an aerospace and defense manufacturing, engineering and services company, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with ITI Engineering. The agreement is for both companies to jointly pursue opportunities that support forward F-35 sustainment and Agile Combat Employment (ACE).

ODAA & OSIDA: Before the airshow began, Governor Stitt announced a new strategy from the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics and the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority to grow Oklahoma’s role in the fast-expanding space industry and position the state to compete for jobs, investment and federal contracts as the global space economy nearly triples over the next decade

“Farnborough continues to be one of the most valuable events we attend because it brings together customers, suppliers and decision-makers from across the global aerospace industry in one place,” said Kenny Statton, MST President and CEO. “Year after year, we’ve returned from this show with new business opportunities and stronger relationships. “We’re grateful to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and ACES for their continued partnership and for creating opportunities for Oklahoma companies like ours to compete and grow on the global stage.”

The aerospace and defense industry has a $44 billion annual economic impact in Oklahoma. More than 1,100 aerospace entities have operations in in the state. These include Tinker Air Force Base and the American Airlines Maintenance and Engineering Center in Tulsa—the two largest maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) facilities in the world.

“It was exciting to have the opportunity to tell Oklahoma’s aerospace and defense story on the world stage,” said Oklahoma Representative Daniel Pae. “I was proud to see the Department of Commerce and ACES working alongside other state agencies, community partners, and businesses to promote our state’s second-largest industry. Events like Farnborough make it clear why it’s so important for Oklahoma to have a presence where global aerospace leaders come together to do business and build partnerships.”

“The world’s aerospace industry converged on the Farnborough Airshow last week and I was extremely pleased to be part of the Oklahoma delegation,” said Oklahoma Senator Kelly Hines. “The ongoing partnership between the public and private sector within our state is why aerospace is Oklahoma’s second largest industry and growing. The strategic engagements were incredible and the message was clear; Oklahoma is on the rise!”

Oklahoma companies and partners that attended the 2026 Farnborough International Air Show with Commerce include: