FARNBOROUGH RETURNS TO SKYROCKET ITS 75 YEARS LEGACY
SP’s Aviation|Issue 7, 2024
From aviation to defence, from sustainability to innovation, from experts' excerpts to opportunities for young professionals, displays to discussions and deals, FIA is certain to be a buffet of all things aerospace
AYUSHEE CHAUDHARY
FARNBOROUGH RETURNS TO SKYROCKET ITS 75 YEARS LEGACY

THE FARNBOROUGH AIRSHOW, ESTABLISHED IN 1948, HAS become a premier event in the aviation world occurring biennially. The Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2024 stands as a beacon of innovation, showcasing the latest advancements in aviation, space exploration, and defence technology. In 2022, the show attracted over 80,000 trade visitors and boasted more than 1,500 exhibitors from around the globe. Even when COVID hit the world, the show took an entirely virtual form but continued to connect the industry. With 1,200 exhibiting companies and 74,000 trade visitors expected, FIA2024 is ready to again serve as a vital platform for global connections, interactions, and business opportunities.

75 YEARS OF AVIATION INNOVATION AND CONNECTION

Farnborough International Airshow celebrated 75 years of pioneering aviation and innovation on September 7, 2023. It was in 1948 that The Society of British Aircraft Constructors (SBAC), chose Farnborough as its new home for its growing airshow. The first event took place between the September 7-12, 1948 which featured sixtysix different British aircraft, including the launch of the Cierva W.II Air Horse, across the static and flying display.

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