Gallery: Next-gen airliners shine in Farnborough air display

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In the searing heat of the afternoon sun, the Boeing 777X, 737 MAX 10, Embraer E190-E2 and Airbus A350 were among the aircraft put through their paces on day two of the Farnborough International Airshow

Take of a look at these stunning photos depicting the high energy maneuverers demonstrated by the four next-generation airliners.

 

Airbus A350

A set of flybys were conducted by the A350 before the eight-year-old testbed’s throttles were pulled back and nose raised to enable it to conduct a high alpha pass a low speed.
A set of flybys were conducted by the A350 before the eight-year-old testbed’s throttles were pulled back and nose raised to enable it to conduct a high alpha pass a low speed. Key Publishing
F-WWCF (c/n 002) first flew on February 26, 2014.
F-WWCF (c/n 002) first flew on February 26, 2014. Key Publishing
The European-built widebody wore a carbon fibre-themed scheme with the addition of a 'AIRSPACE EXPLORER' sticker.
The European-built widebody wore a carbon fibre-themed scheme with the addition of a 'AIRSPACE EXPLORER' sticker. Key Publishing
The Rolls-Royce-powered jet also took part in the flying display at last November's Dubai Airshow.
The Rolls-Royce-powered jet also took part in the flying display at last November's Dubai Airshow. Key Publishing
The Airbus A350 which took part in the display was F-WWCF (c/n 002) - a nearly nine-year-old airframe.
The Airbus A350 which took part in the display was F-WWCF (c/n 002) - a nearly nine-year-old airframe. Key Publishing

 

Boeing 777X

The Boeing 777X, N779XW (c/n 64240) first flew on January 25, 2020 after being rolled out of the factory on March 13, 2019.
The Boeing 777X, N779XW (c/n 64240) first flew on January 25, 2020 after being rolled out of the factory on March 13, 2019. Key Publishing
The Boeing 777X pleased crowds with its party trick-like folding wing tips.
The Boeing 777X pleased crowds with its party trick-like folding wing tips. Key Publishing
The 777X performed its signature move – first seen at the Dubai Airshow in November last year – which is a wing over like manoeuvre that gives the impression the airliner has banked beyond 90 degrees.
The 777X performed its signature move – first seen at the Dubai Airshow in November last year – which is a wing over like manoeuvre that gives the impression the airliner has banked beyond 90 degrees. Key Publishing
The 777X is powered by two General Electric GE9X turbofans - the world's most powerful jet engine.
The 777X is powered by two General Electric GE9X turbofans - the world's most powerful jet engine. Key Publishing
N779XW (c/n 64240) is one of four 777-9 testbeds.
N779XW (c/n 64240) is one of four 777-9 testbeds. Key Publishing
The Boeing 777X made its UK debut at this year's Farnborough International Airshow.
The Boeing 777X made its UK debut at this year's Farnborough International Airshow. Key Publishing

 

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