Boeing to showcase portfolio of products at IDEX 2011

Press release

Published February 17th, 2011 - 08:18 GMT

Boeing to showcase latest innovations at IDEX

Boeing is to showcase a diverse portfolio of products at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX), the largest defence and security event in the Middle East and North African region. The 10th edition of IDEX, takes place from Sunday, Feb.20 to Thursday Feb. 24, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, IDEX provides Boeing with the opportunity to showcase the latest technology from its Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) division.

“We are very pleased to showcase a wide range of products and capabilities at this year’s IDEX,” said Paul Oliver, BDS Vice President for International Business Development, Middle East & Africa. “As we continue to grow our partnerships in the region, IDEX gives us an excellent platform from which to demonstrate our portfolio of proven technologies and defense solutions designed to meet regional defense and security requirements."

As part of IDEX, Boeing will host a Defense, Space & Security (BDS) overview briefing at the IDEX Press Conference Room on Feb. 22^.. During the briefing, Oliver will provide an update on Boeing BDS opportunities and activities within the Middle East market. In addition, Boeing is planning for a number of demonstrations of the Super Hornet cockpit simulator that will be on display at the Boeing booth during IDEX, providing visitors with a firsthand experience of the Boeing Super Hornet.

Background Information

Boeing

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners, defense, space and security systems, and service provider of aftermarket support. As America’s biggest manufacturing exporter, the company supports airlines and U.S. and allied government customers in more than 150 countries. Boeing products and tailored services include commercial and military aircraft, satellites, weapons, electronic and defense systems, launch systems, advanced information and communication systems, and performance-based logistics and training.

Company Profile

Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company Group

Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company Group (ADNEC) is an international venue development and business management company. ADNEC Group's portfolio currently includes the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, the Gulf's largest exhibition centre; ExCeL London, the UK capital's largest exhibition centre; the Al Ain Convention Centre, a brand new development in the historic city of Al Ain, Capital Gate, the UAE capital's iconic, gravity defying tower and a number of hotel projects. In addition ADNEC is master developer of the Capital Centre project, the world's first fully interconnected exhibition lifestyle destination.

ADNEC Group is developing its network both through acquisition and construction; the company's objective is to become the world's leading venue provider to the international exhibitions, conferences and live events industries by providing consistently high standards of venue facilities, management and client relationships and capitalising on the synergies which exist within a global venue network.

ADNEC Group's Executive Office is located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. ADNEC Group is a Government organisation which functions as a private enterprise and operates within the principle core values of efficiency and effectiveness.