U.S. contingent comes out in full force
Participation by more than 200 American companies at the U.S.

Participation by more than 200 American companies at the U.S. International Pavilion here at the Farnborough airshow underscores the strong resurgence of the North American aerospace industry after two years of economic turmoil, organizers and delegates said.

The U.S. Aerospace Industries Association and pavilion organizer Kallman Worldwide have created a global exhibit in Hall 4 showcasing the capabilities of a diverse range of American companies. A highlight is the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI), an FAA and industry effort announced in 2006 to develop alternative aviation fuels using everything from grass clippings to mangrove forests and even garbage.