We have lift-off: FIA2026 is underway

ASIM, May 20

Last night, we welcomed over 100 guests including government, parliamentarians, industry, military and diplomatic stakeholders for the official Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2026 Launch Reception.

🗣️ We heard from:
Chris McDonald MP, Minister for Industry (Department for Business and Trade)
Jim Carter, Director General for Commercial & Industry (UK Ministry of Defence)
Véronique Bardelmann, ADS Vice President for Aerospace
Gareth Rogers, CEO, Farnborough International

The reception highlighted FIA’s role in advancing UK priorities on a global stage, as a:
🌍 International convening point
🤝 Platform for high-level engagement
🌟 Showcase for growth, security, innovation and trade
📈 Driver of economic impact

The countdown to hashtag#FIA2026 is on.