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OCR: BUSINESS & INDUSTRY British · a 1.5-kilometre- Aeros pace Jet stream Super long line of hos- 31: a twin- pitality chalets turboprop was built, taking aircraft with a seven months to maximum range complete of 590 nautical · the total surface rules area of the show site spread over specialising in different aspects of the organisa- 600,000 square metres. tion. This permanent team forms the infrastructure Such shows bring big business in their wake around which are grouped all the temporary mem- to the associated companies which provide cater- bers of staff necessaryfor the smooth running of ing, build exhibition booths, provide floral displays the event. and the other services that overseas visitors and Inevitably the behind-the-scenes activity which exhibitors need. supports the successful running of the 10-day Potential business and national pride have in- event throws up some interesting statistics: evitably led to a · 2,900 telephone lines were installed proliferation of . 2,685 journalists from 58 countries covered the Shows which join event the major events . 13,200 parking spaces were provided in Paris, Farn- · 400,000 visitors attended borough in the . 100,000 show stickers were produced UK, Asian Aero- . 420,000 information brochures were distributed space in Singa- worldwide pore, and the