2,500 meetings over five days; 30 purpose-built meeting rooms and a multi-million pound exhibit using some 6,000 sqm of space!

The FIVE venue hosted BAE Systems at this year's Farnborough International Airshow. Head of Events and Exhibitions for BAE Systems Tricia Clarke-Jervoise spoke following the event about their use of the FIVE venue. Watch the interview in full here.

Farnborough International is much more than just a biennial airshow

In this interview, CEO Shaun Ormrod speaks at this year’s Airshow about keeping his team and site busy all year round with the extensive facilities and services Farnborough International now has to offer. Watch the interview here.

East of England Companies Fly High as Business Booms at Farnborough

Businesses across the East of England are celebrating international success after their visit to the recent Farnborough Airshow.

Farnborough International 2008 attracts record orders worth some $88.7bn (£44.35bn)

New orders worth approximately $88.7bn (£44.35bn) for some 480 aircraft and equipment systems were announced during the 60th anniversary Farnborough Airshow 2008, which concluded on July 20.

FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL 2008 RECORDS HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITION SUPPORTED BY KEY SPONSORS AND THEIR FACILITIES

The 60th anniversary Airshow is officially the biggest event ever in terms of exhibition space and exhibitor presence

FARNBOROUGH AIRSHOW TICKETS HAVE SOLD OUT!

Due to unprecedented demand tickets for Farnborough International Airshow have SOLD OUT.

RECORD-BREAKING FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL 2008 SHOWCASES VIBRANT AEROSPACE INDUSTRY WITH FIRST THREE DAYS ORDERS TOTALLING SOME £17.50bn ($35.0bn)

New orders worth approximately £17.50bn ($35.0bn) for some 320 aircraft and equipment have been announced on the first three business days of Farnborough Airshow 2008, which will attract some 140,000 business visitors in the week of July 14 – 18.

Farnborough showcases the future of flying – Sustainable Aviation

The Society of British Aerospace Companies (SBAC) today (Wednesday July 16) hosts an international summit looking at the future of aviation and how it will continue to be more sustainable.

AMT announce new fuel performance analysis for Flightman EFB suite

AMT has announced the availability of the Flightman™ Fuel Performance Analysis, (FPA), module as an extension to the Flightman™ suite of EFB (Electronic Flightbag) software. The Flightman™ FPA module will collect, record and analyse all relevant fuel uplift and usage data in near real time before, during and after a flight segment. The information collected onboard will be available for analysis via the Flightman™ Ground Administrative Manager and will also be available for integration with an airline’s associated ground based applications and Business Intelligence suites.

AERO Vodochody remains only partner in negotiations on acquisition of Avioane Craiova

AVAS, the Romanian Authority for State Assets Recovery, has announced AERO Vodochody a.s remains the only partner in negotiations on acquisition of the Romanian aviation manufacturing company Avioane Craiova.

Digby in the pilot’s seat as aerospace sector takes off at Farnborough

Lord Digby Jones is leading the effort to ensure that British aerospace excellence is translated into business success when he visits Farnborough International Airshow.

RECORD-BREAKING FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL 2008 SHOWCASES VIBRANT AEROSPACE INDUSTRY WITH FIRST TWO DAYS ORDERS TOTALLING SOME £14.25bn ($28.5bn)

The 60th anniversary Air Show is officially the biggest event ever in terms of exhibition space and exhibitor presence

UK Advanced Engineering to be shown off to the world.

UK excellence in Advanced Engineering is to be given a massive boost from UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) with the news that it has been given priority sector status.

Video News from the Farnborough International Airshow 2008

Newly restored Avro Vulcan to make its first UK International Airshow stop at Farnborough

On Wednesday 16th July XH558 - the sole remaining airborne example of the iconic Avro Vulcan - will fly in its first UK International Airshow appearance since its restoration by the Vulcan to the Sky Trust.

Farnborough International to develop Bahrain Airshow

Farnborough International Limited (FIL), organisers of the Farnborough International Airshow, has announced today that it is to collaborate with Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA) of the Kingdom of Bahrain, on the planning, management and presentation of an international civil and military airshow called the ‘Royal Bahrain Airshow’ in association with Farnborough International’.

Lewis Hamilton makes a spectacular debut on the opening day of Farnborough International Airshow 2008

Lewis Hamilton - number one driver for the McLaren Mercedes Formula One team – made his appearance at the Airshow as a Bombardier Learjet Brand Ambassador behind the wheel of his team car, driving down the runway with a Learjet 60XR 200 feet above his head.

Confirmed Aircraft On Display For Farnborough International Airshow 2008

Sponsorship Success For Farnborough International Airshow 2008

Farnborough International Limited, organisers of the Farnborough International Airshow, announced today that sponsorship levels for the 2008 show are some 100% up on the level for the 2006 event.

Students to be inspired at Farnborough Airshow's second International Youth Day

With a remit to inspire the next generation of aerospace professionals, International Youth Day is all set to make a successful return to Farnborough International Airshow this Friday 18 July 2008.

Executive test flights at Farnborough International Airshow

How do millionaires, celebrities and top business people buy their executive jets? Well, at Farnborough International Airshow, they can literally walk up to the one they like and get in it. By prior arrangement, they can also ask for a test ‘drive’ at the beginning and end of the show.

ThyssenKrupp Aerospace - the world's first global materials service provider - is launched at Farnborough

Today at the Farnborough International Airshow, ThyssenKrupp Services announced the launch of ThyssenKrupp Aerospace, the world's first global materials service provider.

Online meeting booking service for Airshow exhibitors

Farnborough International Limited’s first ever online business appointment booking service launched earlier this year, will come to fruition at this month’s Airshow

Farnborough International Airshow introduces online broadcasting

Farnborough International Airshow will be offering an ehanced business reporting service, and another way for members of the public to enjoy all the action, with the introduction of online broadcasting for the first time at this year’s show.

Farnborough International Airshow 2008 - The biggest show yet

Farnborough International Airshow 2008, opening on 14 July 2008, will officially be the biggest event ever in the airshow’s history in terms of exhibition space and exhibitor presence.

Pair of airborne anniversaries marked at Farnborough International Airshow

Farnborough International Airshow 2008 will be marking two key anniversaries this summer: 60 years of the Airshow at Farnborough and the centenary of the first powered sustained flight from this airfield in 1908 and organisers have pulled out all the stops to mark the occasions

Wipro, India at Farnborough International Airshow 2008

Wipro Limited, a leading global IT services & products company delivering technology driven business solutions that meet the strategic objectives of its clients, will be back in Farnborough, UK to participate at the Farnborough International Air Show 2008

Celebrating 100 years of female flight – exclusively at Farnborough Airshow

Farnborough Airshow attendees are invited to an exclusive preview of a ground-breaking new book - “The 100 Greatest Women in Aviation” on Wednesday, July 16 at 12 noon. Authors, aviation journalist Liz Moscrop and partner Sanjay Rampal will participate in a photocall at the Aviation Bookshop (next to aircraft static, Site No. 76, close to the fighter jets near Food Court 2).

Doncasters: Gearing up for growth

With oil and raw material prices apparently set on an interminable rise, the credit crunch beginning to bite and growing environmental awareness among consumers making many think twice about how many flights they take, you could be forgiven for thinking that the future for the UK aerospace industry is all doom and gloom.

Doncasters invests in development of plasma spray facility

Melbourne, UK: Doncasters Group Ltd, a leading global manufacturer of components for the civil and military aero engine markets, has announced a £175,000 investment to develop the plasma spray facility at Doncasters Airmotive and Doncasters Aerospace Components in Shrewsbury.

Doncasters Invests in the Future

2008 marks 100 years of British aviation and the nation can celebrate an astounding contribution to the industry, having produced world renowned engineers such as RJ Mitchell (Spitfire) and Sir Frank Whittle (the jet engine). And not forgetting the UK engineers who developed the world’s fastest aircraft, Concorde, while Amy Johnson was the first woman to fly solo to Australia.

£20m investment creates skilled jobs

Doncasters Group Ltd., a leading global manufacturer of precision components and assemblies for the aerospace and industrial gas turbine industries, is investing £16 million to expand the capabilities of its Blaenavon plant, creating 125 new, highly-skilled jobs.

Bombardier and Farnborough International Limited Encourages All to Recycle at This Year’s Airshow.

As attendance and exhibitor figures for FIA 2008 look set to break all records, Farnborough International Limited has teamed up with Bombardier to encourage all exhibitors and visitors to recycle as much as possible throughout the show.

Planes built by youngsters from all over the UK inspire young people attending the International Youth Day

Inspiring young people attending the International Youth Day organised by The Royal Aeronautical Society at Farnborough 2008 are the planes built by youngsters from all over the UK. These are not toys but real flying aircraft that have been constructed from a kit of parts.

Manpower named official contractors of staffing to Farnborough International Airshow

Recruitment specialists Manpower won the contract to supply staff for this year’s Farnborough International Airshow earlier this year.

De Boer’s mighty airshow project is such a small-scale challenge!

De Boer’s team at the Farnborough International Airshow is celebrating the group’s largest-ever single construction project in Europe… but having used just one-fifth of its enormous stock of structures!

De Boer’s in seventh heaven at Farnborough

De Boer has reinforced its longstanding relationship with the Farnborough International Airshow by supplying structures to the world-famous gathering for the seventh consecutive occasion.

JRA Aerospace celebrates two decade trading

JRA Aerospace celebrated twenty years trading last month by celebrating 'Henley style' Around 90 employees, clients and associates of the business were treated to a cruise down the Thames in recognition of the commitment and effort put into the company over the last two decades.

Israel Aerospace Industries will present the Conformal Airborne Early Warning & Control (CAEW) Aircraft at the Farnborough Air Show

Ben-Gurion International Airport, Israel, July 8, 2008 – Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)/ELTA's Conformal Airborne Early Warning & Control (CAEW) Aircraft will be having its first public appearance at the 2008 Farnborough Air Show (July 14-20, 2008). The aircraft is scheduled to land at Farnborough Airport on July 13th at 12:35 p.m.

HABCO Features Eco-efficient Oil Cart and Water-based Fuel Nozzle Test Stand in Product Line at 2008 Farnborough International Airshow

HABCO, Inc. will feature a strong line of test stand products that include its eco-efficient oil cart and water-based fuel nozzle test stand in the Connecticut Exhibit (U.S. Pavilion, Hall 2) at the 2008 Farnborough International Airshow.

Lewis Hamilton makes his debut at Farnborough International Airshow

British Formula One ace, Lewis Hamilton, will be making his first ever appearance at Farnborough International Airshow on Monday 14 July 2008.

The Lee Company 1948 - 2008

As the Farnborough International Air Show celebrates its 60th anniversary, it is joined in reaching this significant milestone by The Lee Company.

CORPORATE HOSPITALITY – Last chance to book!

Farnborough International Ltd are pleased to be able to offer exclusive Corporate Hospitality opportunities at the Farnborough International Airshow 2008.

Farnborough International Offers Free Shuttle Bus Service for Exhibitors and Trade Visitors

Farnborough International Limited (FIL) has announced today that it will be providing a free shuttle bus service for exhibitors and trade visitors travelling in to next month’s Airshow from the three principal local railway stations.

Farnborough International Organisers Look Ahead to 2008 Airshow

Farnborough International Limited’s Exhibition and Events Director, Amanda Stainer, discusses the principal business features of the Farnborough International Airshow 2008.

Farnborough International Airshow 2008 Bigger Than Ever Before

As Farnborough International Airshow 2008 celebrates 60 years in Hampshire this summer, the show is on schedule to be the biggest event ever in the airshow’s history in terms of exhibition space and exhibitor presence.

Confirmed Aircraft Announced For Farnborough International Airshow 2008

Farnborough International Limited (FIL) is pleased to announce the first list of confirmed aircraft which will take part in the word-renowned flying display at Farnborough International Airshow which takes place 14-20 July 2008.

Farnborough International Airshow 2008 Counts Down To International Youth Day

Farnborough International Airshow 2008 is delighted to announce the confirmation of an exciting educational programme for its International Youth Day which will take place on Friday 18 July 2008.

Online Innovation Enhances Business Service For Airshow Exhibitors

Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) will be enhancing its business offering at this summer’s event with the first ever online appointment booking service for trade visitors and exhibitors.

Farnborough’s great exhibition gets crystal palace

Farnborough International Limited Appoints Shaun Ormrod as new Chief Executive

Farnborough International Airshow Reveals New Look for 2008

Accenture to Return as Official Sponsor of the Farnborough International Airshow 2008 Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception

GKN Aerospace Celebrates Its Centenary with Sponsorship at Farnborough International Airshow 2008

AVIATION WEEK to present Curtis Sword Award at Farnborough International Airshow and sponsor trade show tickets

Farnborough International unveil new events venue

Farnborough International Limited (FIL) officially launched FIVE, the Farnborough International Venue and Events, and looked forward to the 2008 Airshow with a reception and party in the FIVE building attended by over 500 key events industry representatives, Airshow exhibitors and suppliers.