Brazil's Avionics Services will present aircraft modernization and engineering solutions at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, held in the United Kingdom from July 20 to 24. Farnborough takes place every two years, alternating with the Paris Air Show in the international aerospace calendar. The event is expected to draw more than 1,400 exhibitors, 400 delegations and over 100,000 visitors. It brings together companies, governments and technology centers across aerospace, aviation equipment and space technology.
Avionics Services will exhibit in the Pavilhão Brasil, presenting its experience with engineering projects and certification processes involving major aviation authorities. These include Brazil's Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Aerospace Brazil organizes the pavilion and says it has coordinated Brazil's presence at Farnborough since 2010. Its 2026 listing names five exhibiting companies and promotes more than 350 business contacts involving nine countries, making the pavilion a venue for international meetings as well as an exhibition space.
Avionics Services president João Vernini said Farnborough gives the company a chance to engage with manufacturers, operators, regulators and technology firms around the world. He sees the event as a strategic chance to grow the company's international presence, build partnerships and demonstrate Brazilian aerospace engineering capabilities.
Projects on display will include advanced cockpit and avionics modernization programs, in-flight connectivity solutions such as Gogo Galileo HDX, flight simulators and interior upgrades developed by the Aircraft Interiors Center. The company will also present its engineering and certification services. It says these have resulted in more than 600 certification processes with ANAC, the highest number among Brazilian firms in the sector.
Avionics Services' product lineup includes more than 70 items designed for aviation. They range from LED lighting systems and onboard electronic devices to converters, inverters and safety systems. The company says its products comply with DO-160, DO-178 and DO-254 standards and are tested at the Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais (INPE). It integrates EFIS, FMS, TCAS, EGPWS, CVR and GPS systems, along with satellite communications and onboard entertainment. It also modernizes interiors for civil and military aircraft.
A highlight of the Farnborough presentation will be the Caçador II, a class 4 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for civil and military missions. The system is intended for environmental and border monitoring, protection of critical infrastructure and firefighting. It is also designed for search and rescue, detecting illicit activities and supporting public security operations.
Avionics Services' participation in Farnborough forms part of its wider internationalization strategy, which includes ongoing projects with major manufacturers such as Embraer and Airbus. Headquartered in São Paulo, the company has operated for three decades and holds certifications including RBAC 145, EASA Part-145, ISO 9001 and AS9100D. Brazil's Ministry of Defense recognizes it as a Strategic Defense Company (EED).
Farnborough's focus on new idea and cross-border cooperation reflects wider aerospace trends, with technology transfer and international partnerships gaining importance. Other industries have pursued similar efforts to secure energy supplies and strengthen bilateral ties. Recent diplomatic and business initiatives between Spain and Algeria are detailed in coverage of Spain's negotiations for gas agreements with Algeria.
Brazil's growing presence at major international airshows reflects its ambition to become a basic player in global aerospace new idea. For Spain and other European nations, new suppliers and engineering partners from Latin America could create opportunities for collaboration and technology exchange, while helping diversify markets in the coming years.
