About Seoul Aerospace and Defense Exhibition

The first Seoul Air Show was held successfully with great support of ROK government, military, and civil organizations at Seoul Airport in October 21th , 1996 for 7 days. At the show, 214 companies from 21 different countries exhibited 70 aircraft for display and demo, and used 24,800sqm of indoor and 86,400sqm of outdoor space for exhibition.
More than 550,000 people including 5,000 foreigners visited the Seoul Air Show.

In Seoul Air Show 1998, a total of 155 companies from 17 countries exhibited 64 aircraft and 10 ground equipment. On the second exhibition 64 aircraft and 9 items of ground equipment were exhibited outdoor on a site of 76,800 sqm. Participations from the U.S.A, Europe, central and East Asia (the Middle East), and Africa included new models of civil aircraft, helicopters, fighters, transportation aircraft, small aircraft, parts and components, and others.

In the Korea Aerospace Industries Association 2001, total 175 companies from 16 countries filled 5,619sqm in indoor exhibition space, which covered 11,200sqm of building space.
Total of 82 aircrafts and ground equipments were exhibited outdoor on a site of 76,900 sqm.
There were 47,074 trade visitors, 1,220 VIPs and 692 reporters from 227 media at Seoul Air Show 2001. In addition, Regarding Korea's FX Project, Korea Aerospace Industries Association became the arena of severe competition among 4 major companies.
The Korea Air Show 2003, held at BEXCO in Busan, exhibited cutting edge aerospace technology and products of 183 companies from 20 countries.
With 11,000 professionals from all over the world and 125,000 visitors, it confirmed its status as the major market place in Asia to exchange the newest aerospace technology and information among related industries.

Korea Aerospace & Defense Exhibition 2005 has virtually become the largest event since 1996 with 225 companies from 24 countries. Over 37 official delegations from 30 countries participated, satisfying all exhibitors and visitors to the show. In addition, for the first time in Seoul Air Show history, the president of Republic of Korea, Roh Moo-hyun attended giving strong messages for the future aerospace & defense industries.

With the participation of 256 companies from 26 countries, it was held from Oct. 16th ~ 21th at Seoul Airport as the most successful exhibition ever.? Totally 20 thousands trade and 250 thousands public visitors visited the exhibition, and there were 92 delegates from 32 countries. Furthermore following last exhibition, the president of the Republic of Korea visited the exhibition making it major international exhibition.
In about static display, 58 aircraft and 23 categories of ground equipment were exhibited.

The significance of the first Air Show ever in Korea is that it provided valuable opportunity for Korean aerospace & defense industry to advertise its incredible developments across the globe. Moreover, many of the young generations brought back visions and dreams about future aerospace and technology after the Air Show.
There were 13,000 trade visitors, including 4,300 foreigners at Seoul Air Show '98.
In total, 15 minister-level VIPs were invited from 13 countries and 626 reporters from 149 media in 13 countries were on hand contributing articles to over 201 newspapers and 72 radio broadcasts. In addition, 61 foreign correspondents were dispatched to cover the exhibition.
New attendees including CATIC and KBP proved Korean aerospace and defense market to be important and with a lot of potential. Along with the Air Show, UAV conference and Weapon Systems Seminar were held and drew special attentions from aerospace and defense industry professionals.
Overall, with 52 aircrafts, 26 ground equipments and about 92,973 trade visitors to the show, Korea Aerospace & Defense Exhibition 2005 stands as the No. 1 aerospace & defense exhibition in the Asia-Pacific region.