Alis Aerolinee Italiane, an Italian cargo start-up company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus for the acquisition of five A330-200 Freighter aircraft, plus three options.

Europe’s Pamela program for the environmentally-friendly disposal of retired aircraft is entering its second phase, with the focus now turning to newer-generation jetliners and advanced materials such as composites.

Air China will buy 15 Boeing 777-300ER jets and 30 Next-Generation 737-800s in a deal announced at the Farnborough Airshow.

Cathay Pacific CEO Tony Tyler has warned that the competitive distortion resulting from the decision by the European Parliament to "unilaterally and extra-territorially" bring all flights into and out of Europe into the European Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) would be “significant” for airlines in Asia.

Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to support 'The Green Wave', a worldwide educational campaign for children and youth.

South Korea's Asiana Airlines has signed a contract with Airbus to buy 30 A350 XWB aircraft, with options for 10 more.

Boeing and Aviation Capital Group, a subsidiary of Pacific LifeCorp, have announced that the California- based leasing company has ordered an additional 15 Next-Generation 737-700s.

Netherlands-based leasing company AerCap has signed a firm contract with Airbus Freighter Conversion GmbH (AFC) to convert 30 of AerCap’s passenger A320/A321s into freighter aircraft (P2F).

Rolls-Royce has estimated the potential value of an Etihad order for Trent XWB engines for up to 50 Airbus A350 XWB aircraft is $4.5 billion.

Kuala Lumpur-based Malaysia Airlines and Boeing have announced an order for 35 Next-Generation 737-800 planes - with options on a further 20.

French turboprop maker ATR and Malaysian Airlines, have opened a new training centre in Kuala Lumpur.

Boeing says it is making "steady progress" on getting the 787 Dreamliner global production system up and running.

Boeing has announced the sale of seven Next-Generation 737s to Arik Air at the Farnborough Airshow.

Russia's Aeroflot has signed a contract with Airbus for the purchase of five A321 aircraft to add to its growing medium-haul fleet.

DAE Capital, the aircraft leasing and financing division of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, has signed a firm contract for the purchase of 30 Airbus A350-900 and 70 Airbus A320 aircraft.

North African airline Tunisair has signed a firm contract with Airbus for 16 new aircraft.

Qatar Airways has signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the Farnborough Airshow for the purchase up to six Airbus A321 aircraft – four firm and two on option.

Qatar Airways has signed a long-term TotalCare agreement to support its fleet of four Rolls-Royce Trent 500-powered Airbus A340-600s and one VIP-configured Airbus A340-500.

Boeing and Alenia Aeronautica are to join forces to help establish Italy's first composite recycling facility, which will be located in Southern Italy.

BOC Aviation says it has selected Thales to provide a comprehensive package of flight management systems for up to 47 new Airbus A320 family aircraft. 

Brazilian jet maker Embraer may not produce the volumes of larger makers Airbus and Boeing, but it's made its presence felt at Farnborough by announcing three new deals on day one.

Airbus will continue as an industry-leading aircraft manufacturer by focusing on four key pillars for its future evolution: integration, internationalisation, innovation and the empowerment of its employees.

Saudi Arabian Airlines has signed a firm contract with Airbus for eight A330-300 wide body aircraft, as part of its fleet modernisation plan.

Russian Titanium manufacturer VSMPO-Avisma Corporation have signed a supply framework agreement with Airbus for the ongoing supply of titanium, worth up to US$4 billion.

Airbus will continue as an industry-leading aircraft manufacturer by focusing on four key pillars for its future evolution: integration, internationalisation, innovation and the empowerment of its employees.

Etihad Airways firm contract fto buy 10 Airbus A380s takes the giant plane's order book to about 200, from 15 airlines.

Etihad Airways has revealed it is the airline that has ordered 35 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and 10 777-300ERs, with a total list value of $9.4 billion - orders previously attributed to an "unidentified customer" on Boeing's website.

ATR has launched a new website - www.whyatr.com  - related to a new communication campaign starting on the occasion of the Farnborough Air Show.

Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier says its much-anticipated CSeries family of aircraft will fly in 2013.

Boeing and Dubai's recently launched low-cost airline FlyDubai have announced an order for 50 Next-Generation 737-800s at the Farnborough Air Show.

Embraer has taken significant space at the 60th Farnborough International Airshow this week, showcasing its Legacy 600 business jet along with the Phenom 300 mock-up, and the Lineage 1000 ultra-large jet cross-section.

Qatar Airways will have a dedicated chalet at the Farnborough Air Show in southern England.

The Farnborough International Airshow 2008, opening on July 14, will officially be the biggest event ever in the airshow’s history in terms of exhibition space and exhibitor presence.

Air India's newest Boeing 777-300ER has arrived in Farnborough, UK for Monday's opening of the Farnborough International Air Show.