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Farnborough International Airshow

Biennial UK aerospace and defence trade show held at Farnborough.

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Key Question

Why was a supplier debt fund unveiled at an airshow, not Westminster?

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#12 20 Jul

Hosted the announcement of the aerospace supplier fund

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Background

The Farnborough International Airshow hosted the British Business Bank's announcement of a proposed £100m debt fund for UK aerospace suppliers on 20 July 2026, co-designed with Airbus, Rolls-Royce, GKN Aerospace and trade body ADS.

The Farnborough International Airshow is a biennial UK aerospace and defence trade event held at Farnborough Airfield in Hampshire, alternating with the Paris Air Show as one of the industry's two major global gatherings for manufacturers, suppliers and airlines.

Its role as the venue for the aerospace debt fund announcement reflects the show's function beyond aircraft displays, as a forum where industry and government routinely unveil policy and financing initiatives for the sector.

Common Questions
What is the Farnborough International Airshow?
The Farnborough International Airshow is a biennial UK aerospace and defence trade event, one of the industry's two major global gatherings alongside the Paris Air Show.Source: event
Where is the Farnborough International Airshow held?
It is held at Farnborough Airfield in Hampshire, England.Source: event
Why was the aerospace debt fund announced at Farnborough?
Farnborough is where the British Business Bank, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, GKN Aerospace and ADS unveiled the proposed £100m supplier debt fund on 20 July 2026, using the show as an industry-government forum.Source: event