Why it matters
FIDAE is the dominant gateway to the Latin American aerospace and defence market, attracting hundreds of official and professional delegations from across the Americas and beyond, giving suppliers direct access to regional procurement decision-makers. Its biennial cadence and broad government backing make it the primary venue for announcing platform sales, MRO contracts, and technology partnerships in the Southern Hemisphere. SMEs and startups benefit from dedicated innovation forums and the concentrated presence of prime contractors, investors, and air force commanders from across the continent.
About
FIDAE (Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio) is Latin America's foremost biennial aerospace, defence, and security exhibition, held at the Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport in Santiago, Chile. Founded in 1980 by the Chilean Air Force, it covers civil and commercial aviation, military defence systems, space technology, homeland security, UAS, and MRO. The six-day event combines a trade exhibition with high-level summits, official delegation meetings, static displays, and a public air show on the final two days. It is the only major aerospace fair in the Americas organised directly by an air force.
Market intel
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FIDAE 2026 (24th edition) closed with 451 exhibitors from 35 countries, over 100,000 total attendees, and 787 combined official and professional delegations across six days. Major Western and Asian primes were present alongside a strong Latin American industrial contingent. The 2028 edition is confirmed for April 4–9 at the same Pudahuel venue.
Notable exhibitorsAirbusBoeingLockheed MartinLeonardoMBDAEmbraerSaabTurkish Aerospace
AI-researched Wed, 2 September 2026. Estimates from public sources. Verify with the organizer.
Topics
AirSpaceUAS / DronesISR & SensorsAutonomy & Robotics
Who it's for
PrimesSMEsStartupsInstitutions