The Andalusian aerospace sector flexes its muscles at the Farnborough air show after boosting its exports by 87%.

INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION OF ANDALUSIAN INDUSTRY

A total of 22 companies and entities from the region, supported by the public agency Andalucía TRADEThey seek to consolidate their international expansion in the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 from the United Kingdom. The impetus for this trade mission is backed by record figures: up to April, exports from the Andalusian aeronautical sector exceeded the mark of 1.000 millones de euros, leading the growth in Spain.

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Strategic mission in the British showcase

La internationalization of the Spanish economy And, more specifically, the Andalusian industrial sector is experiencing a crucial week in the United Kingdom. From July 20th to 24th, the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA 2026) becomes the global epicenter for major manufacturers and specialized SMEs. In this scenario, Andalucía TRADE has coordinated a delegation made up of 22 firms and institutions of the community to position itself in the main European market of the aerospace sector and explore emerging opportunities in Asia and the Middle East.

The United Kingdom is not a destination chosen at random. It represents the world's second-largest aerospace power—second only to the United States—with a network of over 3.000 companies and 282.000 jobs. Andalusian companies are seeking synergies in a country that exports 70% of its production and aims to capture 10% of the global market share by 2030, consolidating its position as a leader in the sector. maintenance (MRO), aircraft systems and sustainable aviation.

Synergies, networking and institutional support

To make the most of this event, the Andalusian public agency has set up an intense business agenda in Hall 2 of the venue, co-financed by the Andalusia FEDER Program 2021-2027The sessions began this Tuesday, July 21, with multiple B2B rounds aimed at attracting investments and opening new commercial channels.

During the institutional sessions, the meeting of Antonio CastroThe Director General of Andalucía TRADE met with representatives from regional companies. A delegation from the Spanish Ministry of Defense also joined the meeting. Lieutenant General Miguel Ivorra RuizThe Director General of Strategy and Innovation for the Defense Industry (DIGEID) met with the companies to analyze their technological innovations firsthand and identify new avenues for joint collaboration in the booming defense industry.

Record revenue and a consolidated job creation engine

El Farnborough International AirshowThe event, which in its last edition in 2024 brought together more than 100.000 visitors from 114 countries and more than 1.400 exhibitors, serves as a platform for the excellent moment that the Andalusian ecosystem is experiencing.

This good health was evident recently during the presentation of the 2025 annual results. As explained by the Minister of University, Industry, Energy and Innovation, Jorge Paradelaand the president of the cluster Andalusia Aerospace, Fernando Alarcón de la LastraThe industry closed the past year breaking all its records: it reached a record turnover of 3.228 million euros and was able to sustain 16.391 direct jobsreaffirming its status as an irreplaceable driving force for the region.

A snapshot of unstoppable export growth

The trade balance of foreign trade Andalusia shows extraordinary figures in the first four months of 2026. With a total of 1.003 million euros in exports, the region has experienced a year-on-year jump of 87 %This rate is 68,3 points higher than the national average (+17,7%). Currently, almost one in three euros (28,7%) that Spain earns abroad in the aeronautical sector has an Andalusian connection, making the region the second largest exporter in the country and the one that contributes most to national growth.

The level of diversification is also remarkable. Germany, It has become the priority trading partner after absorbing 36% of sales (356 million) and increasing its orders more than twelvefold (+1.180%). It is followed by France, with 212 million (+200%), and a surprising rise of Indonesia (184 million) and Brunei (96 million), driven by massive one-off operations. The top of the table is rounded out by destinations such as Canada (38 million), the United States (17 million), the United Kingdom (14,3 million) and India (11 million).

Regarding the product type, the aircraft, satellites and spacecraft They dominate the table decisively (767 million, 76% of the total and an increase of 184%). The supply of aircraft parts (204 million) and turbines and turboprops (19 million) complete the export basket.

Seville, the undisputed epicenter of aeronautical talent

International success is deeply rooted in the province of Sevillewhich accounts for 98% of the exported volume with 979 million euros and a year-on-year growth of 97%. It is followed by Cádiz (14,5 million), Córdoba (5,5 million, multiplying its sales by nine) and Málaga (3,6 million).

This hegemony is faithfully reflected in the profile of the 22 entities transferred to Farnborough. Sevilla provides 18 key names: Fedeme, Aerotecnic Metallic, Inespasa, Airtificial Aerospace & Defense Engineering, Sofitec, Indaero, Grupo GAZC, CITD Aerópolis, Andalucía Aerospace, Sevilla Control, Aercal, Hispano Aeronáutica, Aerosm, Cortes y Aceros del Sur, Aytana Aerospace & Defense, FAS Robotics, Mesima and NavalisFor its part, the talent from Cádiz is represented by Marine HVAC Design and FidamcHuelva attends thanks to Dovetail Electric AviationAnd Malaga completes the expedition with the signing Made