The aviation industry’s top influencers and decision makers will soon convene outside London for the 48th Farnborough International air show. The event, which occurs from July 9-15, marks an opportunity to discuss the latest developments in civil aviation, aeronautics, air defense, manufacturing and innovation. To prepare for the event, Accenture has examined the latest industry trends and developments. Following are five stories we expect to be prevalent during Farnborough.

1: Concerns about fleet delivery delays, cancellations of orders, and the latest news from major manufacturers

Several airline carriers have recently cancelled orders of new planes from major airplane manufacturers. Other carriers have begun to express concerns publicly about extended delivery delays for the new planes. Large manufacturers remain bullish on their industry, but some rising and increasingly formidable competitors may come to Farnborough with more optimism about their own growth potential. The state of the manufacturing sector, and future market share fluctuations, will be a major storyline this year.

2: Russia’s unrealized potential

There were bold predictions and initial optimism during the past few years about Russia’s potential to become a major aerospace manufacturing player. But recent crashes of Russian airliners are the latest in a series of challenges that have hindered the Russian airline industry from realizing that potential.

The country’s aviation industry has yet to obtain the level of success some predicted. To be a new entrant in a mature market such as commercial or defense aviation, a safety record is a priority and prerequisite. Russian manufacturers are not convincing the market when it comes to safety, and it has kept the nation’s industry down as other markets have emerged. Russian corporations and those seeking to do business with them will be looking to Farnborough to determine whether the country will ever soar to the heights some once thought it could reach.

One recent development of note may turn out to be significant for Russia. Russia and China are reportedly planning to build a new long-range aircraft. This will likely be a hot topic of conversation at Farnborough.

3: Revisiting China and Brazil

The potential emergence of China and Brazil as major aerospace companies was one of the major themes at last year’s Paris Air Show. Although industry discussions of these two competitors have cooled somewhat, both nations continue to issue strong economic reports. A&D companies from both countries are strong suppliers as well as increasingly eager consumers, and the trend will likely continue for the next several years.