The Farnborough International Airshow in 2024 saw engine manufacturers attract significant orders.
Here are the key details from the show:
CFM International: Rapid Order Fulfillment
CFM International received orders with notable speed and efficiency during the show. As of July 23, the announced orders were:
- Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC): Ordered 12 CFM International LEAP-1A engines, which will power Airbus A321neo aircraft. The order includes two options.
- Avolon: Signed a major leasing agreement with 150 firm orders and 150 options for a total of 300 LEAP-1A engines. This is recorded as the largest LEAP-1A order by a leasing company.
- Macquarie AirFinance: Ordered 40 CFM International LEAP-1B engines, which will power 20 recently purchased Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
In total, CFM International received 352 engine orders during the show, showcasing the manufacturer’s strong performance at the event.
GE Aerospace: High Demand for Wide-Body Engines
GE Aerospace announced significant orders for wide-body engines. As of July 23, the announced orders were:
- Japan Airlines: Ordered 40 GE GEnx engines for 20 Boeing 787-9 aircraft, with an estimated two engines per aircraft.
- British Airways: Ordered 12 GEnx engines for Boeing 787 aircraft.
- Qatar Airways: Ordered 40 GE9X engines to power Boeing 777X aircraft.
- American Airlines: Ordered 180 CF34 engines for Embraer E175 aircraft, including an unspecified number of spare parts.
- Turkish Airlines: Ordered 8 GE90 engines for Boeing 777F aircraft.
GE Aerospace received a total of 304 engine orders, reflecting high demand for wide-body engines and GE’s successful performance at the event.
Pratt & Whitney: Major Orders for GTF Engines
Pratt & Whitney received significant orders for its GTF (Geared Turbofan) engines for A320neo and A220 aircraft:
- SMBC Aviation Capital: Ordered 44 PW1100G engines for Airbus A320neo family aircraft.
- Cebu Pacific Air: Ordered 304 PW1100G engines, marking a substantial order for the Airbus A320neo family.
- Avolon: Ordered 80 PW1100G engines for A320neo family aircraft.
- SKY Airline: Ordered 78 PW1100G engines and signed an agreement with 58 options. Additionally, they signed a memorandum for 10 A321XLR engines and 29 options for A320neo and A321neo.
- Air Niugini: Ordered 22 PW1900G engines for Airbus A220 aircraft.
In total, 608 engine orders were placed, reinforcing Pratt & Whitney’s strong position in the A320neo and A220 series.
Rolls-Royce: Modest but Strategic Orders
Rolls-Royce announced three key orders at the show:
- Virgin Atlantic: Ordered 14 Trent 7000 engines for Airbus A330-900 aircraft.
- Vietjet: Acquired 20 A330-900 aircraft. However, Rolls-Royce only announced the airline’s engine service agreement, with this order previously announced at the Singapore Airshow in February.
While Rolls-Royce’s orders appear modest, they are strategically significant and enable the company to maintain its presence in the industry.
The Farnborough International Airshow in 2024 highlighted significant orders for engine manufacturers. CFM International and GE Aerospace saw high demand for wide-body engines, Pratt & Whitney secured a strong market share with GTF engines, and Rolls-Royce maintained its industry presence with strategic orders.
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