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International Airshow 2022 signified the revival of the aerospace , defence , and space industries , with new partnerships s 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 world-class Exhibition & Conference nce Centre in Hampshire , UK , featuring more than 1,200 exhibitors from 49 countries .

Covering 500,000sqm , the show site , with four exhibition halls , took more than five 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 by ( then ) UK prime minister Boris Johnson , who welcomed global leaders from the aerospace and aviation industries to Farnborough . Throughout the week in excess of 450 senior military , civil and space delegations from around the

world attended the show , as well as 17 ministers and more than 30 members of parliament .

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 firm options and commitments on aircraft , including business and regional jets , comes , for far , 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 efficient , 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

“ Farnborough International Airshow has cemented its position as the place to have important conversations about the future of aerospace .”

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 efficient generation of aerospace .

The 800-seat Aerospace Global Forum theatre was bespoke built within one of Farnborough International ’ s 22,000 sqft film sound stages , offering a look up , look down

On the Friday , Pioneers of Tomorrow took place and saw thousands of young people attend the show to learn more about the exciting and fascinating careers available in the aerospace , defence , security and space industries .