2016 Farnborough Airshow

Farnborough International Airshow 2016 Highlights Preview

Feeding back technology into the Trent XWB-84 model will also create an improved “EP variant of that for future A350-900s.

The Bell Helicopters V280 is being prepared for a first flight in September 2017.

More than 220 companies showcase their goods and services; new seminar series, “The Hub,” debuts at the pavilion.

Increasing time on wing means engines need a robust support network that can act fast. CFM is preparing to provide that for Leap engines.

“Grandeur” features the latest advances in ergonomic design and high-end furnishings in a large, highly customizable cabin.

For the new longer, shorter-range 787, the UK engine maker will provide the TEN engine, a Trent 1000 using XWB tech.

Under its Vision program, Rolls-Royce is working on its future Advance and UltraFan engine technologies.

This year, Boeing Aircraft is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

Company says delays in transition to FAUB won’t threaten 777X EIS schedule, however.