General · 18 July 2026

Farnborough Airshow opens without PM or Red Arrows

One of the world's biggest airshows is ready to launch in Hampshire, but the Red Arrows and the new Prime Minister will not be there. The RAF's aerobatic team is in the US, while Andy Burnham has a meeting with the King on Monday to officially become prime minister. Despite these absences, the event has expanded significantly, now featuring an additional exhibition hall.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 July 2026 at 9:41

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