FARNBOROUGH, the Airshow, is another British institution that sees benefits from the London 2012 Olympics. That year”s exhibition will take place in the month before the great sporting occasion and the organisers will probably theme in on the events centred on east London. In the meantime plans are well under way for next year”s gathering of the world of aviation, a fully finished and available for public inspection Airbus A380 expected to be on display for the first time. With the official closing date for booking looming up (2 September) exhibitor numbers are expected to top 2004”s record 1,360. Now totally separate in terms of organisation from the Society of British Aerospace Companies, Farnborough International Ltd is emphasising its flexibility in offering would-be exhibitors just what they want including linking chalet participation to indoor stand requirements. The media will be delighted to learn that the press area has been moved from its present somewhat inaccessible position to a new first floor centre right in the heart of the show area. Hall 1A (foreground) becomes double deck overlooking the flight line. Our photo shows the 2004 show.
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