Experience the largest air show in Northern Europe!
In 2012, the eyes of the world will yet again be on Linköping. The second Aerospace Forum Sweden will be held from 31 May to 3 June, where politicians, industrial leaders, scientists, lobbyists, military chiefs, entrepreneurs and government officials will meet, making it the highlight of 2012.
This will be the second Aerospace Forum Sweden, following the outstanding success of the premiere in 2010. 2012 we are doubling the numbers of exhibitors and participating companies, offering a fantastic marketplace for business, networking and cross-fertilization.
Our fantastic public air show is also getting bigger. This year, we expect around 100,000 visitors at the public air show, as well as increased coverage by international media. Beside the public show on Sunday, the special Aerospace Forum Sweden VIP air show for invited delegates will be held on Saturday. It is a unique opportunity for participating companies and organizations to arrange their own customer events or corporate activity days.
Welcome to four amazing days in Linköping - the aviation capital of Sweden!
More information at the website will follow, so please make a visit once in a while to keep you updated with the latest.
News
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2012-04-25 The Swedish Defence and Security Export Agency, FXM signed up to be a part of Aerospace Forum Sweden 2012.
The Swedish Defence and Security Export Agency, FXM, promotes exports and international cooperation that are beneficial to Swedish defence and security policy.
FXM represents the Government in negotiations and Government-to-Government contracts. Activities are performed within governmental export control framework.
Director General Ulf Hammarström will give a talk on Swedish defence exports and international cooperation during Thursday's seminar. -
2012-04-25 Gripen simulator at Aerospace Forum 2012
We are proud to announce that Saab will show a Gripen cockpit simulator at the exhibition during Aerospace Forum 2012! The simulator uses the same controls, displays and software as a real Gripen fighter. During a “flight” the surroundings are shown on screens in front of the cockpit.
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2012-04-17 Keynote speaker ready for friday's seminar
Gunilla Carlsson, deputy foreign minister will be one of the keynote speakers during friday's seminar "International Air Power Conference: Doctrines". Full article
2012-04-17 Four days with flight and modern technology in focus
“Four days with flight in focus” is a manifestation of a long-established tradition in Sweden, a tradition where investments in education, research, technology and innovation, together with unique collaboration between operators, constructors and authorities, have produced excellent results says Micael Bydén, Chief of staff, Swedish Air Force. Full article
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2012-03-19 The Baltic Bees jet team will give us action and aerobatics
The Baltic Bees are a professional aviation aerobatic jet team from Latvia, and will be part of the air show. Full article
2012-02-13 Welcome exhibitors!
Just recently three exibitors signed up to take part of this years AFS. Full article
2012-02-08 The Swedish Air Force Museum signed up for AFS
The latest partner to sign up for Aerospace Forum is The Swedish Air Force Museum. Full article
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2012-02-03 Feel the tide of history!
The pieces are coming together, and the planning and booking for AFS 2012 is progressing in full speed. Just as one example, first to sign up to be one of the exhibitors at static display are two true enthusiasts. Full article
2012-01-01 Partners signed up for Aerospace Forum 2012
The Aerospace Forum team is proud to announce a number of partners that recently signed up to be important and valuable parts of this event. Full article
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2012-01-01 Partners signed up for Aerospace Forum 2012
The Aerospace Forum team is proud to announce a number of partners that recently signed up to be important and valuable parts of this event. We say welcome onboard to;
Linköping University
QinetiQ
Volvo Aero
LFV
Twin Cities of Sweden
Ericsson
NH Industries
For more information how to be a partner or exhibitor, please contact:
Arne Ericson
info@aerospaceforum.se
+46(0)734 15 00 45
Jan Ahlgren
info@aerospaceforum.se
+46(0)705 18 39 07
2012-02-03 Feel the tide of history!
The pieces are coming together, and the planning and booking for AFS 2012 is progressing in full speed. Just as one example, first to sign up to be one of the exhibitors at static display are two true enthusiasts. The Swedes Martin Johansson and Håkan Eriksson have restored one of the Swedish Armed Forces "Startbil 954" (a aircraft tug with Ground Power Unit, GPU) from the fifties to a really good condition. Except from that, they will of course show up in autenthic uniforms with all of the right details from this time. So, make a visit to these guys at static display, learn more about the car and feel the tide of history!
Read more about the project at the blog;
http://startbil.blogg.se (in Swedish)
2012-02-08 The Swedish Air Force Museum signed up for AFS
The latest partner to sign up for Aerospace Forum is The Swedish Air Force Museum.
The Swedish Air Force Museum in Linköping retells the development of Swedish military aviation from its pioneering days to the present.
Read more about the museum at www.flygvapenmuseum.se
2012-02-13 Welcome exhibitors!
Just recently three exibitors signed up to take part of this years AFS.
The AFS project team says welcome to:
ProAvia, The Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) and RUAG.
2012-03-19 The Baltic Bees jet team will give us action and aerobatics
The Baltic Bees are a professional aviation aerobatic jet team from Latvia, and will be part of the air show. The team consists of five aircraft L-39 C Albatros, and will give the audience attending to the air shows Saturday and Sunday an air display with inconceivable, orginal maneuvers, frequently on speeds exceeding 570 miles/hr!
To see read more about the team and aircraft, please visit www.balticbees.com
2012-04-17 Four days with flight and modern technology in focus
Aerospace Forum Sweden is a recurring highlight and one of the major events arranged by the Swedish Armed Forces during 2012.
“Four days with flight in focus” is a manifestation of a long-established tradition in Sweden, a tradition where investments in education, research, technology and innovation, together with unique collaboration between operators, constructors and authorities, have produced excellent results.
When Aerospace Forum Sweden (AFS) first came about in 2010, its purpose was primarily to draw attention to the 100th anniversary of Swedish aviation. The event was a major success, displaying historic aircraft, Swedish military aircraft and world-leading high technology.
During this year’s AFS, where the focus is on present and future challenges seen from a strategic perspective, the programme covers many different areas – areas which will be decisive for the future development of our already modern air defences, which demand advanced technology and cutting-edge expertise. In order to also be able to maintain our essential capabilities in the future, we will need to include and build upon previous results and unique collaborations in an international context. This applies both to strategic collaborations within all the previously named areas and to strong efforts both at home and abroad.
All of this is aimed at increasing our operative capability whilst simultaneously increasing efficiency in the production of our response capabilities.
“I look forward to this event with great confidence and hope that this year even more people seize the opportunity to take advantage of what this unique event has to offer”, says Micael Bydén, Chief of Staff Swedish Air Force.
2012-04-17 Keynote speaker ready for friday's seminar
Gunilla Carlsson, deputy foreign minister will be one of the keynote speakers during friday's seminar "International Air Power Conference: Doctrines".
Gunilla Carlsson will give the audience a Swedish perspective on strategic trends and the role of the EU in foreign policy and military terms in enhancing stability and security, gradually focusing on the northern European region and the role of and potential contribution of a small state.
2012-04-25 Gripen simulator at Aerospace Forum 2012
We are proud to announce that Saab will show a Gripen cockpit simulator at the exhibition during Aerospace Forum 2012! The simulator uses the same controls, displays and software as a real Gripen fighter. During a “flight” the surroundings are shown on screens in front of the cockpit.
If you want to look at the aviation capital of Sweden from above, or land a Gripen on a highway, Aerospace Forum is your chance.
Said about AFS
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"The Flight Physiological Centre - QinetiQ is delighted to be participating in this year's Aerospace Forum. We welcome this occasion for providing further insight into the quality training, research, Test and Evaluation facilities at our Centre here in Sweden , whilst also having the opportunity to meet with business partners and customers."
Chanene Romain, Sales & Marketing Manager QinetiQ Sweden
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"Aviation is global. The benefit is local. Aerospace Forum is an opportunity for dialogue about how we make it easier to fly"
Volvo Aero
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"Just as much as Linkoping and aviation is interlinked, just as much is aviation research linked to the University of Linkoping. Thanks to a tradition of interdisciplinary collabo rations both internally and with the region’s trade and industry, our research is top notch in this field. Our ambition for the future, is to create a world leading aviation center held together by interdisciplinary collaborations. We feel that Aerospace Forum is an outstanding opportunity to showcase this progress."
Göran Felldin, Collaborative Director, Linköpings University
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"LFV is delighted to be participating in this year's Aerospace Forum. We welcome this occasion for providing further insight into Swedish excellence in Air Navigation Services, whilst also having the opportunity to meet with business partners."
Thomas Allard, Director General, LFV
www.lfv.se
