SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 14, 2026 – The Farnborough International Airshow 2026 (FIA2026) is confirmed for July 20–24 at Farnborough, UK, and trade registration has just opened. The five-day event brings together professionals from across aerospace, aviation, defence, and space for a packed programme of summits, exhibitions, live flying displays, and networking. Public visitors are also catered for, with a dedicated day featuring family entertainment, STEM activities, and free admission for younger attendees. With just under 100 days to go, anyone planning to attend — trade or public — can now secure their place.
What the Trade Programme Covers
FIA2026 is built around six key themes: Global Security, Advanced Technology & AI, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Finance, and Future Workforce. These drive a concentrated series of high-level gatherings including the Aerospace Global Forum, Airline Leaders Summit, Defence Summit, Technology Summit, and Finance Summit. For those looking to do business, the show offers a Welcome Reception, CEO Reception, Delegations Programme, and a Business Connections Exchange. A UK Government Hub and The Enterprise Gateway are specifically designed to help companies connect with public-sector partners and identify new commercial opportunities.
On the exhibition side, visitors can explore a Space Zone and a Defence SME Zone, reflecting two of the sector's most active growth areas. The Aerospace Global News Theatre hosts panel discussions and industry briefings throughout the week. Exhibiting options range from standard exhibition space to chalets, international pavilions, meeting rooms, and sponsorship packages — allowing companies of different sizes and budgets to take part.
Why it Matters
Farnborough is where major aerospace decisions get made. Deals are signed, partnerships are formed, and the direction of the industry is openly debated by the people shaping it. The decision to elevate Advanced Technology & AI and Sustainability to headline themes this year reflects where the sector's most pressing pressures lie — digital transformation on one side, environmental accountability on the other. For anyone working in aviation, defence, space, or the wider supply chain, the show offers a rare concentration of global decision-makers, buyers, and innovators in a single location over five days. Missing it means missing conversations that move the industry forward.
Pioneers of Tomorrow: Open to Everyone
Alongside the trade programme, FIA2026 runs Pioneers of Tomorrow — a public and careers day aimed at families, aviation enthusiasts, students, and people considering a career in aerospace. The day includes live flying and static aircraft displays, family entertainment, STEM activities, a careers hub with industry employers, and a stage programme of inspirational speakers. Entry is free for anyone under 21, as well as for students and apprentices, removing the cost barrier for the audience most likely to be entering the workforce. Groups of ten or more can also book together at a group rate.
Practical Details for Attendees
The show takes place at ETPS Road, Farnborough, GU14 6FD, with the organising team reachable by phone and email for exhibitor, visitor, and media queries. Trade passes and public tickets are both bookable now through the official website. Exhibitors interested in chalets, display aircraft, or sponsorship options can browse the full range directly on-site or contact the team via the enquiry form. The official accommodation and destination guide is also available for those travelling from outside the region.
The Farnborough International Airshow remains one of the summer's most significant gatherings for the global aerospace community, and with trade registration freshly live, July is already closer than it looks.