AERO Friedrichshafen 2026
Friedrichshafen, Germany · EventLeading general aviation show with a major e-flight-expo section. Price: about EUR 45 day ticket. Key for electric flight and autonomous air mobility startups.
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Aerospace Tech Week
Munich, Germany · Event OrganisatorOrganizer of Aerospace Tech Week Europe, a B2B event on aerospace connectivity, avionics, and operations technology.
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Aerospace Tech Week Europe 2026
Munich, Germany · EventB2B aerospace technology conference in Munich focused on digital aviation systems, avionics, connectivity, flight operations software, and testing workflows. High-value venue for deep-tech founders in aviation software, satellite communications, drones, and aerospace manufacturing partnerships.
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Clean Aviation Networking Event 2026
Brussels, Belgium · EventFocused networking for the Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking. Price: free with application/registration. Targets SMEs and startups collaborating on hydrogen and electric flight tech proposals.
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DefendEye
Warsaw, Poland · StartupDefense and aerospace startup building autonomous dual-use UAV systems for civil and military deployments. Its stack combines launch hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud software for emergency response, critical infrastructure monitoring, and border surveillance use cases.
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Isar Aerospace
Munich, Germany · StartupSpace launch company developing cost-efficient small and medium-lift rockets to give Europe independent access to orbit.
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KleinVision
Nitra, Slovakia · StartupKleinVision is the creator of the AirCar, a dual-mode vehicle that can drive on roads and transform into a certified aircraft. The AirCar has received a Certificate of Airworthiness and completed cross-country test flights, making it one of the few credible flying-car projects globally. By 2026, the company is working toward small-scale production and licensing partnerships, including interest from international markets such as China.
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Lilium
Munich, Germany · StartupElectric vertical takeoff and landing jets designed to unlock zero-emission regional air travel.
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Passenger Terminal Expo 2026
Frankfurt, Germany · EventGlobal airport design and operations conference. Exhibition is free; conference about EUR 2000+. Ideal for biometrics, baggage tracking, and airport AI startups.
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Quantum Systems
Gilching, Germany · StartupManufacturer of autonomous fixed-wing VTOL drones used for battlefield reconnaissance and intelligence.
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