Aerospace Industry

Friedrichshafen — Mark your calendar and don’t miss the best general aviation event in the European market! AERO 2009, the International Trade Exhibition for General Aviation, takes place April 2-5. Starting next year, AERO will be held annually in Friedrichshafen, Germany, the scenic city of the Zeppelins. Located in Central Europe, within the three-border-triangle of Switzerland, Austria and Germany, AERO 2009 is the ideal stepping stone to enter the European market for general aviation. After the astounding success of AERO 2007, this year's show will be one of the most important marketing platforms for more than 600 participating companies from 30 countries and nearly 50,000 international visitors. Moreover, the organizers expect some 700 press and media personnel from 25 countries. AERO 2009 covers the following areas:

• Business aviation
• Single and twin engine aircraft
• Very light and ultralight aircraft
• Helicopters
• Gliders
• Propulsion systems
• Avionics, equipment and accessories
• On-board, pilot and airport equipment
• Navigation and radio systems
• Maintenance and services

Moreover, the show will be accompanied by the AERO CONFERENCE 2009.

For the first time, AERO 2009 has received official certification from the U.S. Department of Commerce, underlining the importance of this trade fair as a venue for U.S. technology. Please find out how you can use our support services to make the most of AERO 2009!

Exhibitor Support Program (ESP)

The U.S. Commercial Service will be present to work with U.S. exhibitors at the show. We will be able to support you with a variety of services, including market research, assistance in finding suitable business partners and other customized services, all designed to promote your exports before, during and after the show:

• Focused email promotion of U.S. exhibitors to local contacts in the aerospace industry (FREE)
• Product listing on BuyUSA.gov Germany to generate additional leads (Featured U.S. Exporter for USD 40)
• On-site counseling, market research, interpreting, and logistics assistance (FREE)
• Follow-up with leads after the show per agreement with sector specialist (FREE)

If you are interested in using our support services at AERO 2009, please fill out the AERO 2009 – U.S. Exhibitor Registration Form below.

Your U.S. Commercial Service Contacts

At the show, commercial specialist Moritz Holst will be working the floor for U.S. exhibitors. To request additional support leading up to AERO 2009, or to receive advice on the German market, please contact U.S. Commercial Service aerospace specialists for Germany:

Moritz Holst
U.S. Commercial Service Munich
Phone: (011-49-89) 28 88-754
Fax: (011-49-89) 28 52 61
Moritz.Holst@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

For more information about AERO 2009 please go to the organizer's website AERO 2009.

*Note on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR): Both the U.S. Commercial Service and Munich Trade Fairs International are proactively engaged in defending American companies against counterfeit and copyright infringement. Please see our guidelines about IPR at Trade Fairs in Europe on our website. It shows how exhibitors can be supported on this very important subject.
Also see information about the Commerce Department’s Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy (STOP!) and the State Department’s online Publication on intellectual property.

AERO 2009 – U.S. Exhibitor Registration Form