Farnborough Air Show Recap Day 3: A Shift in Focus for Manufacturers?
Have we seen a shift in focus for aircraft manufacturers this year? We review the key events for Day 3 of Farnborough Air Show.
Airshow
Farnborough Air Show Recap Day 3: A Shift in Focus for Manufacturers?
- by Len Varley
- July 24, 2024
Farnborough Air Show 2024 has so far brought what might be characterized as a shift in focus across the main aircraft manufacturers. The dynamic this year began with the early expectation of a softer profile from Boeing – notably on both the new order front and active aircraft displays. Order acquisitions have been softer for
Airport
Hong Kong International Airport: Passenger and Cargo Growth Continues in June
- by Len Varley
- July 24, 2024
June saw Hong Kong International Airport continue its rebound and growth trajectory, with good gains in both passenger and cargo metrics.
Manufacturer
Airbus and Quebec Invest $1.2 Billion in A220 Program
- by Len Varley
- July 24, 2024
Airbus and the Quebec government will jointly invest US$1.2 billion to reinforce the future of the Quebec A220 manufacturing program.
General Aviation
ZeroAvia Gains £10.5M UK Government Funding for Zero-Emission Aircraft Tech
- by Len Varley
- July 24, 2024
ZeroAvia has been awarded £10.5 million in funding from the UK Government to accelerate development of its fuel cell technology.
Manufacturer
Beechcraft King Air Celebrates 60 Years with Special ‘Crimson Edition’
- by Len Varley
- July 24, 2024
Textron Aviation has celebrated 60 years of its King Air line with the release of a special anniversary 'Crimson Edition' option.
Airport
Just Stop Oil Protestors Arrested Near Heathrow Airport
- by Len Varley
- July 24, 2024
7 Just Stop Oil protestors have been arrested by police at two locations along perimeter roads around London Heathrow Airport this morning.
Travel
Stansted Airport Offers 5 Easy Olympic Games Destination Options
- by Len Varley
- July 24, 2024
Besides the busy Paris scene, London Stansted offers 5 alternative travel options to view Olympic Games events in France this year.
Manufacturer
Boom Supersonic Accelerates Overture Aircraft Development
- by Len Varley
- July 24, 2024
Boom Supersonic moves forward with its Overture supersonic airliner program, revealing details of the aircraft flight deck and engine development
Emergency
Saurya Airlines CRJ-200 Crashes on Takeoff in Kathmandu
- by Len Varley
- July 24, 2024
A Saurya Airlines CRJ-200 aircraft with 19 onboard has crashed during takeoff from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport earlier today.