Boeing plans to showcase its expanding footprint in Latin America at FIDAE 2026, the region’s premier aerospace and defense exhibition, scheduled for April 7-12 at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport in Santiago, Chile. The event, now in its 24th edition, has secured 65% of exhibition space with 108 confirmed exhibitors from 23 countries, positioning it as Latin America’s key business platform for aviation, defense, and space sectors.
FIDAE 2026 will feature over 350 exhibitors from 33 countries, 93 official delegations, 86 professional delegations, and more than 110 aircraft including airplanes, helicopters, and UAVs for static displays and air shows. Trade days from April 7-10 target B2B networking, delegations, and professionals over 18, while public access opens April 11-12 with air demonstrations, a technology fair, and career fair. Programming includes summits on aerospace, space, cyber, logistics, innovation, leadership, and neuroscience, plus dedicated vertical aviation panels on April 8.
Boeing’s participation builds on prior engagements, such as its 2024 presence emphasizing sustainability partnerships and regional growth. Organizers coordinate air operations for over 100 aircraft, supported by Chilean Air Force logistics at Pudahuel Air Base. France will field a collective pavilion via GIFAS, highlighting European aerospace capabilities amid strong international turnout expected to exceed 100,000 attendees.
The fair addresses civil aviation, military defense, space technology, and unmanned systems, fostering professional meetings and technical conferences for decision-makers.