Montana Aerospace at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026
Every two years, the Farnborough International Airshow brings together the global aerospace community, providing one of the industry's most important platforms for innovation, collaboration and business development.
This year, around 1,600 companies from the aerospace, defence and space sectors exhibited their latest technologies and capabilities, making Farnborough a true meeting point for the industry's key players.
For Montana Aerospace, the airshow was an excellent opportunity to strengthen existing partnerships, build new relationships and showcase the capabilities that make us a trusted manufacturing partner across commercial aviation, defence and space.
Farnborough International Airshow 2026 by the Numbers
📍 1,600 exhibiting companies
✈️ 353 aircraft orders announced across the industry
💷 £62.9 billion total order value
🤝 100+ customer and partner meetings
✍️ 2 agreements signed during the show
Bringing Our One-Stop-Shop to Life
Our booth was designed around one central idea: making our One-Stop-Shop approach tangible.
At the heart of the exhibition stood a specially designed showpiece illustrating the complete manufacturing journey - from extrusion through machining, surface treatment and assembly to the finished aerospace component. An accompanying animated video guided visitors through each production step, demonstrating how Montana Aerospace combines highly integrated manufacturing capabilities under one roof.
Visitors could also explore a range of extrusion samples from both our light and heavy press operations, highlighting the breadth of our manufacturing expertise. A bulkhead component showcased the precision and complexity required for today's defence applications, while the overall booth reflected the diverse capabilities Montana Aerospace brings to commercial aviation, defence and space programmes.
"Farnborough is where conversations turn into opportunities. Every meeting strengthens relationships, creates new ideas and helps shape the future of aerospace together."
Paul Andreucci, Chief Commercial Officer Montana Aerospace
Conversations That Shape the Future
From Conversations to Results
The strong momentum throughout the week also translated into tangible business results.
During the airshow, Montana Aerospace signed two new agreements: one between ASCO Industries and Lockheed Martin for the production of critical structural components for the F-35 Lightning II programme, and another between UAC and Kawasaki Heavy Industries.
The agreement with Lockheed Martin marks another important milestone in a partnership that has successfully grown over nearly two decades, while the agreement with Kawasaki Heavy Industries further strengthens Montana Aerospace's long-standing customer relationships and global market presence.
Beyond these achievements, the team also advanced discussions on several other promising future work packages expected to enter the market over the coming months and years, positioning Montana Aerospace for continued growth across key aerospace programmes.
While the exhibits attracted plenty of attention, the real highlight of the week was the opportunity to meet with customers and partners from around the world.
Over the four exhibition days, the Montana Aerospace team held around 100 meetings with customers and industry stakeholders. Alongside many long-standing partners, the team also welcomed prospective customers, discussing current programmes as well as future opportunities across commercial aviation, defence and space.
These conversations strengthened existing relationships, opened the door to new collaborations and provided valuable insights into upcoming programmes and future market developments.
Looking ahead
As the exhibition came to a close, one thing became clear: Montana Aerospace continues to strengthen its position as a trusted partner across the aerospace industry.
A big thank you to everyone who visited our booth, shared ideas and explored future opportunities with us - and to all colleagues whose dedication made another successful Farnborough International Airshow possible - from the preparation behind the scenes to the conversations on the exhibition floor. Your commitment and collaboration truly showcased what Montana Aerospace stands for.
While the airshow may be over, there is still more to look forward to. During the event, Paul Andreucci, Chief Commercial Officer of Montana Aerospace, was invited by the Farnborough International Airshow organizers for an on-camera interview. The feature will be published in November, and we'll be sure to share it with you once it's live. In the meantime, enjoy a few behind-the-scenes impressions from the filming in the photos below.
