As we head into day 3 of the Paris Air Show, here’s what has been filling in the order books on day 2:
Korean Air created a big split order with the Korean flag carrier ordering 30 Airbus A321neos with options for an additional 20 aircraft – and pretty much at the same time ordering 30 737 MAX aircraft with options for 20 more – along with an order for two additional Boeing 777-300ER
Rendering, Airbus.
Meanwhile, Airbus scored a few more orders from Asia, with EVA Air intending to add four more A330-300 aircraft to its fleet (no signs if Hello Kitty will be painted on these planes).
EVA Air Airbus A330-300, Image – Airbus
Peach Aviation will also join the party with orders for 3 more Airbus A320s
Peach Aviation Airbus A320 – Image, Airbus.
Minshing Leasing of China will take on a mix of 30 Boeing 737NG and MAX series aircraft to be leased onto other carriers
Rendering, (c) The Boeing Company
Chinese carrier Ruili Airlines today announced it will be purchasing 30 737 MAXs
Rendering, (c) The Boeing Company
Ruili Airlines currently operate 737-700s and 737-800 – a total of five aircraft. The new aircraft will be used to expand services.Aer Cap (a lessor) put its name down for 100 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. These aircraft will be placed with other airlines, and thus never carry the livery below.
Rendering, (c) The Boeing CompanySMBC Aviation is topping up its order 0f 90 aircraft, with an order for an additional 10 aircraft. 
Rendering, (c) The Boeing CompanyATR has been busy today, racking up small orders Cebu Pacific will launch ATR’s new high density ATR72-600, with orders for 16 aircraft which will seat 78 passengers aboard it. These will launch in late 2016.
Rendering, ATR Braathens Aviation meanwhile orders five ATR 72-600s, with options for an additional 10 aircraft. These will be in the air towards the end of 2015.
Rendering, (c) ATRSo much for a quiet air show. Whilst orders are slightly down compared to this time last year at Farnborough.However as we go into day 3… there’s always room for more orders…
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