Farnborough Airshow 2026

Electrical subsystems required to hybridize Pratt & Whitney’s Geared Turbofan have completed initial integration testing in the U.S. and been shipped to Airbus in Germany for aircraft-level integration testing.

Leonardo plans to hold on to its stake in German defense electronics specialist Hensoldt, according to the CEO of the Italian defense giant, Lorenzo Mariani.

Airbus targets doubling commercial operating profit by 2029 through production growth, services expansion and efficiency improvements.

Airbus seeks a major role in Europe's next-generation fighter while exploring new partnerships after FCAS collapsed.

Leonardo's CEO pledged to accelerate LEO and missile defense programs, announcing Indonesian M-346F fighter sale.

Applied Aerospace & Defense launched an IPO designed to boost potential growth and implement business development plans. Aviation Week TV speaks with CEO Trip Ferguson.

Sonaca partners with Otto Aerospace to supply wings and empennage for the Phantom 3500 business jet, aiming to cut drag and fuel use with laminar flow.

Canada has formally joined the Global Combat Air Program as an observer.

MBDA is launching low-rate production of the Spear 3 mini cruise missile after a series of successful flight trials.

Bell says MV-75 production is accelerating, meeting performance targets and improving manufacturing efficiency despite earlier cost and weight concerns.

Lufthansa Technik signed an agreement with GE Aerospace subsidiary Unison to become the authorized European repair provider for ignition system components on the Leap engine family.

Embraer is considering adding a missile-launch capability to the KC-390 tanker transport and is also set to expand production of Saab Gripens.

X-Bow unveiled its low-cost Buckler interceptor after successful flight testing, targeting affordable defense against Shahed-type drones.

Lessor AerCap has placed an additional order for 15 Boeing 787-9s, on top of the 125 787s it had originally committed to, nine of which remain to be delivered.

Experience world-class military aviation at Farnborough Airshow 2026. This defense flying display features the British Army's Red Devils Parachute Display Team and the UAE's Fursan Al Emarat Display Team.

Philippine Airlines has followed up its indicative order for Boeing 787-10s with an expanded commitment for the Airbus A350-1000.

GKN Aerospace won long-term Pratt & Whitney contracts to repair GTF engine components using advanced additive manufacturing technology.

Experience the cutting edge of commercial aviation at Farnborough Airshow 2026. This exclusive flying display features Vertical Aerospace in the show's first-ever eVTOL flight demonstration.

Airbus plans to flight test an experimental high-aspect-ratio wing extension on an A321neo by 2029 as part of its Wing of Tomorrow research program.

JetZero has signed a letter of intent with Gulf Air and announced support from Japan Airlines (JAL), building its number of airline commitments as its blended wing body (BWB) demonstrator progresses.

Max Stewart, CEO of the GADC explains why aviation continues to be a target industry, the facilities they have established and what the county has to offer both OEMs and the smaller sector players.

De Havilland Canada has begun a marketing tour of the “Pack Rat,” a modernized version of the Sherpa twin-turboprop cargo aircraft which last produced by the former Short Brothers in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Boeing is considering multiple operational MQ-28 Ghost Bat production sites as it pursues markets for the collaborative combat aircraft (CCA).

Specialist lessor Azorra is entering the Embraer 190F market with a commitment for 20 conversion slots with the aircraft manufacturer.

Embraer has added Abra Group as its latest customer with the parent company of Gol and Avianca placing a firm order for Embraer 195-E2s.