Boeing to showcase global programs and partnerships at Farnborough International Airshow
- MQ-28 Ghost Bat to make debut at Farnborough
- Commercial products on display include an interactive exhibit featuring a full-size 777X cabin section.
- Defense systems at the show include a CH-47 Chinook on static display and a T-7 flight simulator in the Boeing exhibition pavilion.
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/-Boeing [NYSE: BA] will showcase its leading commercial, defense and services portfolio at the Farnborough International Airshow, reaffirming its commitment to customers, collaboration and the future of the aerospace industry. The Boeing exhibition and program will highlight engineering excellence, development programs, investments in new capabilities and long-term global partnerships.
“Every day is an opportunity to continue building trust as we focus on safety, quality and on-time performance,” said Kelly Ortberg, president and CEO of Boeing. “At Farnborough, we look forward to reconnecting with our customers and suppliers and strengthening our international partnerships, including Boeing’s more than 85-year commitment to the UK, based on the full range of our commercial, defense and services capabilities.”
For the first time, the MQ-28 Ghost Bat unmanned collaborative fighter aircraft, designed to complement manned aircraft by performing roles such as surveillance, electronic warfare and force multiplication, will debut in a static display at the air show.
Samples and Experiences
Visitors to the Boeing (C-620) exhibit will experience immersive, interactive product and technology displays, including an interior section of the full-size 777X with a larger cabin and spacious architecture. The exhibit will also feature the T-7 flight deck simulator, providing a hands-on experience of the combat trainer’s performance and capabilities. The BAE Pavilion (Hall 5) will also have a T-7 simulator available for media visits.
Boeing will highlight its service offerings for government and commercial customers, including parts, modifications, cabin products, digital services and training solutions. The exhibit will also house Boeing’s Cascading Climate Impact Model, a data modeling and visualization tool that evaluates paths to make aviation more sustainable as the industry grows.
Boeing products on display will include:
- Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat
- US Army CH-47F Chinook
- United Kingdom Joint Aviation Command CH-47 Chinook.
Conference and engagement speakers
Boeing leaders will participate in upcoming panel discussions at the air show. Access the latest complete agenda here: FIA2026 What’s up?
Mon. July 20 | 13:15 – 14:00 | Global Aerospace Forum Finance Summit | Room 3 – AGN 1 Theater
- Allison Meliá, vice president of Global Business Sustainability, Aerospace Sustainability – SAF Financing
Tuesday. July 21 | 12:00 – 12:50 | Aerospace Global News Session | Room 3 – AGN 1 Theater
- William Ampofo II, Vice President of Parts, Distribution and Supply Chain, Driving the global A&D supply ecosystem
Marry. July 22 | 10:15 – 11:00 | Technology Summit of the Global Aerospace Forum | Room 3 – AGN 1 Theater
- Lane Ballard, Chief Technology Officer, CTO Dashboard
Media opportunities
Boeing will host media briefings, engagements and air tours during the show.
Tuesday July 21
- 11:15-12:00: MQ-28 Ghost Bat media briefing by Glen Ferguson, MQ-28 Global Program Director and Tim Flood, Senior Director of Business Development, Europe and the Americas, Boeing Defense, Space & Security
- Location: Boeing Media Hub (C206)
- 12:00-12:45: Trade Market Update and Product Overviewby Darren Hulst, vice president of commercial marketing, Boeing Commercial Airplanes
- Location: Boeing Media Hub (C206)
Wednesday, July 22
- 10:00-10:45: P-8 Media Briefing, Captain (N) Broder Nielsen, Commander in Chief of German Naval Aviation, will share insights and lessons learned from operating the P-8A Poseidon since its entry into service, along with Turbo Sjogren, vice president and general manager of Boeing Global Services-Government Services and Tim Flood, senior director of Business Development for Europe and the Americas, Boeing Defense, Space & Security.
- Location: Boeing Media Hub (C206)
777X product overviews are available at 12:00 on July 20 and 22 and at 11:00 on July 21. Media can also request tours of MQ-28 and CH-47 in the U.S. Department of Defense corral. To register, media and social media influencers must provide their name(s), news organization, social handle, and preferred day to Airshow@exchange.boeing.com by Friday, July 17.
Boeing will provide updates on its daily schedule, customer announcements and media engagements via WhatsApp. If you would like to be added to our WhatsApp list to receive updates, please email Airshow@exchange.boeing.com and WhatsApp +1 312 783 9708.
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