Originally Posted by SilentLurker

No airshow in America compares to the these mega overseas airshows (Paris, Dubai, Farnborough).

World powers make major military deals, civilian/corporate jet deals, and other major aviation related, space, manufacturing business deals, showcases & demos are made there. Suprise visitations, etc.

Think of it as a place you come to show off how big your stick is. To show your shareholders why your the most competitive in your related aerospace sector, and why you are the most advanced hunk in the meat locker.

It’s like the primer league of European soccer, but for top industry brass, news. Secret deals and public deals are made back door and front door.

Google it, they are very exciting places to be.

Boeing & Airbus are the most competitive at these shows. They sometimes go head to head to sign the most deals and jet orders at these airshows. Some years are better than others.

Originally Posted by Qotsaautopilot

What’s the point of announcing orders at airshows? I’ve never heard of aircraft orders at Oshkosh or sun and fun or the FLL air and sea show.

Originally Posted by cf105

You cannot compare the major international airshows like Farnborough, Le Bourget or Dubai to Americana air fest like Osh' or Sun & Fun. There is no international airshow of that level in the US.

Most major airlines/manufacturer orders are announced/signed at those International airshow which are new plane display shows, not aviation county fairs where every Piper Cub ever produced is displayed. Those are business, trade shows.

Originally Posted by flyboyike

I once built a model of the Arrow. No, I don't mean PA-28.

(People are going to be wondering, what the hell is he talking about?)