Farnborough International Airshow (FIA)Farnborough International Airshow

The Farnborough International Airshow is one of the world’s most iconic global aviation exhibitions, ranking second worldwide in scale and renown only to the Paris Air Show.It is divided into professional days and public days. During the professional days, flight demonstrations are relatively limited; the focus is on business negotiations, industry forums, corporate signings, media briefings, and a variety of conferences. The indoor exhibition spaces are densely packed with high foot traffic, while the outdoor display areas and aprons are filled with an array of full-scale aircraft and diverse exhibits.

Every two years, the aerospace and defense industries are invited to the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre to attend what is widely regarded as one of the world’s premier airshows. The event brings together leading innovators from across the aerospace, aviation, and defense sectors, enabling you to showcase your latest breakthroughs on the global stage and forge groundbreaking collaborations and partnerships alongside your peers.

Exhibitors include major global aerospace manufacturers and suppliers, such as Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Honda, and General Electric. In addition, the show features specialized industry forums and seminars that explore cutting-edge technologies and emerging trends in the aviation sector.

The Farnborough International Airshow is renowned for its international scope. At the last edition, on-site contract commitments totaled USD 124 billion, with attendees comprising 25% of senior executives at the CEO and director levels or above. The show featured 95 static and dynamic aircraft displays, 94 commercial sponsors, and military representatives from 63 countries and regions—94% of whom were non-UK (international) delegates. A Chinese delegation of over 30 companies participated as a national pavilion, representing a broad spectrum of the aviation industry, from AVIC and COMAC to industry leaders such as DJI.

As one of the world’s most significant airshows!The Farnborough International Airshow is an unmissable international gathering for the aerospace industry and a premier platform for high‑level global exchanges within the sector.

Chinese enterprises are actively expanding into the international civil aviation market, intensifying joint ventures and collaborations with global aerospace manufacturers, and strengthening dialogue and cooperation with international partners. By continuing to lead the global aerospace landscape, the show attracts aviation manufacturers, suppliers, and buyers from around the world to converge at its venue.