CFM International is significantly increasing its financial commitment to its worldwide Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) network. GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines have pledged a combined total of over US$2 billion for this expansion initiative spanning the next five years. This substantial investment directly addresses the escalating need...
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Airbus Helicopters has finalized an order for eight additional H145 helicopters from Saudi Arabia’s The Helicopter Company (THC). This contract was secured at the Farnborough International Airshow, building upon a pre-existing framework agreement...
The UK’s National Police Air Service (NPAS) has increased its fleet by ordering two additional H135 helicopters. This expansion follows an initial order and now totals nine H135 aircraft within the NPAS operational network. These helicopters are utilized...
Japanese-owned leasing firm SMBC Aviation Capital placed an order for 100 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft on July 20,… The post SMBC orders 100 B737 MAX aircraft at Farnborough Airshow 2026 appeared first on AeroTime.
Riyadh Air has finalized an agreement to purchase a total of 28 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, exercising options previously secured for additional planes. The Saudi Arabian carrier’s expanded order now includes the conversion of 28 Boeing 787s into...
Vertical Aerospace announced that Sigma Air Mobility will be its newest customer following discussions held during the Farnborough International Airshow 2023. Sigma Air Mobility is a subsidiary of Luxaviation Group, which operates executive aviation...
Boeing has finalized a significant order for 100 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft with SMBC Aviation Capital, announced at the upcoming 2026 Farnborough International Airshow. This substantial deal represents a key step in the recovery and resurgence of the popular...
Riyadh Air unveiled significant fleet expansion plans on the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow. The airline has committed to purchasing twenty-eight Boeing 787 Dreamliners through exercising existing options within their growth strategy....
AerCap has finalized a joint venture with Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance to lease CFM International’s Leap engines. This collaboration, stemming from a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) established last year, will be unveiled at the...
Boeing maintains its commitment to offering the T-7A Red Hawk trainer to the Royal Air Force as a replacement for the BAE Systems Hawk T2 and T1 trainer jets. The British service is currently seeking a solution to replace these legacy aircraft. Boeing...
GE Aerospace recently completed a groundbreaking transatlantic flight utilizing a modified CT7 powerplant in a Saab 340 testbed aircraft. The experimental flight achieved high-altitude and high-voltage hybrid-electric operation, marking the initial...
GKN Aerospace has finalized an agreement with Pratt & Whitney (P&W), a division of RTX, to incorporate low-pressure compressor (LPC) vanes into their existing risk and revenue sharing programme (RRSP). This contract represents a significant portion of the...
Eve Air Mobility and Shearwater Global Capital have finalized a letter of intent (LOI) committing to the potential lease of sixteen electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft produced by Eve. This agreement represents Shearwater’s initial...
BOC Aviation has finalized a landmark agreement with CFM International, securing the largest engine order in its history. The transaction encompasses the purchase of 200 LEAP-1A engines specifically designed for Airbus A320neo-family aircraft. Furthermore,...
Embraer’s Eve Air Mobility announced a series of new orders on July 19, 2026, prior to the Farnborough International event. The company is focused on expanding its eVTOL aircraft program and securing additional customer commitments. A key element of their...
The 2026 Farnborough International Airshow will feature a diverse lineup of aircraft across various categories, offering attendees an unparalleled opportunity to observe cutting-edge aerospace technology. Airbus is scheduled to display its A320neo family...
Riyadh Air has finalized significant aircraft orders during the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow, solidifying its ambitious expansion plans. The airline confirmed an order for a substantial number of Airbus A350s and Boeing 787 Dreamliners,...
Aeromexico will become the initial client for Honeywell’s runway collision avoidance system, deploying it across its complete Boeing 737 fleet. The airline intends to integrate the SURF-A surface alert function throughout this aircraft portfolio. Honeywell...
Beta Technologies debuted the MV250, a new vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft designed for military applications at the 2026 Farnborough air show. This rotorcraft is based upon Beta’s existing fully electric A250 crewed aircraft, incorporating...
Singapore-based lessor BOC Aviation has finalized an order for 300 CFM International Leap engines, marking its largest engine purchase to date. The agreement includes 200 Leap-1A engines specifically designed to power Airbus A320neo family aircraft....
Boeing is initiating a significant shift in its aircraft production strategy by establishing a secondary 737 assembly line at the Everett facility. This move marks the first time in sixty years that Boeing will construct 737 airplanes outside of its...
GeminiJets announced a new release of airplane models scheduled for April and May 2026. This upcoming collection represents the company’s twentieth year in operation since its launch. The announcement details specific aircraft models set to be released...
Boeing is planning to reassign engineers following the certification of its 777X and 737MAX10 aircraft. Kelly Ortberg, Boeing’s VP of Engineering Programs, announced this strategic shift as a key element in bolstering development efforts. The move will...
Boeing projects a significant surge in global commercial aviation workforce needs, anticipating a requirement of over 2.4 million new aviation professionals by the year 2044. This forecast is based on anticipated growth within the industry and evolving...
The United States Air Force intends to utilize its B-21 Raider test jets directly as its initial combat bombers following successful completion of their extensive developmental testing program. These aircraft were specifically engineered with operational...
Allegiant Air operated a significant portion of its fleet consisting of Boeing 757 aircraft, focusing on routes serving destinations within Hawaii. This particular model was the primary aircraft utilized by the airline for service to the Hawaiian Islands....
Located beneath the flight deck of the Airbus A350 lies a meticulously designed operational area, far removed from any traditional passenger or crew relaxation spaces. This specialized room functions as a crucial hub for essential aircraft systems...
Have you ever noticed an A320 taxiing with just one engine? It is not because of a failure, rather something that helps airline economics
Despite a slowdown in current air travel demand, Boeing is sticking with its long-term projection of significant aircraft requirements over the next two decades. The company’s 2026 Commercial Market Update, released July 17th, indicates that airlines are...
Airbus is planning a series of improvements for the A321 family, focusing initially on the A320neo line. The company intends to migrate advanced technologies from the A321XLR program to the A321neo variant. Specifically, Airbus will incorporate its revised...
A defect as wide (or narrow) as a human hair's can become a critical engineering challenge for Boeing's 787 Dreamliner.