Gloucestershire Showcases Aerospace and Clean Aviation Strengths at Farnborough International Airshow

Looking to establish or expand your aerospace business in the UK? Gloucestershire offers a unique combination of aviation heritage, leading clean aviation innovators, commercial space at two airports, a highly skilled workforce and direct access to the UK’s largest aerospace cluster. Visit Invest in Gloucestershire at Farnborough International Airshow from 20–24 July to explore the opportunity.

Invest in Gloucestershire will be showcasing the county's aerospace, advanced engineering and manufacturing capabilities at Farnborough International Airshow 2026, one of the world's leading aerospace events.

Working alongside regional partners on the ADS Pavilion (Hall 1, UK Village, Stand 1120D), the team will be promoting Gloucestershire as a premier location for aerospace investment, innovation and business growth as part of the wider South West aerospace cluster.

A County Built for Aerospace Growth

From the Jet Age to the Jet Zero age, Gloucestershire has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of aviation. Today, the county is at the forefront of aerospace innovation, combining a rich manufacturing heritage with emerging strengths in clean aviation, hydrogen-powered flight and advanced engineering.

Home to globally recognised aerospace companies, innovative businesses such as ZeroAvia, and a highly skilled talent pipeline, Gloucestershire offers businesses the connections, infrastructure and expertise needed to thrive in an evolving aerospace market.

Showcasing Strategic Opportunities

A key focus of Gloucestershire's presence at Farnborough will be promoting the county's strategic growth opportunities, including:

• Gloucestershire's two airports and the significant commercial and investment opportunities they present
• Available commercial space and development opportunities for aerospace and advanced manufacturing businesses
• Gloucestershire's strong aerospace and advanced engineering supply chain
• The county's emerging Advanced Engineering & Manufacturing (AEM) Study, which is helping shape future sector growth and investment priorities
• The newly launched Tewkesbury Garden Communities Business District Prospectus, which highlights a major employment and innovation opportunity within the heart of the county's advanced engineering and manufacturing cluster
• Support available for investors, occupiers and businesses seeking to establish or expand operations in Gloucestershire

The team will also be highlighting Gloucestershire's exceptional connectivity, strategic location between Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff and London, and its position within the South West of England – the UK's largest aerospace cluster.

Driving the Future of Clean Aviation

As the aerospace industry accelerates towards net zero, Gloucestershire is increasingly recognised as a hub for clean aviation innovation.

The county is home to pioneering companies developing next-generation aviation technologies, supported by a growing ecosystem of research, manufacturing and engineering expertise. Farnborough provides an important platform to showcase Gloucestershire's role in enabling the transition to sustainable flight and attracting investment into the future of aerospace.

Meet the Team at Farnborough

Throughout the week, the Invest in Gloucestershire team will be meeting with aerospace businesses, investors, industry leaders and international delegations to showcase the county's strengths and discuss future opportunities.

Attending Farnborough? We'd love to meet you.

• ADS Pavilion – Hall 1, UK Village, Stand 1120D
• 20–24 July 2026

Whether you're looking for commercial space, expansion opportunities, investment support or access to one of the UK's strongest aerospace ecosystems, visit the Invest in Gloucestershire team to discover how the county can support your growth.

• ADS Pavilion | Hall 1, UK Village | Stand 1120D
• 20–24 July 2026

We look forward to seeing you there!