Farnborough Airshow Scraps Public Weekend

Red Arrows flying in formation over the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow (Picture: PA).

Farnborough International Airshow is scrapping public displays at the weekend.

The next event in 2020 is to become a five-day show from Monday to Friday, with the final day being opened to the public.

Organisers say they acknowledge reducing the show from a seven-day event will "disappoint some".

The next Farnborough International Airshow is due to begin on Monday 20 July.

Gareth Rogers, CEO of Farnborough International says: "The Farnborough International Airshow is a unique event.

"Allowing the public to see more of the people, products and processes that underpin the global aerospace, defence and space industries will help engage and inspire a new generation.

"Removing the public weekend will disappoint some, but for our exhibitors and trade visitors the focus is on business and accessing the talent they need to sustain global competitiveness."