Farnborough International Limited (FIL), Airshow organiser and international consultant for civil, defence and business aviation events, has agreed a cross-Airshow deal with Zhuhai Airshow Company (ZACL). The deal marks the beginning of stronger ties between the Farnborough International Airshow and the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China).  

 The aerospace industry in China is booming, both in its demand for air travel and in international demand for its expertise. The aim of the agreement is to provide opportunities for UK and Chinese networking and trade and will see FIL taking a stand at Airshow China in November this year. Additionally, FIL will work with its parent company, ADS, the trade organisation advancing UK Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space industries, to promote Airshow China to its members and organise a trade mission to China. 

 Furthermore, ZACL will work with Chinese companies to promote the business potential offered by the Farnborough International Airshow (2012) and organise a trade delegation to FIA 2012. 

Signing the agreement at the Singapore Airshow 2012, Shaun Ormrod, Chief Executive at FIL said,“This agreement represents a major opportunity to generate trade between the UK and Chinese markets. The sheer scale of the growth of the aerospace industry in China means strong partnerships with our Chinese counterparts is essential for the long-term growth prospects of the aerospace industry in the UK.”