Inc. He anticipates 35,000 visitors a day will attend the show. On April 14, the event will open to the public. Aviation enthusiasts will have the opportunity to explore five thematic halls and some 1,600 exhibits from 60 nations on a variety of aviation topics, including the history of commercial, military and space flight.
Attendants can also see static displays and daily airshows of historic and modern aircraft.
But there's a great deal of work to be accomplished before anyone gets a close-up peek at a vintage airplane. Currently, show planners are organizing task committees to address important issues such as the airport's infrastructure as well as that of the surrounding area. For example, designers are scrambling to transform the dirt roads and 100 acres near the small airport into the ideal place for this international aviation arena. Roads leading to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport need to be enlarged to handle the expected traffic. Also, a federal inspection facility for customs, immigration, agriculture and public health will need to be constructed to handle the vast number of visitors from other countries.