Farnborough Airshow 2026 sells out, adds capacity

Record demand makes 2026 the biggest show

Farnborough International has announced a new sixth exhibition hall for the 2026 Airshow after selling out all exhibitor space a year ahead of the event. Set to run from July 20–24, 2026, the expanded show will see its most international line-up yet, featuring major aerospace and defence players from around the world.

Farnborough International Airshow, a leading showcase for aerospace, defence, and space innovation, has expanded its 2026 exhibition footprint with the addition of a new hall, following selling out of space 12 months in advance of the event, breaking the previous sell-out record.

In a press statement, Farnborough International Airshow  says that with a brand-new, sixth hall Farnborough International Airshow 2026 will be the largest event in the show’s 78-year history. It remains the most important international platform for the global aerospace, defence, and space industries, as well as adjacent sectors.

The statement adds that  its sold-out success from 2024, the 2026 Airshow will continue to forge international collaboration and drive new cross-sector innovation advancements on a global level. The new hall will house additional exhibitor stands for the five-day event, taking place July 20-24, 2026.

More than 63 pc of the 2026 event’s exhibitors are international, making it the most international Airshow globally, with 22 pc of the booked organisations exhibiting at the Farnborough International Airshow for the first time.

“The Farnborough International Airshow has always been a global stage for innovation, collaboration and progress in aerospace and defence. The expansion of our site and the opening of the new exhibition hall mark an exciting new chapter, enabling us to welcome more exhibitors and new sectors, showcase further cutting-edge technologies, and create even greater opportunities for international trade and partnership. This investment reflects our commitment to keeping Farnborough International at the forefront of the industry and supporting the growth of our primary industries,” says Gareth Rogers, CEO, Farnborough International.

According to the statement the show strengthening the deepening relationship between industries in the United States and the United Kingdom, and will be the host of the largest US presence in the airshow’s history, with the likes of the US Pavillion by Kallman Worldwide, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Bell Textron, and GE Aerospace occupying tens of thousands of square metres on the site. American electric air taxi manufacturer Archer is one of the first exhibitors of the new hall.