Trade show · Centurion, South Africa · Major show
AAD - Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition 2020
Aviation, Aerospace · Defence, Military · Wedding
Dates16–20 Sep 2020This edition has ended
RunningSince 2008Irregular · 5 editions on record
Last checked11 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
This is the 2020 edition. It has ended. See AAD - Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition's current page for the next dates.
Key numbers
- Exhibitors
- 400in 2014, organiser's figure
- Visitors
- 13,000in 2014, organiser's figure
- Editions on record
- 5first in 2008
About AAD - Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition
The Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) is Africa’s only aerospace and defence expo that combines both a trade exhibition and an air show. Held biennially in the City of Tshwane – South Africa’s administrative capital, the AAD Expo is one of South Africa’s largest contributors to the country’s GDP in show years, and is regarded as a national asset.
From our listing of this edition. Details may have changed since.
Editions
| Year | Dates | Where | Exhibitors | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | 27 Sep – 1 Oct 2028 Dates announced | Waterkloof Air Force Base Centurion, South Africa | — | — |
| 2020 | 16–20 Sep 2020 | Waterkloof Air Force Base Centurion, South Africa | — | — |
| 2014 | 17–21 Sep 2014 | Air Force Base Pretoria, South Africa | 400 | 13,000 |
| 2012 | 19–23 Sep 2012 | Air Force Base Pretoria, South Africa | 400 | 13,000 |
| 2008 | 17–21 Sep 2008 | Air Force Base Pretoria, South Africa | — | — |
Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.