As it stands today, LIMA is without question, one of the main focal points for the maritime and aerospace community and a mainstay in the global events calendar. The 14th edition of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition witnessed a participation of 555 companies from 36 countries covering a total occupied area of 119,209 square meters. Malaysian companies topped the chart in participation of the event, followed by Russia, France, Australia, United Kingdom and the United State of America.

The show continues to enjoy the committed support from the Government of Malaysia and industry associations. This support has positive benefits that permeate through the entire organization of LIMA and passed on to exhibitors, in particular, with regard to delivering relevant key visitors to the exhibition. LIMA regularly invites delegates from over 60 countries that ... represent the Asia Pacific market and beyond. The organizer works hand in hand with all agencies in the spirit of Malaysia Incorporated, to ensure the widest targeted trade visitorship to LIMA.

The dedicated maritime segment of LIMA`17 was set to be a platform for serious business discussions, resulting in some encouraging development in the maritime industries connected the key maritime buyers, government agencies and industry leaders all at one place.

In attendance throughout the 5 days of the event were 371 delegations from 49 countries as well as 279,969 trade and public visitors. The event was covered by 634 journalists comprising local and international media and trade magazines.