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Founding members celebrate the TAB* launch at AERO Friedrichshafen 2026

The TAB* launch · AERO Friedrichshafen · 23 April 2026

The association foraviation technology.

Non-profitMaltaFounded 2026

02Why TAB* exists

Every part of aviation has an association. The part that writes the software never did.

Founding members celebrate the TAB* launch on stageThe TAB* pavilion banner at AERO Friedrichshafen 2026Aviation technology leaders speaking on an AERO panelChampagne celebration at the TAB* launchVisitors in conversation at the TAB* pavilionA TAB* card photographed at AERO FriedrichshafenThe TAB* launch presentation on the AERO stageFounding members during the TAB* launch momentThe exhibition hall at AERO Friedrichshafen 2026

AERO 2026 · Friedrichshafen · the TAB* pavilion and stage

03Common ground

Common ground

Six things every member can stand behind.

Visitors gather at the TAB* pavilion in Hall A1 at AERO Friedrichshafen 2026
TAB* pavilion · Hall A1 · AERO Friedrichshafen 2026

04The people

The people

Lima Azhieva smiling with arms crossed, wearing a blazer against a light background

Director

LimaAzhieva

lima@tab.flights
Paolo Sommariva speaking on stage at AERO Friedrichshafen 2026

President

PaoloSommariva

paolo@tab.flights
Mike Paul in a dark suit, photographed against a plain studio background

Marketing

MikePaul

mike@tab.flights
Andrew Iles wearing glasses and a dark blazer, seated on an orange sofa with hands together

Partnerships Manager

AndrewIles

andrew@tab.flights
Filippo Arcaleni smiling in a grey suit with a patterned pocket square, seated in an office

Legal

FilippoArcaleni

05The line we hold

builds The HUB — and gives every member a seat at the table.

06Who it’s for

about 52,700 organisations

2,500

Technology companies

about 50,000

Operators

200

Authorities and quality bodies

Technology companiesOperatorsAuthorities and quality bodies
The signed TAB* founding charter from AERO Friedrichshafen 2026
The founding charter · AERO 2026

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Open worldwide — technology companies, operators, authorities and quality bodies.

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