AERO 2010 Hopes To Attract Visitors, Exhibitors From Around The
World
AERO Friedrichshafen, set for April 2010, will once again
provide an opportunity for GA industry leaders to exchange
experiences, socialize with existing customers while attracting new
ones, and show off what's new in the world if GA. The complete GA
spectrum - from skydiving, hang gliding and ultralight aircraft to
gliders, motorized gliders, single and twin-engine aircraft and
business jets - will be represented at Friedrichshafen next
April.
Preparations for AERO 2010 are already underway, and project
manager Thomas Grunewald says he is convinced that the air show,
now an annual event, will end up being yet another success: "The
encouragement and the feedback from the exhibitors have us feeling
optimistic." Organizers have also reported growth in the trade
show's helicopter section. The 18th edition of AERO, to be held at
Lake Constance from 8 to 11 April 2010, has already registered more
than 100 exhibiting companies from 15 countries.
Leading companies to touch down in Friedrichshafen include
Cirrus, Extra, Flight Design, ROKO AERO, UL-JIH and Kubicek
Aircraft. These are just some of the manufacturers who will present
themselves at AERO 2010. Despite the economic crisis, the share of
North American companies currently stands at 18 percent.
The Helicopter Hangar will again be a highlight of AERO 2010 -
but this time, it will be even bigger. Flight training will also
continue to be a central theme. Organizers hope to inspire young
people to pursue scientific careers in the fields of aerospace and
helicopter engineering. A look inside the industry will not only be
provided by top-flight lectures and individual teaching units, but
also in the context of practical demonstrations and simulations.
The second highlighted theme is alpine air rescue. International
Organizations and air rescue helicopter operators will present
their work, while expert lectures, films and photo documentaries
will convey the tremendous feats that pilots and emergency services
personnel accomplish on a daily basis.
AERO was the world's first air show to focus attention on
e-flight, with the "E" standing for Ecological, Electrical and
Evolutionary. The latest technological developments in
alternative propulsion will be presented in a series of
lectures.
And what's an Air Show without ... an Air Show? AERO
visitors attending over the weekend will be treated to new
aircraft, biplanes, stunt fliers, aircraft formations and legendary
airplanes flying from 1 PM to 3 PM on Saturday, April 10th and
Sunday, April 11th.
AERO Friedrichshafen will have a booth at the AOPA Aviation
Summit, looking to promote the formation of international alliances
to strengthen general aviation. "Since we aim to grow as an
international aviation show, we're strengthening our presence in
the United States," says Thomas Grunewald, explaining AERO's
activities abroad.