Farnborough Airshow 2026 Commercial Orders Roundup: Boeing, Airbus, and Embraer Deal Tracker

The 2026 Farnborough International Airshow returned with strong commercial order activity as airlines and lessors scrambled to secure delivery positions stretching deep into the 2030s. Against a backdrop of tight supply chains and backlogged order books, manufacturers focused heavily on firming up commitments for narrowbody workhorses and long-haul widebodies.

Leasing giant SMBC Aviation Capital set the tone on day one by splitting a massive 200-aircraft order between Airbus and Boeing, underscoring sustained global demand for fuel-efficient single-aisle jets.

Here is the breakdown of order activity by Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and aircraft family from the show.

OEM Breakdown

Boeing

Boeing led the numerical tally at Farnborough 2026, driven by major lessor commitments and key widebody selections across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.

• SMBC Aviation Capital: Placed a landmark firm order for 100 737 MAX aircraft, comprising 60 of the high-capacity 737-10 variant and 40 737-8s. This marked the largest single 737-10 order placed by a lessor to date.
• Riyadh Air: Exercised options for 28 787 Dreamliners, converting 20 of them to the larger 787-10 variant as the Saudi carrier prepares for rapid international expansion.
• Philippine Airlines: Signed a commitment for up to 20 787-10 Dreamliners (15 firm orders + 5 purchase options) for long-haul fleet modernization.
• AerCap: Added 15 787-9 Dreamliners to its order book, signaling lessor confidence in long-haul international travel growth.
• Uganda Airlines: Placed its first direct order with Boeing, securing 4 737 MAX 8s and 4 787-9 Dreamliners.
• Luxair: Converted options into 2 firm 737-10 orders alongside 2 new options.

Airbus

Airbus kept its tally focused on core high-demand models, anchored by the A320neo family and steady demand for the flagship A350-1000.

• SMBC Aviation Capital: Matched its Boeing deal with a firm order for 100 A320neo-family aircraft, consisting of 65 A321neos and 35 A320neos set for delivery in the early 2030s.
• Riyadh Air: Confirmed a deal for 6 additional A350-1000s, bringing its total commitment for Airbus’s largest widebody twinjet to 31 aircraft.
• Philippine Airlines: Signed a memorandum covering 9 A350-1000 aircraft (with options for 5 more) to operate alongside its Boeing widebodies on ultra-long-haul routes.

Embraer

Embraer captured significant regional and mid-market business, demonstrating steady momentum for the E-Jet E2 family across Europe, Latin America, and Asia.

• Abra Group: The parent company of Avianca and GOL signed an agreement for 20 firm E195-E2s plus options.
• Binter: The Canary Islands carrier ordered 5 additional E195-E2s and secured 4 extra purchase rights.
• Luxair: Converted purchase rights into 3 firm E190-E2 orders.
• Fuji Dream Airlines: Placed a firm order for 2 E175 regional jets.

Orders & Commitments by Aircraft Type

Note: Totals reflect publicly disclosed firm orders, memorandums of understanding (MoUs), and firm conversions announced during the show.

Key Industry Takeaways

1. Delivery Slots drive the Market: With single-aisle production slots virtually sold out into the early 2030s, aircraft lessors like SMBC are stepping in to secure future capacity early so airlines can access guaranteed delivery slots.
2. Widebody Momentum: Widebody aircraft represented a substantial share of total order value at Farnborough 2026, led by strong appetite for the Boeing 787-10 and Airbus A350-1000 on long-haul routes.
3. Dual-OEM Strategies: Airlines and lessors continue to diversify fleet risks, with operators like Luxair and Philippine Airlines taking aircraft from multiple OEMs to ensure delivery flexibility.

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