Mercury has not yet disclosed what announcements it will be making at the show.

Both companies will be making a big push here at the show, with lavish displays, dinners and wooing of governmental officials.

"We made many contacts at the show that I believe will lead to ongoing business relationships," she said.

In 2009, a Eurofighter Typhoon made an appearance at the show.

Updated versions of many popular programs made their debuts at the show.

The official claim was that some 1,300 new products made their debuts at the show, but that total included minor design and packaging changes.

These were among other categories of vehicles making news at the show: * Convertibles.

Despite the uncertainties and reticence, some notable announcements have been made at the show, which will end Tuesday.

Bobby Brown also made an appearance at the show.

This year, more than 200 exhibitors are taking part, with some making their Northern Ireland debut at the show.