Aviation News – BAE Systems unveiled its new unmanned fighter jet, Brontanax, at the Farnborough Airshow on Wednesday. This milestone marks Britain’s entry into the...
BAE Systems unveiled the UK’s first uncrewed autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) at the Farnborough International Airshow on…
AeroTime•Miquel Ros22 Jul
BAE Systems has already built a prototype for the Brontanax CCA, which is set to fly alongside a Typhoon by the end of 2027. BAE Systems has unveiled during the Farnborough International Airshow its latest development program, the Brontanax Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The aircraft, whose name is derived from Ancient Greek and means ‘Thunder […]
The Aviationist•Stefano D'Urso22 JulBritish electric aircraft developer Vertical Aerospace has made aviation history at the Farnborough International Airshow by completing the first public electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) transition flight at the event. The landmark demonstration saw the company’s full-scale VX4 prototype successfully transition from vertical take-off into wingborne forward flight before [read more]
UK Aviation News•Nick Harding22 JulRiyadh Air has expanded its future long-haul fleet after confirming an order for six additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow. The latest agreement increases the Saudi Arabian airline’s firm order for the aircraft to 31 and forms part of its original commitment for up to 50 A350-1000s announced in 2025. Fleet expansion […]
Travel Radar•Layla Hamis22 Jul
The second day of the Farnborough International Airshow saw manufacturers continue to announce new aircraft orders and strategic partnerships, with commercial aviation once again taking centre stage as airlines and lessors committed to fleet expansion and renewal programmes. Embraer was among the day’s busiest exhibitors, announcing a landmark agreement with [read more]
UK Aviation News•Nick Harding22 JulEmbraer has secured a major vote of confidence in its growing freighter programme after aircraft lessor Azorra agreed to purchase up to 30 E190F passenger-to-freighter conversion aircraft during the Farnborough International Airshow. The agreement includes 20 firm orders for the Embraer E190F, alongside purchase rights for a further 10 aircraft. [read more]
UK Aviation News•Nick Harding22 JulAirbus has secured new aircraft commitments from Shohin Airlines and Philippine Airlines, adding to its order book with narrow-body and wide-body deals announced at the Farnborough International Airshow. Tajikistan’s Shohin Airlines has disclosed an order for four A320neo-family aircraft, comprising two A320neos and two A321neos. The order, previously listed as undisclosed in Airbus’ June order […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm22 Jul
Despite being the largest customer for the type, Emirates has confirmed that it does not plan to take delivery of the oldest Boeing 777X jets that have already been built. This was confirmed at the Farnborough International Airshow by Tim Clark, President at Emirates. The reason? Well, it’s because these aircraft are already around eight years old, and thus no longer “up to spec.”
Day three of Farnborough Airshow 2026 kicks off looking to surpass Tuesday’s 82 firm aircraft orders split between…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux22 Jul
At the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, Vietnam Airlines announced plans to add 19 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to its fleet through arrangements with three of the world’s leading aircraft lessors. Deliveries are expected in 2028. The fleet expansion comprises ten aircraft from SMBC Aviation Capital, four from Avolon Aerospace Leasing Limited, and five from Phoenix Aviation Capital managed by AIP Capital.
Philippine Airlines has announced plans to modernise its long-haul fleet after committing to order up to 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliners at the Farnborough International Airshow. The agreement includes an order for 15 Boeing 787-10 aircraft, with an option to purchase a further five jets. Dreamliners to strengthen operations The Boeing 787-10 will join Philippine Airlines’ […]
Travel Radar•Layla Hamis22 JulAt the Farnborough International Airshow, Airbus is pulling back the curtain on the A321XLR to show how design philosophy has brought widebody comfort to the world’s most popular single-aisle aircraft family. Connecting continents used to be the sole responsibility of massive widebody jets, but no longer. A significant shift is underway in the world of […] The post How the A321XLR is redefining single-aisle comfort for passengers first appeared on PLANEtalking .
Embraer and aircraft lessor Azorra have signed an agreement covering up to 30 E-Freighter aircraft, including 20 firm orders and 10 purchase rights for passenger-to-freighter conversions. The deal was announced at the Farnborough International Airshow, following the entry into service of the Embraer E190F freighter in March 2026. The agreement marks Azorra’s entry into the […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban21 JulEmbraer has announced agreements for 28 new E2 family aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow, including a major commitment from Abra Group for 20 E195-E2 jets. The total package comprises: 20 E195-E2 aircraft for Abra Group (Avianca, GOL, etc.) Five E195-E2 aircraft for Binter Three E190-E2 aircraft for Luxair All orders are expected to be […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban21 JulAircraft lessor AerCap has placed an order for 15 additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, reinforcing its position as the world’s largest owner of the type. The agreement, announced at the Farnborough International Airshow, increases AerCap’s 787 portfolio to approximately 140 aircraft. The deal includes substitution rights for the larger 787-10, allowing AerCap to switch part of […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban21 JulTajikistan’s Shohin Airlines has disclosed its first-ever Airbus order, confirming the purchase of four A320neo Family aircraft comprising two A320neos and two A321neos. The order, previously listed as unidentified in Airbus’ June order book, was announced at the Farnborough International Airshow. Founded in 2025 and based in Dushanbe, Shohin Airlines plans to use the aircraft […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban21 JulPhilippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for nine additional A350-1000s, doubling its total commitment for the type to 18 aircraft. The agreement was announced at the Farnborough International Airshow. The airline has already received the first two A350-1000s this year and is using the type as its new long-haul […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban21 JulLuxair has strengthened its fleet renewal programme by converting two Boeing 737-10 options into firm orders and securing options for two additional aircraft, Boeing announced at the Farnborough International Airshow. The agreement increases the Luxembourg flag carrier’s firm Boeing order book to 12 aircraft, comprising eight 737-8s and four 737-10s. The additional options provide flexibility […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban21 JulAirbus 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 Jul