This aerospace technology conference and exhibition is a Terrapinn event whose lineage began in avionics in 2001 and now spans connected, digital and operational aircraft systems. Its multi-track programme covers avionics, connectivity, MRO IT, flight operations, testing, open architectures, space and sustainability for manufacturers, airlines, suppliers, regulators, researchers and technology buyers.
About Aerospace Tech Week Europe 2026
Aerospace Tech Week Europe brings a conference programme and technology exhibition together for organisations working on aircraft systems and digital operations. The London edition takes place on 11 and 12 November at ExCeL London. Terrapinn produces the event, which developed from an avionics conference into a broader meeting covering the connected, software-enabled and maintainable aerospace platform.
The programme is divided across specialist tracks rather than treating aerospace technology as one subject. Avionics, connectivity, maintenance information technology, flight-operations software, testing, certification and open mission-system approaches each have distinct users and purchasing cycles. Space and sustainability extend the scope into adjacent systems and environmental requirements. Keynotes and panels establish shared priorities, while technical presentations and the exhibition show how vendors address integration, safety, cybersecurity and lifecycle support. This structure helps teams compare solutions across an aircraft or fleet, but it requires planning because sessions may run concurrently. The current event app and agenda are the authority for confirmed sessions, speakers and exhibitors. Earlier Munich editions provide lineage and technical context; they do not establish access, participants or programme for London.
Event history and organiser
Terrapinn traces Aerospace Tech Week Europe to avionics origins in 2001. The event expanded as aircraft systems became more connected and software-dependent, adding dedicated coverage of connectivity, maintenance and flight-operations information technology, testing, certification, open architectures, space and sustainability. Recent European editions were held in Munich, while the 2026 edition moves to ExCeL London. This venue change should be treated as an edition fact rather than evidence of a different event family. Terrapinn remains the producer and operates the associated registration and event application. The conference’s development mirrors a practical industry shift: avionics can no longer be considered separately from data exchange, cybersecurity, maintenance systems and operational decision-making. Archived sessions help explain that evolution, but named speakers and exhibitor material are edition-specific. Readers should use the current 2026 application for the London programme and avoid assuming that a company, track or access condition from the 2025 Munich meeting has carried forward.
Topics and themes
The event follows information and control across the aircraft lifecycle, from certified onboard systems to airline operations and maintenance. Its tracks connect technical architecture with deployment and support.
- Avionics and open architectures: sessions examine modular systems, interoperability, certification and standards such as MOSA, SOSA and FACE for civil or defence platforms.
- Connectivity: aircraft links, cabin services and air-traffic integration raise questions about coverage, cybersecurity, data handling and operational value.
- MRO and flight-operations IT: software, analytics and digital records support maintenance planning, fleet reliability, dispatch and day-to-day operational decisions.
- Testing and certification: verification tools and assurance processes help teams demonstrate safety, performance and compliance across increasingly complex systems.
- Space and sustainability: adjacent space technologies, efficient operations and lower-impact aerospace systems broaden the programme beyond conventional avionics alone.
Who should attend?
Aerospace Tech Week Europe is for engineering, technology and procurement teams at airframe manufacturers, systems integrators and equipment suppliers. Airlines, operators and maintenance organisations can compare software or connected services against operational needs. Avionics, communications, testing and cybersecurity specialists will find focused tracks, while programme managers can follow integration issues. Regulators, standards bodies and assurance professionals can use sessions to understand emerging architectures and certification challenges. Researchers and startups may find partners or users for applied technology, provided they select the relevant track and exhibition route. Defence aerospace and space professionals should review the agenda for dedicated content rather than assume every session addresses their sector. Because the event covers many disciplines simultaneously, attendees gain more by preparing a personal agenda than by approaching it as one continuous conference.
View Aerospace Tech Week Europe informationPractical information
The London edition runs at ExCeL London on 11 and 12 November. Use the Terrapinn event application for registration, opening times, floor information and the current agenda.
Plan carefully around concurrent tracks and confirm exactly which pass covers each session. Previous Munich material is useful background only and should not be used for London speakers or exhibitors.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is Aerospace Tech Week Europe 2026?
The London edition takes place on 11 and 12 November 2026 at ExCeL London. Check the current event application for entrance and opening times.
What kind of event is it?
It combines a multi-track aerospace technology conference with an exhibition, bringing operational users, engineering teams and suppliers into one professional event.
Which subjects are covered?
Core areas include avionics, connectivity, MRO IT, flight-operations IT, testing, certification, open architectures, space-related systems and sustainable aerospace technology.
Who should attend?
The event serves manufacturers, airlines, maintenance organisations, systems integrators, software and avionics suppliers, regulators, researchers, startups and aerospace technology buyers.
How old is the event series?
Terrapinn traces its origins to an avionics event in 2001. The programme has expanded as aircraft systems, operations and maintenance have become more digitally connected.
What should attendees confirm?
Check pass access, concurrent tracks, the floor plan, confirmed meetings and the final speaker or exhibitor list. Do not rely on an earlier Munich programme, and verify London transport, venue entrance, accessibility, cloakroom arrangements and badge collection details before arrival at ExCeL on the correct day. Confirm the latest organiser notice for Aerospace Tech Week before completing travel arrangements.