From record-breaking military displays to billion-dollar aircraft deals, 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for aerospace events. Whether you’re an industry professional, photographer, researcher, or aviation enthusiast, these are the airshows worth keeping on your radar.
10. Bahrain International Airshow
A growing aerospace event in the Middle East, Bahrain continues to attract defence and commercial aviation stakeholders looking to expand their regional presence.
9. Aero Friedrichshafen
Europe’s leading general aviation exhibition remains the place to discover electric aircraft, advanced air mobility concepts, and the latest developments in light aviation.
8. Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo
One of North America’s most popular aviation gatherings, combining flight demonstrations, pilot education, and hundreds of aircraft displays.
7. Avalon Australian International Airshow
The Southern Hemisphere’s largest aerospace event brings together military delegations, manufacturers, and aviation enthusiasts from across the Asia-Pacific region.
6. ILA Berlin Air Show
With a strong focus on sustainability, space, defence, and innovation, ILA remains one of Europe’s most influential aerospace exhibitions.
5. Singapore Airshow
Often regarded as Asia’s premier aerospace event, Singapore serves as a key platform for aircraft manufacturers, airlines, and defence companies seeking opportunities in one of aviation’s fastest-growing markets.
4. Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT)
Widely considered the world’s largest military airshow, RIAT regularly hosts hundreds of aircraft and air forces from around the globe, making it a must-watch event for defence aviation enthusiasts.
Update: RIAT 2026 is cancelled
3.Dubai Airshow
Known for blockbuster commercial deals and major defence announcements, Dubai has become one of the most influential aviation events in the world and a key indicator of industry momentum.
2.EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
Often described as the world’s greatest aviation gathering, Oshkosh attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors and thousands of aircraft each year. From warbirds and homebuilt aircraft to cutting-edge aerospace technology, no other event captures the spirit of aviation quite like it.
As aerospace continues to evolve through new technologies, sustainability initiatives, and changing defence requirements, these events will provide a front-row seat to the innovations shaping the future of flight.
1. Farnborough International Airshow
A cornerstone of the global aerospace calendar, Farnborough is where major aircraft orders, technology unveilings, and industry-shaping announcements often take place. The 2026 edition is expected to focus heavily on defence, sustainability, advanced air mobility, and future aerospace technologies.