Farnborough International Airshow reveals first wave of 2026 flying display

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The line-up underlines Farnborough’s status as an international stage for aerospace, bringing together aircraft, teams and manufacturers from the United States, the United Kingdom, continental Europe and Latin America, with many more to be announced. Showcasing frontline military capability, heritage aviation to next-generation commercial platforms and emerging advanced air mobility aircraft, the flying display will reflect the ambition of the international industry today. 

Headlining the display across the five-day event is the US Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team, performing its only public display in Europe this year. The team will be showcasing the unmatched performance, agility, and advanced capabilities of the F-35A, the Air Force’s premier fifth-generation multirole fighter. Through dynamic aerial displays, the team highlights the F-35A’s stealth, sensor fusion and combat versatility, inspiring future generations to explore careers in aviation and military service.
  
The first aircraft and teams announced in the flying display include:  

• US Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team  
• Rolls Royce Vickers Supermarine Spitfire PR.Mk.XIX  
• RAF Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 (Flypast) 
• Czech Air Force L-159 (Flypast) 
• Airbus A350-1000 
• BETA Technologies CX300 
• Bombardier GLOBAL 8000  
• Embraer S.A. C390 Millenium 
• GE Aerospace – Saab 340B  
• Vertical Aerospace VA-1X 
• Ultimate WarBird Flights P-51D Mustang 
• The Starlings Aerobatic Team 
• The Falcons – RAF Parachute Display Team 

Static aircraft will include the Czech Air Force’s JAS-39 Gripen, DHL Air UK’s B777-200LRMF, BETA Technologies’ MV250, Embraer S.A. 195 E2, GE Aerospace’s B-747-400, General Atomic AeroTec Systems’ Do228 NXT and many more.  

Taking place 20th-24th July 2026, the trailblazing Farnborough International Airshow will see global aerospace and defence leaders return to Hampshire, United Kingdom, for five days of unrivalled opportunities to discover the latest pioneering technology and engineering, announce historic partnerships and collaboratively work towards the cumulative sustainable aerospace vision.  

Pioneers of Tomorrow: Friday 24th July  
On Friday 24th July, the airshow will welcome thousands of young people for a dedicated STEM day, Pioneers of Tomorrow, inspiring the next generation of industry leaders. The day will include dedicated features and activity, including live entertainment, simulators, Meet The Pilot sessions, speaker programme, STEM activities and Careers Fair and digital Job Board to advertise apprenticeships, graduate schemes and entry-level roles, as well as competitions and on-stand experiences targeted at young people.

The Pioneers of Tomorrow day is open to everyone, regardless of age or background, from aviation fans to first-time visitors. Families and education/youth groups are especially encouraged to visit and under 21s, full-time students and apprentices can attend for free.  

The Farnborough International Airshow is held at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, Hampshire, UK. In 2024 it welcomed over 100,000 visitors, 1,500 exhibitors from over 60 countries and over 420 civil, military and space delegations. 

Farnborough International is an events conglomerate with a state-of-the-art exhibition and conference centre and a growing event portfolio, including Farnborough International Airshow, Aerospace Global Forum, Sustainable Skies World Summit and Global Urban & Advanced Air Summit, plus film studios.  

Covering 20,000sqm of event space, the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre offers a multifunctional venue with flexible spaces and has been purpose-built for the hosting of large-scale events. Served by strong national and international travel links, the venue can be reached in just 35 minutes by train from London Waterloo or by car from the M3. For those travelling by air, Heathrow is only 30 minutes away and Gatwick 50 minutes by car. Farnborough Airport, adjacent to the venue, is one of Europe’s leading business airports. 

Farnborough International is a wholly owned subsidiary of ADS Group. 

For more information, visit: www.farnboroughairshow.com

For the current aircraft list, visit: www.farnboroughairshow.com/the-show/aircraft-listing