	{"id":157811,"date":"2025-03-25T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=157811"},"modified":"2025-03-19T18:35:01","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T07:35:01","slug":"geelong-industries-to-be-showcased-at-airshow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/geelong-industries-to-be-showcased-at-airshow\/","title":{"rendered":"Geelong industries to be showcased at airshow"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>GEELONG will be spotlighted as a hub of defence, aerospace and aviation at the coming 2025 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace and Defence Exposition.<\/p>\n<p>Thousands of people are expected to explore more than 50 activations and stalls from Tuesday, March 25 to March 28 at Avalon Airport.<\/p>\n<p>The City of Greater Geelong and Deakin University will join forces on a special trade stand at the event.<\/p>\n<p>Geelong-based organisations including Air Radiators, KPMG, Avalon Airport, GMS Composites, The Gordon TAFE and RAPP Australia will be showcased at the stand.<\/p>\n<p>Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj said thousands working in the field were set to attend the show.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are thrilled to showcase Greater Geelong&#8217;s defence industry capability on the world stage.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The team will be promoting the competitive advantages our region offers with the aim of facilitating positive economic, employment and educational outcomes for local organisations and institutions.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Geelong is one of Australia&#8217;s fastest-growing regions, leading Australia in Gross Regional Product and job growth over the five years to 2023.<\/p>\n<p>More than $200 billion in government spending, advanced manufacturing and research and strategic infrastructure is leveraged from the region.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;AVALON 2025 will reinforce our region&#8217;s reputation as a strong advanced manufacturing and innovation hub,&#8221; Cr Trent Sullivan, chair of the council&#8217;s economic development portfolio, said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This world-class event attracts international industry and government delegations to the region, providing long-lasting economic benefits while showcasing all that Greater Geelong has to offer.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GEELONG will be spotlighted as a hub of defence, aerospace and aviation at the coming 2025 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace and Defence Exposition. 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