Top 8 things that happened at the 2024 Farnborough airshow

The top 8 things you need to know from this years airshow!
Boeing is reportedly not planning to bring the Boeing 777X to this year's Farnborough Airshow, and the 737 MAX 10 will also be absent. This decision follows ongoing challenges for the American manufacturer, including an incident earlier this year where a door blew out of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX. This marks the first major airshow since the 2021 debut in Dubai where Boeing will not showcase the 777X.
Boeing has begun moving engineers from the X-66A aircraft, which it has been developing jointly with NASA, to stabilize its commercial aircraft programs, including the to-be-certified 737 MAX 7, 737 MAX 10, and 777X, including the 777-9 and 777-8F.
Korean Air Boosts Boeing with Order of 20 777X and 30 787 Dreamliners at Farnborough Airshow
On the first day of the Farnborough International Airshow, Korean Air provided a significant boost to Boeing by ordering up to 50 new twin-aisle aircraft. The order includes 20 777Xs, a first for the airline, and firm orders for 20 787 Dreamliners, with options for an additional 10. The first deliveries are expected by 2028, and the aircraft will feature new seat designs upon entering the market.
but they were not the only ones
Qatar Airways Expands Its Boeing 777X Order with 20 More at Farnborough
Qatar Airways has expanded its order for Boeing 777Xs by adding 20 more 777-9 aircraft to its backlog. This addition comes as Boeing continues to secure orders for twin-aisle aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow.
Two new business class seats
Qatar Airways has introduced the next generation of its business class product, at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024. Dubbed the ‘Qsuite Next Gen’, enhancements include fully customisable Quad Suites; Companion Suites in window aisles; 4K OLED manoeuvrable in-flight entertainment (IFE) screens; along with increased space and privacy in each suite.
The redesigned Quad Suite is now equipped with movable 4K OLED Panasonic Astrova IFE screens - a first for any airline in the world. The screens can be repositioned to the side to create the largest social and productivity space in the sky for up to four passengers in the Quad Suite, and up to two passengers in the Companion Suite. There’s also a new lockable storage draw which requires a digital pin-code to unlock.
Turkish Airlines also revealed its new business class seat at the prestigious Farnborough International Airshow. This new offering aims to strengthen the carrier's luxury positioning in the region, amid intense competition from high-end rivals.
With the new Crystal Business Class suite, travelers will make future journeys in style. The new suite is the first from Turkish Airlines to feature an adjustable suite door and privacy panel for in-flight privacy.
The airline has also announced that it will provide free Wi-Fi to all passengers by the end of 2025, and all of these features will start with its new Airbus A350s on order.
Speaking on airbus, Boeing wasn't the only one to get new orders at the airshow!
Abra Group Expands International Long-Haul Fleet with MoU for 5 Airbus A350-900s
flynas Signs MoU for 75 More Airbus A320neo & 15 A330s at Farnborough
Saudi Arabia-based low-cost carrier flynas has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 75 Airbus A320neo family aircraft and 15 A330-900s.
World First: Embraer Automates Takeoff for E2 to Increase Range from Challenging Airports
Embraer has unveiled an automatic takeoff system for its E2 passenger jets, aiming to enhance the aircraft's range capabilities. The new system is expected to increase the jets' range by approximately 350 nautical miles from short runways.
Speaking of Embraer, they finally showed us their new cargo plane
These new E-Jet freighters are designed to meet the growing demands of e-commerce and modern trade, which require fast deliveries and decentralized operations. Embraer is offering unmatched cargo economics and flexibility with these rightsized jets.
The full freighter conversion will be available for all pre-owned E190 and E195 aircraft, with service entry expected in early 2024. Embraer estimates a market for approximately 700 aircraft of this size over the next 20 years.
And it looks damn good too
Zero Avia Continues to Make Waves
After making two significant announcements on the previous days, ZeroAvia, which is developing a hydrogen-electric solution for the commercial aviation industry, announced a new partnership with KLM on day three.
The two companies plan to collaborate on a demonstration flight using ZeroAvia's ZA2000 hydrogen-electric engine for a large regional turboprop aircraft. The goal is to conduct the demonstration flight between two airports by 2026.
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