FIA 2010 Breitling watch prize draw winners announced by SSAFA Forces Help

SSAFA Forces Help teamed up with watch manufacturer Breitling for this year’s Farnborough International Airshow, 19-25 July 2010, to provide one of their legendary aerospace watches to a luck winner each day. Prize draw tickets were sold by official SSAFA Forces Help representatives around the site with all proceeds going towards the charity’s vital work in supporting the military community.

FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW 2010 OFFICIAL STATISTICS

Please click on the cross to view the final statistics for this year's Farnborough International Airshow which took place 19-25 July 2010

Vulcan will not fly on Sunday 25 July 2010

Due to a faulty brake unit, Avro Vulcan XH558 will be unable to take part in the flying programme this Sunday at the Farnborough International Airshow. The aircraft will however be parked on static display and available for "under wing" guided tours, until such time as it is able to be towed onto the Eastern side of the airfield for maintenance. This is the first technical issue encountered preventing flight in 2010, and Vulcan To The Sky Trust are working to facilitate the quickest possible repair. Please visit www.vulcantothesky.org for further information.

FRIDAY BECAME FUTURES DAY AT FARNBOROUGH

With the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) opening to the general public this weekend and 160,000 people expected to attend, organisers Farnborough International Limited (FIL) invited 3,000 young people this Friday 23 July to the company’s Futures Day - an initiative designed to encourage young people to consider careers within the aerospace, defence and security industries.

2010 FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW TRADE FIGURES ANNOUNCED

$47 billion dollars of orders & 120,461 show attendees so far A|D|S, the UK’s AeroSpace, Defence and Security trade organisation and its subsidiary company Farnborough International Limited (FIL) today (Friday) announced the orders and attendee figures to date for the Farnborough International Airshow, held in Hampshire, UK between 19 and 25 July 2010.

DOWNLOAD IMAGES FROM 2010 FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW

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Industry first tri-party catering consortium lifts-off at Farnborough International Airshow

Not only does Farnborough International Airshow lead in the world of global aviation shows but this year it was determined to pioneer in the catering industry too by working with what is believed to be the industry’s first tri-party catering consortium: Compass Group UK & Ireland, Mecco and Creativevents.

MID WEEK ORDER BANK ANNOUNCED - $37.5bn

At the half way point of this year’s Farnborough International Airshow (FIA), event organisers Farnborough International Limited (FIL) are delighted to announce that an estimated $37.5 billion of business have been agreed showing yet again that the FIA is the place to do business.

CIVIL AVIATION AFFAIRS (CAA) FOR THE KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN AND FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL LTD (FIL) SIGN AGREEMENT FOR 2012 AIRSHOW

Farnborough, 21 July 2010 – His Highness Sheikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Organising Committee for Bahrain International Airshow and Farnborough International Ltd (FIL) today signed an agreement to formalise their partnership to jointly organise the Bahrain International Airshow 2012 (BIAS) which will run 19 – 21 January 2012.

FIA Brietling Watch Draw is a Winner

The first of the daily draws for a Breitling watch has taken place with the £2,740 “Aerospace” chronometer going to PC Helen Armstrong, a member of one of the police search teams at the Airshow.

FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW 2010 GETS OF TO A FLYING START

The biennial Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) was officially opened yesterday by the Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, who urged young people to consider a career in aerospace where there are currently unmet employer demands for engineering apprenticeships at advanced and higher level.

Dreamliner departs Farnborough International Airshow flanked by two Spitfires

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MISSION POSSIBLE: REDEFINE THE FUTURE OF AEROSPACE

It’s showtime – and at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow (FIA), the organisers Farnborough International Limited (FIL) are looking to the next generation of aerospace, defence and security experts with a dedicated Futures Pavilion and Futures Day programme on Friday 23 July designed to showcase the wealth of opportunity and scope of disciplines that make up this multi billion pound industry.

Day One - Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable visits Farnborough International Airshow 2010

Click to download an image of the Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovations and Skills and President of the Board of Trade, visiting the Farnborough International Airshow 2010 which was marked by a flypast with the RAF Red Arrows and Avro Vulcan

FARNBOROUGH 2010 SET TO BE A ‘RUNWAY’ SUCCESS

Farnborough International Airshow opens its skys on Monday 19 July for the 47th internationally acclaimed airshow where trade customers can discover the latest technological innovations and members of the public can witness great aviation in action.

787 Dreamliner lands at Farnborough

Click to view the first pictures of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner landing at Farnborough for this year's Farnborough International Airshow

Farnborough International Limited appointed official overseas associate for India Aviation Exhibition & Conference on Civil Aviation in 2012

The third International India Aviation Exhibition and Conference on Civil Aviation is due to take place March 14-18 2012 in Hyderabad, India. Following on the success of the previous two shows, Farnborough International Ltd (FIL) is proud to announce that it has again been appointed as the official overseas associate and will be handling the international sales and marketing for the show.

UAS INDOOR FLYING AREA UNVEILED FOR FARNBOROUGH 2010

It’s not just the skies of Farnborough that will be privy to some great flying displays at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow – but the indoor halls too because this year Farnborough International Ltd (FIL) launches the UK’s first ever Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Indoor Flying Display Area (Stand D19, Hall 3).

FIA2012 CONTINUES ON TRACK AS BED SPACE IS SECURED

With the Farnborough International Airshow 2010 just days away, airshow organisers Farnborough International Ltd (FIL) has already secured hotel accommodation for the 2012 show in anticipation of the increased demand due to the London 2012 Olympics. In conjunction with Zibrant, the official accommodation provider for the Airshow, FIL has worked closely with VisitLondon to ensure there is enough bed space in London to accommodate all visitors to the show.

PUBLIC DAYS LOOK SET TO ‘WOW’ AT THIS YEAR’S FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW

Farnborough International Ltd, organiser of the Farnborough International Airshow, has once again proved they are more than just organisers of a world-class trade exhibition, by putting together a public show that will make for a truly fantastic day out for all the family.

FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW 2010 SPACE SOLD OUT

This year’s Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) looks set to be another record year with exhibition space now sold out. Event organisers, Farnborough International Ltd (FIL), say that the show - which takes place 19 - 25 July 2010 - will be better than ever for business.

UAS DISPLAY GETS GREEN LIGHT FOR FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW 2010

In yet another first for the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA), the organisers have secured an agreement, in principle, from the CAA and Airport authorities to allow Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to be demonstrated as a regular part of the display programme at this year’s show (19 – 25 July).

FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW ANNOUNCES THEMED CONFERENCE PROGRAMME FOR 2010 SHOW

Farnborough International Ltd (FIL), organiser of the biennial Farnborough International Airshow (FIA), in conjunction with A|D|S, has launched ticket sales for its Conference Programme which will form an integral component of this year’s airshow, 19-25 July 2010. Taking place over the first four days of the show, the aim of the programme is to offer visitors and exhibitors greater focus to their visit and to give them the opportunity to network and discuss key issues affecting their business with fellow members of their industry and government officials.

FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW 2010 - ALL SET FOR TAKE-OFF WITH 95% SPACE SOLD

This year’s Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) looks set to be another record year with exhibition space now virtually sold out. Event organisers, Farnborough International Ltd (FIL), say that the show - which takes place 19 - 25 July 2010 - will be better than ever for business.

NEW TRAFFIC PLAN AND BUS TERMINAL IN PLACE FOR FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW 2010

Farnborough International Ltd (FIL), organiser of the world-famous Farnborough International Airshow, announced today at the Dubai Airshow, plans in place for an improved onsite traffic system, a new 18-bay bus terminal and further site infrastructure developments, all of which will be in place in time for the launch of its 2010 show, 19-25 July 2010.

FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW LAUNCHES ‘FIRST’ MAGAZINE

Farnborough International Ltd (FIL), organiser of the biennial Farnborough International Airshow, will this week launch a brand new e-magazine called ‘First’ - the official magazine for its forthcoming airshow, Farnborough International Airshow 2010 which will take place 19-25 July 2010.

BUSINESS AIRCRAFT PARK TO RETURN AT FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW 2010

Farnborough International Ltd (FIL), organiser of the biennial Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) says that following on from 2008’s record-breaking event which recorded US$88.7bn in orders, the company has continued to look at ways in which it can develop the show even further in order to maximize the ROI for its some 1,400 exhibitors.

SPACE SALES POSITIVE AND FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW ON TARGET FOR SUCCESSFUL 2010 EVENT

Farnborough International Ltd (FIL), organisers of the famous biennial Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) are pleased to confirm that exhibition space is selling well, ahead of its 2010 event. FIL revealed that although sales are not quite in line with those of 2008’s multi-record-breaking year, they are nevertheless significantly up on those at the same stage in advance of FIA 2006 and many returning exhibitors are actually increasing the scale of their presence for FIA 2010.

FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW TO THEME TRADE DAYS AT 2010 SHOW

Farnborough International Ltd (FIL), organiser of the biennial Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) has decided to theme the five trade days of its next show – which will take place 19–25 July 2010 – incorporating a structured programme of conferences and seminars each day in order to facilitate a more targeted and efficient allocation of time and resources for participants and improve the quality and quantity of networking opportunities the show offers.

GREATER ‘SPACE’ AT FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW 2010

Farnborough International Ltd (FIL), organiser of the biennial Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) is bringing back Space as a key feature of its next show, to be held 19-25 July 2010.

GRAHAME JONES APPOINTED TO HEAD OPERATIONS DEVELOPMENT FOR FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW

Farnborough International Limited (FIL) has recruited Grahame Jones from the exhibitions sector as part of an ongoing expansion plan for the company as a whole, and with the continuing evolution of its famous biennial airshow at the forefront of its focus. Jones’ first challenge will be to specifically concentrate on furthering improvements to the airshow site’s infrastructure and re-evaluating key operational aspects in the run-up to the next Farnborough International Airshow, which will take place from 19-25 July 2010.

FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL LTD ANNOUNCES REDUCTION IN ANCILLIARY COSTS FOR 2010 AIRSHOW

PRICES FROZEN FOR SHELL SCHEMES AND MODEST EXHIBITING PRICE INCREASE

RE-FOCUSED FLYING DISPLAY IS THE AIM FOR FIA 2010

The trade days flying display at Farnborough International Airshow 2010 could look quite different under plans being drawn up by Rod Dean, the recently appointed Director of Flight Operations for Farnborough International Limited (FIL), the airshow organisers.

FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL LTD TO FURTHER DEVELOP DELEGATIONS PROGRAMMES FOR 2010 AIRSHOW

Farnborough International Ltd (FIL) plans to build on its already strong reputation for the quality of its delegation programme with a commitment to further develop this aspect for the 2010 airshow and beyond.