BILL CANNAN & COMPANY DESIGN CONSULTANTS
Responsible for the concept, design, development, specifications, coordination and supervision of participating exhibits for a variety of clients at the biennial Paris Air Show. Also included on-site reception “chalets” or conference areas for client entertaining, business meetings, seminars and press conferences.
All PAS exhibits were designed in the US and fabricated in Europe. In 1973 a joint venture exhibit for FAA / Raytheon was prepared for the Moscow International Exhibition. Unfortunately, photography was prohibited.
Aerial view of Le’ Bourget Airport
Burt Rutan’s PROTEUS after a flight
demonstration at the 1999 Paris Air Show.
scroll down to review a synopsis of each exhibit / click on sketches to enlarge
1999
Joint participation by Wyman Gordon / Scaled Composites to promote the PROTEUS aircraft and their advances in composite materials.
W-G’s initial experience of displaying and demonstrating an aircraft at the PAS. Daily flights of the PROTEUS and the presence of designer Burt Rutan were a highlight of the show.
Scaled Composites expertise in composite materials for the aircraft industry were featured in the exhibit along with WGs’ latest advances in turbine technology.
The exhibit site combined exhibit and reception space for client meetings, entertaining and press conferences.
photo: www.ernoult.com
The 2000sf exhibit in the International Hall
displaying composites + forgings.
Burt Rutan meets the press.
Reception & Conference area.
The configuration of the hospitality component provided food & beverage service and four private meeting rooms.
Folios for WG personnel provide information regarding site location, product data, and general information about Paris hotels, restaurant and points of interest.
The all-composite PROTEUS on the flight line.
Plans and elevation drawings as
part of folio information data.
Design / Management: Showtime - Bill Cannan - James Walnista - / Client: Wyman-Gordon - Frank. Zugel
Wyman-Gordon featured turbine and airframe forgings, castings, extrusions, powder metallurgy, process control and quality assurance.
1997
The 42nd Paris Air Show marked the 10th time that W-G exhibited at world’s largest and best attended Air Show.
Featured two steel structures focusing on the two major capabilities of Wyman-Gordon, forged Airframe components and Turbine discs and rings.
Combined Reception and Meeting Room area occupied 50% of the exhibit site.
Circular Bar / Buffet with signature WG ivy wall background.
Turbine display
Proposed Display / Product Code
Proposed Exhibit Plan
F-22 bulkheads / 777 landing gear beam
Design / Management: Showtime - Bill Cannan - James Walnista - / Client: Wyman-Gordon - Robert Donoghue
Airframe display
The 1150sf area successfully integrated the Exhibit & Hospitality functions.
Reception area walls are lined with ivy planters. Other than providing ambiance, they dramatically improved air quality in a confined space.
1995
Wyman-Gordon exhibit featuring Turbine and Airframe forgings
developed for the Lockheed / Boeing F-22 Joint Strike Fighter.
This minimal 650sf exhibit stand focused on airframe bulkheads showing “as forged” and “ready to install” components.
A compact meeting area was also included. “An amazingly efficient utilization of space”
according to one W-G executive.
A double-decker Chalet on the Flight Line served as the main Reception area accommodating lunches, client meetings and press conferences.
F-22 diagram showing bulkhead locations.in the aircrafts structure
The investment in a steel beam structure capable of supporting a number heavy forgings proved to be a success.
Its re-use is subsequent shows proved economical and provided maximum flexibility in displaying product.
This two-level Chalet retained the design
motif established in 1985. The balcony overlooked the flight demonstration runway.
Presentation sketch of updated steel beam concept
1989
Wyman-Gordon focused on marketing, sales and reinforcing contacts with their world-wide customers. No product was shown.
Animated light box presentation
More meetings
A prime location for aerial demonstrations.
Presentation sketch showing extent of ivy wall concept.
Design: Bill Cannan & Co. - Bill Cannan - Tony Ortiz / Client: Wyman-Gordon - James Walnista
The Wyman-Gordon decision to attend the 1989 Air Show and eliminate any product on-site resulted in a minimal animated
light box display in the main International Exhibit Hall.
1987
Wyman-Gordon decides no products on-site. A limited exhibit highlights WG’s capabilities with graphics & photos.
Wyman-Gordon’s successful “Chalet” experience at the 1985 PAS led to a decision to recreate the same experience in 1987. Hospitality was the focus of a multi-purpose facility in a prime location on Flight Line B.
Layout of individual “Aeroeconomics” light boxes.
Scale model used for client presentation and approval.
Design: Bill Cannan & Co. - Bill Cannan - Kurt Heinz - Tony Ortiz / Client: Wyman-Gordon - James Walnista
1985
Wyman-Gordon exhibit focusing on the scope of their experience
with titanium, from raw materials to the finished product.
The1800sf Chalet included a Bar/Buffet, seating for 80 guests
and a 750sf outdoor patio and Garden area offering prime viewing of the daily flight demonstrations.
Sketch showing the proposed ivy covered walls throughout the Chalet. Their installation was instrumental in improving air
quality and temperature within the Chalet.
Presentation scale model of Chalet showing Kitchen, Restroom, Bar/Buffet reception area, Outdoor viewing Deck and Garden Patio.
The prefab 450sf exhibit consisted of 10 display elements tailored to fit specific graphics, materials and products.
Design: Bill Cannan & Co. - Bill Cannan - Kurt Heinz - Tony Ortiz / Client: Wyman-Gordon - James Walnista - Paul Wisniewski
Referred to as “The TI Show” the Exhibit highlighted the extent of Wyman- Gordon’s capabilities in Titanium. The symbol for Titanium ( TI ) was a visual reference point in the exhibits design. A sequential storyline traced WG’s expertise with titanium from raw material to finished forgings.
1981
Referred to as the “Rings Show” the 1800sf exhibit highlighted Wyman- Gordon’s extensive capabilities and experience in producing Gas Turbine discs.
A total of 45 products were displayed + a model of W-G’s 50,000 ton press and the main landing gear support beam for the Boeing 747. Each segment of the display provided direct reference to product and product data.
The exhibit included a small private Conference and Meeting area for on-site gatherings.
Wyman-Gordon Exhibit showcasing industry leading capabilities in producing discs for all major manufacturers of aircraft engines.
Model & sketches showing concept development
Design: Bill Cannan & Co.- Bill Cannan - Kurt Heinz - Tucker Viemeister / Client: Wyman-Gordon - James Walnista
1977
Wyman-Gordon’s initial exhibit at the Paris Air Show. A steel structure exhibited over 75 forged products full range.
Wyman-Gordon’s choice to participate with a compilation of large forgings led to a concept of suspending them to create a “factory” atmosphere. It presented the product at eye level for the exhibitors and visitors benefit.
At total of 73 forgings weighing over 35,000 pounds made an impression on most visitors, particularly those from the USSR.
“In the area of metal forming the winning cup is uncontestably Wyman-Gordon’s”
AIR & COSMOS magazine
Design: Wyman & Cannan - Bill Cannan - Lance Wyman - Kurt Heinz - Tucker Viemeister / Client: Wyman-Gordon - James Walnista - Jack Odell
1976
United Technologies introduces their new
“Sikorsky-R76” Commercial Helicopter.
The first experience with an aviation related exhibit was for United Technology’s Sikorsky Division at the 1976 NBAA Convention in Los Angeles, CA.
The indoor exhibit displayed three current aircraft with related graphics, video and compact meeting rooms.
The project included a “live animation” presentation by Aniforms.
Combined Airframe & Turbine structure
Sales and marketing efforts were conducted in a multi-level “Chalet” on the Flight Line. It’s two levels served as the main hospitality area accommodating lunches, client meetings and offered prime views of the daily flight demos.
Lower level of Chalet with Bar / Buffet
The small 550sf exhibit in the International Exhibit Hall consisted of 18 display units.
Each illustrated specific Wyman-Gordon specialties and their “Approach to Aeroeconomics”.
Air quality was enhanced with the use of ivy planters on two 40’ walls
A typical day at the Chalets’ Bar/Buffet and Garden Patio.
Wyman-Gordon’s first venture in taking a double “Chalet” on Flight Line B. Offering Bar / Buffet services it was the focal point for for reception, client meetings, press conferences and viewing the aerial demonstrations.
Product specific graphics display
Product & TI Materials display
Section showing Conference area and Gas Turbine
display in the International Exhibit Hall.
Section showing 50 ton Press model, 747 Landing Gear
Support beam and Gas Turbine display.
The design direction developed from WG’s intention to focus on circular objects (discs-rings) for display. The geometry of the circle was an influence in the design concept.
Shown are the first sketches which evolved into the final design.
End view of steel structure with suspended Airframe display
End view of concept model
Overhead view of actual exhibit
View indicating scale of structure and product.
Original concept sketch
Overhead view of
concept model
Design concept scale model for presentation
Sketches for proposed Hostess uniforms
Promotional buttons distributed at the Conference
Design: Wyman & Cannan - Bill Cannan - Lance Wyman - Tucker Viemeister - Brian Flahive / Client: Sikorsky - Steve Spiegner / Aniforms: - Dennis Paget
contact: Bill Cannan / bcnco@optonline.net
Design: Bill Cannan & Co. - Bill Cannan - Tony Ortiz / Client: Wyman-Gordon - James Walnista
Presentation model and sketches.