The next-generation of ultra-long haul widebodies commercial aircraft will be showcased at this year’s Farnborough International Air Show.

The event, which takes place every two years has announced what is describes as its “largest and most diverse” display line-up in decades.

For the commercial and private airline sector the Airbus A350-1000 will be the star of the show alongside Bombardier’s GLOBAL 8000.

The flying display will also showcase advanced air mobility aircraft, heritage aviation and some of the most advanced military hardware.

Headlining the display across the five-day event is the US Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team, performing its only public display in Europe this year.

The first aircraft and teams announced in the flying display include:

• US Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team
• Rolls Royce Vickers Supermarine Spitfire PR.Mk.XIX
• RAF Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 (Flypast)
• Czech Air Force L-159 (Flypast)
• Airbus A350-1000
• BETA Technologies CX300
• Bombardier GLOBAL 8000
• Embraer S.A. C390 Millenium
• GE Aerospace – Saab 340B
• Vertical Aerospace VA-1X
• Ultimate WarBird Flights P-51D Mustang
• The Starlings Aerobatic Team
• The Falcons – RAF Parachute Display Team

Static aircraft will include the Czech Air Force’s JAS-39 Gripen, DHL Air UK’s B777-200LRMF, BETA Technologies’ MV250, Embraer S.A. 195 E2, GE Aerospace’s B-747-400, General Atomic AeroTec Systems’ Do228 NXT and many more.

Farnborough International Airshow takes place on July 20-24. On the final day the event will welcome thousands of young people for a dedicated STEM day – Pioneers of Tomorrow – intended to inspire the next generation of industry leaders.

The day will include dedicated features and activity, including live entertainment, simulators, ‘Meet The Pilot’ sessions, speaker programme, STEM activities and Careers Fair and digital Job Board to advertise apprenticeships, graduate schemes and entry-level roles, as well as competitions and on-stand experiences targeted at young people.