Farnborough Air Show kicks off with $51 billion in deals as Airbus shows off new ultra long-haul jet

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Airbus flew the A321XLR for the first time since it was certified, but its U.S. rival Boeing dominated on the deal-making front.

The Farnborough Air Show generated deals at list prices worth £39.3 billion across its first day, according to the event's organizers.

However, despite striking a lower profile with no commercial jet displays, U.S. rival Boeing dominated on the deal-making front on day one. ADS Group, comprising the Farnborough organizers and trade group ADS, said the headline figure represented deals struck at list prices and included 163 firm aircraft orders worth £4.6 billion to the U.K., which had been seen as keeping a lower profile at the event by continuing a recent trend of avoiding passenger jet displays, nonetheless occupied a large pavilion and received an early boost from several orders.from the U.S.

The company said it was holding discussions at the event, but declined to comment on which airlines or markets it was targeting with its aircraft, which are currently only certified in China. Officials from several countries were seen at the company's stand, though it was a more muted affair for Comac than at the Singapore Air Show earlier this year, when itMilitary technology continues to be one of the biggest components at Farnborough, with aircraft including the U.S.

 

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