Farnborough International Airshow News 2024

Deutsche Aircraft and Senior plc ink contract for D328eco

By Lucy PowellFeatured, FIA News 2024

Deutsche Aircraft and Senior plc, a manufacturer of high-tech components and systems, have signed a programme contract for the D328eco. The contract comprises the design, development and manufacture of the...

August 2, 2024

flynas orders up to 90 Airbus neo-type aircraft

By Lucy PowellFeatured, FIA News 2024

Low-fare airline flynas has made a late order at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024 for a mix of Airbus neo-type aircraft to enhance its overall fleet: 75 A320neo family aircraft...

July 25, 2024

ATR announces LOI between Japanese startup JCAS Airways and lessor Avation

By Lucy PowellFeatured, FIA News 2024

ATR has announced a letter of intent (LOI) signing between Japanese startup airline JCAS Airways and Singapore-based lessor Avation PLC for the lease of an ATR 72-600. Delivery is scheduled...

July 25, 2024

Deutsche Aircraft starts construction of first D328eco test aircraft

By Lucy PowellFeatured, FIA News 2024

German turboprop manufacturer Deutsche Aircraft has begun construction of its first test aircraft, TAC 1, by starting work on the extension of the D328 fuselage. This is a significant milestone...

July 25, 2024

Embraer announces sweeping upgrades across its E175 and E2 family

By Lucy PowellEmbraer, Featured, FIA News 2024

Embraer has announced wide-ranging performance improvements and upgrades across its commercial jet family, specifically on the E175 and E2 families. The changes across the jets include upgrades on interiors, avionics,...

July 25, 2024

ZeroAvia and KLM to trial zero-emission turboprop demonstration flight for 2026

By Lucy PowellFeatured, FIA News 2024, Sustainability

Powertrain developer ZeroAvia and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have announced they will work together on a demonstration flight using ZeroAvia’s ZA2000 hydrogen-electric engines for a large regional turboprop. The first...

July 24, 2024

Embraer plans first-ever automated takeoff system in commercial aviation

By Lucy PowellEmbraer, Featured, FIA News 2024

At the Farnborough International Airshow, Embraer announced the launch of the first-ever automated takeoff system in commercial aviation, the Embraer Enhanced Takeoff System or the E2TS, for the E2 family. ...

July 24, 2024

Widerøe purchases two refurbished Dash 8-400s

By Lucy PowellFeatured, FIA News 2024, Regional Turboprops

De Havilland Canada and Norwegian regional airline Widerøe have signed a purchase agreement for two OEM-certified refurbished Dash 8-400 aircraft. As a long-time customer of De Havilland, Widerøe is the...

July 24, 2024

Vietjet inks $7.4bn deal for 20 Airbus A330neos

By Lucy PowellFeatured, FIA News 2024

Airbus and low-fare airline Vietjet have signed an order for 20 A330neos at a list price of US$7.4bn at the Farnborough International Airshow. The aircraft will be deployed on the...

July 24, 2024

Luxair orders up to four Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft

By Lucy PowellFeatured, FIA News 2024, Regional Airline

Regional airline Luxair has placed an order for up to four Boeing 737 MAX 10s – 2 firms and 2 options – to support the Luxembourg-based airline’s growth. The order comes...

July 24, 2024

ATR boosts MRO footprint in Middle East and Africa with Ethiopian MRO agreement

By Lucy PowellFIA News 2024, MRO, Regional Turboprops

ATR has signed a Letter of Intent with Ethiopian MRO, part of the Ethiopian Airlines Group, to develop its ATR aircraft maintenance and training capabilities. The agreement covers the development...

July 23, 2024

De Havilland launches OEM certified refurbishment program for Dash 8-400 fleet

By Lucy PowellFeatured, FIA News 2024

De Havilland Canada have announced a new OEM certified refurbishment program for its fleet of Dash 8-400 aircraft. Building on the success of its program to convert and upgrade CL-215 aircraft,...

July 23, 2024

ANA signs deal for seven refurbished DHC Dash 8-400s

By Lucy PowellFIA News 2024

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada has announced it has signed a letter of intent with All Nippon Airways (ANA) for seven refurbished Dash 8-400 aircraft. The aircraft will be reconfigured...

July 23, 2024

ZeroAvia and JEKTA to advance development of hydrogen-electric amphibious aircraft

By Lucy PowellFIA News 2024, Sustainability

Electric amphibious aircraft manufacturer Jekta has selected ZeroAvia’s hydrogen fuel cell power generation system technology to partner on developing a hydrogen-electric version of its PHA-ZE 100 aircraft. It will be...

July 22, 2024

Embraer deliveries up by 88% for Q2 2024

By Lucy PowellEmbraer, Featured, FIA News 2024

Brazilian planemaker Embraer said it delivered 47 aircraft in Q2 2024, an 88% increase compared to Q1 2024, when 25 jets were delivered. Its Commercial Aviation backlog reached US$11.3 billion,...

July 19, 2024

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