The Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition is the ninth in the series held at Avalon Airport, Geelong since 1992.

The event comprises two separate, but concurrent, major international events – the Australian International Airshow, which is conducted by Aviation Development Australia Limited, and the Australian International Aerospace and Defence Exposition, conducted by Aerospace Australia Limited.

Both are not-for-profit organisations established to promote the development of aviation and Australia’s industrial, manufacturing and communications technology resources with respect to aerospace, aviation and defence.

The event has firmly established an international reputation as being among the most comprehensive and significant aviation, aerospace and defence events in the Asia Pacific Region.

Some 600 participating exhibitor companies from around the world will promote their products, services and technologies as part of the exposition at Avalon. The event attracts an international audience of government, military and industry leaders, with delegations from around 20 countries attending.

• The exclusive industry only trade days are from Tuesday March 10-Friday March 13
• The gates open to the general public from 2pm on Friday March 15 until Sunday March 15

The event combines the serious business of aviation, aerospace and defence, with the action-packed excitement and high-powered entertainment of the aerial spectacular presented by the Airshow.

Some of the world’s best professional airshow performers will be taking part, along with the military might of the Australian Defence Forces, and in particular, the Royal Australian Air Force.

There is also significant military representation from the United States, New Zealand, Singapore and India.

For more information about Avalon 2009 go to www.airshow.com.au