Boeing stole Airbus' thunder at the latest edition of the Farnborough Airshow, announcing more new jet orders, but the European plane maker had the last laugh in July. Airbus secured 397 net firm orders during the month compared to 126...
To read the full article, please log in or enter your email below:
Boeing stole Airbus' thunder at the latest edition of the Farnborough Airshow, announcing more new jet orders, but the European plane maker had the last laugh in July.
Airbus secured 397 net firm orders during the month compared to 126 for Boeing. The European OEM has 656 net new orders during the first seven months of the year, compared to 312 for Boeing.
The European multinational company delivered 46 commercial jets to customers in July, while Boeing delivered 26, including 23 MAXs and three widebody freighters. Airbus delivered 35 A320 family single-aisle jets, five A220s, and six widebody passenger jets. This year, Airbus has delivered 343 commercial jets while Boeing has delivered 242.
The bulk of orders in July came from China, with airlines in the country ordering as many as 292 Airbus single-aisle jets, including 196 A321neos, 82 A320neos, and 14 A319neos. Ever since the twin crashes that led to the Boeing 737 MAX being grounded for nearly two years, Airbus has had a stranglehold on the Chinese market, which had earlier been dominated by Boeing. Another major order for Airbus was by easyJet, which is planning to induct 56 A320neos into its fleet.
Providing an opening for Boeing is Airbus' legal dispute with Qatar Airways over paint damage to the airline's A350s. At Farnborough, the carrier announced an order for 25 MAXs and is likely to look at Boeing for new aircraft in the foreseeable future. At the airshow, the American company hit the headlines by announcing that Delta had ordered 100 MAX 10 aircraft; the aircraft was also on show at the event.
The coming months are likely to be better for Boeing as the FAA has approved the resumption of 787 deliveries; the company has already delivered its first 787 Dreamliner in May 2021, to American Airlines.
___ AARONIA AG presented its latest advancements in drone detection and electronic warfare at Enforce Tac 2025, held in Nuremberg from…
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines and Firefly, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with…
The Business Aviation Asia Forum & Expo (BAAFEx) is set to hold its inaugural edition from 4–6 March at Singapore’s…
PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) and Dassault Aviation have inaugurated the Dassault Aviation-PTDI Design Office on the fourth floor of PTDI’s…
L3Harris Technologies and Shield AI will collaborate on a demonstration to enable an electronic warfare (EW) operation with AI-enabled unmanned…
The Spanish Air and Space Force has said that it sees, the 'Hürjet' training aircraft as well positioned to replace…
Total passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 10.0% in January this year compared to the same…
Pratt & Whitney's GTF Advantage engine has achieved U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification for the Airbus A320neo family.…
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) will receive the two first Boeing KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft in 2026 . The other…
Israel Shipyards has begun the construction of the first of five Reshef class warships for the Israeli Navy. The 2.8…
Russia has accelerated efforts to incorportate laser technology to some of its operational air defence systems. As part of continuous…
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems on Thursday announced an approximate 50/50 partnership for the establishment…
Defence trade fair Euro Defence Expo (EUDEX) and the annual conference of the NATO Joint Air Power Competence Centre (JAPCC)…
Ramco Systems, a global aviation software provider has announced the successful implementation of its Aviation Software at Philippine Airlines for…
Singapore’s Ministry of Defence has announced that Brigadier-General (BG) Cai Dexian, currently Commander, 3rd Singapore Division will take over from…
Lockheed Martin has showcased a new counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) solution in a recent field demonstration, highlighting its ability to…
The Indonesian Navy (TNI Angkatan Laut / TNI AL) has launched the service's second Bung Karno-class corvette, KRI Bung Hatta…
ASELSAN recorded revenues of 120 billion TL (over 3.2 billion USD) in 2024, marking a 13% increase from the previous…
ITA Airways and Lufthansa Group have initiated a codeshare agreement, linking their route networks for the first time. This arrangement…
Chemring has provided a trading update ahead of its annual general meeting, reporting a record order book of £1.35 billion…
TransNusa is set to become the first Indonesian airline to operate scheduled flights between Bali and Guangzhou. The airline will…
ANA Holdings and CFM International have announced an order for more than 75 LEAP engines, including both installed and spares.…
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) recently demonstrated the first-ever Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capability on an MQ-9B SeaGuardian. In a…
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded the third phase of the Naval Force IP Network (RIFAN 3) contract…
Indonesia is proceeding with its plan to acquire Russian-made Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets, according to Brigadier General TNI Frega Wenas,…
All Nippon Airways (ANA) Holdings Inc. has placed an order for 15 Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, with options for an additional…
Gebrüder Weiss, an Austria-based international transport and logistics company, has expanded its transport and logistics services in Poland, introducing national…
Semi Conductor Devices (SCD) has secured an order for hundreds of its Crane Mid-Wave Infrared (MWIR) detectors from a leading…
ELT Group has renewed its strategic partnership with the UAE by signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) with EDGE at…
EDGE and Fincantieri have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that extends and builds upon an earlier agreement in…
Headquartered in Singapore with reporters spread across all major regions, GBP Aerospace & Defence is a leading media house that publishes three publications that serve the aerospace and defence sector - Asian Defence Technology, Asian Airlines & Aerospace and Daily News. Known industry-wide for quality journalism, GBP Aerospace & Defence is present at more international tradeshows and exhibitions than any other competing publication in the region.
For over three decades, our award-winning team of reporters has been producing top-notch content to help readers stay abreast of the latest developements in the field of commercial aviation, MRO, defence, and Space.
Copyright 2024. GBP. All Rights Reserved.
Home Defence & Security Space Commercial Aviation Maintence Repair & Overhaul Daily News Events About Us
2025 GBP all rights reserved.