Airbus Helicopters has secured its first U030 Flexrotor order in Canada after signing a purchase agreement with Voyageur Aviation at the Farnborough International Airshow. The deal makes Voyageur the launch customer for the vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) uncrewed aerial system (UAS) in the Canadian market. The order follows a memorandum of understanding signed by […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban21 JulUganda Airlines has placed its first-ever direct order with Boeing, committing to four 737-8 and four 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The order, announced at the Farnborough Airshow, will support the carrier’s fleet renewal and expansion plans as it seeks to strengthen its position as East Africa’s national airline. The 737-8 will be deployed on regional routes […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban21 JulBOC Aviation has placed its largest-ever order with Pratt & Whitney, committing to up to 220 GTF (Geared Turbofan) engines to power as many as 110 Airbus A320neo family aircraft. The order was announced at the Farnborough International Airshow. The deal marks a continuation of the companies’ 29-year partnership. BOC Aviation said the GTF engine’s […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban21 JulBoeing has announced that MSC Air Cargo has ordered five 777-8 Freighters, marking the cargo airline’s first commitment to Boeing’s next-generation freighter. The order, previously listed as unidentified in Boeing’s order book, was announced at the Farnborough Airshow. The new aircraft will complement MSC Air Cargo’s existing fleet of 777 Freighters and support the carrier’s […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban21 JulAt the Farnborough Airshow, Embraer announced that Japan’s Fuji Dream Airlines (FDA) has placed a firm order for two additional E175 regional jets, with the order already included in the manufacturer’s backlog. The new aircraft, configured with 84 seats in a single-class layout, are scheduled for delivery in 2027 and 2028. They will expand FDA’s […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban21 JulBelgian aerospace company Sonaca has signed a multi-year agreement worth tens of millions of euros with Texas-based Otto Aerospace to design and manufacture the wings, fixed leading edges and tail section for the Phantom 3500, an advanced business jet unveiled at the Farnborough International Airshow. The Phantom 3500 is being developed as an 8-10 seat […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban21 Jul
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, unveiled a small developmental turbofan engine ACPs and effectors during the Farnborough Airshow.
Day 2 of the Farnborough Airshow produced another batch of aircraft orders, including the first – and likely only ones
Air Insight•Richard Schuurman21 JulIt has been reported that the American aircraft manufacturer Boeing emphasised a focus on production and improvement rather than securing new orders at the Farnborough Airshow 2026. This comes as part of Boeing’s strategy to repair its reputation and improve its performance against its key competitor, Airbus. Serious Backlog On July 20, as the Farnborough […]
Travel Radar•Melissa Thomas21 Jul
AerCap ordered 15 787 Dreamliners to meet high demand, while Uganda Airlines has placed its first order with Boeing for 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner jets. While Luxair placed an...
Raytheon UK has introduced its first sovereign precision weapon, Red Kite, at the Farnborough International Airshow.
On the second day of the airshow, Shohin Airlines (Tajikistan) disclosed an order for 4 Airbus A320neo Family. This comes after SMBC Aviation Capital ordered 100 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft....
Farnborough, United Kingdom, 20 July 2026 – SMBC Aviation Capital, a leading global aviation finance platform, has placed a firm order for an additional 65 A321neo and 35 A320neo aircraft. The agreement was finalised at the Farnborough International Airshow. “This significant new order will give our airline customers access to a continuous delivery pipeline of […] The post SMBC Aviation Capital orders 100 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft first appeared on PLANEtalking .
MSC Air Cargo has placed an order for five Boeing 777-8 Freighters, marking the fast-growing cargo operator’s first…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim21 Jul
Boeing has delivered a briefing update on its MQ-28 Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft (CCA), currently on display at Farnborough International Airshow, confirming the addition of Leonardo as an official European partner. Glen Ferguson, MQ-28 Program Global Director, announced on Jul. 21, 2026 at Farnborough International Airshow that Leonardo, Eton, and Hensoldt have joined as […]
The Aviationist•Kai Greet21 Jul
LARA•Satu Dahl21 JulAirbus Defence and Space has become the anchor investor in a new €500 million European defence technology fund aimed at accelerating the growth of dual-use and defence companies across the continent. The agreement, signed at the Farnborough International Airshow, sees Airbus back the E2D fund, launched by venture capital firms AVP and Earlybird to strengthen […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm21 JulFuji Dream Airlines is set to expand its all Embraer fleet with two more E175 regional jets in a deal announced at the Farnborough International Airshow with the Brazilian OEM. The aircraft will be configured a single-class 84 seat layout and are expected to be delivered in 2027 and 2028 [read more]
UK Aviation News•UK Aviation News21 Jul
Agreement follows the carrier's Boeing 787-10 order announced a day earlier at the Farnborough Airshow
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier21 Jul
At Farnborough Airshow, Uganda Airlines has selected to purchase four 737 MAX 8s and four 787-9 Dreamliners in…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux21 Jul