Reuters
• Cassell Bryan-Low, Joanna Plucinska, Tim Hepher
Farnborough 2026: defense-first weapons focus meets eVTOL autonomy debut and IATA’s 2025 market readout
With wars reshaping customer priorities, Britain’s Farnborough Airshow is set to foreground weapons and defense-linked capabilities alongside next-generation platforms. Vertical Aerospace plans its first public eVTOL prototype flight, following a defense-focused autonomy deal. Separately, IATA’s 2025 WATS highlights premium growth, Asia’s dominance, and shifting fleet dynamics.
