AERO South Africa 2024
Africa’s largest general aviation trade show
Dates: July 3-5, 2024
AERO South Africa is the largest general aviation trade show in Africa, which is held at Wonderboom National Airport in July. The showcase of the aviation industry presents the latest engineering solutions and cutting-edge technology. The expo, taking place near Pretoria, the capital of South Africa, features a large variety of aircraft: ultralight, business jets, helicopters, as well as remotely piloted and electric planes.
The expo, organized by Messe Frankfurt South Africa in partnership with Messe Frankfurt and Messe Friedrichshafen, was initiated in 2019 to become the main hub for general aviation on the continent with a fly-in opportunity for visitors. The highlights of AERO South Africa include air demonstrations as well as the Park and Sell area, where attendees can explore pre-owned aircraft for sale. Wonderboom National Airport offers some iconic civil utility aircraft on display, such as Beechcraft King Air 360, Leonardo AW119 Koala, Cessna Stationair, and Cessna Grand Caravan EX. The hospitality area of the expo is the place where guests can socialize, enjoy refreshments, and use free Wi-fi.
AERO South Africa usually attracts over 3,000 visitors and over 70 exhibiting companies across 5,106 sqm. The expo is known for its workshops on various topics, from safety strategies to skills development and product launches. Participating companies are matched to specific trade visitors and can secure various B2B meetings during the expo.
