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Farnborough Airshow 2026: All the News That Made Headlines
July 18, 2026
GE Aerospace is showcasing its commitment to building a more durable and efficient future of flight at the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow, highlighting next-generation technologies and breakthrough capabilities across commercial and defense aviation.
Stay here for all the latest updates on announcements from GE Aerospace and CFM International, a 50-50 joint company between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines.
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July 24, 2026
GE Aerospace Wraps Historic Farnborough Airshow
GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) wrapped up the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow with record engine demand, continued momentum across durability and services, and major advances in hybrid electric flight.
Jet2 Plc Confirms LEAP Engine for all its Airbus A321neo Aircraft
UK leisure travel group Jet2 plc has today announced that it has selected the CFM LEAP-1A engine to power 54 Airbus A321neo aircraft. With this announcement, Jet2’s LEAP-1A-powered A321neo fleet will now span 146 aircraft, alongside nine leased aircraft. The agreement, which also includes a long-term maintenance service, supports Jet2’s growth strategy.
July 22, 2026
GE Aerospace and Magellan Aerospace Sign Memorandum of Understanding for F414 Sustainment
GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) and Magellan Aerospace Corporation signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities in Canada for the F414-GE-39E engine that powers the Saab JAS 39 Gripen E fighter. The MOU is predicated on whether the Government of Canada proceeds with the acquisition of the Saab JAS 39 Gripen E fighter as part of the future Royal Canadian Air Force fighter fleet.
Austrian Airlines Selects GE Aerospace FlightPulse® to Expand Flight Data Analytics to the Cockpit
GE Aerospace today announced that Austrian Airlines, part of the Lufthansa Group, has signed for FlightPulse®, a GE Aerospace, Software as a Service (SaaS) mobile application that connects operational flight data directly to pilot decision-making before and after each flight. The announcement follows a signing at the Farnborough International Airshow.
ITA Airways Adopts GE Aerospace Fuel Insight and FlightPulse® to Strengthen Data-Driven Decisions
GE Aerospace announced today that ITA Airways has signed an agreement to implement Fuel Insight and FlightPulse, two GE Aerospace, Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions designed to help airlines turn data into actionable insight. The announcement was marked by a signing at the Farnborough International Airshow.
FlyOne Armenia signs MoU with CFM International for LEAP-1A engines to power Airbus A321neo aircraft
FlyOne Armenia, the largest airline in Armenia, signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with CFM International for four LEAP-1A engines to power two Airbus A321neo. The aircraft order was announced in May during the state visit of French President Emmanuel Macron in Yerevan.
July 21, 2026
National Airlines Orders More GE Aerospace CF6 and GE90 Engines
GE Aerospace announced today that National Airlines has committed to purchase one GE90-110B and six CF6-80C2 engines to power their Boeing 777F/747F cargo airplanes.
GE Aerospace, Software as a Service (SaaS), today announced that ABL Aviation has signed a five-year agreement to adopt GE Aerospace’s Asset Transfer System (ATS) to support aircraft transitions across its growing portfolio.
Abra Group and CFM Expand Partnership With LEAP-1A Engine Order
CFM International and Abra Group, parent of Avianca and GOL, today announced that Avianca has selected CFM LEAP-1A engines to power 50 previously unallocated aircraft in its remaining 134-aircraft Airbus A320neo family order – together with a comprehensive services package to support Abra Group’s long-term operational needs, that includes spare engines and long-term services, the latter of which will also cover GOL’s fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
BBAM Expands Engine Portfolio with Agreement to Acquire 30 CFM LEAP Spare Engines
BBAM Limited Partnership (“BBAM”) today announced an agreement to purchase 30 CFM International LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B spare engines, strengthening its engine portfolio in support of operators of Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
GE Aerospace Announces AerCap Selects GEnx Engines to Power 15 Additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners
GE Aerospace today announced that AerCap Holdings N.V. ("AerCap") has selected the GEnx-1B engine to power an additional 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
CALC Chooses CFM LEAP-1A Engines to Power Additional Airbus A320neo-Family Aircraft
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) today announced the selection of CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power and additional 20 A320neo and A321neo aircraft.
AIP Capital Agrees to Purchase 11 CFM LEAP-1B Spare Engines
AIP Capital and Bridgepoint Group today announced an agreement to purchase 11 CFM International LEAP-1B spare engines to support operators of Boeing 737 MAX family aircraft. The engines will support AIP and Bridgepoint’s strategy of providing airlines, MROs, and other operators with in-demand spare engines to support their operating needs.
GE Aerospace and Turkish Technic Sign Agreement to Expand Electronics MRO Capability in Türkiye
GE Aerospace and Turkish Technic today announced a Service and License Agreement that will expand GE Aerospace-authorized maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) support for Data Link Control and Display Units (DCDU) for an initial five-year term. The agreement enables Turkish Technic, one of the world’s leading aviation services providers, to offer OEM-authorized services to domestic and global airline customers from its world-class facilities in Istanbul.
July 20, 2026
IndiGo and CFM Sign MoU Paving the Way to a Record Agreement for 1,000+ LEAP-1A Engines
IndiGo, India’s largest airline and one of the world’s fastest-growing carriers, today announced it has signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with CFM International for an order of 1,000+ LEAP-1A engines to power 510 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft. This will be the largest single order ever placed for LEAP engines and a record for CFM International.
GE Aerospace and SPDB Financial Leasing Signs Agreement for CF34-10A Spare Engines
GE Aerospace has signed an agreement with SPDB Financial Leasing for 10 CF34-10A spare engines, underscoring continued cooperation between the two companies and their shared focus on supporting fleet operations and future growth.
Philippine Airlines Selects GE Aerospace GEnx engines to Power New 787-10 Dreamliners
GE Aerospace announced today that Philippine Airlines (PAL) has selected the GEnx-1B engines to power its 15 new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, including purchase rights for five additional aircraft.
Jackson Square Aviation Selects CFM LEAP-1A Engines to Power Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft
Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) today announced the selection of CFM International’s LEAP-1A engines to power a number of Airbus A320neo Family aircraft from its previously announced Airbus order.
GE Aerospace, Software as a Service (SaaS), today announced that the Air France KLM Group — Air France, Hop! and Transavia France — has signed a five-year agreement for Fuel Insight, GE Aerospace’s fuel analytics solution that helps airlines optimize fuel planning and performance and supports sustainability reporting.
GE Aerospace announced today at the Farnborough International Airshow an industry first to advance the future of flight, demonstrating the viability of more electric aircraft engine systems for aviation.
In collaboration with NASA, BETA Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BETA) (“BETA”) and Boeing, GE Aerospace conducted the first hybrid electric flight above 30,000 feet, reaching the same altitude levels of passenger commercial aircraft. During tests, the team’s single longest flight in hybrid electric operation was more than two hours.
SMBC Aviation Capital Selects CFM LEAP-1A Engines to Power 35 Airbus A320neo Aircraft
SMBC Aviation Capital, the leading global aviation finance platform, today announced it has finalized an agreement for CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power 35 Airbus A320neo family aircraft.
Shield AI and GE Aerospace Light Off X-BAT Engine
GE Aerospace and Shield AI have successfully completed integration, actuation, and engine light-off testing of the advanced Axisymmetric Vectoring Exhaust Nozzle (AVEN) for Shield AI’s X-BAT aircraft, a critical milestone in the program's path to vertical flight.
BOC Aviation Announces Order for up to 300 LEAP Engines
CFM International and BOC Aviation Limited have finalized a firm order for up to 200 LEAP-1A and 100 LEAP-1B engines to power Airbus A320neo family and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft that BOC Aviation had previously ordered.
July 19, 2026
GEnx-1B Engines Surpass 50 Million Flight Hours
The GE Aerospace GEnx-1B engine has surpassed the 50 million flight hour mark in just over 14 years, the fastest rate ever for GE Aerospace commercial widebody engine model.
July 18, 2026
CFM Secures Certification for LEAP-1B Durability Upgrades
CFM International has secured certification of the CFM LEAP-1B high-pressure turbine (HPT) durability kit from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The system will double time on wing in hot and harsh environments like in Middle East and India. CFM is beginning to industrialize production of the hardware, with full production cutover expected in early 2027.
CFM expands, strengthens open MRO ecosystem
CFM International continues to invest in its open maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) ecosystem, building both capability and capacity to meet the forecasted ramp in LEAP engine shop visits, including five-year commitments of more than $1 billion USD by GE Aerospace and more than €1 billion EUR by Safran Aircraft Engines.
Open Fan advances toward flight test demonstration
CFM International announced today ahead of Farnborough International Airshow new design and test milestones reached for the RISE program, a suite of technologies in development for next-generation aircraft propulsion.
July 17, 2026
GE Aerospace to Spotlight Future of Flight at Farnborough International Airshow 2026
GE Aerospace will showcase its commitment to building a more durable and efficient future of flight at the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow, highlighting next-generation technologies and breakthrough capabilities across commercial and defense aviation.
GE Aerospace and UK Export Finance Launch New Financing Solution for Regional UK Shop Visits
GE Aerospace and UK Export Finance (UKEF) today announced a first-of-its-kind framework for shop visit financing for airline customers leveraging GE Aerospace’s Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) sites in Wales and Scotland. This new program will enable airlines to access financing for their engine maintenance spend, with UKEF supporting $1 billion in financing over the next five years, supporting airlines with quicker decision making and greater predictability.
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