Aircraft & Propulsion

Here is what's been happening in the industry amidst the ongoing airshow.

The carrier plans to expand its network to Europe, Southeast Asia and Australia after signing an MOU with Airbus.

Pratt says the engine developed for the company’s Hybrid-Electric Propulsion (HEP) flight demonstrator has run at full power for the first time.

Turkish Airlines will not place order at the Farnborough Airshow because a deal for Boeing aircraft still depends on engine price negotiations.

European regional carrier Luxair announced an order for up to four Boeing 737 MAX-10s at the Farnborough Airshow.

Boeing does not believe the arrival of the extra-long-range Airbus A321XLR will eat into its widebody sales.

Drukair has signed on with Airbus for three A320neos and two A321XLRs in a move that underlines Bhutan’s ambitions to become better connected.

Pegasus Airlines CEO Güliz Öztürk says the airline will “invest in its own network expansion internationally."

Regional aircraft manufacturer De Havilland Canada has been seeking airline feedback on its future strategy for the Dash 8 turboprop program.

Finnair says it has been able to increase capacity by up to 8% using its existing fleet, bringing back in aircraft wet-leased to British Airways and Qantas.

The LCC has expressed “extreme disappointment” at the latest delays, saying the lack of new aircraft has “significantly impacted” its expansion plans.

Japan Airlines has firmed an MoU for up to 20 Boeing 787-9s that was announced earlier this year.

Airbus will stay focused on its own goals and standards as its US rival, Boeing, works through its commercial aircraft production problems.

Airbus Commercial Aircraft CEO Christian Scherer said 98% of the company’s suppliers were delivering on time, despite specific disruptions to the supply chain.

Japan Airlines has placed a firm order for 10 Boeing 787-9s and secured options for 10 more, the airline announced on the first day of Farnborough Airshow.

Airbus and ACI World have agreed to work together to support the move towards sustainable aviation.

Boeing has kicked off its presence at Farnborough with an order by National Airlines.

Korean Air has boosted its order book with firm commitments for 20 777Xs and 20 787-10s, with options for 10 more 787-10s.

A daily quote heard from the ground at the Farnborough Airshow

Korean Air plans to begin scheduled services with its first Boeing 787-10 between Seoul and Tokyo Narita, also debuting a new widebody business-class product.

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.

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.

We take a look at how the static display at Farnborough Airshow's ground crews handle the arrival and positioning of aircraft for the static display.

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