ATW On Location: Farnborough Airshow 2024

By Victoria Moores
The company is ground testing its ZA2000 hydrogen-electric powertrain on an Alaska Airlines De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400.
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By Alan Dron
The Gulf carrier believes it will receive most of its outstanding orders for Boeing 787-9s and 737 MAX-8s this year but remains uncertain of the exact number.
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By Victoria Moores
At a media briefing at Farnborough Tuesday, a follow-on order was firmed for seven more Airbus A330neos, with purchase rights for nine more.
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By Victoria Moores
The purchase agreement, finalized at Farnborough on Tuesday, will add more than 30 new Airbus aircraft to JAL's fleet, with some replacing older Boeing 767s.
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By David Casey
Confidence is high that Boeing will meet its delivery commitments after the airline placed an order for up to 50 widebody aircraft.
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Here is what's been happening in the industry amidst the ongoing airshow.
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By David Casey
The carrier plans to expand its network to Europe, Southeast Asia and Australia after signing an MOU with Airbus.
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By David Casey
Turkish Airlines will not place order at the Farnborough Airshow because a deal for Boeing aircraft still depends on engine price negotiations.
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Brian Budzynski
European regional carrier Luxair announced an order for up to four Boeing 737 MAX-10s at the Farnborough Airshow.
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By Alan Dron
Boeing does not believe the arrival of the extra-long-range Airbus A321XLR will eat into its widebody sales.
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By Alan Dron
Qatar Airways will initially fly its new QSuite Next Gen business-class product on a planned fleet of Boeing 777X aircraft, followed by the Airbus A350.
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By Victoria Moores
Regional aircraft manufacturer De Havilland Canada has been seeking airline feedback on its future strategy for the Dash 8 turboprop program.
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By Alan Dron
The LCC has expressed “extreme disappointment” at the latest delays, saying the lack of new aircraft has “significantly impacted” its expansion plans.
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By Victoria Moores
Japan Airlines has firmed an MoU for up to 20 Boeing 787-9s that was announced earlier this year.
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By Victoria Moores
Airbus will stay focused on its own goals and standards as its US rival, Boeing, works through its commercial aircraft production problems.
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By Alan Dron
Airbus Commercial Aircraft CEO Christian Scherer said 98% of the company’s suppliers were delivering on time, despite specific disruptions to the supply chain.
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By David Casey
Airbus and ACI World have agreed to work together to support the move towards sustainable aviation.
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By David Casey
Boeing has kicked off its presence at Farnborough with an order by National Airlines.
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By David Casey
Korean Air has boosted its order book with firm commitments for 20 777Xs and 20 787-10s, with options for 10 more 787-10s.
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A daily quote heard from the ground at the Farnborough Airshow
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By Alan Dron
Contrary to Boeing's position, Airbus Commercial CEO Christian Scherer believes COMAC is already a serious competitor.
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By Alan Dron
Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) CEO Stephanie Pope stressed the company’s focus on improving quality and stability in its factories during a media briefing ahead of the Farnborough Airshow opening.
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By David Casey
Boeing modestly increased its commercial aircraft forecast for the next two decades, anticipates slower growth of the global fleet vs. the rise in air traffic.
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Gabrielle Walker
The topic of decarbonization will be high on the agenda during the Farnborough Airshow.
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By Alan Dron
The two largest commercial airliner OEMs, Boeing and Airbus, arrive at Farnborough amid different challenges at their headquarters and on production lines.
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