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As others have commented, the trend has been clear for a while now.
Recalling a trade day 2006, it was rather dull, although the public were indeed present one sensed there was the beginnings of what ultimately transpired: More a trade show than anything else.
Yes the 2006 trade show was dull it being the first time since 1974 that I hadn't designed the flying programme.
Farnborough International decided to dispense with my services and employ a so called professional who left large gaps in the display whereas I always timed it VERY tight. I tried to 'suggest' how it should be done but was totally ignored.
I retired after the 2008 show and have never been back.