Le Bourget, France
June 15-21, 2009
http://www.paris-air-show.com/

Participating in the Air Show

One of the largest aircraft shows in the world, the Paris Air Show has been a occurring biannually for the last 100 years.  In 2007, there were over 142 aircraft on display and 1,996 exhibitors from 42 countries represented. 

The U.S. Department of Commerce has once again selected Kallman Worldwide as the organizer of the Official Government endorsed U.S. International Pavilion. Working in coordination with the U.S. Commercial Service and the American Embassies around the world, the U.S. Pavilion will once again be the focus of many visiting delegations and civil and military aviation decision makers.

Limited booth space is still available in the Official U.S. International Pavilion at this event, along with excellent complementary or alternative programs such as a Product Literature Center exhibit or Kallman Worldwide?s Executive Club visitor program.

Executive Club Membership (Visitor Program) : USD 1500 per participant.

Don't want to exhibit this year?

Get the most out of visiting the Paris Air Show by joining the U.S. Pavilion Executive Club:

* 1 Daily Visitor Pass for each trade day of the Paris Air Show.
* Access to Exclusive Executive Club membership (conference rooms, storage)
* Use of the U.S. Pavilion Business Use of the Exhibitor's Lounge in Hall 3
* Invitation to the U.S. Pavilion VIP Welcome Reception & Opening Ceremony
* Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities
For more information about these programs, please contact:

KALLMAN WORLDWIDE, INC.
4 North Street, Suite 800
Waldwick, New Jersey 07463-1842 USA
Telephone: (201) 251-2600
Fax: (201) 251-2760
Website: http://www.kallman.com/shows/paris_2009/main.php
Contact Names: Mike Petrassi, mikep@N0SPAM.kallman.com or Gerri Cozic, gerric@N0SPAM.N0SPAM.kallman.com

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE PROGRAMS
The U.S. Commercial Service will offer a range of free programs to American exhibitors, aimed at promoting U.S. products and services overseas. 

ShowCase Global Trade Leads Program:  Looking for a distributor or agent? Would like some leads prior to the show?  Increase your International Sales! The U.S. Commercial Service is also offering a free, on-line trade leads program designed to target distributors and representatives on behalf of American firms. 

To register and for more information, please see: http://www.buyusa.gov/ifp/pas09ifpregistration.html.
The deadline to register is May 12.

ShowTime Business Counseling Service
Industry specialists from U.S. Department of Commerce posts across Europe will be available to meet with you in your booth for one-on-one appointments from June 16-17 to answer your questions and provide both general and market specific business counseling.  If you are already exporting, we?re also available to work with you to find new partners or to increase your market share. This service is offered at no charge. Each market briefing is approximately 20 to 30 min. in length.  A link to a registration form will be posted here late April.

U.S. Embassy Paris Air Show Reception, Monday, June 15 7-8:30 PM
This is the premier networking event of the Paris Air Show and is sponsored by the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA). And its partners.  A link to information on how to attend will be posted here late April.

Know Before you Go Webinar
We will conduct a Pre-Show Webinar covering export licensing, export financing, a market overview and other useful info for companies planning to attend the Paris Air Show. Registration information will be posted here in late April.

Business to Business Matchmaking - Special negotiated rate for US firms!
On the occasion of Paris Air Show 2009 a service of pre-planned business to business meetings will be offered to all exhibitors and visitors (direct and indirect). Do not miss the opportunity to use this program that will help you identify and select potential buyers, partners, representatives and suppliers prior to the show.
 
The service is managed by BCI, organizer of AEROMART and world leader of B2B meetings. It is highly recommended by the U.S. Commercial Service.
It's easy, efficient, helps save time: a plus to your attendance!

The U.S. Commercial Service has negotiated a special rate of only Euro 390 for all U.S. exhibitors as they know this can be beneficial to you (the official rate is 500).  Visitors may also sign up for a fee of ?1500, which includes the obligatory show registration fee.  This price includes access to booths in the B to B area to use for meetings which firms may arrange for themselves outside of the B to B program.

Meetings will be held on June 16, 17 and 18 at your own booth or in the B to B meeting area.  Many procurement, technical, R&D, methods, and industrialization managers will be taking part in these meetings as they can save time in spotting interesting exhibitors. The official brochure is available in a pdf format at:
http://www.adhesion.fr/bourget2009/index.php?langue=en

For Exhibitors, please follow this link to register or for more info:
http://www.adhesion.fr/bourget2009/index.php?langue=en

For Visitors, please follow this link to register or for more info:
http://www.adhesion.fr/bourget2009/php/inscription_pobis_form.php?langue=en&confs=ouiÿ

For further information feel free to contact Mr. Alain NGOIE at BCI  ANgoie@N0SPAM.ADHES.com
or Cara.Boulesteix@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov at the US Department of Commerce office in Paris, France.

CHECK BACK WITH US SOON!
With our partner Kallman Worldwide, we are also working on bringing you seminars, discussions and meet-n-greets in KWI's dedicated Presentation Area in Hall 3.  More info will be posted on this later as details are confirmed.

Feel free to contact Cara Boulesteix at the U.S. Department of Commerce office in Paris, France:
Cara.Boulesteix@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov or telephone (33-1) 43 12 70 79.

Links to web sites outside the U.S. Government or the use of trade, firm, or corporation names within U.S. Commercial Service web sites are for the convenience of the user. Such links and use do not constitute an express or implied official endorsement or approval by the United States Department of Commerce of any private sector web site, or of the products or services of specifically identified companies or of any of the private entities that may have contributed to a U.S. Commercial Service web site.