2014 Farnborough Airshow

News and anything relating to or from the 2014 Farnborough Airshow

Here is a look at what the Boeing is expecting to do with their Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in the display.

Here is a look at what the Boeing is expecting to do with their Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in the display.

A look at a model of the Airbus A330neo when it was unveiled at the Farnborough Airshow

Highlights from the opening day of the 2014 Farnborough Airshow

And the opening day from Boeing's perspective...

Avalon commits to six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and five Boeing 737MAX airplanes announced at the show of course.

Embraer is participating at the ongoing 49th Farnborough International Airshow (FIA – www.farnborough.com), from July 14 to 20, at Farnborough Airport (FAB), UK, promoting its entire range of products for the Commercial Aviation, Executive Jets and Defense & Security markets. At the event, Embraer were expected to unveil a mock-up of the E-Jets E2 cabin interior, making its world debut. The E195 commercial jet and the ERJ 135 Shuttle are on static display, along with the large business jet Legacy 650. Embraer Defense & Security is also promoting its new military tactical transport KC-390 in a demonstration tent. A mock-up of the cross-section of the fuselage is also be at display. If you are looking to visit Embraer at the show, they have a Chalet that is located at Row A (Chalet #A25).

Recap of Day 2's events through Airbus' eyes...

Day 2 from Boeing's perspective...

The above is more focused on the P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft...based on the Boeing 737-800 platform.

Here is a more overview of Day 2 from Boeing.

Airbus and Boeing climbed close to the USD$100 billion mark for aircraft deals at the Farnborough Airshow on Wednesday, demonstrating healthy demand for new passenger jets despite concerns raised by their already record full order books. Recent profits warnings from the likes of Lufthansa and Air France-KLM have stoked fears of a sharp slowdown in demand for new aircraft or even cancellations. On Wednesday, however, Gulf carrier Qatar Airways finalised a USD$19 billion order for 50 Boeing 777-9X planes and added options to buy a further 50.

Canada's Bombardier also reached the 500 mark for deals for its Q400 turboprop model and for its CSeries airliner as it announced three contracts involving 20 aircraft on Wednesday. Aircraft leasing firms also continue to splash out, dominating orders at the world's biggest air show this week as they bet on years of growth in emerging markets in the Middle East and Asia. Reflecting the flurry of activity around chalets in the first three days of the show, the biennial event has already outsold the 2012 show which saw USD$72 billion of orders and commitments. The tally hit USD$135 billion at last year's Paris Airshow.

Such deals range from provisional letters of intent to firm orders, and can include the announcement of transactions that may have been listed in order books to unidentified buyers. Airbus has racked up around USD$60 billion in orders and commitments at the show, highlighted by this week's launch of the A330neo twin-aisle jet, a re-engined, more fuel-efficient version of its popular A330 series.

(Reuters)

Farnborough International Airshow Highlights of Day 3 from Airbus.

And Day 3 from Boeing with orders for the 777-9X stealing the show

Yesterday...

Bombardier has reached the 500 mark for deals for its Q400 turboprop and CSeries airliners with three contracts announced at the Farnborough Airshow. Thailand's Nok Air firmed up two orders for the Q400 while an existing African customer signed a letter of intent for five CSeries planes. Another undisclosed customer added to its buying with seven conditional orders for the CSeries and six purchase rights.

(Reuters)

Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Monarch Airlines today announced that the two companies are finalizing terms and working towards a Purchase Agreement for 30 737 MAX 8s, marking the start of a fleet transition for Monarch to Boeing single-aisle airplanes.The order, valued at $3.1 billion at current list prices, will be posted to the Boeing Orders & Deliveries website when finalized.

"Today's announcement is an important milestone in an exhaustive three year evaluation process, and a key part of The Monarch Group's transformation and renewal," said Iain Rawlinson, Executive Chairman, The Monarch Group. "Boeing truly understood our business and put together a complete package that fits extremely well with our ambitions for the Group. With this announcement, we begin another chapter in our long and fruitful relationship with Boeing, something which now stretches over 40 years."

"Having reviewed all of the options in the marketplace, we concluded that the Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft that best fits our future route network strategy, enabling us to tightly control our unit costs whilst offering a superior service to our customers," said Andrew Swaffield, Managing Director, Monarch Airlines.

"We are delighted that Monarch intends to structure its future fleet around the 737 MAX," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO Ray Conner. "We look forward to finalizing the order and can't wait to see the Monarch livery on 737s once again. Today is a proud moment for everyone at Boeing, as we welcome back a prestigious U.K. operator. We are confident that the 737 MAX will play a significant role in Monarch's continued success."

The 737 MAX has surpassed 2,000 orders from 42 customers worldwide, the most successful launch in Boeing history. The 737 MAX incorporates the latest-technology CFM International LEAP-1B engines to deliver the highest efficiency, reliability and passenger comfort in the single-aisle market.

The 737 MAX 8 provides customers with more flexibility and cost efficiency than the competition in the heart of the single-aisle market. Airlines operating the 737 MAX 8 will see an 8 percent operating cost per seat advantage over the A320neo. In addition to lower fuel use, the 737 MAX reduces the operational noise footprint by 40 percent compared to today's airplane.

Headquartered at London Luton Airport, but also operating from five other U.K. bases, Monarch predominantly serves holiday destinations around the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands as well as European ski resorts. Founded in 1968, the British carrier's passenger numbers reached nearly 7 million in 2013, a record for the airline, with a fleet made up of more than 40 airplanes.

Day 4 from Airbus, a synopsis.

Day 5 by Airbus as well... check it out.

Bombardier Aerospace today completed a successful week at the 2014 Farnborough International Airshow having announced firm orders, conditional purchase agreements and letters of intent for a total of 74 aircraft, valued at more than $4.25 billion US should all commitments be converted to firm orders.

Stuff from Bombardier while at FIA 2014.