The Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) is one of the world's most iconic global aviation events.?It holds a prominent position within the aerospace calendar taking place on a biennial basis (once every two years) over one week in July. The first five days of the show?were traditionally trade days only, followed by a weekend where the exhibition is opened up to the public.

The most recent airshow, FIA 2008, was a record-breaking year for business with US$88.7 billion worth of orders announced during the show. 2008's event also featured 165 aircraft in static displays and spectacular flying displays and the public weekend attracted a staggering 153,000 visitors.

This year's?Farnborough International Airshow was held from 19-25 July 2010. With its existing exhibition halls, flying displays and UAV pavilion, FIA 2010?evolved its business theme to include a number of new networking initiatives such as a themed conference and seminar programme, a 'Meet Your Buyer' event and a day dedicated to International Futures for Youth. Additionally, FIA 2010 will feature a dedicated 'Space Zone' and enhanced UAV presence.