BOC 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 JulHong Kong International Airport (HKIA) continued its recovery in June 2026, handling 5.12 million passengers, up 7.9% year-on-year, while aircraft movements increased 2.3% to 31,940. Growth was driven by a strong increase in transfer and transit traffic, with Japan and mainland China among the strongest-performing markets. Cargo throughput also remained robust, rising 6.8% to 436,000 […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban20 JulKLM flight KL706 from Rio de Janeiro (GIG) to Amsterdam (Boeing 787-10 registered PH-BKC) made an emergency diversion to Tenerife South Airport on Sunday after a 67-year-old passenger suffered a suspected heart attack during the flight. Although the aircraft was outside Canary Islands airspace when the medical emergency occurred, the crew requested an immediate diversion […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban20 JulWizz Air is expanding its Moroccan network with the launch of three new routes to Agadir, strengthening the city’s connectivity with Central and Eastern Europe for the 2026-2027 winter season. The low-cost carrier will begin twice-weekly flights between Milan Malpensa and Agadir on 15 September 2026, operated by Wizz Air Malta using Airbus A321neo aircraft. […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban20 JulNorwegian regional airline Widerøe has expanded its participation in De Havilland Canada’s Extended Service Program PLUS (ESP+), adding four more Dash 8-100 turboprops to the programme during the Farnborough International Airshow. The agreement increases Widerøe’s confirmed participation from 10 to 14 aircraft. The airline became the launch customer for ESP+ in 2022 and still holds […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban20 JulSMBC Aviation Capital has placed a firm order for 100 additional Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, comprising 65 A321neos and 35 A320neos, at the Farnborough International Airshow. The lessor said the order will provide its airline customers with a steady pipeline of next-generation narrowbody aircraft into the mid-2030s, reflecting continued confidence in long-term demand for the […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban20 JulEmirates has unveiled the U-Dream Headrest, describing it as the world’s first multi-way adjustable headrest designed specifically to improve comfort for Economy Class passengers. The new feature is being rolled out across the airline’s fleet, starting with Airbus A350s and later extending to most Airbus A380s, Boeing 777s and all future Boeing 777X aircraft. Developed […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban20 JulSaudi Arabia’s The Helicopter Company (THC) has placed a firm order for eight additional Airbus H145 helicopters during the Farnborough International Airshow, further expanding its fleet under a framework agreement signed with Airbus in 2024. The new helicopters will be delivered between 2027 and 2028 and form part of the original agreement covering up to […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban20 JulRyanair Holdings reported a sharp decline in first-quarter profit, with post-tax profit (PAT) falling 34% year-on-year to €538 million, compared with €820 million in Q1 2025. The Irish low-cost carrier said earnings were impacted by higher unhedged fuel costs and a 6% decline in average fares amid weaker demand linked to geopolitical uncertainty and economic […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban20 JulPhilippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Boeing for the acquisition of 15 fuel-efficient 787-10 Dreamliner jets, with an opportunity for five more, marking a major step forward in the airline’s long-term fleet renewal and growth strategy. The agreement was announced during the Farnborough International Airshow by Lucio C. Tan III, […]
Aviation24.be•Maarten Van Den Driessche20 JulBOC Aviation has placed its largest-ever engine order, signing an agreement with CFM International for up to 300 LEAP engines. The deal includes orders and options for up to 200 LEAP-1A engines for Airbus A320neo family aircraft and up to 100 LEAP-1B engines for Boeing 737-8s. The engines will power a significant share of the […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban20 JulEmbraer has forecast demand for 8,500 new commercial jets with fewer than 150 seats over the next 20 years, representing a market worth US$650 billion, according to its Market Outlook 2026 released ahead of the Farnborough International Airshow. The Brazilian manufacturer expects global passenger traffic, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), to grow by 3.7% […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban18 JulBoeing expects the global commercial aviation industry to continue its long-term growth trajectory despite short-term geopolitical and economic disruptions. In its 2026 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO), released ahead of the Farnborough International Airshow, the manufacturer forecasts that global passenger traffic will double by 2045, driving the commercial fleet to more than 50,000 aircraft, nearly 80% […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban18 JulThe Flemish government has reached an agreement on the future of its regional airports, significantly reducing public subsidies while ruling out airport closures. Under the new funding plan for 2025–2029, Antwerp Airport and Ostend-Bruges Airport will see government support cut by 26.8%, from €131 million in 2020–2024 to almost €96 million. Kortrijk-Wevelgem Airport will receive […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban18 JulThe Belgian federal government has softened its planned increase in the country’s aviation tax, opting to raise the levy from €5 to €7 per departing passenger instead of the previously announced €10. The decision follows weeks of criticism from airlines and airport operators, who warned that the higher tax would damage Belgium’s competitiveness and lead […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban18 JulThree Chinese airlines have placed orders for a combined 95 Airbus aircraft, with a total list value of approximately $17.8 billion, as they continue expanding capacity and modernising their fleets with more fuel-efficient aircraft. Air China and subsidiary Shenzhen Airlines will acquire 55 aircraft with a combined list value of $12.4 billion, while Hainan Airlines […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban17 JulNASA’s New Horizons spacecraft has successfully awakened after its longest-ever hibernation, resuming scientific operations nearly 5.9 billion miles (9.5 billion kilometres) from Earth in the distant Kuiper Belt. The spacecraft entered a planned sleep mode on 7 August 2025 and automatically reactivated on 23 June 2026 using pre-programmed commands. Mission controllers at the Johns Hopkins […]
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