On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we’re headed to Farnborough for an inside look at how the airshow comes together. From state of the art aircraft tracking technology to making sure all of the toilets are working, Farnborough International director of operations Ben Gleenson explains what it takes to make sure the biannual airshow goes off without a hitch. Also on this week’s episode, what we know so far about the crash of a K2 Airways Cargo 737 off the coast of Pakistan. Castlelake and easyJet agree in principle to an acquisition. A new report highlights long-term issues with French air traffic control — and Ryanair wastes no time seizing the moment to call for reform. And a look at SpiceJet’s operations reveals a much darker picture than we imagined. Helpful links for this week’s episode * Visit the Farnborough Airshow * K2 Airways 737 crash data * New automated live streams available on Flightradar24 Please check back soon for a transcript of this week’s episode.
HeliOperations (HeliOps) and Reiser Simulation and Training GmbH (REISER) signed an agreement at the Farnborough International Airshow for the delivery of an AW139 Flight Training Device (FTD) and a stationary REISER hoistAR® training system. The FTD will be built on REISER’s newly developed Next Generation-FTD (NG-FTD) platform and will simulate the Leonardo AW139 in its
The Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2026, held from July, 20th-24th 2026 at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre in the United Kingdom, once again reinforced its position as one of the world’s leading aerospace, aviation, defence and space exhibitions. Bringing together industry leaders, government delegations, innovators, investors and policymakers from across the globe, FIA provides […]
Aviation24.be•Martin Gillet18 AugAlfor Aviation (Alfor) has advanced plans for a £50 million aircraft conversion campus at Teesside International Airport following a visit to the site by the company’s senior leadership. The visit follows the signing of a 50-year agreement at the recent Farnborough International Airshow. Under the deal, Alfor will develop a purpose-built passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion facility […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm17 Aug
Welcome to another special Simple Flying episode based on our time at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026! In this video we have our correspondent Alejandro taking a very brief look at the Airbus A400M.
The e-Smart Group – a European logistics conglomerate – is going ahead with plans for a second-half 2027 launch of a cargo airline that will use Beta Technologies Alia CX300 freighters on regional routes. The putative carrier, ClearSky Airlines, intends to start with five of the electric aircraft, said the company at the Farnborough Airshow […]
Travel Radar•Jinnie Ye6 Aug
Tom and Alejandro of Simple Flying take a full tour of Emirates' brand-new Airbus A350-900 from the Farnborough Airshow 2026. From the airline's all-new Business Class and expanded Premium Economy cabin to its upgraded ice inflight entertainment system and redesigned Economy Class, they explore every cabin, highlight the aircraft's latest features, and take a closer look at what passengers can expect when flying on Emirates' newest widebody.
Vertical Aerospace, a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, concluded a landmark Farnborough International Airshow after a week of major milestones that demonstrated the maturity of its technology, the strength of the ecosystem supporting commercial electric aviation, and its continued execution against certification, manufacturing and commercialization strategy. Historic Public Flight Demonstrations The week
Sikorsky details plans to bring optional piloting into production, expand the Black Hawk’s payload and range, and offer armed configurations to both existing and new-build aircraft. During the recent Farnborough International Airshow 2026, The Aviationist had the opportunity to discuss the future of one of Sikorsky’s most iconic aircraft, the Black Hawk, with Jason Wrigley, […]
The Aviationist•David Cenciotti30 Jul
Global Aviation Round-Up from Aircraft Value Intelligence (AVN) The order books at the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow told an encouraging story for Boeing. When the four-day event wrapped up on […]
Avionics International•Rich Abott30 Jul
As Farnborough International Airshow has come to a close, The Aviationist brings you some of the highlights, from the unveiling of BAE System’s Brontanax to the USAF F-35A that interrupted many media briefings throughout the week. With the cancellation of the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) due to the ongoing war between the United States […]
The Aviationist•James Gray30 JulThe ePlane Company has signed multiple partnerships covering avionics, wiring, composites and cabin interiors, as its e200X electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft gears up for certification. The agreements were announced at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026. Suppliers Announced The announcement follows the recent unveiling of the company’s first prototype, PT-01, which will move […]
Travel Radar•Sunil Raj Kumar30 JulAircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital placed a firm order for 100 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, made up of 65 A321neo jets and 35 A320neo jets, Airbus said. The agreement was finalised on July 20, 2026, at the Farnborough International Airshow. SMBC Aviation Capital CEO Peter Barrett said the order is aimed at giving airline customers “a […]
Travel Radar•Oluwaferanmi Ogunsemowo30 Jul
In part one, Gordon and Jay discuss the highlights from last week's Farnborough International Airshow, reviewing the big deals and longer term impact of the event. In part two, the conversation turns to earnings season, with a Q2 round-up from the main U.S. carriers.
Airline Weekly•Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat30 Jul
The two major manufacturers traded blows at the show, with both announcing significant orders in the early salvos.
At Farnborough Airshow 2026, Airbus unveiled detailed plans for the next stage of wing evolution as key staff…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux28 JulSASMOS HET Technologies (SASMOS) has signed an MoU with India’s The ePlane Company to collaborate on the engineering, design and industrialisation of the Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) for the e200X electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The agreement, announced at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, will see SASMOS provide its expertise in EWIS […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm28 JulJoby Aviation and Virgin Atlantic have signed a definitive agreement at the Farnborough International Airshow, converting their 2025 partnership announcement into a binding, multi-year commercial framework that establishes Virgin Atlantic [...]
Business Airport International•Web Team28 JulVertical Aerospace has completed the first public eVTOL transition flight at the Farnborough International Airshow, with its full-scale prototype transitioning from vertical takeoff to wingborne cruise and back to vertical [...]
Business Airport International•Web Team28 JulSaudi Arabia’s The Helicopter Company (THC) has placed a firm order for 11 additional Leonardo AW139 helicopters, announced at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026. Deliveries are scheduled between 2027 and [...]
Business Airport International•Web Team28 Jule-Smart Logistics will launch a cargo airline called ClearSky Airlines next year using a fleet of Beta Technologies all-electric regional freighters. The logistics company said in a press release at the Farnborough International Airshow last week that it hopes to obtain AOC approval from EASA and begin operating five Beta Alia electric conventional takeoff and […]