Farnborough Airshow 2026

Listen in to hear about Brontanax, GCAP, howling Hongdus and more as Aviation Week defense editors break down what they learned at the Farnborough Airshow.

As Boeing prepares for change incorporation on the early-build 777-9 fleet, Emirates says it will refuse to accept the airline’s first 10 airframes.

Flight tests are to validate performance characteristics of the open fan engine and long, thin wing.

As Canada joins GCAP as an observer, governments and industry are working out how to manage the next steps in this ambitious fighter program.

BAE Systems’ self-funded autonomous aircraft will give the Royal Air Force its first operational experience with collaborative combat aircraft.

JetZero adds two more airline partners and explores billions in U.S. manufacturing support as engine selection moves into new phase.

Readers write about life on Mars, New Glenn’s detonation and prospects for new aircraft designs. Plus: Behind the scenes at the Farnborough Airshow.

Sanad Group, the Abu Dhabi-based aircraft engine MRO specialist, has had a record-breaking first half of the year as it invests heavily in its capacity and capabilities.

Rolls-Royce is investing heavily in a durability upgrade package for its Trent 1000 XE engine aimed at demonstrating the powerplant is a viable option for airlines ordering the Boeing 787.

Beta’s MV250 military eVTOL launch accelerates civilian certification efforts, leveraging military testing and autonomy tech for strategic growth.

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.