25 — 30 March 2025
Welcome to the Avalon Australian International Airshow, returning to Avalon Airport from 25-30 March 2025.
The Southern Hemisphere's largest airshow and aerospace and defence exposition, Avalon 2025 will once again set the stage as Australia's own international airshow spectacular and capability showcase.
The Hon. Colin Brooks MP
Minister for Industry and Advanced Manufacturing
On behalf of the Victorian Government, I'm delighted to welcome you to Avalon 2025 – Australia’s biggest international aerospace and defence exposition.
Victoria is the Asia-Pacific’s premier destination for global aerospace and defence industries to come and exhibit their latest technologies and equipment, with the 2024 Land Forces International Land Defence Expo joining Victoria’s range of premium events.
The Victorian Government is proud to once again sponsor Avalon 2025, which provides attendees with opportunities to build partnerships with Australian, regional, and international industry – from Defence Force customers to prime contractors, small to medium enterprises and start-ups.
Victoria’s defence industry generates over $8.4 billion each year and employs more than 24,000 people. It includes many homegrown success stories like Cablex, Corvus Technology Solutions, Marand, Ronson Gears and SYPAQ, who you will see at Avalon 2025.
Our nation-leading advantages in skills and advanced manufacturing have ensured global defence and aerospace primes like BAE Systems, Boeing, Hanwha, Leonardo, Lockheed Martin, Moog, Saab, and Thales have made the decision to invest and expand their operations in our state.
The Greater Geelong region is one of Victoria’s key defence clusters, home to ManuFutures, the advanced manufacturing innovation hub at Deakin University, as well as Hanwha Defence Australia’s $170 million Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence, the national manufacturing hub delivering Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles and Huntsman Self-Propelled Howitzers for the Australian Government.
The Victorian Government is committed to backing the defence industry and supporting the right operational environment needed to capitalise on new opportunities, grow our manufacturing capacity and create more local jobs. Through our Economic Growth Statement, we have set a strong vision for Victoria’s prosperity, opening the doors to business to encourage growth in critical sectors like advanced manufacturing and defence.
What you’ll see at Avalon 2025 is a look into the future of our state – the ideas, innovation and ambition that will drive the jobs of the future. The Victorian Pavilion at Avalon 2025 will have the very best of our state’s world-class defence and aerospace industry on display – showcasing why Victoria is the natural choice for defence-related investment and trade facilitation activities.
The Avalon 2025 Trade Days are set to bring together the world’s aviation, aerospace, and defence industries to one location, to exchange ideas, expand networks and explore the latest innovations. This global event serves as a vital platform for engagement for professionals from government, military, academia, and industry from Australia, the Indo Pacific and around the world.
Featuring an international industry exhibition, static and flying aircraft displays, specialist conference program, and premium networking opportunities, Avalon 2025 is designed to foster meaningful connections and strategic growth.
Register now to experience The Next Generation of Avalon.
Get ready for an unforgettable airshow with new and exciting experiences alongside the event you know and love.
Join us for three days of breathtaking flying displays featuring both military and civil aircraft then get up close and personal with the aircraft on ground and meet the teams that fly them!
The entire family will enjoy a weekend packed with family-friendly activities, including FREE carnival rides, roaming live entertainment, food trucks galore and the not-to-be missed Friday Night Alight show, a uniquely Avalon experience that you will never forget.
There really is No Show Like the Airshow!
Avalon 2025 is supported by the Royal Australian Air Force, Australian Government Department of Defence, State Government of Victoria, the City of Greater Geelong, Airservices Australia and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
AMDA Foundation Limited acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia, and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging.
AMDA Foundation Limited (ABN 63 091 147 787) is an Australian not-for-profit corporation established to promote the development of aviation and Australia’s industrial, manufacturing and information/communications technology resources in the fields of aviation, aerospace, maritime, defence and security. AMDA achieves this goal by delivering Australia’s most prominent and respected world-class biennial industry expositions as platforms for interaction between industry, Defence, Government and academia.
AMDA Foundation Limited does not sell delegate or visitor lists for any of its events. Any approach from any organisation offering such lists for sale should be considered as fraud.