Victoria Moores

FARNBOROUGH—Brazilian airframer Embraer has “completely shelved” its former ambitions of developing a new turboprop, which were first mooted around 2019.

FARNBOROUGH — Embraer has announced firm orders for 30 passenger E-Jets and an MOU for 20 E-freighter conversions, naming Abra Group, lessor Azorra, Binter Canarias, Luxair and Fuji Dream Airlines (FDA) as its latest customers.

FARNBOROUGH—Aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital, which announced its first Boeing 737 MAX-10 order at the airshow earlier this week, noted that airlines are planning their fleets further out and favoring larger aircraft.

FARNBOROUGH—The 2026 Farnborough Air Show has been a stage for both airline optimism and evidence that new technologies are maturing, analysts at the show say.

FARNBOROUGH—ATR is market testing a forward passenger door and a three-class cabin configuration for the ATR 72-600 along with some US-specific compliance modifications, as it seeks to attract more US airline customers.

Azorra remains optimistic about Airbus A220s despite airline hesitation over engine upgrades, with Pratt & Whitney retrofits improving reliability.

Regional aircraft airframer ATR is waiting on engine technologies to mature sufficiently to launch its next-generation EVO program, with options including both hybrid-electric and all-thermal propulsion.

West African airline Asky, which is part-owned by Ethiopian Airlines and the Togolese government, has added two Boeing 737 MAX 8s to its fleet and is pushing for airport and maintenance improvements for the region.

The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas)—which comprises 12 West African countries—is exploring the idea of establishing a regional