Farnborough Airshow 2024

Leonardo is upgrading its M-346 advanced trainer with new cockpit avionics to ensure it is ready to train pilots for the newest combat aircraft.

Lufthansa Technik has becomee the first Boeing-licensed 787 cabin upgrade service provider, with the first project expected in 2025.

Pratt says SMBC Aviation Capital—one of the largest lessors for GTF-powered Airbus A320neo-family aircraft—has exercised options for a further 22 firm orders.

Airbus Commercial Aircraft CEO Christian Scherer says the OEM is going “far deeper” into the supply chain than in the past to help its suppliers recover.

GE Aerospace and Kratos have announced the joint development of a new scalable engine aimed at missiles, uncrewed aircraft systems and even potential CCA use.

Concerns remain about the impact of Boeing’s acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems on the supplier’s defense business, as the key focus of the OEM’s move remains on fixing issues with the commercial side.

Korean Air has agreed to order 20 Boeing 777-9s here at the Farnborough Airshow, a significant boost for Boeing’s much-delayed widebody program.

The UK is investigating the possibility of operating its new fleet of General Atomics Protector UAS from the country’s two aircraft carriers.

After committing to buy four Boeing 777Fs at Farnborough Airshow, the CEO of National Airlines expressed interested in the 777-8F.

Bombardier has bolstered its MRO presence in Europe by adding a new line station at Farnborough Airport to service its Learjet, Challenger and Global business jets.

Airbus Helicopters has selected a hybrid-electric propulsion system to be developed by Pratt & Whitney Canada and Collins Aerospace for its H145-based PioneerLab technology demonstrator.

United Airlines has tapped Honeywell for a range of avionics for new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft slated to enter service over the next decade.

The Swedish Air Force has begun a study into the possibility of launching a satellite from its Saab Gripen fighter aircraft.

From uncrewed vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft to heavy-lift tiltwings, Sikorsky’s family of systems shares common components.

If Boeing were a Taylor Swift song, it would be “Anti-Hero.” It’s me, hi, I’m the OEM, the problem is me.

Jekta has selected ZeroAvia to develop a hydrogen-electric, fuel-cell-powered version of its PHA-ZE 100 amphibian, originally designed to rely on batteries.

GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES) will begin using SAF at its engine testing operation, naming cargo airline DHL Express as the product's launch customer.

Collins Aerospace has passed the passed the preliminary design review for the EU's Clean Aviation HECATE project.

RTX companies Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney have achieved sustained turbogenerator operation in its STEP-Tech demonstrator, marking a key milestone.

Airbus Defense and Space's Michael Schoellhorn said there may be opportunities for collaboration between the two big future combat aircraft programs being pursued in Europe.

Industrial partners in the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) are set to display a new model of the latest proposed configuration of the crewed combat aircraft.

Contrary to Boeing's position, Airbus Commercial CEO Christian Scherer believes COMAC is already a serious competitor.

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.

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.

Boeing Defense and Space President Ted Colbert says it is investing in ways to improve the overall next-generating Air Force One program.