ATW On Location: Farnborough 2026

ATR is market testing a forward passenger door and a three-class cabin configuration for the ATR 72-600 along with some U.S.-specific compliance modifications.

Island Aviation Services Limited (IASL)—Maldivian—signed an LOI with De Havilland Canada (DHC) for two DHC-6 Twin Otter Classic 300-Gs at the show.

Luxair converted existing purchase rights into firm orders for three E190-E2s at the airshow and secured one additional purchase right.

Single-aisle, lie-flat is shaping up as the next big airline cabin seating trend, a UK seat manufacturer believes.

Emirates president Tim Clark urged airline supply chain manufacturers to consider embedding their operations in Dubai to ease production bottlenecks.

British Airways (BA) CEO Sean Doyle says financial pressure on weaker airlines could drive further consolidation within Europe.

Aerolineas Argentinas will lease six Boeing 737 MAX-10s from Aviation Capital Group.

The 2026 Farnborough Airshow has been a stage for both airline optimism and evidence that new technologies are maturing, analysts at the show say.

Turkish Airlines has signed an agreement with Turkish company Havelsan for eight full flight simulators (FFS) and four flight training devices (FTD).

Vietnam Airlines plans to add 19 leased Boeing 737 MAX-8s to its fleet, supplementing its existing order for 50 aircraft.

Managing Director & President ATR Americas Christopher Jones talks about ATR’s year so far and key target markets.

A new solution for airlines seeking to convert their aging first-generation Airbus A330s to freighters faster is being offered by a Turkish-UK company.

BermudAir will add 10 Airbus A220-300s to its fleet, supporting plans to expand its network across the Caribbean, Central and North America.

Flynas has ordered five additional Airbus A330-900s and 20 A321neos, expanding its commitments for both types.

Aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital noted that airlines are planning their fleets further out and favoring larger aircraft.

The aviation industry is still in “the foothills” of what can be done with artificial intelligence (AI), industry chief technology officers (CTI) believe.

ATW editors unpack the defining themes from the Farnborough Airshow, including announcements, orders and the future of commercial aviation.

Airbus anticipates more Gulf or Middle East airlines opting for long-range versions of its A321 as the variants become established in the region.

Uganda Airlines placed its first direct order with Boeing, committing to four 737 MAX-8s and four 787-9s, while Luxair has firmed two additional 737 MAX-10s.

Tajikistan startup Shohin Airlines has disclosed an order for four Airbus A320neo-family aircraft.

Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths believes the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East has done little to alter the long-term trajectory of air travel demand.

Embraer has announced firm orders for 30 passenger E-Jets and an MOU for 20 E-freighter conversions.

Lessor AerCap is expanding its Boeing 787 portfolio with a firm order for 15 787-9s while securing the flexibility to switch some aircraft to the larger 787-10.

John Evans outlines how aircraft demand continues to outstrip supply despite concerns around fuel prices and the Middle East conflict which are driving demand for new-generation aircraft.

Milan Malpensa Airport-based MSC Air Cargo has ordered five Boeing 777-8 Freighters.