About FIA 2012

US$72 billion of confirmed orders at Farnborough International Airshow

9-15 Jul 2012

Orders and commitments announced at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) totalled US$72 billion for 758 aircraft, a 53% increase on order figures in 2010. To add further weight to the show’s success, 1506 Exhibitors from 39 countries took part with representation right across the supply chain and 20% Exhibitors have already rebooked for FIA 2014.

The first five days of the show attracted just over 109,000 trade visitors, 80 military delegations from 46 countries attended and a further 13 delegations from the civil sector. FIA 2012 also enjoyed support from Government with the Prime Minister opening the show and a further six Cabinet members making keynote speeches, as well as senior ministers visiting from the UK and overseas.

• US$72 billion of confirmed orders and commitments for 758 aircraft
• 109,000 trade visitors over five days – Monday 9th to Friday 13th July
• 100,000 public visitors over two days – Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th July
• Total number of visitors over the FIA period - 209,000
• 1506 exhibitors from 39 countries
• 126,933 sq m of exhibition space – 18% increase on 2010
• 21 international pavilions and eight national pavilions
• 80 military delegations from 46 countries
• 13 civil delegations from 10 countries
• 153 aircraft in static and flying displays
• Futures Day, Friday 13 July 2012, hosted over 7500 young people
• 1690 international media representatives accredited
• 15,278 online media mentions over a seven-day period – 9th to 15th July
• 61 international broadcast outlets covered the show from the Farnborough site