Factbox-Aircraft orders at Farnborough airshow as Boeing, Airbus race for deals
Key Aircraft Orders and Deals at Farnborough International Airshow
FARNBOROUGH, UK, July 20 (Reuters) - Airlines unveiled aircraft orders as the Farnborough International Airshow opened on Monday, with more expected this week at the British event, one of the world's largest sector gatherings.
Still, industry sources said they expect dealmaking to fall short of expectations of 800 aircraft or more, as Airbus and Boeing continue to grapple with supply-chain constraints and production bottlenecks.
Below are the key deals so far.
SMBC Aviation Capital Orders
Boeing 737 MAX Order
Boeing and SMBC Aviation Capital announced that the global aviation finance platform and lessor has ordered 100 737 MAX airplanes, including 60 737-10 and 40 737-8 jets.
The 737-10 order represents SMBC Aviation Capital's first purchase for the 737 MAX family's highest-capacity variant.
Airbus A320neo-family Order
SMBC also announced it has placed a firm order for 100 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft.
The Airbus order comprises 65 A321neo and 35 A320neo aircraft and delivery is set to begin in the first half of the next decade.
IndiGo Engine Deal
CFM International LEAP-1A Engine Order
India's largest airline has signed a memorandum of understanding with CFM International to buy over 1,000 LEAP-1A engines, which would mark a record deal for the engine maker that has come under fire from industry for maintenance delays.
Riyadh Air Orders
Boeing 787 Dreamliner Options
The Saudi carrier exercised options for 28 Boeing 787 Dreamliners from an order placed in 2023, converting 20 of those aircraft to the larger 787-10 variant.
Airbus A350-1000 Confirmation
It also confirmed an order for six Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, increasing its total firm A350-1000 order book to 31 aircraft.
Philippine Airlines Orders
Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner Order
Boeing announced a new order for up to 20 787-10 Dreamliner widebody twinjets from Philippine Airlines, consisting of 15 firm orders and five options, as the pair build on an 80-year relationship.
While Philippine Airlines has a long history of flying Boeing aircraft, including its current 777-300ERs, the carrier has never previously operated Boeing's 787-10 Dreamliner.
Other Deals
Skymark Airlines Lease
Japan's Skymark Airlines has shaken hands with Aviation Capital Group to lease seven Boeing 737 MAX 10 narrowbody twinjets, with deliveries beginning in 2028.
UK National Police Air Service Helicopter Commitment
The first Airbus order of the show came in the form of a commitment for two more H135 helicopters from the UK's National Police Air Service, bringing the total fleet renewal programme to nine H135s. Deliveries are expected in 2028.
Engine Orders
British Airways GTF Engine Selection
British Airways announced that it has selected Pratt & Whitney GTF engines for up to 63 incoming Airbus A320neo jets: 33 firm orders and 30 options.
BOC Aviation CFM International Engine Order
Singapore-based lessor BOC Aviation placed its largest-ever engine order, agreeing to purchase and option up to 300 CFM International engines to support its expanding Airbus and Boeing narrow-body fleet.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Maria Rugamer, Joanna Plucinska, Tim Hepher, Dan Catchpole, Shivansh Tiwary and Joe Brock; Editing by Adam Jourdan and Sharon Singleton)
