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The 50 aviation companies at the most trade shows in 2026 and 2027

Airbus is on the exhibitor or sponsor lists of 60 aviation shows between October 2026 and December 2027, Boeing on 54. The full top 50, counted from organisers' published lists.

Radu Balas15 Oct 2026Events

We now own flyingengineer.com (our address stays the same)
Our address is not changing: theflyingengineer.com stays our main site and no URLs change. We also own flyingengineer.com now, an extra domain that forwards here.
Radu Balas14 Oct 2026The Flying Engineer
Where aviation companies are: 4,624 companies in 103 countries
We counted every company in our directory: 4,624 aviation companies in 103 countries. 1 in 4 is a flight school, and 44% are in the United States.
Radu Balas11 Oct 2026Industry
NAVAIR contracts Near Earth Autonomy for GPS-free ship-to-shore drone logistics
NAVAIR has hired Near Earth Autonomy to develop aircraft-agnostic autonomy so Marine Corps cargo drones can fly between ships and shore without GPS or data links.
Ankit Kumar9 Oct 2026Company news
AI mentions Flying Engineer up to 14,350 times a day: what Bing and Google data show
On our busiest days, AI assistants mention Flying Engineer more than 14,350 times a day: Bing and Copilot citations plus Google AI impressions, reported separately.
Radu Balas9 Oct 2026The Flying Engineer
Europe's Aviation Supply Chain Adapts to a More Complex Trade Environment
Europe's aviation industry runs on one of the most tangled, interconnected industrial networks anywhere in the world. Aircraft manufacturers, airlines, maintenance shops, airports, component suppliers…
Marius Stefan1 Sept 2026Industry
Qatar Airways Rebuilds Global Network After Iran Conflict Disrupts Operations
State-owned Qatar Airways reported a 7.1% decline in annual net profit Wednesday as the carrier works to rebuild its global schedule following operational disruptions triggered by the Iran conflict…
Marius Stefan20 May 2026Industry
United CEO Pushes American Airlines Merger, Says Deal Could Benefit Travelers
United Airlines Chief Executive Scott Kirby publicly advocated Monday for a merger between his carrier and rival American Airlines, arguing the combination would benefit travelers and create a…
Radu Balas29 Apr 2026Company news
White House Weighs Potential Lifeline for Spirit Airlines Amid Financial Turbulence
The Trump administration is in advanced discussions to provide emergency financing or potentially acquire Spirit Airlines, the struggling ultra-low-cost carrier that faces imminent liquidation…
Radu Balas29 Apr 2026Industry
Southwest Airlines Exits O'Hare and Dulles in June 2026
Southwest Airlines will stop flying to Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles from 4 June 2026, concentrating on Midway, BWI and Reagan National.
Marius Stefan21 Apr 2026Industry
Dassault Falcon 10X Rolled Out in Bordeaux Ahead of First Flight
Dassault rolled out the first Falcon 10X at Bordeaux-Mérignac on 10 March 2026. The 7,500 nm jet has the largest cabin of any purpose-built business jet.
Cristina Gabriela21 Apr 2026Industry
Vertical Aerospace Secures Up to $850M After Two-Way Transition Flight
Vertical Aerospace finalised a financing package of up to $850 million in April 2026, days after its VX4 prototype flew its first piloted two-way transition.
Ankit Kumar21 Apr 2026Industry
United Airlines CEO Reportedly Proposed American Airlines Merger, Raising Competition Concerns
CHICAGO — United Airlines Chief Executive Scott Kirby reportedly approached American Airlines about a potential merger that would combine the nation's two largest carriers by fleet size, according to…
Radu Balas15 Apr 2026Company news
Lufthansa Pilots Launch 2-Day Strike, Cabin Crew Action May Follow
FRANKFURT — Lufthansa pilots have initiated a two-day strike affecting operations across Germany's major airports, grounding hundreds of flights and stranding thousands of passengers in the latest…
Radu Balas14 Apr 2026Industry
Vertical Aerospace Completes Critical eVTOL Transition Flight Test in UK
UK-based Vertical Aerospace eVTOL developer has successfully completed a piloted transition flight from hover to forward flight with its VX4 prototype aircraft, marking a critical certification…
Radu Balas7 Apr 2026Industry
United Airlines Raises Checked Bag Fees as Rising Fuel Costs Hit Global Aviation
United Airlines has increased United Airlines baggage fees by $10 across its domestic and Americas network, marking the carrier's first adjustment to checked luggage pricing in two years. The…
Radu Balas4 Apr 2026Industry
Alaska Airlines Bans Passenger After Vaping Incident on Boeing 737 MAX
Alaska Airlines has permanently banned a passenger following a vaping incident aboard a Boeing 737 MAX 9 operating a domestic flight from Seattle to Sacramento. The passenger triggered a lavatory…
Radu Balas4 Apr 2026Industry
F-35 Among US Aircraft Damaged As Iran Conflict Exposes Military Aviation Risks
US military aircraft including advanced F-35 stealth fighters have sustained damage during operations related to the ongoing Iran conflict, according to reports citing defense officials and Air &…
Radu Balas27 Mar 2026Industry
'Please Do Something': Pilots Raised Safety Concerns At LaGuardia For Years Before Crash
Pilots had been warning aviation authorities about safety concerns at New York's LaGuardia Airport for years before a recent crash brought the issues into sharp focus, according to industry reports…
Radu Balas27 Mar 2026Industry
Gulf Airlines Recover Slowly As Iran War Continues To Disrupt Flights
Gulf airlines are gradually restoring flight operations three weeks after escalating conflict forced widespread cancellations, but activity remains 15-25% below pre-conflict levels across the region's…
Radu Balas23 Mar 2026Industry
Aviation in Focus: Dubai Under Fire, a Supersonic Milestone, and the Industry's Supply Chain Reality
The past two weeks have made clear that aviation in 2026 operates at the intersection of geopolitics, engineering ambition, and industrial strain. A drone disabled the world's busiest international…
Radu Balas17 Mar 2026Industry
How Airspace Closures Are Changing Global Flight Routes in 2026
Updated on March 2026. Ever noticed your flight to Asia suddenly takes two hours longer ? Or wondered why that direct route disappeared from your airline's schedule? The answer lies above - in the…
Radu Balas3 Mar 2026Industry
Lufthansa Group to Equip 850 Aircraft with Starlink Broadband by 2029
Lufthansa Group announced January 13, 2026 , it will equip its entire fleet of approximately 850 aircraft with Starlink satellite internet connectivity, representing the largest deployment of the…
Radu Balas20 Jan 2026Industry
Inside Taylor Swift's $54M Dassault Falcon 7X: 2026 Eras Tour & Flight Tracking Controversy
Taylor Swift's private aviation operations have escalated into a legal and environmental firestorm in 2026, as her single remaining jet - a $54 million Dassault Falcon 7X (registration N621MM) -…
Radu Balas17 Jan 2026Industry
Talon Air Expands Fleet to 40 Aircraft as Independent Charter Operator
Talon Air, a Long Island-based private jet charter and aircraft fleet management company, has completed a management buyout that closed January 2, 2026, transitioning the operation to independent…
Radu Balas16 Jan 2026Industry

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