Kevin Craven

The first four days of Farnborough International Airshow (20-23 July) generated £62.9 billion ($84.7 billion) in announced aircraft orders (mostly Airbus, Boeing and Embraer). In total, 353 firm aircraft orders were placed at the show, alongside 904 firm engine orders (mostly LEAP/CFM, Pratt & Whitney, and GE).

The UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space sectors added £46.8 billion to the UK economy in 2025, which represents a 65% increase over the last decade. The industries, which were explicitly recognised as Growth Sectors in the UK government’s Modern Industrial Strategy, have also seen turnover reach nearly £110 billion, marking an increase of 62% since 2015.

The UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space sectors added £42.2 billion to the UK economy in 2024, according to new data from ADS – a 64% increase over the last decade. The industries, which are explicitly recognised as Growth Sectors in the UK Government’s forthcoming Industrial Strategy, have also seen turnover reach £100 billion – an increase of 57% since 2014.