Victoria secures Australian International Airshow till 2031
Aerobatic airplanes in formation on display at the Avalon Airshow - the largest aerospace and defence exhibition in the southern hemisphere.
Victoria has secured the rights to host the Australian International Airshow through to 2031.
Held over 6 days in Avalon, the airshow is the largest aerospace and defence exhibition in the southern hemisphere.
The airshow combines a world-class trade show with a spectacular public airshow. It provides a platform for Victorian companies to showcase their products to an international audience. It also delivers significant benefits for jobs, tourism and local businesses.
The 2025 event drew a record number of trade show attendees. It also:
- generated $240.9 million for the state’s economy
- delivered an estimated $31.85 million boost to the Greater Geelong economy
- attracted 291 official delegations from 43 nations
- saw 902 companies exhibit.
The 2027 Avalon Australian International Airshow will run from 23 to 28 February 2027.