With a large turnout and significant institutional and business participation, the British pavilion, known as the UK Great Zone, successfully concluded its presence at FIDAE 2026, solidifying its position as one of the most important spaces within the International Air and Space Fair, held in Santiago, Chile, from April 7 to 12.
Organized by the British Embassy in Santiago and the Chilean-British Chamber of Commerce, BritCham Chile, the UK Great Zone brought together leading UK companies with innovative solutions in the aerospace, defense, and security sectors, establishing itself as a key meeting point for technological exchange and strengthening bilateral relations.
In the lead-up to the event, on the Monday before FIDAE 2026 began, the opening ceremony was held at the residence of His Excellency David Concar, the British Ambassador to Chile, bringing together representatives from the public and private sectors for this important international gathering.
Our distinguished list of UK exhibitors, including Viasat, Thermoteknix, Pearson Engineering Ltd, Solid State Disks Ltd, Hesco y Rolatube Technology, collectively showcased the pinnacle of British innovation and expertise in aerospace and defense capabilities!
Networking was very active in our pavilion, as delegates from around the world gathered to explore lucrative business prospects and foster invaluable connections. The collaboration between the Cámara Chileno Británica de Comercio y British Embassy Chile laid a solid foundation for fruitful partnerships.
Our exhibitor highlights include:
Viasat: Drawing crowds with revolutionary satellite communication solutions, offering unparalleled connectivity for aerospace and defense needs.
Thermoteknix: Captivating audiences with cutting-edge thermal imaging technologies, setting new standards in precision and performance.
Pearson Engineering Ltd: Sparking conversations with ingenious engineering solutions, specially designed for natural disaster recovery scenarios.
Solid State Disks Ltd: Impressing with rugged data storage solutions designed to maintain integrity in the most demanding environments.
Hesco: Attracting attention with its robust and reliable protective barriers, designed to meet the toughest challenges.
Rolatube Technology: Surprising visitors with lightweight composite tubes, redefining mobility solutions in the industry with an eye-catching demonstration.
We extend a sincere thank you to all of our exhibitors for their tireless dedication to shaping the future of aeronautics and defense! ✈️🌐 #FIDAE2024 #PabellónUK #NetworkingComercial #HubdeInnovación
Louise De Sousa, Tracy Barker-Street, Amalia De la Cruz Diuana
