Influential national and international authorities attended the ceremony, headed by the Chilean Air Force Commander-in-chief, General Arturo Merino Núñez; the Director of the Defense and Security Cooperation Agency, James Hursch; the 12^th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) Commander, Major General Barry R. Cornish; and the Acting Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Santiago, Chile, Andrew Mcclearn. They were able to see the stunning latest technological breakthroughs and innovations offered by the United States, supported by more than 60 companies.

In addition to these attendees, officers from United States Air Force, the Texas National Guard and the Chilean Air Force personnel were present. This fact demonstrates that the relationship and the exchanges between these Armed Forces are outstanding.

Participation in the USA Pavilion creates unique opportunities for those clients who seek to strengthen both relationships and business exchanges in Latin America. In fact, they use FIDAE as a gate and a platform to do business in the area. And to this end, the USA Partnership Pavilion will have Florida, Mississippi, Maryland and California as prominent participants. These states will be in charge of displaying the latest on Civil and Commercial Aviation, Homeland Security, Defense, Airport services, Aircraft maintenance and Aerospace technology.