Farnborough Airshow: Boeing Highlights Safety and Quality in New Approach

At the Upcoming 2024 Farnborough International Airshow, Boeing is taking a focused approach to underscore its commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

With a strategic reduction in its commercial airplane displays and flight demonstrations, the aerospace giant is directing attention towards next-generation technologies, sustainability, and enhanced services.

Strategic Shift in Focus

Dr. Brendan Nelson AO, President of Boeing Global, emphasized the company’s dedication to implementing a comprehensive safety and quality plan while meeting customer commitments. “The best way to build trust is through high-quality performance in our factories, one airplane at a time,” Nelson remarked. This shift in strategy aims to build trust through demonstrable performance improvements.

Interactive Displays and Experiences

From July 22-26, visitors to Boeing’s exhibit will engage with immersive and fully interactive product and technology displays, showcasing:

• Sustainability Technologies: The X-66 Sustainable Flight Demonstrator, Boeing ecoDemonstrator, and the Cascade data-visualization tool will illustrate Boeing’s innovative decarbonization strategies.
• Defense Products and Services: Attendees will experience Boeing’s defense portfolio, including the F-15.
• Cabin Products and Demonstrations: Highlights include joint all-domain command and control, and environmental modeling capabilities.
• Freighter Programs: Boeing’s robust freighter program will be prominently featured.
• 777X Interior Section: A full-size interior section of the 777X will display the airplane’s wider cabin, larger windows, and spacious architecture. The 777X family has secured over 480 orders from leading global customers.

Notable Aircraft Displays

• F-15QA Fighter Jet: Two differently configured F-15QA aircraft will perform aerial demonstrations.
• Qatar Airways 787-9 Dreamliner: The Dreamliner will be on static display.
• U.S. Department of Defense Corral: Featuring a U.S. Air Force F-15E, U.S. Army AH-64E Apache, CH-47F Chinook, and U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon.

Guided tours of the 777X cabin interior are scheduled at 12 p.m. on July 22, 23, and 24. To participate, media representatives should contact BoeingUK@boeing.com by July 19.

Innovative eVTOL Display

Wisk Aero, a Boeing subsidiary, will exhibit its Generation 6 aircraft—the world’s first all-electric, autonomous eVTOL air taxi. This four-seat aircraft aims to make everyday flight accessible and safe once it achieves certification and enters service.

STEM Outreach and Career Opportunities

On July 26, as an official partner of Pioneers of Tomorrow, Boeing will host a series of STEM outreach talks in collaboration with UK-based charitable partner Primary Engineer. These sessions will explore pathways and opportunities for careers in aerospace, emphasizing Boeing’s commitment to fostering the next generation of aerospace professionals.

With a tailored presence at Farnborough, Boeing is reinforcing its dedication to safety, quality, and innovation, setting a strong foundation for the future of aviation.