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Boeing gains share of Farnborough aircraft orders as Airbus balances returns with “clean-sheet” ambitions

At Farnborough International Airshow, neither Airbus nor Boeing unveiled a completely new trajectory, but Boeing returned with a notably large share of total aircraft orders, reinforcing market perceptions of rising trust in Boeing. The cluster also highlights Airbus’ balancing act between shareholder returns and long-horizon clean-sheet aircraft ambitions.

Flying Magazine

Tornado strikes near Oshkosh within a day of EAA AirVenture’s end

A destructive storm and tornado hit the Oshkosh area roughly 24 hours after the EAA AirVenture convention wrapped, underscoring how quickly conditions can shift after large aviation events. The incident highlights the need for rapid emergency response and tightly coordinated contingency planning around airshow operations.

Washington Post

Pentagon moves to rename Joint Base Charleston after Sen. Lindsey Graham

The Pentagon is taking steps to rename Joint Base Charleston after the late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a U.S. Air Force veteran, citing his “decades of distinguished service” in Congress and to the United States Air Force. The change is expected to be formalized at Joint Base Charleston under the new name, Joint Base Lindsey Graham.

Breaking Defense

U.S. Commerce to speed advocacy timelines for foreign military sales ahead of Farnborough Airshow

Commerce Undersecretary William Kimmett said the department is building a list of “high priority” potential foreign weapon sales and will work to accelerate internal advocacy timelines, including during engagements at the Farnborough Airshow, according to Breaking Defense.

Breaking Defense

PACAF to rebalance exercise schedule to protect “readiness” amid heightened global commitments

U.S. Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) is reevaluating its upcoming exercise schedule to preserve readiness as the region’s responsibilities expand, including increased commitments linked to the Middle East, according to the four-star general overseeing PACAF.

AeroTime

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Airbus details next phase of Wing of Tomorrow program at Farnborough

At Farnborough, Airbus leadership provided an update on the Wing of Tomorrow Program, outlining plans for the next stage of wing evolution. The briefing expands on how Airbus is progressing next-generation wing design concepts aimed at improving aircraft performance and efficiency.

eVTOL Insights

Ascendance to host eVTOL Insights Europe Conference in Toulouse on Oct. 15, plus factory tour Oct. 16

French hybrid-electric aviation firm Ascendance will host the eVTOL Insights Europe Conference in Toulouse on Oct. 15, bringing delegates together for industry engagement around emerging eVTOL programs. An exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Ascendance’s facilities is scheduled for the following day, Oct. 16, as part of the event program.

Bloomberg

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GE touts hybrid-electric altitude breakthrough as Safran lifts outlook and Jet2 adds 54 Airbus A320neo with LEAP-1A

At Farnborough, GE said it completed the first hybrid-electric flight above 30,000 feet, underscoring momentum in alternative propulsion demonstrations. Separately, Safran raised full-year targets after stronger first-half profit and spare-parts demand, citing 41% LEAP delivery growth and a sharp ramp in M88 shipments. Jet2 also selected CFM LEAP-1A engines to power an additional 54 A320neo-family aircraft.