All the aircraft at Farnborough International Airshow 2026: Complete guide by category

The Farnborough International Airshow returns from 20-24 July with a diverse aircraft line-up that includes commercial airliners, military aircraft, business jets, electric aircraft, helicopters, cargo aircraft and historic warbirds.

From the debut of the Bombardier Global 8000 and the latest Airbus and Embraer airliners to fifth-generation fighters, autonomous aircraft and next-generation electric aviation, this year’s static and flying displays showcase aviation tradition and hint at where aerospace is heading over the next decade. 

Commercial airliners

Commercial aviation plays a prominent role at Farnborough, with manufacturers displaying aircraft aimed at airlines, lessors and cargo operators.

Airbus

• Airbus A350-1000 (flying display)

Boeing

• DHL Air UK Boeing 777-200LR Freighter (static display)

Embraer

• Embraer E195-E2 (static display)

The A350-1000 continues to represent Airbus’ flagship long-haul twinjet, while the E195-E2 showcases Embraer’s latest regional aircraft technology. 

Military aircraft

Defence is one of the dominant themes at FIA 2026, which offers a strong military aircraft line-up.

United States Air Force

• USAF F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team (daily flying display)

Royal Air Force

• Eurofighter Typhoon (flypast on Friday, 24 July)

Czech Air Force

• Aero L-159 ALCA (flypast on Monday 20 July and Friday 24 July, and static display)
• Saab JAS-39 Gripen (static display)
• Embraer C-390 Millennium (static display)

UAE

• Fursan Al Emarat UAE team Hongdu L-15s  (flying display)

Additional military aircraft

• Leonardo SPA M-345 (static display)
• Turkish Aerospace, Hürjet (static display)
• Embraer C-390 Millennium (flying display on Monday, 20 July and static display)

The appearance of the F-35A reflects the growing importance of fifth-generation combat aircraft, while the Typhoon, Gripen and L-159 highlight NATO air power as European defence spending increases.

Business and general aviation

Business and general aviation manufacturers once again use Farnborough to showcase their newest aircraft to corporate operators.

• Bombardier Global 8000 (daily flying display)
• Dassault Aviation Falcon 6X (static display)
• Textron Aviation, Cessna Skycourier (static display)
• 2 Excel Aviation, King Air B200 (customer demo flights)

The Global 8000 will be among the show’s biggest business aviation attractions as Bombardier prepares to introduce what the planemaker describes as the world’s fastest civil aircraft since Concorde.

Electric and advanced air mobility

As electric aviation and advanced air mobility gain momentum, Farnborough also features several next-generation aircraft.

BETA Technologies

• CX300 (flying display)
• ALIA MV250 (static display)

Vertical Aerospace

• VA-1X (flying display)

These aircraft represent different approaches to regional zero-emission transport and advanced air mobility—hinting at the future of the aerospace industry.

Special mission aircraft

Aircraft designed for specialist operations also feature in the static display.

General Atomics AeroTec Systems

• Do228 NXT (static display)

The Do228 NXT is designed for surveillance, humanitarian missions, maritime patrol and regional transport, addressing demand for versatile multi-role aircraft.

Historic aircraft

Farnborough always includes aviation heritage alongside the latest technology.

Rolls-Royce Heritage Flight

• Supermarine Spitfire PR Mk XIX (flying display)

Ultimate Warbird Flights

• North American P-51D Mustang (flying display on Friday 24 July)

These aircraft offer visitors a reminder of the engineering heritage that underpins today’s aerospace industry.

Aerobatic and parachute display teams

Visitors can also expect traditional airshow entertainment alongside the industry demonstrations.

Aerobatic teams

• The Starlings (flying display Friday, 24 July)

Parachute display teams

• RAF Falcons (flying display on Friday 24 July) 
• British Army Red Devils (flying displays on Monday 20 July and Friday 24 July) 

Helicopters

Rotary-wing capability will also be represented at this year’s FIA with both civil and military helicopters.

• Bell, 407 (static display)
• Bell, 505 (static display)
• Helioperations Sea King (static display)
• Bell, MV-75 (static display)
• Leonardo Spa, AW149 (static display)
• Boeing CH-47 Chinook (static display)

Joint Aviation Command

• Chinook Role Demonstration (daily flying display)
• Apache and Wildcat Display Team (flying display on Thursday 23 July and Friday 24 July)

These demonstrations showcase the British Army’s heavy-lift, attack and battlefield reconnaissance helicopter capabilities.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

• Leonardo Spa, Astore Levante (static display)
• Leonardo Spa, Proteus (static display)
• Boeing, MQ-28 (static display)

Test beds

Also on display at Farnborough are aircraft that support the development of new technologies to make aviation more sustainable in future. These include: 

• GE Aerospace 747-400 engine test bed (static display)
• GE Aerospace, Saab 340b testbed (daily flying display and static display)

What to watch at Farnborough 2026

Several aircraft stand out as must-see attractions during this year’s show:

• USAF F-35A Lightning II Demo Team— the team’s only public European display this year.
• Bombardier Global 8000 — one of the world’s fastest new business jets.
• Airbus A350-1000 — Airbus’ flagship long-haul aircraft in daily flying demonstrations.
• Vertical Aerospace VA-1X — showcasing the UK’s ambitions in eVTOL technology.
• BETA Technologies CX300 and ALIA MV250 — representing the rapid evolution of electric aviation.
• Embraer C-390 Millennium — increasingly successful in the military transport market.

With commercial aviation, defence, sustainable aviation and advanced air mobility all represented, the 2026 aircraft line-up at Farnborough International Airshow includes a broad mix of technologies shaping the aerospace industry. 

Organisers note that additional aircraft may be announced before the show opens on 20 July, and display schedules remain subject to change.