Dedicated park gives bizav special status
Farnborough International is continuing the Business Aircraft Park (BAP) concept first introduced as a three-day “show within a show” four years ago.

Farnborough International is continuing the Business Aircraft Park (BAP) concept first introduced as a three-day “show within a show” four years ago. This gives business aircraft exhibitors the flexibility to withdraw aircraft after the first three trade days of the seven-day event. However, manufacturers can keep their aircraft on display for the duration of the show if they prefer. The goal is to help exhibitors who need to get aircraft back into service with their customers.

According to Farnborough International, the BAP generated some $550 million in sales at the FI2006 show. Although all BAP chalets have been allocated, Farnborough International has been trying to accommodate late bookings. “There is still space for aircraft. We always try to fit everyone in,” said Philippa Ewart, the show’s head of marketing.