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Emirates debuts the U-Dream economy headrest, rolling out adjustable neck support across its A350, A380 and Boeing 777 fleets

Emirates says it is the first airline to introduce its U-Dream headrest for Economy Class, featuring adjustable neck support designed to improve rest. The carrier is retrofitting in-service aircraft—reaching a 100-aircraft milestone—with retrofits performed at its Dubai engineering facilities.

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2026-07-20T02:21:38.430570-07:00

Leeham News

Pratt & Whitney pushes Valox small-turbofan for uncrewed fighters as GKN expands manufacturing partnerships—while Airbus A320neo

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2026-07-20T00:23:05.288903-07:00

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The Helicopter Company adds 8 more Airbus H145 light twins under 2024 Airbus framework deal

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2026-07-20T01:08:01.010747-07:00

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Farnborough day one: Riyadh Air books 34 widebodies, Boeing sees a 150-plus order flurry as Airbus counters

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2026-07-19T21:09:59.142936-07:00

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Farnborough sees an A320neo order surge as Airbus and Boeing intensify the race for fleet contracts As the Farnborough International Airshow opened, airlines and the leasing market announced aircraft orders, with Airbus landing a reported 100-jet A320neo-family deal from a major lessor. Coverage also points to a renewed Airbus-versus-Boeing contest for large deliveries and follow-on commitments throughout the week.

2026-07-20T08:40:43.944847-07:00

Farnborough sees an A320neo order surge as Airbus and Boeing intensify the race for fleet contracts

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Honeywell lands major IndiGo avionics and power systems deal for incoming A320neo aircraft at Farnborough Honeywell Aerospace opened Farnborough with an announcement of a major component deal with IndiGo to equip its incoming A320neo jets with Honeywell avionics and power systems. The agreement underscores the scale of aftermarket-style integration work extending into new-aircraft deliveries.

2026-07-20T02:23:31.270532-07:00

Honeywell lands major IndiGo avionics and power systems deal for incoming A320neo aircraft at Farnborough

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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Emirates debuts the U-Dream economy headrest, rolling out adjustable neck support across its A350, A380 and Boeing 777 fleets Emirates says it is the first airline to introduce its U-Dream headrest for Economy Class, featuring adjustable neck support designed to improve rest. The carrier is retrofitting in-service aircraft—reaching a 100-aircraft milestone—with retrofits performed at its Dubai engineering facilities.

2026-07-20T02:21:38.430570-07:00

Emirates debuts the U-Dream economy headrest, rolling out adjustable neck support across its A350, A380 and Boeing 777 fleets

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Honeywell lands record avionics/APU deal with IndiGo for 810 A320neo-family jets; Aeromexico rollout of runway safety tech on 10 Honeywell Aerospace says IndiGo has selected its flagship avionics and power systems—and full aftermarket support—for its record 810-aircraft Airbus A320neo-family order, marking the company’s largest-ever commercial equipage/service agreement. Separately, Aeromexico plans to deploy Honeywell runway safety technology across more than 100 Boeing jets.

2026-07-20T01:38:30.758145-07:00

Honeywell lands record avionics/APU deal with IndiGo for 810 A320neo-family jets; Aeromexico rollout of runway safety tech on 10

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The Helicopter Company adds 8 more Airbus H145 light twins under 2024 Airbus framework deal Saudi operator The Helicopter Company (THC) has placed firm orders for eight additional Airbus H145 light-twin helicopters, with deliveries scheduled for 2027–2028. The order is placed under THC’s 2024 framework agreement with Airbus for up to 120 aircraft, expanding the operator’s light helicopter fleet.

2026-07-20T01:08:01.010747-07:00

The Helicopter Company adds 8 more Airbus H145 light twins under 2024 Airbus framework deal

Leeham News

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Pratt & Whitney pushes Valox small-turbofan for uncrewed fighters as GKN expands manufacturing partnerships—while Airbus A320neo Pratt & Whitney unveiled its Valox small-engine concept targeting 800–1,500 lbf for uncrewed fighters, alongside supply and components agreements tied to F-135 and PW1500/1900 turbofans. GKN expands engine manufacturing partnerships with Pratt & Whitney. Separately, British Airways selected GTF engines for up to 63 A320neo-family aircraft announced at Farnborough, while IndiGo is poised to place a record >1,000-engine Leap-1A order with CFM.

2026-07-20T00:23:05.288903-07:00

Pratt & Whitney pushes Valox small-turbofan for uncrewed fighters as GKN expands manufacturing partnerships—while Airbus A320neo

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Asman Airlines (Kyrgyzstan) to buy additional Airbus A321 aircraft Kyrgyz carrier Asman Airlines plans to purchase more Airbus A321s, signaling renewed growth or fleet replacement activity for its narrowbody operation. The acquisition underscores continued demand for Airbus’s A321 family among regional operators seeking commonality and network flexibility.

2026-07-19T22:53:07.410952-07:00

Asman Airlines (Kyrgyzstan) to buy additional Airbus A321 aircraft

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Farnborough day one: Riyadh Air books 34 widebodies, Boeing sees a 150-plus order flurry as Airbus counters Riyadh Air placed orders for 34 additional widebody aircraft on the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow, scaling commitments with Airbus and Boeing months after launching scheduled passenger service. Separate reporting pegged Boeing’s opening-day tally at nearly 150 orders, with Airbus countering later, while Pratt & Whitney and British Airways secured the first major deals of the day.

2026-07-19T21:09:59.142936-07:00

Farnborough day one: Riyadh Air books 34 widebodies, Boeing sees a 150-plus order flurry as Airbus counters