We were delighted to be chosen as 1 of only 6 companies exhibiting on the Aerospace Wales stand this year at Farnborough.
FACT
According to Aerospace Wales Forum | Aerospace, Defence and Space , it’s members turnover in excess of £5.2 Billion in their Wales based facilities and employ more than 21,000 people
According to MTDCNC, ‘the UK’s booming aerospace industry, which now employs more than 104,000 people, contributed over £30 billion to the economy last year. This figure is set to rise significantly after deals worth a staggering £13 BILLION to the UK were announced at last month’s Farnborough International Airshow.’
‘Airshows Pre-Farnborough
The Society of British Aircraft Constructors (SBAC) was formed in 1916 and originally exhibited static aircraft at Olympia, London, later moving to RAF Hendon and then Hatfield to accommodate flying displays. These were halted during the Second World War but interest swiftly resumed once hostilities ceased.
The SBAC shows returned in 1946 and initially took place at the Handley Page Airfield at Radlett. 55 aircraft were on display from British aircraft manufacturers – many for the first time. Such had been the advancement of the British aviation industry during the war that this was seen as the largest aviation industry show to date. Growing pressure to extend the duration of the show and allow public admittance had SBAC in search of a more suitable, permanent home…’
The airshow has been taking place at Farnborough for a whopping 76 years!
The History of Farnborough Airshow (1948-1972) | Farnborough International Airshow
1986 saw the British Aerospace Experimental Aircraft Programme (EAP) take to the Farnborough skies for the very first time. This was the advanced technology demonstrator for the European Fighter Aircraft (EFA) that eventually led to the BAE Eurofighter Typhoon, which is the cutting-edge combat aircraft still in service today. In 1996 The Eurofighter, what was later named the Typhoon, made its debut appearance at Farnborough, still in prototype form but would ultimately become the mainstay of the RAF’s combat air defence. Winslow are proud to be solving obsolescence on this aircraft!
Pioneering the Future at Farnborough Airshow (1998-2023) | Farnborough International Airshow
