Farnborough International Airshow 2026: As It Happens

The Farnborough International Airshow 2026 is now underway, and the Simple Flying team are on the ground to bring you all of the event’s latest and greatest developments throughout the week. Plenty of big news is expected, and you can find it all here!

British Airways has announced that it has selected the Pratt & Whitney GTF engines for up to 63 incoming Airbus A320neo jets: 33 firm orders and 30 options. These deliveries will commence in 2027, with Pratt & Whitney “also providing maintenance for the engines through a 12-year EngineWise Comprehensive services agreement, ensuring optimized fleet efficiency and cost of ownership.”