Pratt & Whitney is taking twice as long to build geared turbofan (GTF) engine fan blades as would be ideal, which is the primary cause of GTF delivery delays, the CEO of Pratt’s parent company said.

Spirit Airlines has taken delivery of its first US-produced Airbus A321, making the Florida-based ultra low-cost carrier the third airline to receive an aircraft produced at Airbus’ Mobile, Alabama manufacturing facility.

UK leisure airline Jet2 has taken delivery of the first of 30 Boeing 737-800s it has on order.

UK engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce is planning to cut another 200 management positions as part of a previously announced restructuring.

Singapore Airlines is not extending the lease for its first Airbus A380, another blow for the manufacturer and the struggling program.

Aircraft & Engine News-Sept. 15, 2016

Global mobile satellite communications provider Inmarsat has signed an agreement with Beijing Marine Communication & Navigation Company (MCN) and Aviation Data Communication Corp. (ADCC) to offer aviation safety services to air navigation service providers (ANSPs) and operators.