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Welcome
By the close of business on Friday 18th July 2014, the total number of orders and
commitments recorded at the Farnborough International Airshow reached US$204bn –
a record for the show. These numbers not only reflect the general buoyancy of the global
aviation market, but also reflect that exhibitors still choose FIA to announce their orders.
For decades, FIA has been a global showcase for the aerospace industry and its reputation
alone attracts a truly international audience. For manufacturers, it’s an opportunity to
demonstrate their aircraft and engines to prospective customers, while for suppliers to the
industry, having a presence at the show allows them to showcase their products and services
to a targeted audience. For many, FIA is the only event they attend as it gives more access to
quality visitors compared to attending other shows.
As organisers of one of the world’s leading aerospace trade shows, we make every effort
to facilitate business for our visitors and exhibitors. With dedicated zones in Space, UAS
technology and the now popular Innovation Zone, we aim to provide exhibitors and visitors
with more focussed networking. Additionally, our Meet-the-Buyer programme, our worldrenowned
Civil and Military Delegations programme, Welcome Reception and conference
programme all provide an opportunity to share knowledge, engage with colleagues and
potential customers, and do business.
Looking forward to FIA2016, we will be creating more opportunities for engagement for many
of our core sectors. As well as the Space and UAS markets, we are providing forums for our
MRO, Rotary and Manufacturing Technologies customers. Furthermore, we are looking to
strengthen our Civil Delegations programme and provide more support for our SME customers
who participate in the show.
Operationally, we will continue to invest in the site infrastructure to ensure that the event
remains a standard bearer as a global aviation event with state of the art facilities. FIA2014
saw the development on new permanent Row A Chalets and we are delighted to announce
that at the 2016 event, we will have plans available for the new permanent Hall 1/1A structure
which will be in place for 2018.
Please take a look through the following pages, where you will find more information
about the show and the potential benefits it could offer your business by participating at the
Farnborough International Airshow 2016.
Shaun Ormrod
CEO, Farnborough International Ltd
farnborough.com facebook.com/FarnboroughAirshow @FIAFarnborough
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