Time to dive back into the world of orders at the Farnborough Air Show – with the traditionally quiet day 3 of the show throwing up a few orders of interest.
Boeing
VietJet signed a Memorandum of Understanding for 100 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, split between the double-stretch Boeing 737 MAX 10 (80 frames) and the baseline 737 MAX 8 (20 frames).
VietJet Boeing 737 MAX over Ha Long Bay – Rendering, The Boeing Company.
Undisclosed customers have also been shopping at Boeing too. They’ve racked up 93 commitments over four customers. These are split into 40 High Capacity 737 MAX 8 and 45 standard 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
Airbus
Airbus’s biggest buyer this Farnborough Air Show “Undisclosed Airline”, has a memorandum of understanding signed six Airbus A330neo aircraft. Secret Squirrel Airlines has done well this show it seems.
More interestingly, start-up Uganda Airlines has signed an MoU for 2 Airbus A330neo aircraft – specifically, the A330-800 (making them the only operator of the type in the world.
Airbus A330-800 Uganda Airlines, Rendering – Airbus
Viva Aerobus firms up order for 25 A321neos, along with 16 upconversions from A320neo to A321neo from their existing backlog.
Viva AeroBus A321neo – Image, Airbus
EasyJet took delivery of the first of 30 Airbus A321neo aircraft at the show (after a short demonstration flight from London Gatwick airport).
EasyJet accepting its first A321neo – Image, EasyJet.
ATR
Hokkadio Air System Company (A JAL Group Company) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for two ATR42-600 aircraft with an option for one more on top. These will replace the existing Saab 340 series aircraft. Planned entry into service is 2020.
EasyFly of Columbia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ATR for five aircraft, involving three ATR72-600s and two ATR42-600 aircraft.
Bombardier
Uganda Airlines didn’t stop at the Airbus stand – they headed straight to Bombardier to sign a a firm order for four Bombardier CRJ900. The airline will be the first operator in Africa to fly the new ATOMSPHERE cabin.
Uganda Airlines Bombardier CRJ-900 – Image, Bombardier
Mitsubishi
Good news! The MRJ-90 that has a bit of an accident when the raydome was punctured when being mis-handled on the ground is flying again.
Now, about scoring a few orders..
Mitsubishi MRJ-90 retaking to the air – Image, Mitsubishi
As we head towards Day 4, there’s always one or two hidden surprises and last-minute big orders to pull out of the bag by multiple airframers. I don’t see this year being any different.
Oh, and the highlight maybe that an A380 will be visiting the show tomorrow – but one like you haven’t seen before…
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