news from the show – Page 4
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UK transport secretary says ’permission to fly’ at stake as he launches net-zero strategy
UK secretary of state for transport Grant Shapps has warned that the aviation industry will lose its “permission to fly” if it does not act to address its environmental footprint. Shapps was speaking at the Farnborough air show on 19 July, where he launched the UK government’s “pitch to get ...
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Embraer snags 'well above' 250 letters of intent for planned turboprop
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has letters of intent for “well above 250” of its new planned turboprop aircraft.
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De Havilland reviewing Twin Otter and Dash 8 programmes, considering updates
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada has launched a review of its DHC-6 Twin Otter programme and intends later this year to do the same for its Dash 8-400 passenger turboprop.
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Aviation Capital orders a dozen more 737 Max jets
Aircraft lessor Aviation Capital Group has placed a follow-on order for 12 more Boeing 737 Max 8s, taking its firm commitments for the type to 34.
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Wisk plans to unveil sixth-generation of its eVTOL this autumn
Air taxi developer Wisk Aero expects this autumn to unveil the production-conforming version of its eVTOL aircraft – the sixth generation of its air taxi – which it will bring through the US Federal Aviation Administration’s certification process.
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Deutsche Aircraft positive on D328eco progress despite delay
Deutsche Aircraft has seen no “adverse reaction” from potential customers to the recently announced delay to service entry for its D328eco twin-turboprop.
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Lessor AerCap signs for five more 787-9s
Aircraft lessor AerCap has signed for another five Boeing 787-9s at the Farnborough air show today.
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Airbus commits to A380 flight tests of CFM RISE open rotor demonstrator
Airbus will later this decade flight test the open rotor demonstrator engine being developed under CFM International’s RISE programme aboard an A380.
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BAE, Embraer join forces to offer C-390 to Saudi Arabia
Embraer has partnered with BAE Systems to promote its C-390 transport to potential customers in the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia as their initial sales target.
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BAE launches flight test campaign with emission-free Velis Electro
BAE Systems has begun flight-test activities with the Pipistrel Velis Electro it bought to support a broader exploration of emission-free operations.
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Fresh off first flight, Gulfstream showcases G800 at Farnborough
Gulfstream has an impressive line-up of business jets at this year’s Farnborough air show, and has its latest and largest business jet, the G800, parked nearby at the company’s Farnborough airport service centre.
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Japanese regional carrier ORC orders one ATR 42-600
Japanese regional carrier Oriental Air Bridge (ORC) has signed for an ATR 42-600 aircraft for its domestic operations in the Nagasaki and Fukuoka regions.
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Turkish Airlines inks co-operation deal with Vietnam Airlines
Turkish Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding to co-operate with Vietnam Airlines, initially focusing on cargo.
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Boom Supersonic reveals new design for Overture
Supersonic aircraft developer Boom has introduced a new design for its Overture flagship aircraft, which it hopes to fly for the first time in early 2026.
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Alaskan operator Ravn to retrofit Dash 8 fleet with hydrogen-electric engines
US regional operator Ravn Alaska is looking to retrofit its De Havilland Dash 8 turboprop fleet with hydrogen-electric propulsion systems from ZeroAvia. The provisional agreement covers acquisition of 30 of ZeroAvia’s ZA2000 powertrains – a high-power version of the development, delivering 2,500MW – to replace the Dash 8s’ engines and ...
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Boom partners with Northrop Grumman for military version of Overture
Boom has partnered with Northrop Grumman to develop a special mission variant of the supersonic Overture aircraft for the US government and its allies.
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Size matters as LOT weighs A220s against E-Jets for renewal
Polish flag-carrier LOT is aiming to start modernising its short-haul fleet ahead of summer 2024, with Airbus and Embraer pitching for the renewal.
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Rolls-Royce and EasyJet partner on H2ZERO hydrogen combustion tests
EasyJet and Rolls-Royce are partnering on hydrogen combustion technology in a project that will see the UK budget carrier “directly invest” in the newly named H2ZERO test programme.
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KF-21 ejection seat works with pilots of all sizes, says Martin-Baker
Martin-Baker is showing the KR18A ejection seat it developed for the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 Boramae fighter, which is poised to make its maiden flight.
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Investment firm 777 Partners to take dozens more 737 Max jets
Diverse investment firm 777 Partners is adding up to 66 Boeing 737 Max 8 jets to its aviation portfolio, including the high-density Max 8-200. The companies disclosed the agreement during an event at the Farnborough air show on 19 July. Based in Miami, the investment company is already a strong ...