Farnborough International Air Show News
Farnborough 2018: Romanian Air Transport orders five 737 MAX 8 planes from Boeing
Boeing and Romanian Air Transport, the national carrier of Romania, have signed an order for five 737 MAX 8 airplanes. The order is valued at $586 at current list prices.
Farnborough 2018: GOL increase Boeing 737 MAX order to 135 planes
Boeing and GOL Airlines announced today that the Brazilian carrier is adding the newest and largest member of the 737 MAX family with a new contract that converts 30 current MAX orders to the 737 MAX 10.
Farnborough 2018: Qatar Airways places US$1.7bn 777 Freighter order with Boeing
Boeing and Qatar Airways have finalised an order for five 777 Freighters at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow. The deal, valued at $1.7 billion at current list prices, was announced as a commitment in April.
Farnborough 2018: Jackson Square Aviation places 30 737 MAX order with Boeing
Boeing and Jackson Square Aviation have announced the leasing company has ordered 30 737 MAX airplanes in its first direct purchase from a jet maker, reflecting the evolution of the airplane lessor’s business and its confidence in the market for 737 MAXs.
Farnborough 2018: DHL places $4.7 billion 777 order with Boeing
Boeing and DHL have announced that the leading international express carrier has placed an order and commitment for 14 Boeing 777 Freighters, and purchase rights for seven additional freighters.
Farnborough 2018: Vistara to add 50 Airbus A320neo family planes to fleet
Vistara has signed a letter of intent for 13 A320neo aircraft to add to its existing portfolio of 21 Airbus aeroplanes, reconfirming the appeal of the best-selling single aisle family.
Farnborough 2018: United Airlines orders 25 E175 jets from Embraer
Embraer and United Airlines have announced at the 2018 Farnborough Airshow that they have signed a firm order for 25 E175 jets in a 70-seat configuration.
Rogers takes over as chief executive of Farnborough International
Farnborough International has appointed former Southampton FC chief executive, Gareth Rogers, as its new chief executive. The organisation is the owner of the Farnborough International Airshow and operator of the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre.
Farnborough 2016: Air Europa places 20 737 MAX 8 order
Boeing and Air Europa has announced an order for 20 737 MAX 8s at the 2016 Farnborough International Airshow. “The 737 MAX will complement Air Europa’s growing fleet and is the perfect aircraft for our short-haul operations across Europe to feed our long-haul network from hubs in Madrid and Palma,” said Juan José Hidalgo, president, Globalia, the parent company of Air Europa.
Farnborough 2016: Aviation giants celebrate successful biannual show
American aviation manufacturer Boeing and European rival Airbus have celebrated a successful Farnborough International Airshow. Boeing, which celebrates its centennial tomorrow, has seen multi-billion dollar orders and commitments across the company, including defence platforms, commercial airplanes and services agreements.
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Farnborough 2016: Avianca-owner Synergy places 62 Airbus A320neo order
Synergy Aerospace Corporation, largest shareholder of Colombia-based Avianca and owner of Avianca Brazil, has finalised a purchase agreement with Airbus for 62 A320neo family aircraft. These A320neo will be the base of the fleet renewal and network growth strategy for Avianca Brazil, and also mark over 1,000 Airbus aircraft sold in Latin America.
Farnborough 2016: Go Air doubles A320neo order to 144 planes
Indian low-cost airline Go Air has chosen Airbus for its further expansion plans by signing a memorandum of understanding for 72 A320neo aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow. Go Air, a Wadia Group company, announced its latest order following a similar agreement for 72 A320neo placed in 2011 bringing the total order book to 144 aircraft.