A private pilot expedition to Georgia has captured the imagination of European aviators: within 36 hours of registration opening, all places were taken. With almost 30 aircraft confirmed and a waiting list already open, the 2026 Luxembourg–Georgia expedition has become one of the most anticipated events in European general aviation this year.

The speed and enthusiasm of the response speaks for itself. Pilots from Luxembourg and across Europe did not hesitate — they signed up immediately, drawn by a destination, a concept and a spirit that clearly resonated. For the Honorary Consulate of Georgia in Luxembourg, which serves as patron of the expedition, this overwhelming response is a remarkable signal: Georgia inspires genuine curiosity, admiration and excitement among Europeans who choose to explore the world by light aircraft.

About the Expedition

Organised through expedition.privatepilot.lu and carried out under the patronage of the Honorary Consulate of Georgia in Luxembourg, the expedition will unite a fleet of Luxembourgish and European pilots in a flight eastward to one of the continent’s most captivating destinations. Georgia — a country at the crossroads of Europe and the Caucasus, with ancient roots and a firmly European outlook — provides both the destination and the inspiration.

The expedition is scheduled for 29 August to 12 September 2026, departing from Luxembourg and routing across Central and Eastern Europe before arriving in Georgia. Pilots will base themselves at the Ambassadori Aviation Village in the Kakheti wine region, one of Georgia’s most celebrated landscapes, rich in culture, history and world-class hospitality.

More Than an Aviation Adventure

This is more than a flying trip. The expedition is a visible, human expression of the ties that bind Georgia and Europe: a group of private pilots choosing, of their own accord, to fly towards a country they admire, a culture they are curious about, and a people whose hospitality is legendary.

The participating pilots will experience Georgia as few visitors do — arriving by air, exploring the Kakheti wine region and beyond, and forging personal connections that no diplomatic communiqué can replicate. For the Honorary Consulate of Georgia in Luxembourg, the expedition represents exactly the kind of civil society initiative that gives bilateral relations their depth and durability.

Georgia is often described as the place where Europe meets the Caucasus. This expedition makes that idea tangible: European pilots crossing borders and mountain ranges, not for commerce or competition, but out of genuine curiosity and friendship. It is a quiet but meaningful statement about openness, shared values and the kind of people-to-people links that outlast any political moment.

A Waiting List Is Open

All expedition places have been filled, but pilots wishing to register their interest for the waiting list are encouraged to visit expedition.privatepilot.lu. Should additional capacity become available, waiting list participants will be contacted directly.

A Message Beyond the Cockpit

The expedition is a private initiative, rooted in the passion of general aviation. But it also carries a message that resonates well beyond the cockpit: that the connections between Luxembourg, Europe and Georgia are alive, growing, and worth celebrating.

For Georgia, welcoming a fleet of European light aircraft is a symbol of the openness and European vocation that the country continues to demonstrate. For Luxembourg, it is a reminder that the most meaningful bridges between nations are often built not by institutions, but by individuals acting out of passion and friendship.

Full details and waiting list registration: expedition.privatepilot.lu