Electrification and hybrid propulsion
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France Air Expo 2027 is the premier general aviation exhibition in Lyon, France, showcasing the latest in aviation technology and services from 27 to 29 May 2027.
Dates
27–29 May 2027
City / country
Lyon, FR
Venue
Lyon Bron Airport
Time
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily
Event overview
France Air Expo is the reference trade show for general aviation in France and the second largest event in Europe for this sector. Taking place at Lyon Bron Airport, it gathers key industry players for three days of exhibitions, conferences, and networking opportunities.
The event is open to everyone, including pilots, aircraft owners, flying clubs, and aviation enthusiasts. France Air Expo takes place in Lyon, FR.
TL;DR
France Air Expo is the reference trade show for general aviation in France and the second largest event in Europe for this sector. Attendees include pilots, aircraft owners, flying clubs, and aviation professionals.
Exhibiting at France Air Expo provides unparalleled visibility to a targeted audience of decision-makers and aviation professionals. This leading general aviation expo features over 175 exhibitors and a wide range of aircraft. Attendees include pilots, aircraft owners, flying clubs, and aviation professionals.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Avenue Louis Mouillard, 69500 Bron, France
Lyon Bron Airport in Lyon typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Lyon Bron Airport in Lyon typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Lyon Bron Airport for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Event days & opening times
General admission
Free for children under 12 years old, must be accompanied.
General admission
On-site ticket price.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
On 2027-05-27 to 2027-05-29, France Air Expo in Lyon covering New aircraft including ULM and certified airplanes, Aviation equipment and accessories, Pilot training and aeronautical gives marine buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Electrification and hybrid propulsion
What electrification and hybrid propulsion means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Connected helm and telematics
What connected helm and telematics means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Sustainable materials and refit
What sustainable materials and refit means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Experience-led watersports demand
What experience-led watersports demand means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Supply-chain regionalisation
What supply-chain regionalisation means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Plan your trip

Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Lyon-Bron Airport (the show venue)
Lyon-Bron is the airfield hosting France Air Expo. Visitors arriving by air must arrange slots, parking and handling with the organiser and the airfield in advance. Road access is from the eastern Lyon network, with on-site parking
TBA
to venue
No transfer needed once inside the perimeter
by car
Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport
The principal international gateway for Lyon, with long-haul connections and the Rhonexpress rail link into the city. Allow extra time if you land during the morning peak and plan to continue by TCL or taxi
TBA
to venue
Approx. 30-40 minutes by road depending on traffic; about 1 hour or more using Rhonexpress plus TCL metro and tram to Bron
by car
Geneva Airport
An alternative long-haul gateway for visitors combining a Lyon trip with Switzerland, but road transfer time and border controls make it a secondary option. Confirm hire car drop-off charges and cross-border rules if you drive from Geneva into France
TBA
to venue
Approx. 2 hours by road via the A40/A42 corridor, subject to border checks
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Pullman Lyon
USD 150–190 / night
4-star tourist hotel captured as top result for Lyon stays (27-29 May 2027 window); guest rating 4.8 from about 3,600 reviews; eco-certified; breakfast and parking are chargeable, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, pet-friendly, fitness centre, bar and restaurant.
Lyon Marriott Hotel Cite Internationale
USD 150–190 / night
4-star tourist hotel in the Cite Internationale area near the convention quarter; breakfast and parking chargeable, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, pet-friendly, fitness centre, bar and restaurant.
Sofitel Lyon Bellecour
USD 230–265 / night
5-star tourist hotel flagged as about 22 percent below its usual rate in the captured search; guest rating 4.4; breakfast and parking chargeable, free Wi-Fi, spa, air conditioning, pet-friendly, fitness centre and bar.
Grand Hotel Des Terreaux
USD 150–190 / night
4-star tourist hotel listed at about 26 percent below its usual rate; pool, hot tub and parking on site, breakfast chargeable, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bar and restaurant.
Academie Hotel Lyon
USD 150–202 / night
Listed at about 15 percent below its usual rate in the captured Lyon hotel search for late May 2027; no further amenity detail captured.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Metro, tram and bus (TCL network)
TCL operates the Lyon metro, tram and bus network; use the official TCL journey planner to build the route to the airfield.
Airport rail (Rhonexpress)
Rhonexpress connects the international airport with the city and publishes intermodality options at its official site.
Taxi / car
Road access to the eastern airfield is straightforward; useful when carrying display materials or arriving outside transit hours.
taxi
Approx. 30-40 minutes by road depending on traffic; about 1 hour or more using Rhonexpress plus TCL metro and tram to Bron; The principal international gateway for Lyon, with long-haul connections and the Rhonexpress rail link into the city. Allow extra time if you land during th
taxi
No transfer needed once inside the perimeter; Lyon-Bron is the airfield hosting France Air Expo. Visitors arriving by air must arrange slots, parking and handling with the organiser and the airfield in advance. Road access is from the eastern Lyon network, with on-site parking.
taxi
Approx. 2 hours by road via the A40/A42 corridor, subject to border checks; An alternative long-haul gateway for visitors combining a Lyon trip with Switzerland, but road transfer time and border controls make it a secondary option. Confirm hire car drop-off charges and cross-bor
Weather
Late May in the Lyon basin is a mild transitional period: daytime temperatures usually sit in the low twenties Celsius, nights are cool enough for a jacket, and convective showers or afternoon thunderstorms can build over the Rhone valley. Because France Air Expo uses an open airfield with outdoor static displays, wind, rain and low cloud can pause aircraft movement and make the apron uncomfortable in the middle of the day. Check a short-range forecast for Bron in the two days before travelling, and treat any flying programme as weather dependent. Figures should be read as climatological guidance for the season, not a forecast for specific show dates.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to FR.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Language at the airfield
French is the default language on signage, in exhibitor briefings and at the gate. Avionics and aircraft OEMs usually field English-speaking staff, but a short French greeting and a printed summary of your requirement in French will get you further at smaller stands and with the local MROs.
Meeting style
Expect a handshake on arrival and a few minutes of introductions before technical talk. Lyon is a professional, relationship-driven business city; dealers appreciate a named contact and a follow-up email rather than a card pushed across a table. Use formal address (Monsieur, Madame) until invited otherwise.
Lunch hours
Many Lyon restaurants serve a fixed lunch window roughly between 12:00 and 14:00 and close the kitchen afterwards, so schedule stand meetings around that gap. Exhibitor catering at the airfield runs all day, but quality local food is a short drive away in Bron or central Lyon.
Payments and costs
Card payment is normal in Lyon, including at the airfield, though a small amount of cash helps for market stalls and small purchases. Prices on tickets, parking and catering are quoted in euros and tax is generally included; confirm whether quoted equipment prices are HT (excluding tax) or TTC (including tax).
Evening and local etiquette
Business dinners in a bouchon or a Presqu'ile brasserie are a standard part of doing deals in Lyon, and guests usually expect the host to propose the venue. Tipping is not mandatory; rounding up or leaving around five to ten percent signals good service. Sundays are quiet in the city, with many shops closed, so plan arrival meals accordingly.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: LYN
Book into Lyon-Saint Exupery (LYS) for scheduled airline service, then cross the city to Lyon-Bron Airport for the show. Captured Google Flights results for late May 2027 showed one-stop routings from New York via Dublin, Lisbon or Barcelona and nonstop British Airways service from London Heathrow, with prices described as currently typical. Compare fares early because late-May capacity tightens around major Lyon events.
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Lyon-Bron Airport (the show venue) (LYN): No transfer needed once inside the perimeter; Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport (LYS): Approx. 30-40 minutes by road depending on traffic; about 1 hour or more using Rhonexpress plus TCL metro and tram to Bron; Geneva Airport (GVA): Approx. 2 hours by road via the A40/A42 corridor, subject to border checks. Allow road or rail time to Lyon Bron Airport; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Lyon Bron Airport: Lyon city centre: Pullman Lyon; Cite Internationale district: Lyon Marriott Hotel Cite Internationale; Bellecour, central Lyon: Sofitel Lyon Bellecour.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Lyon; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: Lyon's TCL network runs metro, tram, funicular and bus services across the city, with an official journey planner for building routes; the Rhonexpress rail link handles the Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport leg. Line 27 of the Lyon bus network serves the Villeurbanne Centre and Cordeliers corridors, which are useful reference points for reaching the eastern side of the city where Lyon-Bron Airport lies.
Parking: On-site parking is available at Lyon Bron Airport; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: May 2027
Temperature: Approx. 11-15 C at night and 21-26 C by day in late May in the Lyon basin, with occasional warmer spikes above 27 C. Treat these as climatological bands for the season, confirm the forecast for Bron in the final 48 hours, and expect the open apron to feel windier and cooler than the city centre.
Seasonality: Late May sits in a showery transition period: roughly eight to ten rain days a month are typical for the Lyon region, often as short convective bursts or afternoon thunderstorms rather than all-day drizzle. At an outdoor airfield that can mean temporary suspension of aircraft movement, wet static displays and muddy walking routes, so build flexibility into your day and check the organiser programme each morning.
Packing: Pack a light windproof and water-resistant jacket for the apron, sunglasses and sun protection for the static display, and comfortable closed shoes for grass, gravel and hangar floors. Bring a warm layer for cool mornings and evening dinners in the city, a refillable water bottle, and a charged power bank since outdoor charging points at an airfield site are limited.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at France Air Expo usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
register for the show online and save the badge or QR code to your phone as well as a printed copy, since airfield gate staff may work from a scan list rather than a city-centre badge desk.
confirm the exact opening days and public hours for the 2027 edition on franceairexpo.com and lock your travel dates around them.
decide how you will reach Lyon-Bron airfield - TCL metro/tram/bus plus a taxi leg, Rhonexpress from Lyon-Saint Exupery, or a car - and check the TCL journey planner for the route to the eastern districts.
book accommodation with free cancellation; central Lyon and the Cite Internationale quarter are the two most practical bases for a Bron airfield visit.
if you plan to fly yourself in, contact the organiser and Lyon-Bron for slot times, parking position, handling charges and prior permission requirements, and confirm your licence, medical, insurance and aircraft documents are current.
shortlist the aircraft, avionics or training providers you actually want to see and message two or three of them to book a stand meeting or a cockpit sit-in.
check the weather forecast for the Lyon area; outdoor static displays and any flying programme are affected by showers and afternoon storms.
pack a windproof layer, sunglasses, comfortable shoes for the apron and a charged power bank, and carry a refillable water bottle.
confirm your entry route and parking plan, and note that peak gate queues build in the first morning hour.
download offline maps for Bron and eastern Lyon, and save the organiser contact and venue address in your phone.
check the organiser site or social feeds for last-minute programme changes, hall layout and any access restrictions.
Show day: arrive early, walk the static display first while aircraft are accessible, then move to the hangar and equipment stands as the site fills.
Show day: collect business cards and ask each vendor for a written quote or specification sheet rather than relying on brochure figures.
Post-show: within 48 hours, follow up with the dealers, schools and MROs you met and request demo flight or inspection slots while the show week is still recent.
Registration and hall orientation at Lyon Bron Airport
Supplier meetings and product demos
Final negotiations and follow-up
France Air Expo registration concourse
Lyon Bron Airport
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Lyon Bron Airport
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget

Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
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visitor · General admission
USD 15 / per person
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Decision
Use this quick check to decide whether France Air Expo fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For France Air Expo, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing New aircraft including ULM and certified airplanes solutions and benchmarking suppliers at France Air Expo in Lyon.
Min. budget
$700.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching New aircraft including ULM and certified airplanes products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$3,150.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Lyon show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
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