Airbus Soars Above Boeing at Farnborough Airshow with Sustainable Practices in Focus
Key Ideas
- Airbus outperforms Boeing at Farnborough International Airshow, securing more orders including a significant deal with flynas for 90 aircraft.
- Engine manufacturers like CFM International and Rolls-Royce announce over 1,000 orders, with Pratt & Whitney revealing an order for 44 engines from SMBC Aviation Capital.
- Sustainability takes center stage with discussions on new-generation aircraft, while ZeroAvia's hydrogen-electric engines gain traction with an order from ASL Aviation.
- The event closes with a focus on the industry's history-making moments, leaving a mark until its return in 2026.
The Farnborough International Airshow witnessed Airbus surpassing Boeing in securing aircraft orders, with a notable deal with flynas for 90 aircraft. Engine manufacturers like CFM International and Rolls-Royce also made significant announcements with over 1,000 orders, including Pratt & Whitney's deal for 44 engines from SMBC Aviation Capital. Sustainability was a key theme, highlighting the importance of new-generation aircraft. ZeroAvia, focusing on hydrogen-based propulsion systems, received orders for 20 hydrogen-electric engines from ASL Aviation. The partnership between ZeroAvia and KLM aims to conduct a hydrogen-powered demonstration flight by 2026. The event concluded with a look at the industry's achievements and will return in 2026.