The organisers of Egypt International Airshow (EIAS) announced that Leonardo, a global industrial group that builds technological capabilities in Aerospace, Defence & Security, has joined Egypt International Airshow (EIAS) as Headline Sponsor,
The inaugural edition of Egypt International Airshow 2024 is set to take place on 3-5 September 2024 at the new El Alamein International Airport, in one of Egypt’s most prominent new tourist cities.
EIAS unites 250+ global exhibitors, 100+ hosted delegations, 50+ aircraft displays, and 3 conferences.
The show is fully supported by the Egyptian Armed Forces, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Egyptian Space Agency and the EgyptAir Holding Company. The event aims to foster a global exchange of expertise among prominent players in the aviation industry, across defence, space, and commercial aviation.
Egypt’s defence industry is undergoing a modernisation surge with increased budgets to update its aircraft inventory, technology and equipment. EIAS is the only platform where you can meet the Egyptian Ministry of Defence, Egyptian Air Force, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Egyptian Space Agency, and EgyptAir, at one time, in one place.
Leonardo is a leading global Aerospace, Defence and Security (AD&S) company. With 51,000 employees worldwide, it operates in the fields of Helicopters, Electronics, Aircraft, Cyber & Security and Space, and is a key partner in major international programmes including Eurofighter, NH-90, FREMM, GCAP and Eurodrone.
Leonardo has significant industrial capabilities in Italy, the UK, Poland, and the US and also operates through subsidiaries, joint ventures and stakes, including Leonardo DRS (72.3%), MBDA (25%), ATR (50%), Hensoldt (22,8%), Telespazio (67%), Thales Alenia Space (33%) and Avio (29.6%).
Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange (LDO), Leonardo reported new orders of €17.3 billion in 2022, with an order backlog of €37.5 billion and consolidated revenues of €14.7 billion. The company is included in the MIB ESG index and has been part of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) since 2010.
Other confirmed Sponsors to-date include:
- MBDA (Platinum Sponsor)
- Northrop Grumman (Gold Sponsor)
- Amstone (National Industry Partner)
- Macquarie (Bronze Sponsor)
- RDO Aeroprocurement (Bronze Sponsor)
Lastly, the organisers of Egypt Airshow 2024 selected Al Defaiya as “Official Arab Defence & Aerospace Media Partner” for the first edition of this much anticipated event.
