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The twenty-fourth edition of the International Air and Space Fair, FAITH 2026, once again consolidates its position as the most relevant aerospace and defense exhibition in Latin America.
From today, Tuesday 7, until Sunday 12 april 2026, Pudahuel Air Base in Santiago de Chile becomes the epicenter of the industry, also celebrating 46 years of experience with a call that exceeds 300 exhibitors of more than 30 countries.
And so it will be faithful 2026
The fair is structured into two key segments: the Commercial Exhibition, that develops from 7 al 9 April focused on networking and B2B business, followed by a day dedicated to professional delegations on Friday 10. Finally, The event will open its doors to the general public on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 of April, days in which aerobatics and static displays will be the absolute protagonists for aviation enthusiasts.
My presence at the event seeks to capture first-hand the impressions of manufacturers and operators who see the Southern Cone as a strategic market.. From the deployment of fifth-generation aircraft to unmanned air mobility solutions and advances in sustainability, FAITH 2026 is presented with a robust technological offer that will set the tone for the region for the coming years.
Protagonists in the Pudahuel slab
The diversity of aircraft confirmed for this edition stands out both for the expected returns and for the regional debuts. In the field of defense, el F-35A Lightning II Demo Team de la USAF es, definitely, the "main course", performing aerial presentations that demonstrate the capabilities of this fifth generation fighter. next to him, the Airbus A400M Atlas of the Spanish Air Force and the Boeing P-8A Poseidon of the US Navy underline the international profile of the exhibition. For his part, The regional industry is strongly represented by Embraer and its successful KC-390 Millennium, accompanied by the versatile A-29 Super Tucano.
In the civil and special missions sector, highlights the debut in South America of Airbus Helicopters H160, a benchmark in design and operational efficiency. Regional aviation also has important exponents such as Let 410 of, presented by Aerocardal, alongside the modern General Atomics Do228NXT turboprop.
List of confirmed and featured aircraft:
- F-35A Lightning II (USAF Demo Team – In-flight display)
- Embraer KC-390 Millennium (Brazilian Air Force)
- Airbus A400M Atlas (Spain)
- Embraer A-29 Super Tucano
- Boeing P-8A Poseidon (US Navy)
- Airbus Helicopters H160 (Debut regional)
- Cessna 408 Skycourier
- Beechcraft King Air 360ER (Special Missions)
- General Atomics Do228NXT
- Let 410 of (Omnipol Group / Aerocardal)
- L-39 Albatross (The Pink Jet)
- Bell 429
- MBB Bo 105 (Carabineros of Chile)
- Unmanned Systems: Airbus Flexrotor, Indra Tarsis, Victec Bullet y Outrunner.
- And many others
This edition also places a particular emphasis on drone technology and the energy transition, areas that promise to transform operations in the coming years. I will be reporting every detail, interviews and analysis from the heart of the fair.
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