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T
he Farnborough
International Airshow
has been a key industry
event on the global air show
merry-go-round for more than
seven decades. Whether you are an
aircraft manufacturer or supplier looking to
showcase your latest wares, or an industry executive seeking
to network with peers or get up close and personal to the
" metal, " the venue, an hour outside London, has been the
place to go since 1948.
The same was largely true this year, even if the volume of
new commercial aircraft business announced was down on
previous shows - hardly surprising given the current state
of the order backlogs that now extend out into the 2030s for
many types.
This year's show had around 1,200 exhibitors, while
upwards of 70,000 trade visitors were expected through the
doors during the five-day exhibition. But those who ventured
from the exhibition halls down toward the runway this year
were greeted by a noticeable lack of heavy metal to inspect.
After the 777-9 and 737-10 MAX were on display at
Farnborough two years ago (and also the Paris Air Show last
year), Boeing commercial aircraft were effectively absent
this year, as the OEM focused on its recovery plan and
completing some long-overdue certification programs. This
made for a somewhat depleted static aircraft park and flying
display, creating a slightly subdued atmosphere for those who
enjoy the spectacle of seeing big jets being heaved around
the skies.
The Aircraft on Display
Airbus and Embraer helped to increase the show's asset
count, exhibiting a good selection of their current lineups.
The newly certificated A321XLR (or A321-200NY, to use its
official designation!) was one of the stars of the flying display,
with Airbus's CFM-powered test aircraft being put through
its paces above Farnborough each day. Among the other
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