GSA Chairman, Dr. George Nield moderates an expert panel at Farnborough International Airshow 2024

Amidst the impressive displays of jumbo jets, VTOL aircraft, and groundbreaking aviation technologies, the Farnborough International Airshow 2024 offers a unique opportunity for aerospace industry representatives and delegations to network and explore the latest advancements in aerospace and aviation. This renowned event is among the largest of its kind, attracting participants from around the globe.

About the Farnborough International Airshow

Held biennially at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, the Farnborough International Airshow is a premier event for the aerospace, aviation, and defense industries. This year’s show is set to be the largest ever, with record-breaking demand for exhibition space, sponsorship packages, and marketing activations

The Rise of “SPACE” in Aerospace

The global space market has experienced significant growth, reaching approximately $630 billion in 2023, and is projected to hit $1.8 trillion by 2035, according to a report by McKinsey and the World Economic Forum (download the report). Recognizing the growing importance of space in the aerospace sector, Farnborough is dedicating Hall 4 to the Space Zone, highlighting this burgeoning industry.

Space begins at spaceports

The Global Spaceport Alliance (GSA) will represent the spaceport industry at Farnborough and will host an expert panel discussion on the critical role of spaceports in Point-to-Point transportation and the broader space industry.

Panel Moderator:
Dr. George Nield, Chairman of the GSA

Panelists:

• Hidetaka Aoki: Co-Founder and Director, Space Port Japan Association
• Giovanni Di Antonio, FRAeS: Director, Technological Innovation, Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC)
• Stephen Camporeale: Country Director for UK and Europe, Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)
• Alex Tai: Chairman, New Frontier Aerospace
• Khaki Rodway: Spaceplane Sales and Operations Director, Dawn Aerospace

Discussion Highlights

Given the rapid progress taking place in the commercial space sector, the next few years will likely bring the development of dozens of operational spaceports all over the world. These spaceports will have the potential to serve as focal points and technology hubs for aerospace innovation, as well as to support increased access to space.

GSA Chairman, Dr. George Nield, said, “The development of global spaceports and high-speed aerospace vehicles will revolutionize transportation, connecting the world in ways we never thought possible. This is not just about how we operate in space, but also about transforming how we live, work, and do business here on Earth.”

At the same time, we are seeing the development of a new class of aerospace vehicles that can travel between any two points on Earth within a couple of hours.

Although many different design concepts have been proposed, the ability to conduct high-speed, long-distance transportation through space, initially for cargo, but eventually for people, will be a major game-changer, both for national security, and for economic competitiveness.

The GSA session session will explore current prospects for such operations and discuss how they could be integrated with the emerging international spaceport network.

Join GSA at the Farnborough International Airshow on July 23, 2024, in the Space Zone!