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A graduate in German, Jake has a passion for history and regional aviation, and enjoys sampling new carriers and aircraft. He has visited OEM facilities as far and wide as Bristol, Toulouse, and Seattle, and recently enjoyed the milestone of flying his 150th sector as a passenger. Based in Norfolk, UK.
* Last updated 04:50 EST July 20, 2026 by Jake Hardiman *
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!
Two Big Wins For Honeywell Aerospace
Monday, July 20, 04:50 AM EST
Honeywell Aerospace started the show with two major announcements. Firstly, the firm has partnered with 
Aeromexico to provide the Mexican flag carrier with SURF-A runway safety technology across its fleet of more than 100 Boeing 737 jets. Elsewhere, IndiGo has chosen Honeywell to provide “avionics, auxiliary power units, and aftermarket support for 810 new Airbus A320neo family aircraft.”
Skymark Airlines To Lease Seven Boeing 737 MAX 10s From Aviation Capital Group
Monday, July 20, 04:45 AM EST
Japan’s has shaken hands with Aviation Capital Group on a lease deal for seven examples of Boeing’s stretched 737 MAX 10 narrowbody twinjet. These aircraft will begin arriving at Skymark Airlines in 2028, and they will “support the airline’s broader fleet expansion and renewal plans, while helping the airline to sustainably increase capacity on key routes from Tokyo’s Haneda Airport.”
UK Police Buys Two More Airbus Helicopters
Monday, July 20, 04:40 AM EST
The first Airbus order of the show came in the form of a commitment for two more H135 helicopters from the UK’s National Police Air Service (NPAS). This, the manufacturer explains, “brings the total fleet renewal programme to nine H135s.” Deliveries are expected in 2028, with the helicopters being delivered to Airbus’s facilities at London Oxford Airport (OXF) to be configured for police usage.
BA Selects P&W Engines For Incoming A320neos
Monday, July 20, 04:35 AM EST
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.”
Monday’s Flying Display Times
Monday, July 20, 04:30 AM EST
Display | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
Red Devils British Army Parachute Team | 1:10 PM |
USAF Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II | 1:30 PM |
Vertical Aerospace VA-1X | 1:46 PM |
Airbus A350-1000 | 1:57 PM |
Joint Aviation Command Chinook | 2:10 PM |
GE Aerospace Saab 340B | 2:28 PM |
Beta Technologies CX300 | 2:38 PM |
Embraer C-390 Millenium | 2:48 PM |
Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon | 3:01 PM |
Bombardier Global 8000 | 3:15 PM |
Fursan Al Emarat Display Team | 3:42 PM |
