Farnborough Airshow 2026: Friday flying times and how to watch
The Farnborough Airshow 2026 public flying display runs Friday from 12:10 to 15:49 BST for Pioneers of Tomorrow. Watch live on Aerospace Global News, the show’s official stream. The programme includes Typhoons, an F-35A demo, the Airbus A350-1000, electric aircraft, and a Chinook finale.
Key Takeaways
- Friday’s Pioneers of Tomorrow display starts at 12:10 BST with the Red Devils and ends at 15:49 with a Chinook role demonstration.
- Aerospace Global News carries the official live feed of the Farnborough International Airshow flying display.
- Highlights include RAF and Italian Eurofighter Typhoons, the USAF F-35A Lightning II Demo Team, and Vertical Aerospace’s VA-1X.
- Display times remain subject to weather, operational requirements and late programme changes.
- As trade days wind down, Friday puts public flying and next-gen aircraft centre stage.
What is on the Friday flying display timetable?
According to Aerospace Global News, flying opens at 12:10 with the British Army’s Red Devils Parachute Display Team. The Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon follows at 12:30, then the Airbus A350-1000 at 12:37 and an Italian Air Force Typhoon at 12:50.
Mid-afternoon slots feature Vertical Aerospace’s VA-1X at 13:28, the Joint Aviation Command Air Corps Display Team at 13:30, a Bombardier Global 8000 at 13:40, and the Fursan Al Emarat Display Team at 13:51. BETA Technologies’ CX300 is listed for 14:17, followed by the RAF Falcons at 14:27 and The Starlings Aerobatic Team at 14:46.
Later highlights include the US Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demo Team at 15:02, a Rolls-Royce-operated Vickers Supermarine Spitfire PR.Mk.XIX at 15:18, a Czech Air Force L-159 at 15:29, GE Aerospace’s hybrid-electric Saab 340B at 15:37, and the Joint Aviation Command Chinook role demonstration at 15:49.
How can you watch the Farnborough flying display live?
Aerospace Global News says it is the only place to watch the official live feed of the Farnborough International Airshow flying display. Coverage is set to follow every scheduled appearance from the Red Devils through to the Chinook finale.
The official stream begins ahead of the first display at 12:10 BST. Schedules can change at short notice because of weather, aircraft availability and operational needs, so AGN says it will update viewers throughout the day as the official media partner of FIA 2026.
Why does Friday’s public day matter at Farnborough Airshow 2026?
Pioneers of Tomorrow mixes fast jets, aerobatic teams, parachutists, historic aviation and experimental types. That mix gives the public a rare look at both combat aircraft and emerging electric and hybrid designs, including Vertical Aerospace’s VA-1X and BETA’s CX300.
Beyond the flying, Breaking Defense reports the 2026 show is coming to an end after several days of displays, with electric aircraft, next-gen fighter concepts and defence systems still drawing attention on the ground. For more aviation and emerging-tech coverage, see Future Tech & AI Wonders on BlasterPost.
On the commercial side, Reuters tallied a subdued Farnborough order race in which Boeing edged Airbus with 173 firm and preliminary orders against 154, for 327 aircraft in total—well below past boom years, as manufacturers focus on production and backlogs rather than record sales headlines.