Aviation And Aerospace Sector To Be Showcased At Farnborough International Airshow

An Enterprise Ireland Pavilion has been established at the Farnborough International Airshow, promoting the Irish aviation and aerospace sector.

Enterprise Ireland, the Government agency responsible for helping Irish companies to scale and export internationally, will be showcasing six firms from Ireland's aviation and aerospace sector following successful attendance at last year's Paris Air Show. 

There are over 250 companies active in the aviation and aerospace sector in Ireland, contributing over €4.1 billion to GDP and supporting 42,000 jobs in Ireland. 

The Farnborough International Airshow, which takes place every two years, will showcase Ireland as a location for high-quality aviation, aerospace and related services. 

The event provides an opportunity for Enterprise Ireland clients to exhibit, attend buyer meetings and actively participate in the many industry networking events around the Airshow. 

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary Mitchell O'Connor TD said: "Farnborough will give Enterprise Ireland client companies a chance to showcase their capabilities to buyers from all over the world. 

"There was approximately €185 billion-worth of business transacted at the last Farnborough event two years ago. I very much hope this week's exhibitors can tap further into this market, deepening relationships with the likes of Airbus, Bombardier, Boeing, Rolls Royce and related supply chains. 

"Ireland is a big player in this sector, for instance managing over 50 per cent of the world's leased aircraft. Increasing our global presence in this market will drive exports and jobs at home."

(MH/CD)