About the Farnborough International Airshow
The Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) brings together leaders in aerospace, defence and global supply chains at one of the world’s premier aerospace trade events.
When: July 20 to 24, 2026
Where: Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, United Kingdom
The event provides a high-profile platform for Canadian companies and government partners to promote capabilities, foster partnerships, attract investment and advance trade. Canada will showcase its globally recognized aerospace and defence ecosystems, positioning itself as a competitive and reliable partner for global trade.
Join Canada’s delegation at the Farnborough International Airshow
If you’re attending FIA 2026, join Canada’s delegation, free of charge, to gain the following:
Access to exclusive services
Request access to meeting space and be invited to Canada-led business engagement activities
Up-to-date news and event updates
Receive the latest information on Canada’s presence, programming and delegation events.
Optional inclusion in the Canada Delegation
Showcase your organization’s expertise and key contacts, at no cost. The guide will be shared with Canada’s delegation and international stakeholders to raise awareness of your presence and foster connections.
An invitation to the Canada Reception
Our flagship networking event will bring together Canadian industry, international partners, government officials and senior leadership to promote Canadian capabilities (limited availability).
Please note: Joining Canada’s delegation does not provide access to the airshow. All participants must secure their own airshow passes directly on the Farnborough International Airshow website.
Canada's presence at FIA 2026
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), National Defence, the Trade Commissioner Service and the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) are collaborating to deliver Canada’s coordinated presence at FIA 2026.
This partnership brings together curated spaces and programming—including the Canadian Pavilion Lounge, the Canada Chalet, exhibition areas and meeting rooms—that will enable business engagement and host speaker series events, receptions and networking activities aimed at strengthening relationships and advancing global opportunities for Canadian industry.
Highlights
1,500 exhibitors
60+ countries
100,000+ visitors
500 Canadian participants representing 150 organizations
Contact us
- For general enquiries, contact the ISED FIA mailbox.
- For questions related to the official Canadian reception and the presence of the Trade Commissioner Service at the FIA, please contact the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom's mailbox.
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