Aircraft manufacturers secured more than 300 commercial aircraft orders at the Farnborough International Airshow in the UK, with Boeing narrowly leading Airbus in total deals. According to a Reuters tally, around 327 firm orders were announced during the event, surpassing the previous Farnborough show in 2024. However, the total remained well below industry expectations of
The 2026 Farnborough Airshow is expected to focus more on defence technology than commercial aviation as global security concerns continue to rise. Ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have increased demand for advanced weapons, drones, and AI-powered military systems, making defence companies a major presence at this year’s event. Organisers say defence
Boeing is in the final stages of securing regulatory approval for a redesigned engine anti-ice system on its 737 MAX aircraft, a key step toward certifying the delayed MAX 7 and MAX 10 variants. The updated system addresses a potential overheating issue that could lead to engine failure and has been the primary obstacle preventing […]
NATO has announced plans to acquire up to 10 Saab GlobalEye airborne early-warning and surveillance aircraft in a deal valued at approximately $4.5 billion, choosing the Swedish system over Boeing’s competing E-7 Wedgetail. The new fleet will replace the alliance’s ageing AWACS aircraft and strengthen NATO’s surveillance and early-warning capabilities
Global aircraft leasing companies say they remain resilient despite rising geopolitical tensions and market volatility, citing supply shortages and decades of crisis experience as stabilising factors. Speaking at an industry gathering in Dublin, leasing executives said the sector’s ability to move aircraft across borders and preserve tariff-free trade has helped shield it
Boeing Co has planned to submit a proposed software enhancement package for the 737 MAX in “the coming weeks”. It was first announced by the company that the software update shall be submitted by last week. On Monday, Boeing Co had confirmed a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration which said that the software update […]
The Boeing Co will mandate a previously optional cockpit warning light on MAX jets. The safety feature is expected to be offered as software update to the MAX fleet. Officials said that this was grounded in the wake of the Ethiopian Airlines crash 157 passengers were killed in the Ethiopian Airlines crash incident. The Nairobi-bound […]






