*The following information is as of April, 2006.
■JA2008 Objectives & Purpose
To assemble various aerospace-related companies and organizations from Japan and abroad in order to promote business and information exchange, as well as to contribute to the development of aerospace-related businesses, educate the public about these businesses, and improve the domestic quality of life.
■Exhibition Name
Japan International Aerospace Exhibition 2008
(Japan Aerospace 2008 / JA2008)
■Schedule
October
1 (Wed.) to 5 (Sun.), 2008 : Total 5 days
・October 1 (Wed.) to 3 (Fri.): Trade Days (Industry
participants only)
・October 4 (Sat.) and 5 (Sun.): Trade/Public Days
■Venue
PACIFICO YOKOHAMA (and surrounding facilities including temporary heliport)
■Exhibition Scale
Number of Exhibitors: over 350 companies
Showground Space: 21,350ｍ 2
■Organizer
The Society of Japanese Aerospace Companies (SJAC)
■Sponsors（As of June, 2008）
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry; Ministry of Defense; Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications; Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology; Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and tourism; Kanagawa Prefecture; Yokohama City; Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency(JAXA); New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization(NEDO); Japan External Trade Organization(JETRO); JKA; NHK; Embassy of the United States; British Embassy; Embassy of Israel; Embassy of Canada; The Royal Netherlands Embassy ; Embassy of France; Austrian Embassy; Embassy of the Republic of Singapore; Embassy of Mexico; Embassy of Romania; Embassy of Italy; Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium; Enterprise Ireland
■Admission (5% consumption tax included)
【Advance Purchase Ticket】
・Trade Ticket: 1,500yen (valid for one day during
both Trade and Public Days)
・Public Ticket: 1,000yen (valid for one day during
weekend / Junior high and high school student: \500)
【On-site Tickets】
・Weekday : 1,700yen
・Weekend (Sat and Sun): 1,200yen
★Only for weekend
Junior high and high school student: 600yen
Elementary school student or younger: Free
★Discount for disability certificate holders
★Group discount (over 10 people):
800yen
■Related Programs
In addition to the exhibition, the organizer will hold the following related programs:
・Opening Ceremony/Reception
・Special Theme Zones
・Demo Flights (mainly helicopters)
・Organizer Sponsored Seminars and Symposiums
・IAQG Meeting
・Exhibitor Presentations
・Other Various Seminars and Symposiums
・Events for the general public
■Special Features of JA2008
◆Enhanced Business Promotion Programs
・Strongly promoting business matching services (B to B).
・Assisting the exhibitors own publicity using the Internet
・Special Invitations to Select Trade Visitors
(Ex. Ministry of Defense, purchasing
departments of major companies, etc)
◆Programs Related to Other Events/Activities
・International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) activities.
・“YOKOHAMA PORT ANNIVERSARY 150” pre-events hosted by Yokohama City.
◆Partnership with Related Associations/organization
