The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber recently participated in the Farnborough International Airshow in collaboration with the Oklahoma Department of Commerce’s Aerospace Commerce Economic Services (ACES) program. OKLAHOMA REPRESENTS AT FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW “We are honored to be a good partner and support our Oklahoma and Oklahoma City delegation and to show our Held every two years, the event is a pivotal event for the aerospace, aviation and defense industries, offering a unique platform for networking and industry discussions. This year, the airshow drew over 1,500 exhibitors and 80,000 visitors to its expansive 100,000 square meters of exhibition space, showcasing more than 87 different commercial and military aircraft along with dynamic flying displays. “Learning about industry trends and meeting with aerospace and defense companies that already have a presence in Oklahoma helps us promote our market as a place for continued investment and growth as these companies think about their global footprint and workload,” said Jeff Seymour, senior vice president of economic development. “We are honored to be a good overall support for the aerospace industry in Oklahoma." - Jeff Seymour
partner and support our Oklahoma and Oklahoma City delegation and to show our overall support for the aerospace industry in Oklahoma.” The Chamber’s attendance was driven by a strategic goal to understand and engage with aerospace, aviation and defense industry trends beyond Oklahoma. By connecting with global companies and sharing insights on the aerospace and aviation developments in the Greater Oklahoma City region, the Chamber aimed to enhance its industry presence and support regional growth. ACES, known for its extensive aerospace expertise and consulting services, played a key role at the event with a significant exhibition booth as well. Additionally, the Oklahoma City Airport Trust, part of the Oklahoma delegation, showcased the Lariat Landing development at the state booth. This project, a component of the Will Rogers World Airport Strategic Development Program, is set to transform 1,000 acres east of the airport into a hub for direct aviation, aviation support, indirect aviation, retail, industrial and office space.
FIA welcomed 80,000 visitors to explore over 1,500 exhibits, including a diverse collection of more than 87 commercial and military aircraft.
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