Landing with success
Farnborough International Airshow 2022 marks the return of the aerospace industry
Farnborough International Airshow 2022 signifi ed the revival of the aerospace , defence , and space industries , with new partnerships forged , contracts unveiled , commitments made and tens of thousands of professionals gathering to reconnect in the UK .
The airshow took place 18-22 July at Farnborough International ’ s worldclass Exhibition & Conference Centre in Hampshire , UK , featuring more than 1,200 exhibitors from 49 diff erent countries . Covering 500,000sqm , the show site , with four exhibition halls , took more than fi ve months to build , and accommodated 53 aircraft in a static display , including a Boeing 777X and an Airbus A350 .
A place to do business The airshow was opened on Monday by prime minister Boris Johnson , who welcomed global leaders from the aerospace and aviation industries to Farnborough , UK . Throughout the week in excess of 450 senior military , civil and space delegations from around the world attend the show , as well as 17 ministers and more than 30 members of parliament from across Government .
A strong backlog of aircraft and engine orders , billion-dollar global partnerships and contracts across the aerospace , space and defence supply chains were revealed by globally recognised leaders , such as Airbus , Boeing , Rolls-Royce , EasyJet and Embraer . Total deals on aircraft made across the show , including fi rm , options and commitments on aircraft , including business and regional jets , comes to $ 50.8bn .
A catalyst for insight Setting the course of the industry for decades to come , sustainability , net-zero , advanced air mobility and space were the leading topics for exhibitors and attendees at the event , highlighting the industry ’ s dedication to driving positive change and building a more effi cient , greener future .
Opened with a virtual message from HRH The Prince of Wales , the inaugural Aerospace Global Forum showcased the demand for collaboration within the industry and the wider ecosystem , providing a panoramic look at the disruptive and existential challenges of the 21st Century and actionable steps to a cleaner , more effi cient generation of aerospace . The 800-seat Aerospace
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