WHEN: September 30 –October 1, 2025
WHERE: MEETT Toulouse, Hall 7, Concorde Avenue, 31840 Aussonne, France
The aerospace industry continues to evolve at breakneck speed, with revolutionary propulsion technologies, advanced aircraft designs and stringent environmental requirements reshaping the testing landscape.
Against this backdrop, the Aerospace Test & Development Show 2025 emerges as the definitive gathering for professionals seeking to navigate these transformative challenges.
Set to take place September 30 – October 1, 2025, in Toulouse, France, the third iteration of the event promises to be the most comprehensive yet. Building on the momentum of previous years, the 2025 show will host over 120 exhibitors and welcome thousands of visitors from across the world, reflecting the industry’s growing appetite for dedicated testing and development solutions.
The timing couldn’t be more critical. As aerospace manufacturers grapple with the integration of sustainable aviation fuels, hydrogen propulsion, and electric aircraft while maintaining aviation’s exemplary safety record, the need for advanced testing methodologies has never been more urgent.
The Aerospace Test & Development Show 2025 offers a platform where testing solutions can be demonstrated, evaluated, and refined. The event addresses both immediate technical challenges and the broader transformation reshaping aerospace development.
Technology showcase
At the heart of the Aerospace Test & Development Show is a showcase of testing technologies that spans the entire cycle of development across different vehicle types in aviation, space and defense. From NDT specialists and avionics experts to developers of simulation software and propulsion test systems, the exhibition floor will feature the tools that will help to define the future of aerospace development.
Industry leaders including Airbus, Boeing, and Siemens will present alongside innovative startups and specialized service providers. This diverse representation creates a dynamic environment where established methodologies meet breakthrough technologies and different approaches can be compared and discussed.
The 2025 event will place particular emphasis on the emerging testing challenges associated with new aircraft configurations, including eVTOL aircraft, blended wing bodies, and hybrid-electric propulsion systems. These new designs demand innovative testing approaches, and the exhibition will showcase the latest advances in environmental testing, structural validation, and flight test instrumentation for next-generation aircraft.
Visitors will have unprecedented access to hands-on demonstrations of equipment that could transform their testing processes. From advanced data acquisition systems capable of handling complex sensors and instrumentation to specialized environmental chambers, the exhibition represents a comprehensive view of the testing ecosystem’s evolution.
Future Propulsion Forum
The 2025 show introduces an exciting new area – the Future Propulsion Forum. This conference addresses the industry’s most pressing challenge – the transition from jet engines to sustainable propulsion technologies including hydrogen fuel cells, electric motors, and hybrid systems.
The Future Propulsion Forum will feature dedicated sessions exploring the testing requirements of these emerging technologies. Topics will include fuel cell durability testing, electric motor efficiency validation, battery thermal management, and the integration challenges of hybrid-electric powertrains.
The forum will also address the instrumentation and data acquisition needs of alternative propulsion systems, where traditional testing approaches can fall short. This new conference area recognizes that propulsion system testing represents one of the most rapidly evolving sectors within aerospace development.
Insights and industry dialogue
The Future Propulsion Forum runs alongside the established Testing Forum, which features a comprehensive program featuring industry-leading experts from across the full spectrum of aerospace testing. Over two days, attendees can engage with more than 30 speakers working at the forefront of aerospace testing and development.
The Forum’s agenda, curated by the editorial team behind Aerospace Testing International magazine, covers topics from novel aircraft types and autonomy to flight testing instrumentation and structural validation. With The Forum moves beyond theoretical concepts to deliver insights through case studies, panel discussions, and technology demonstrations.
The agenda also addresses long-term strategic considerations. Sessions will explore how artificial intelligence is transforming test engineering workflows, the role of digital twins in accelerating development cycles and the integration of advanced sensors and data analytics in modern test programs.
Our mix of exhibition and conference allows attendees to contextualize the technologies on display within broader industry trends and challenges. The event is engineered to foster innovation, collaboration and problem-solving among professionals that are facing similar challenges across different sectors of the aerospace industry.
Materials and systems testing
The Aerospace Test & Development Show 2025 features extensive coverage of materials testing advances, particularly relevant as aerospace manufacturers adopt composite materials, advanced alloys, and lightweight structures. Environmental testing capabilities will be featured that address the extreme conditions faced by modern aerospace systems from high-altitude operations to the environments of urban air mobility applications.
Structural testing technologies for fatigue analysis, real-time monitoring systems, and predictive maintenance will be showcased. These capabilities are becoming increasingly critical as aircraft designs push at the boundaries of what’s possible and advances in materials enable new structural approaches.
The exhibition will also highlight advances in flight testing instrumentation, including miniaturized sensors, wireless data acquisition systems, and real-time analysis capabilities that are transforming how flight test programs are conducted. These technologies are particularly relevant for eVTOL aircraft and urban air mobility applications, where traditional flight test approaches must be adapted to new operational environments.
Digital transformation
A significant focus of the 2025 show will be the digital transformation of aerospace testing processes. Model-based systems engineering approaches, digital twins, and simulation are revolutionizing how testing programs are designed, executed, and analyzed.
The exhibition will showcase integrated testing platforms that combine physical testing with digital modeling, enabling more efficient validation processes and reduced development timelines. These hybrid approaches are particularly valuable when dealing with the increasing complexity of aerospace systems and the interdependencies between electrical, mechanical, and thermal in aircraft.
Cloud-based data management and analysis platforms will also be prominently featured, addressing the growing challenge of handling the massive data volumes generated by modern test programs. These systems enable collaboration between distributed teams and provide advanced analytics capabilities that extract maximum value from test data.
Looking toward the future
The Aerospace Test & Development Show 2025 represents more than a trade exhibition or conference – it is a catalyst for innovation and a launch pad for the technologies that will define aerospace development in the coming decades. The event addresses immediate technical challenges and broader industry trends such as sustainability and autonomy with a long-term outlook.
For professionals involved in aerospace testing, the show is an essential opportunity to stay ahead of rapidly evolving technologies, learn from industry leaders, and contribute to shaping the future of aviation. The 2025 show event represents an unmissable opportunity – make sure you are part of the conversation defining aviation’s next chapter in Toulouse in September!
Agenda Highlights
Yann Leost, Senior Project Engineer at the Fraunhofer Crash Test Centre will describe crash testing Li-ion batteries and capturing high speed x-ray images
Jérémy Caussade, President & Chief Engineer, Aura Aero will detail his company’s journey bringing to market its electric trainer and future work in regional aircraft
Arnaud Demay, Ariane 6 Qualification Project Manager, Ariane Group will highlight the key achievements faced during the intense 12 month test campaign before the Ariane 6 launcher’s inaugural flight
Jean Botti, CEO, Chief Technical Officer & Co-Founder, VoltAero will discuss his approach to the future of aircraft propulsion and technology selection and development
Dominique Belisle, Hybrid-Electric Propulsion flight test demo – Aerostructure, Pratt & Whitney Canada will share insights regarding the company’s hybrid-electric engine flight test program
Helen Leadbetter, Technical Strategy Lead – Zero Emission Flight, UK Civil Aviation Authority will present how the CAA is working with industry, academia and government on the use of hydrogen as a fuel
