Aircraft
Farnborough Order Flow Remains Tepid
OEMs disclose modest orders for airliners and engines
Qatar Airways Dreamliner at Farnborough Airshow 2024
Qatar Airways brought a Dreamliner to the Farnborough Airshow as it announced it bought 20 more 777-9s, expanding its 777X order book with Boeing to 94 777X, 12 787s and 25 737 Max jets. © David McIntosh/AIN

Several OEMs signed commercial orders during the second day of the Farnborough Airshow, reflecting the industry's resilience as it emerges from the doldrums of the Covid pandemic and despite trepidation over geopolitical tensions and war.

Qatar Airways confirmed its purchase of 20 additional Boeing 777-9s, expanding its 777X order book to 94 aircraft. The Doha-based airline now has on order 60 of the 777-9 passenger airplanes and 34 smaller 777-8 freighters. Qatar Airways is the launch customer for the 777-8F. In addition to the 777X family, Qatar Airways has ordered 12 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and 25 737 Max jets.