Farnborough Airshow Kicks Off With a Handful of Orders

More than 75,000 visitors expected at this year's four-day event in the U.K.

Kimberly Johnson

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 02:40 PM ET

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An Embraer E190 at Farnborough 2024 [Credit: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson]

Key Takeaways:

Several airlines made significant announcements at the airshow, with Korean Air ordering 40 Boeing 777s and 787s, Japan Airlines finalizing an order for 10 Boeing 787-9s, and Drukair planning to add five Airbus A320neo/A321XLR jets.
Boeing CEO Stephanie Pope stated the company has increased 737 and 787 production and outlined key priorities including culture, production, and quality.
Qatar Airways unveiled its "QSuite next-gen" business class product, featuring 4K OLED screens and wider seats, which will be introduced on its new Boeing 777-9s.

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FARNBOROUGH, England—Monday was day one of the Farnborough International Airshow in the U.K.

Over 75,000 visitors were expected over the course of the five-day event in the small British town southeast of London. With Royal Air Force flyovers, and more than 1,200 exhibitors, it’s sure to be a busy week.