{"id":3251,"date":"2026-07-14T00:29:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T00:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/defence\/3251\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T00:29:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T00:29:13","slug":"every-aircraft-at-farnborough-international-airshow-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/defence\/3251\/","title":{"rendered":"Every aircraft at Farnborough International Airshow 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" class=\" lazy\" alt=\"RAF Red Arrows and Typhoon open Farnborough International Airshow 2022\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/defence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5C73F796-E921-43FE-BD024664DDBB17EE-Farnborough-5-Large.webp\"  data-\/><\/p>\n<p>                  Photo: RAF<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adsadvance.co.uk\/tag\/farnborough-international-airshow\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"188\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Farnborough International Airshow<\/a> returns from 20-24 July with a diverse aircraft line-up that includes commercial airliners, military aircraft, business jets, electric aircraft, helicopters, cargo aircraft and historic warbirds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the debut of the Bombardier Global 8000 and the latest Airbus and Embraer airliners to fifth-generation fighters, autonomous aircraft and next-generation electric aviation, this year\u2019s static and flying displays showcase aviation tradition and hint at where aerospace is heading over the next decade.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Commercial airliners<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commercial aviation plays a prominent role at Farnborough, with manufacturers displaying aircraft aimed at airlines, lessors and cargo operators.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"722\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/defence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/RENDER-AIRBUS-A350-Mobile-722x1024.webp\" alt=\"Airbus A350-1000 \" class=\"wp-image-35191\"  \/>Photo: Airbus<\/p>\n<p>Airbus<\/p>\n<p>Airbus A350-1000 (flying display)<\/p>\n<p>Boeing<\/p>\n<p>DHL Air UK Boeing 777-200LR Freighter (static display)<\/p>\n<p>Embraer<\/p>\n<p>Embraer E195-E2 (static display)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The A350-1000 continues to represent Airbus\u2019 flagship long-haul twinjet, while the E195-E2 showcases Embraer\u2019s latest regional aircraft technology.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Military aircraft<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Defence is one of the dominant themes at FIA 2026, which offers a strong military aircraft line-up.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/defence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/RAF-Eurofighter-Typhoon-in-flight-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"RAF Eurofighter Typhoon in flight\" class=\"wp-image-35096\"  \/>Photo: RAF<\/p>\n<p>United States Air Force<\/p>\n<p>USAF F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team (daily flying display)<\/p>\n<p>Royal Air Force<\/p>\n<p>Eurofighter Typhoon (flypast on Friday, 24 July)<\/p>\n<p>Czech Air Force<\/p>\n<p>Aero L-159 ALCA (flypast on Monday 20 July and Friday 24 July, and static display)<\/p>\n<p>Saab JAS-39 Gripen (static display)<\/p>\n<p>Embraer C-390 Millennium (static display)<\/p>\n<p>UAE<\/p>\n<p>Fursan Al Emarat UAE team Hongdu L-15s\u00a0 (flying display)<\/p>\n<p>Additional military aircraft<\/p>\n<p>Leonardo SPA M-345 (static display)<\/p>\n<p>Turkish Aerospace, H\u00fcrjet (static display)<\/p>\n<p>Embraer C-390 Millennium (flying display on Monday, 20 July and static display)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appearance of the F-35A reflects the growing importance of fifth-generation combat aircraft, while the Typhoon, Gripen and L-159 highlight NATO air power as European defence spending increases.<\/p>\n<p>Business and general aviation<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Business and general aviation manufacturers once again use Farnborough to showcase their newest aircraft to corporate operators.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"695\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/defence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reBrandGL8000-1440x978.jpg-1024x695.webp\" alt=\"Bombardier Global 8000\" class=\"wp-image-35193\"  \/>Photo: Bombardier<\/p>\n<p>Bombardier Global 8000 (daily flying display)<\/p>\n<p>Dassault Aviation Falcon 6X (static display)<\/p>\n<p>Textron Aviation, Cessna Skycourier (static display)<\/p>\n<p>2 Excel Aviation, King Air B200 (customer demo flights)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Global 8000 will be among the show\u2019s biggest business aviation attractions as Bombardier prepares to introduce what the planemaker describes as the world\u2019s fastest civil aircraft since Concorde.<\/p>\n<p>Electric and advanced air mobility<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As electric aviation and advanced air mobility gain momentum, Farnborough also features several next-generation aircraft.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/defence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vertical-VA-1X-flight-test-1024x641.webp\" alt=\"Vertical VA-1X flight test\" class=\"wp-image-35194\"  \/>Photo: Vertical<\/p>\n<p>BETA Technologies<\/p>\n<p>CX300 (flying display)<\/p>\n<p>ALIA MV250 (static display)<\/p>\n<p>Vertical Aerospace<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These aircraft represent different approaches to regional zero-emission transport and advanced air mobility\u2014hinting at the future of the aerospace industry.<\/p>\n<p>Special mission aircraft<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aircraft designed for specialist operations also feature in the static display.<\/p>\n<p>General Atomics AeroTec Systems<\/p>\n<p>Do228 NXT (static display)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Do228 NXT is designed for surveillance, humanitarian missions, maritime patrol and regional transport, addressing demand for versatile multi-role aircraft.<\/p>\n<p>Historic aircraft<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Farnborough always includes aviation heritage alongside the latest technology.<\/p>\n<p>Rolls-Royce Heritage Flight<\/p>\n<p>Supermarine Spitfire PR Mk XIX (flying display)<\/p>\n<p>Ultimate Warbird Flights<\/p>\n<p>North American P-51D Mustang (flying display on Friday 24 July)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These aircraft offer visitors a reminder of the engineering heritage that underpins today\u2019s aerospace industry.<\/p>\n<p>Aerobatic and parachute display teams<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visitors can also expect traditional airshow entertainment alongside the industry demonstrations.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/defence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260430-RAF_Falcons_Launch_Day_4_1024x1448px-O-Large-724x1024.webp\" alt=\"RAF Falcons \" class=\"wp-image-35195\"  \/>Photo: RAF Falcons <\/p>\n<p>Aerobatic teams<\/p>\n<p>The Starlings (flying display Friday, 24 July)<\/p>\n<p>Parachute display teams<\/p>\n<p>RAF Falcons (flying display on Friday 24 July)\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>British Army Red Devils (flying displays on Monday 20 July and Friday 24 July)\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Helicopters<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rotary-wing capability will also be represented at this year\u2019s FIA with both civil and military helicopters.<\/p>\n<p>Bell, 407 (static display)<\/p>\n<p>Bell, 505 (static display)<\/p>\n<p>Helioperations Sea King (static display)<\/p>\n<p>Bell, MV-75 (static display)<\/p>\n<p>Leonardo Spa, AW149 (static display)<\/p>\n<p>Boeing CH-47 Chinook (static display)<\/p>\n<p>Joint Aviation Command<\/p>\n<p>Chinook Role Demonstration (daily flying display)<\/p>\n<p>Apache and Wildcat Display Team (flying display on Thursday 23 July and Friday 24 July)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These demonstrations showcase the British Army\u2019s heavy-lift, attack and battlefield reconnaissance helicopter capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>Unmanned Aerial Vehicles<\/p>\n<p>Leonardo Spa, Astore Levante (static display)<\/p>\n<p>Leonardo Spa, Proteus (static display)<\/p>\n<p>Boeing, MQ-28 (static display)<\/p>\n<p>Test beds<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also on display at Farnborough are aircraft that support the development of new technologies to make aviation more sustainable in future. These include:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>GE Aerospace 747-400 engine test bed (static display)<\/p>\n<p>GE Aerospace, Saab 340b testbed (daily flying display and static display)<\/p>\n<p>What to watch at Farnborough 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several aircraft stand out as must-see attractions during this year\u2019s show:<\/p>\n<p>USAF F-35A Lightning II Demo Team\u2014 the team\u2019s only public European display this year.<\/p>\n<p>Bombardier Global 8000 \u2014 one of the world\u2019s fastest new business jets.<\/p>\n<p>Airbus A350-1000 \u2014 Airbus\u2019 flagship long-haul aircraft in daily flying demonstrations.<\/p>\n<p>Vertical Aerospace VA-1X \u2014 showcasing the UK\u2019s ambitions in eVTOL technology.<\/p>\n<p>BETA Technologies CX300 and ALIA MV250 \u2014 representing the rapid evolution of electric aviation.<\/p>\n<p>Embraer C-390 Millennium \u2014 increasingly successful in the military transport market.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With commercial aviation, defence, sustainable aviation and advanced air mobility all represented, the 2026 aircraft line-up at Farnborough International Airshow includes a broad mix of technologies shaping the aerospace industry.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organisers note that additional aircraft may be announced before the show opens on 20 July, and display schedules remain subject to change.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Photo: RAF The Farnborough International Airshow returns from 20-24 July with a diverse aircraft line-up that includes commercial&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3252,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[103,2109,2110,2111,14,711,2112,2113,2114],"class_list":["post-3251","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-news","tag-airbus","tag-aircraft","tag-bombardier","tag-bombardier-global-8000","tag-defence-industry","tag-embraer","tag-farnborough-international-airshow","tag-flying-displays","tag-static-displays"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/defence\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3251","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/defence\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/defence\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/defence\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/defence\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3251"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/defence\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3251\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/defence\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3252"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/defence\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3251"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/defence\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3251"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/defence\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3251"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}