This week I had the privilege to visit the Farnborough Air Show – the first since 2018, and a return to one of the biggest marketplaces and demonstrations of the current technology in the aviation industry.
As the UK sweated in unprecedented heat, it was certainly a struggle to be outside in the almost-40 degree temperatures with no shade.
However, seeing some amazing aircraft up close, and witnessing the impressive aerial displays of modern airliners like the Airbus A350, Boeing 777X, 737 MAX 10 and Embraer E2 was a real treat.
It was also great to get on board some aircraft, including the Qatar Airways 777-300ER with the new business class cabin, and their Gulfstream 650ER executive jet.
Here’s a summary of the show in pictures:
Farnborough is a showcase for both civil and military aviation.
CASA 295 with a 500,000 flight hours design on the tail.
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-6-400 Twin Otter in a striking scheme.
F-HITX is a brand new Dassault Falcon 8X
Head-on with a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner of Qatar Airways.
Yours truly enjoying the new Qatar Airways business class seating.
A view of the Airbus A350-1000 prototype from the window of Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER
Qatar Airways have a new business class cabin.
Cockpit of a Gulfstream 650ER
Cabin of the Gulfstream 650ER of Qatar Airways.
Embraer sent two E2 demonstrator aircraft.
Sustainability and the future of air travel was a big theme at this year’s show. Airbus are developing their own future aircraft to meet these needs.
ITA Airways sent their brand new Airbus A350-941 EI-IFF to Farnborough.
The Boeing 777-9 demonstrates its folding winglets.
A line-up of Gulfstream tails
Embraer’s E2 Profit Hunter demonstrating at Farnborough.
The Boeing 737 Max 10 display at Farnborough
Boeing 777X display at Farnborough
The 777X almost flips on its back as it displays.
A line-up of airliner tails at Farnborough.
The A350 comes in to land after its display flight.
Looking under the wing of an Airbus A400M towards the ITA Airways A350.
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Absolutely stunning display and loved the concept of Airbus Zero e, blended-wing aircraft. Beautiful shots Matt!