Farnborough International Airshow 2026 deals reach $84.7bn after four trade days

Deals announced during the four trade days of Farnborough International Airshow 2026 reached a combined value of $84.7bn (£62.9bn), according to figures compiled by ADS.

The orders are expected to generate approximately $14.6bn (£10.8bn) in value for the UK, reflecting the country’s extensive involvement in global aircraft and engine programmes.

Across the first four days of the airshow, Airbus, Boeing and Embraer secured 353 firm aircraft orders. Airbus and Boeing also recorded options covering a further 12 aircraft.

Engine manufacturers generated the largest number of individual commitments, with 904 firm orders placed for products from CFM International, Pratt & Whitney and GE Aerospace. Pratt & Whitney also secured options for an additional 60 engines.

Airbus recorded firm orders for 10 helicopters during the event.

“It has been another hugely successful week at Farnborough International Airshow,” said Kevin Craven, CEO of ADS and Chair of Farnborough International. “With record visitor and exhibitor numbers, high-level ministerial delegations from around the world, and a strong commercial orderbook, Farnborough has once again demonstrated its unrivalled ability to bring industry, government and international partners together to do business.

“As the industry builds on the engagement and partnerships developed over the past four days, ADS will continue to champion our sectors, helping businesses connect with customers, access new markets and seize opportunities for growth.”

Farnborough 2026 orders after four days

• Total deal value: $84.7bn (£62.9bn)
• Estimated UK content: $14.6bn (£10.8bn)
• Firm aircraft orders: 353
• Aircraft options: 12
• Firm engine orders: 904
• Engine options: 60
• Firm helicopter orders: 10

The figures include several major aircraft and engine commitments announced throughout the week.

Commercial aircraft activity included orders for Airbus, Boeing and Embraer products, spanning narrowbody and widebody aircraft as well as regional jets. Airlines, lessors and aviation groups also used Farnborough to place engine orders and secure capacity for future fleet growth.

Farnborough orders deliver $14.6bn for UK industry

Although many of the headline orders were placed with manufacturers headquartered outside Britain, ADS estimates that the resulting UK content is worth $14.6bn (£10.8bn).

The UK retains a substantial role in international aerospace supply chains, producing aircraft wings, engines, landing gear, avionics, advanced materials and other specialist components and systems.

Orders placed with Airbus, Boeing, Embraer and the major engine manufacturers can therefore translate into work for British factories and suppliers over several years as production and deliveries progress.

The final total also demonstrates the significance of propulsion deals at modern airshows. The 904 firm engine orders announced at Farnborough substantially outnumbered the number of aircraft ordered, reflecting commitments covering new aircraft, future fleet requirements and replacement engines.

With the four trade days now complete, Farnborough International Airshow will turn its attention to Friday’s public day and Pioneers of Tomorrow, which aims to introduce students and young people to careers across aerospace, aviation and defence.

Stay with Aerospace Global News for coverage from the final day of FIA 2026.