2026 Farnborough Airshow: Recap of Days 1 & 2

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2026 Farnborough Airshow: Recap of Days 1 & 2

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2026 Farnborough Airshow: Recap of Days

1 & 2

Industry Overview

A Farnborough full of surprises 22 July 2026

We attended the 2026 Farnborough Airshow (FAS). In our observations and from Equity

meetings with companies and investors, this year’s FAS was notable for a host of Americas

unusual reasons. Attendance appeared notably down vs. prior iterations. Companies at Aerospace/Defense

the front and center of the airshow’s events (both literally through chalet placement, and Ronald J. Epstein

figuratively through highlighted events) were disproportionately early-stage and/or Research Analyst

defense focused. While Airbus and Boeing were quieter than expected at the show, a BofAS+1 646 855 5695

common thread was the extent to which suppliers appear increasingly comfortable with r.epstein@bofa.com

planned OEM build rates. Aftermarket-exposed companies we spoke with highlighted Mariana Perez Mora

Research Analyst

little impact to demand expected in 2026, though prospects for 2027 seemed relatively BofAS

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The new kids on the block AlexanderResearch AnalystPreston

Immediately upon arriving at Farnborough, it was noticeable that younger companies BofAS

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were featured prominently at this year’s event. eVTOL makers including Joby, Archer, and alexander.preston@bofa.com

BETA dominated news flow during the show while holding prime positions among the

chalets themselves. Likewise, Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) platforms were on full

display including showcases from contract winners Anduril and General Atomics. One PAC-3: Patriot Advanced Capability-3