The Aerospace & Defense Forum Los Angeles Chapter May 18, 2018 Farnborough Airshow 2018 Pauline Wood, Vice Consul Advanced Engineering & Manufacturing, Aerospace, Space & Defence pauline.wood@mobile.trade.gov.uk 1 Presentation title - edit in the Master slide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wr-TKmNzFLA 2 1
The Aerospace & Defense Forum Los Angeles Chapter May 18, 2018 UK Aerospace, Space & Defence – At a glance 2 nd 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) $97bn $45 bn turnover in UK’s aerospace sector (2017) $32 bn turnover in defence sector (2017) $20 bn turnover in space sector 3 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 4 2
The Aerospace & Defense Forum Los Angeles Chapter May 18, 2018 Farnborough 2016 Statistics 5 Why Attend? The Farnborough Airshow is the focal point of the aerospace industry in 2018 127 73,000 220 Military and civil Trade visitors attending U.S. companies in delegations from 88 Farnborough in 2016 attendance in 2016 – countries in 2016 mainly in the U.S. Pavilion 6 3
The Aerospace & Defense Forum Los Angeles Chapter May 18, 2018 Areas of Focus in 2018 Large groups of companies and industry partners attending interested in the following areas: • Advanced Manufacturing Technologies • Aircraft Interiors • Business Aviation • Clean Technologies • Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) • Rotary • Unmanned Systems 7 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 8 4
The Aerospace & Defense Forum Los Angeles Chapter May 18, 2018 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 9 DIT Booth Booth 1205 in Hall 1, near the Space Pavilion 10 5
The Aerospace & Defense Forum Los Angeles Chapter May 18, 2018 2018 U.S. Pavilion • Leverage location & benefits of joining colleagues from around the country • Assistance with registration logistics • Meeting rooms available • Invitations to special events, receptions 220 Companies in the U.S. Pavilion in 2016 11 Logistics 12 6
The Aerospace & Defense Forum Los Angeles Chapter May 18, 2018 Transportation From London From Airports Train to either Farnborough Main (40 Train from London Gatwick Airport to minutes), North Camp or Aldershot, North Camp Station (50 minutes), and then free shuttle service to the show free shuttle buses to the show ground. ground. www.nationalrail.co.uk Train to Farnborough North, then 20-30 Express coach service from London minute walk to Farnborough Main Heathrow to the site. (http://www.go- ahead.com) 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) 13 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 14 7
The Aerospace & Defense Forum Los Angeles Chapter May 18, 2018 Thank you – Any questions? More information: https://www.farnboroughairshow.com/trade/ Pauline Wood, Vice Consul Advanced Engineering & Manufacturing, Aerospace, Space & Defence pauline.wood@mobile.trade.gov.uk 15 Presentation title - edit in the Master slide 8
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