Farnborough Airshow 2026

Ontic partners with CFS Aero to expand into engine and APU systems, leveraging certification expertise and boosting aftermarket capabilities.

Doug Dilley spoke to Aviation Week about how their aftermarket strategy is aggressively shifting toward predictive maintenance, faster repair turnaround times, and expanded MRO capacity, bolstered by the integration of Meggitt.

JetZero expects to select Z4 engines within a year as blended-wing demonstrator nears first flight.

Ismail Mokabel, President and Chief Operating Officer, explains why the CRJ series is still relevant, the new CRJ400 and highlights MHIRJ’s most recent European expansion.

Beond and Saudi Arabia’s Air Connectivity Program agree to explore nonstop premium flights to Red Sea International Airport from five European cities.

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, the senator from Kansas, explains how the state is maintaining its influence in the modern aviation industry.

Lockheed aims to begin production of its networked Sniper targeting pod in 2027, boosting F-35 connectivity.

Ukraine will receive a heavy-lift evacuation drone as MBDA explores armed and battlefield support variants.

Lockheed Martin is continuing its teaming agreement with KAI to offer the T-50 trainer in the UK as it scours the country for a potential production partner.

Leonardo will seek British industrial links to support a planned M‑346 bid for an emerging British jet trainer competition, newly appointed CEO Lorenzo Mariani told Aviation Week.

Editors discuss the latest developments in NGSA, aircraft orders and more at the 2026 Farnborough Airshow.

GE Aerospace’s flying testbeds are “getting beyond the platitudes,” pushing the technology and development edge toward the Open Fan.

The holy grail in missile defense today is a cheaper way to down threats.

Joby has “a finite amount of work” to complete before for-credit certification flight testing of its air taxi can begin.

Aviation Week TV discusses StandardAero’s growth strategy with its Chairman and CEO Russell Ford.

The UK defense ministry is set to spend £20 million ($26.7 million) to develop a hypersonic target to generate data in support of air and missile defense.

Hexagon provides measurement technologies across the aerospace supply chain. Sid Gupta, VP EMEA explains the role of the company’s technology and the future applications that are being developed.

Unison is working on ramping up its production capacity and capability for its range of mission-critical control systems for aerospace and defense systems in addition to developing the technologies for next-generation propulsion.

Scott Hatch, Director of Power Systems, explains how electrical architecture systems and solutions can unlock the potential of aircraft electrification, and develop with the rapidly evolving technology.

Siemens Digital Industries Software is using its Siemens Xcelerator portfolio to unlock new levels of efficiency, integration, and innovation in the development and manufacturing of aircraft and spacecraft.

Alfor Aviation develops a faster A330 PTF conversion system, plans Teesside facility to cut costs and downtime while creating 250 skilled jobs by 2027.

Joby Aviation and Virgin Atlantic have announced a multi-year commercial agreement which makes the carrier Joby's exclusive airline partner for future air taxi services in the UK.

Sikorsky and Safran agreed to expand propulsion collaboration for next-generation rotorcraft targeting commercial and defense markets.

The newly appointed UK Defense Secretary Wes Streeting delivered a keynote speech at Farnborough Airshow, highlighting defence investment, air power and innovation.

Germany seeks approval for four additional P-8As while pursuing renewed anti-ship strike and air-launched capabilities.