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Pauline Wood, Vice Consul Advanced Engineering & Manufacturing, Aerospace, Space & Defence pauline.wood@mobile.trade.gov.uk

Farnborough Airshow 2018

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wr-TKmNzFLA

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$97bn

• 2nd largest aerospace industry in the

world behind only the U.S.

• Hub for global satellite production
• Appr. $12 bn spent for new defence

equipment & infrastructure (2016/17) $45 bn turnover in UK’s aerospace sector (2017) $32 bn turnover in defence sector (2017) $20 bn turnover in space sector

UK Aerospace, Space & Defence – At a glance

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UK Innovation

The UK is home to world-renowned universities and institutes shaping the future of aerospace, space and defence technologies

• The Aerospace Technology Institute – Collaboration between

government and industry to drive R&T; £3.9 bn in funding secured ($5.5 bn)

• Catapult centres – 16 world-leading centres designed to transform the UK’s

capability for innovation in specific areas and help drive future economic growth, pairing academia and business

• UK Research and Innovation – Managing £6 bn ($8.4 bn) to push the

frontiers of human knowledge and understanding, delivering economic impact and social prosperity

• 2 of the top 10 universities in world - US News & World Report; and 4 of

5 top universities in Europe

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Farnborough 2016 Statistics

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127 73,000 220

Military and civil delegations from 88 countries in 2016 Trade visitors attending Farnborough in 2016 U.S. companies in attendance in 2016 – mainly in the U.S. Pavilion

The Farnborough Airshow is the focal point of the aerospace industry in 2018

Why Attend?

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Areas of Focus in 2018

Large groups of companies and industry partners attending interested in the following areas:

• Aircraft Interiors
• Business Aviation
• Clean Technologies
• Maintenance, Repair and

Overhaul (MRO)

• Rotary
• Unmanned Systems
• Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

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Focal Points of the 2018 Airshow Programme

• Aerospace 4.0 – Highlighting emerging technologies that revolutionise

manufacturing through data, automation and optimisation

• Cargo Village – Dedicated area at the show for static displays and

capability showcasing

• The Innovation Zone – Bringing together the very best of advanced

engineering universities, research and technology organisations and the agencies that support them

• Space Zone – Featuring the international space community to facilitate

business opportunities as the sector continues to grow rapidly

• Flying & static display – Afternoons only
• Meet the Buyer Programme for SMEs
• Tuesday 17th July & Wednesday 18th July
• £275 - £375

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Other Events

Official Show Welcome Reception

• Hall 1, Monday 16th July 4pm-6pm ; ticket £96
• British Afternoon Tea themed event
• Guests include Senior industry representatives, international delegations,

exhibiting company CEO’s, government officials, VIP Keynote Speaker ADS Networking Reception Aerospace Wales & other regional UK networking events

• Clustered in Hall 1
• Great opportunity to meet with UK industry experts and companies

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DIT Booth

Booth 1205 in Hall 1, near the Space Pavilion

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2018 U.S. Pavilion

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• Leverage location & benefits of joining

colleagues from around the country

• Assistance with registration logistics
• Meeting rooms available
• Invitations to special events, receptions

Companies in the U.S. Pavilion in 2016

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Logistics

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From London Train to either Farnborough Main (40 minutes), North Camp or Aldershot, then free shuttle service to the show ground. Train to Farnborough North, then 20-30 minute walk to Farnborough Main www.nationalrail.co.uk Express coach service from central London directly to the show ground. Picking up from Kings Cross St Pancras, Marble Arch and Earls Court. 2 hours. (http://www.go-ahead.com) From Airports Train from London Gatwick Airport to North Camp Station (50 minutes), and free shuttle buses to the show ground. www.nationalrail.co.uk Express coach service from London Heathrow to the site. (http://www.go- ahead.com)

Transportation

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Farnborough Airshow 2018

Final Thoughts

• Plan ahead – Book meetings and reach out to contacts now to ensure a

productive trip

• Understand the scope – It can take 20-30 minutes to walk from Hall 1 to a

Chalet for a meeting

• Afternoons can get noisy during the aerial displays
• Lodging and airfare –

Book now to ensure better affordability; Find hotels near trains that go to Farnborough to make it easier during the show

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Pauline Wood, Vice Consul Advanced Engineering & Manufacturing, Aerospace, Space & Defence pauline.wood@mobile.trade.gov.uk

Thank you – Any questions?

More information: https://www.farnboroughairshow.com/trade/