Vertical Aerospace plans to fly its electric vertical aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026. The event will feature displays from major jet makers including Bombardier. Its Global 8000 jet set a fresh speed mark during its Los Angeles to London flight ahead of the trade show. Organizers confirmed the airshow will proceed despite several absences . The planned opening ceremony was scrapped after a political snub involving a local official. Disagreements and fresh deals will shape talks during the upcoming trade days.