Farnborough *

Opening in just three weeks’ time (Monday 18 July) the Farnborough International Airshow will bring together for the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic all the disparate areas of the aerospace industry including commercial aviation, military, ground and back-office services, plus the most senior executives and their political counterparts.





The show runs from the Monday to the Friday inclusive.  If you are not coming by air (and slots are a problem) and don’t want to chance the road, the best way is by train on the Waterloo – Portsmouth line and catching the courtesy bus from Farnborough (Main) station.





To give a sense of the scale of the biennial global gathering, here are the key numbers for the last airshow, in 2018:

• US$192bn in deals – up US$67.5bn on the 2016 airshow
• More than US$154bn commercial aircraft ordered
• More than 1,432 engines ordered, valued at US$21.96bn
• 1,500 exhibitors, representing 48 countries
• 80,000 visitors, from 112 countries

Gareth Rogers, CEO of Farnborough International, said: “We really are delighted to be able to host the world again, here in the UK. 2019 in Paris was the last time the whole world got together and therefore the whole industry is so excited to come to Farnborough in the summer”.

Among the highlights this year will be the Pioneers of Tomorrow event on Friday 22 July, when industry exhibitors will be given a rare opportunity to engage with and inspire with future aerospace recruits.

Aimed at school children aged 11+, school leavers, graduates and career movers, Pioneers of Tomorrow will introduce the next generation of leaders, innovators and pioneers to employers, providing valuable insight into the wealth of career opportunities available throughout dynamic, global industries.

See BTN 13 June Aerospace Global Forum – another major feature on the Friday.

www.farnboroughairshow.com

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Jim Smith, Portsmouth

Good to see Farnborough back. It's the networking I like