As the unstoppable currents of time carried us into a new week and washed ashore on July 13th, there are only seven days left until the start of a new week. Farnborough International Airshow 2026. The show, which takes place next week from Monday 20 July to Friday 24 July at Farnborough Airport (FAB) in Hampshire, England, often makes headlines in the summer.
As always, Simple Flying will be offering in-depth coverage Farnborough International Airshowbringing you the latest and greatest news on events both on the ground and in the air. Let’s take a closer look at what you can expect from this year’s event!
Airplanes on display
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Like all air shows, Farnborough is an ideal opportunity for aircraft manufacturers to showcase their products both in the air and on the ground. There was great excitement when the first wave of aircraft that would be part of the flight demonstration were unveiled at the show. Military headliners include the US Air Force’s Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II and the Rolls-Royce Vickers Supermarine Spitfire PR.Mk.XIX.
From a commercial point of view, Airbus’ main attraction is the A350-1000. While some operators will bring Boeing commercial aircraft to the show, Boeing itself has no plans to focus on this, as its current lineup is more military-oriented. Qatar Airways was going to provide a Boeing 777-300ER and a Gulfstream G700, but pulled out after the death of the former Qatari emir. The airshow explains that:
“Showcasing cutting-edge military capabilities, aviation heritage, next-generation commercial platforms and the latest airmobile aircraft, the flying exhibition will reflect the ambitions of today’s international industry.”
Aircraft orders
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Aside from static and airborne airshows, airlines and aircraft manufacturers are also no strangers to making headlines when it comes to announcing airshow orders. Farnborough is no exception to this trend and rumors have already begun to swirl as to what kind of deals we can expect this time around. They often cause significant excitement due to the high values.
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In particular, Etihad Airways and Boeing are expected to confirm a deal for ten more wide-body twin-engine aircraft from the US aircraft manufacturer’s 787 Dreamliner series at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow. The airline is already a big fan of the family, with both the mid-sized 787-9 and long-range 787-10 models in its fleet, and the new order will really serve both it and Boeing well.
Although if such an order is placed it will make headlines, the reality is that it will be one of many multi-million or even multi-billion dollar orders confirmed during this year’s show. Indeed, in the latest iteration, in 2024, airlines placed orders totaling $105 billion at list prices. 2026 has been a tough year for aviation, but you can expect airlines to still be willing to get their wallets out.
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Ground exhibits
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As mentioned earlier, some of the aircraft on display at the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow will only appear in static form. It may not be as exciting as a flying exhibit, but it does give visitors more flexibility in how they view these images. airplaneas well as a greater chance of seeing them up close. That being said, there are plenty of other land-based exhibits for you to enjoy.
For example, Boeing emphasized today that “interactive exhibit showing the full-size 777X cabin.“will be among his land-based exhibits as well”T-7 flight simulator at the Boeing exhibition hallNeedless to say, there is something for all visitors to do, whether you prefer commercial or private aviation, and you can read about it all here on Simple Flying!