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Capgemini at Farnborough International Airshow 2026

Deploy faster. Collaborate securely. Act now.

Capgemini exhibited at the Farnborough International Air Show from July 20-24, 2026, demonstrating how aerospace and defense (A&D) organizations can innovate faster, and operate with trust and sovereignty in an increasingly complex world.

We welcomed guests to our stand in Hall 1 that featured OMNISS and MAESTRO, demonstrations of AI-driven technologies, interoperability, and collaboration are helping transform the A&D industry. At our chalet overlooking the airfield, clients and industry leaders engaged in strategic discussions on the sector’s most pressing priorities, set against the backdrop of FIA’s daily flying displays.

Themes discussed throughout the week

Augmented digital engineering
Visitors explored how AI-augmented engineering is helping organizations accelerate processes end to end in increasingly complex development environments.

Production acceleration
Discussions focused on how smart factory, automation, and AI-enabled manufacturing capabilities can help scale production with greater quality, resilience, and speed. 

Software-enabled A&D
Visitors discovered how software-defined, interoperable, and autonomous systems are transforming mission effectiveness and enabling more agile operations.

Secure sovereignty 
Conversations highlighted how secure, sovereign digital foundations enable organizations to innovate with trust while maintaining control of critical data, systems, and operations.

Demos on display

MAESTRO

One of our featured demos was MAESTRO (Multi-Agent Edge-Sovereign Technologies for Ramp-up & Orchestration), an edge-sovereign multi-agent orchestration layer that connects enterprise data, operational processes, human decisions and field devices to run complex A&D operations, from engineering to the field.

OMNISS

Our principal demo was OMNISS (Open Mission Network for Interoperability, Security and Sovereignty), a federated ecosystem initiative launched by Capgemini to enable secure, sovereign interoperability across European defense systems. Its open software framework connects existing C2 systems, enabling collaboration while preserving each partner’s technology sovereignty. At FIA, 19 organizations signed Letters of Interest to explore collaboration opportunities around OMNISS. Want to see OMNISS in action? Explore the demo here.

Also, watch Frederic, Combes, Global A&D Leader, walking through OMNISS and MAESTRO in the Capgemini stand, addressing how these demos are driving transformation throughout the A&D product lifecycle.

Our speaking sessions at FIA 2026

Sustainability panel: Which propulsion technologies will actually scale?

Cyril Garcia, Global Sustainability Head at Capgemini, and Jean-Christophe Lambert, CEO and Co-Founder of Ascendance, explored the propulsion technologies most likely to enable sustainable aviation at scale and what it will take to accelerate industry adoption.

Mark Chang, Director at Capgemini, explored the technologies shaping the future of secure space communications and data infrastructure, including optical and quantum-based capabilities.

Dominic Corrigan, Delivery Executive at Capgemini, and Louise Brown, Head of IT – Customer Products at Heathrow Airport, explored how digital technologies are reshaping the passenger journey across every stage of travel.

Relive the key moments from each day of FIA 2026 through our photo highlights

FIA 2026 may be over, but the conversations, partnerships, and innovations sparked here will continue to shape the future of A&D. We look forward to building on this momentum and reconnecting with the industry at the Paris Air Show in June 2027.

Research and insights

Capgemini Research Institute

Realizing augmented engineering

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Meet our experts

Frederic Combes

Frederic Combes

Executive Vice President, Global Aerospace & Defense Industry Leader
Frédéric Combes joined Capgemini in 2024 as Quality Excellence Priority Leader, bringing 30 years of Aerospace & Defense experience. Formerly at Airbus, he held leadership roles across engineering, safety, customer services, and business development, driving major programs and transformations. He brings deep industry expertise and strong leadership of global, cross-functional teams.
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Bruno Bouf

EVP, Global Aerospace & Defense lead, Capgemini Invent
Bruno Bouf is an Executive Vice President and Global Aerospace & Defense Lead for Capgemini Invent. With 20 years of experience in operational excellence and digital transformation, Bruno has advised segments across the aviation value chain, including operators, airlines, aircraft manufacturers, OEMs, MROs, service providers, and Tier 3 suppliers. He has also founded and grown an innovative start-up and is an active member of Aerospace Research & Innovation clusters.
Frédéric Grousson

Frédéric Grousson

VP, Head of Aerospace & Defense industry, Capgemini Engineering
Frederic is Dr.-Eng in control system and has joined the group in 2000, and has worked since then in the Aeronautic sector for many customers with a huge experience at Airbus account in the industry sales team since 2015, he now leads the Aerospace and Defense sector globally for Capgemini Engineering.
Julie Albert

Julie Albert

VP, Global Aerospace & Defense industry Architect, Capgemini Engineering
With over 15 years’ experience in the Aerospace industry, Julie Albert has a strong background in systems and mechanical engineering. She has held key roles in supply chain, project, and program management, notably contributing to a major digital transformation program and playing a key role in designing and implementing go-to-market strategies.
Simon MacWhirter

Simon MacWhirter

Vice President and Global Account Executive
Simon MacWhirter is Vice President and Group Client Partner at Capgemini, responsible for all engagements with one of the world’s largest defence organisations. With a background as an electrical engineer in the aerospace industry and over 25 years at Capgemini, Simon advises service and manufacturing clients on the benefits, challenges, and transformative impact of digital technologies. Simon focuses on ensuring defence clients have the right capabilities to adapt their IT and OT systems to rapidly changing geopolitical challenges.
Mike Dwyer

Mike Dwyer

Head of Intelligent Industry, Capgemini UK
Mike leads the UK Intelligent Industry Centre of Expertise (CoEx) with deep Industry 4.0 expertise, transforming engineering, manufacturing, service and operations through process, systems, data, people and culture change. With over 25 years’ experience, Mike is a digital engineering leader who has successfully driven transformation for global A&D organizations, including Rolls-Royce Defence and Siemens Germany, and clients across sectors such as power, rail, oil and gas, Formula 1, electronics, and high-tech.