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Charting new horizons: Honeywell Aerospace’s new era of innovation and global engagement
5+ hour, 19+ min ago (460+ words) While the aviation community gathers for one of the largest and most exciting international events of the year, it is a fitting time to re-introduce ourselves. Today, products and services from Honeywell Aerospace are found on virtually every commercial, defence…...
Airline chiefs urge ‘agility’ amid ongoing challenges
12+ hour, 35+ min ago (688+ words) ‘We need to focus on the big picture,’ says one CEO. A panel of airline leaders has called for “agility” in tackling ongoing challenges – such as elevated fuel prices – as they remain optimistic about near-term demand prospects. Speaking on 20 July…...
SMBC Aviation Capital orders 100 Boeing 737 Max aircraft
12+ hour ago (256+ words) The lessor also ordered CFM International Leap-1A engines to power 35 A320neo-family aircraft. Dublin-headquartered lessor SMBC Aviation Capital has purchased 100 Boeing 737 Max aircraft, including for the first time the largest Max 10 variant. The order comprises 40 Max 8s and 60 Max 10s, which is awaiting…...
US Pavilion highlights 270 American firms in 30th anniversary year at Farnborough
11+ hour, 17+ min ago (288+ words) 30 years since its first Farnborough air show appearance, the USA Pavilion opened on Monday, touting 270 companies ready to manufacture and export across the world – a dramatic increase from the original cohort of 12 in 1996. Astronaut Charlie Duke was on hand for…...
Comac returns to Farnborough amid growing international presence
12+ hour, 42+ min ago (388+ words) Manufacturer arrives at show fresh from securing Air Cambodia C909 commitment. China’s Comac is once again at this year’s Farnborough air show, showcasing its expanding aircraft portfolio and ongoing plans for international growth. The Shanghai-based company has brought models of its…...
GE Aerospace flies high-altitude, high-voltage flight with hybrid-electric Saab 340
14+ hour, 12+ min ago (581+ words) Turboprop conducts oceanic crossing boosted by modified CT7 powerplant. GE Aerospace has flown the first high-altitude and high-voltage hybrid-electric flight with a Saab 340 testbed part-powered by a megawatt-class modified right-hand CT7 engine. The aircraft is on display at the Farnborough air show…...
ATR upbeat on second-half sales after Iran war subdues early order activity
15+ hour, 4+ min ago (724+ words) Airframer targets key geographies for growth as it works to ramp up output to meet 40-aircraft-per-year target. Regional turboprop manufacturer ATR expects order activity to pick up in the second half of 2026 after the US-Iran war caused airlines to freeze…...
AerCap seals Leap engine leasing JV with Air France-KLM engineering unit
15+ hour, 11+ min ago (261+ words) Lessor’s joint venture builds on MoU last year with Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance. Aircraft lessor AerCap has firmed up its collaboration with Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance to establish a CFM International Leap engine leasing joint venture....
IndiGo to equip incoming A320neo jets with Honeywell avionics and power systems
16+ hour, 34+ min ago (296+ words) US manufacturer Honeywell Aerospace opened the Farnborough air show on 20 July by announcing a massive component deal with Indian carrier IndiGo. The airline will equip 810 incoming Airbus A320neo-family jets with Honeywell Aerospace’s avionics and power systems. Honeywell will also support…...
BOC Aviation orders 300 CFM International Leap engines
16+ hour, 29+ min ago (256+ words) Order comprises Leap-1A and Leap-1B engines Singapore-based lessor BOC Aviation has placed its largest engine order to date, as it firmed up orders for 300 CFM International Leap engines. The order comprises 200 Leap-1A engines – powering Airbus A320neo family aircraft – and 100 Leap-1B engines,…...