A Slow Show Low in Numbers: Farnborough 2024
Lacking Energy and Numbers Relative to Past
By WEB TIM ROBINSON FRAeS, STEPHEN BRIDGEWATER, BELLA RICHARDS, and KATIE PRESTON
The Farnborough International Airshow, held in May 2024, marked a crucial summer for the aerospace industry. However, this year's show lacked the energy and numbers seen in past events.
Despite commitments such as 25 Boeing 737 Max 10s, the show highlighted a potential shift for future airshows. There were fewer new aircraft debuts and program announcements compared to previous years.
However, the show did uncover some key announcements that provide insights into the future of the aerospace industry.
- Boeing: Announced a commitment for 25 Boeing 737 Max 10s from an undisclosed customer.
- Airbus: Unveiled a new zero-emission concept aircraft, the ZEROe.
- Rolls-Royce: Showcased its UltraFan engine, designed to reduce fuel consumption by 25%.
Despite these announcements, the overall attendance and energy levels at Farnborough 2024 were lower than in previous years, raising questions about the future of airshows in the post-pandemic era.
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