Lanseria International Airport from 10 to 12 June 2026 as AERO South Africa returns for its sixth version.

“General aviation” is a time period used for a subset of civil aviation that encompasses all non-scheduled, non-military flight operations, corresponding to non-public flying, flight coaching, and aerial surveying

Organised by Messe Frankfurt South Africa in partnership with Fairnamic GmbH, AERO South Africa has established itself as Southern Africa’s normal aviation commerce present, providing a possibility to attach the whole aviation worth chain in a single= surroundings.

“This year’s event will feature an expanded programme designed to facilitate meaningful business connections, showcase emerging technologies, promote operational excellence and support the continued growth of the African aviation sector,” says Louise Olckers, present director of AERO South Africa.

Aviation enterprise meets aviation innovation

Visitors to AERO South Africa 2026 can count on a complete exhibition that includes plane producers, avionics suppliers, upkeep organisations, coaching establishments, finance suppliers, insurers, airports, aviation know-how corporations and repair suppliers representing each side of plane possession and operation.

Static plane shows, drone demonstration flights, product launches and interactive symposiums will present attendees with first-hand entry to the most recent developments typically aviation, enterprise aviation and aviation companies. 

Pratt & Whitney Customer Connect

Pratt & Whitney Canada will host its first South African Customer Connect occasion at the side of AERO South Africa 2026.

The devoted engagement programme will present operators, homeowners, upkeep organisations and aviation stakeholders with direct entry to Pratt & Whitney Canada’s management and technical consultants. Attendees will acquire insights into product developments, service assist initiatives and future applied sciences whereas taking part in open discussions designed to strengthen relationships throughout the area’s aviation group.

Safety symposium

Another addition to the 2026 programme is a Safety Symposium powered by PilotInsure.

Designed by pilots for pilots, the symposium will convey collectively aviation professionals, operators and security advocates to debate sensible operational challenges distinctive to the Southern African flying surroundings. Through skilled shows, interactive discussions and collaborative engagement, the initiative goals to strengthen security consciousness and foster a stronger security tradition all through the aviation group.

As security continues to be a cornerstone of aviation success, the symposium is predicted to develop into a flagship function of future editions of AERO South Africa.

Business matchmaking

Business growth stays on the coronary heart of AERO South Africa.

The occasion’s Business Matchmaking Programme will facilitate focused conferences between exhibitors, consumers, operators, buyers and decision-makers, creating alternatives for significant partnerships and enterprise development. Previous editions demonstrated the programme’s capability to generate productive conversations and tangible enterprise outcomes for contributors.

Speakers Theatre

A key attraction at AERO South Africa 2026 shall be a Speakers Theatre, the place aviation consultants, exhibitors and thought leaders will share insights on the business’s most urgent matters.

The programme will function discussions on aviation know-how, operational effectivity, coaching, upkeep, regulatory developments, security, innovation and future alternatives inside the Southern African aviation market. 

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