United Airline’s growing reliance on used aircraft is more than a way to add inexpensive lift—it’s also providing both fleet and aftermarket-support flexibility should a downturn hit that requires cutting capacity, the Chicago-based carrier’s executives said.

For those that accept the premise that air shows can be won and lost, order tallies are a big deal. Clearly, many in the media are all-in on the idea of winning a trade show, passing along order totals as if they held the same short-term relevance as a golf reporter's major-tournament leaderboard updates.

The world’s commercial aircraft duopoly once again scored big at an otherwise lackluster Farnborough Air Show with Airbus and Boeing announcing firm net orders and commitments for more than 960 aircraft, valued at $160 billion at list prices.

For 20 years, the Q400 aircraft has helped develop new markets, connect underserved cities, and make safe, reliable air-travel possible even in the world's most remote locations

British Airways said it will commit to three Boeing 777-300ERs, which the carrier will take on operating leasing with an as-yet unidentified lessor.