Airbus A319/A320/A321neo

Lufthansa Group’s newest AOC, Lufthansa City Airlines, will begin flying on June 26 and now plans to add Airbus A320neos to its future fleet.

Leisure carrier SunExpress aims to grow to 150 aircraft by 2033, when it may consider shifting from its all-Boeing fleet to a dual-manufacturer strategy.

Although Canada often takes a backseat to the U.S. in North America’s market, the reality is Canada was dynamic before the COVID-19 pandemic.

The airline has forged agreements with two lessors to lease 35 Airbus A321neos powered by CFM engines with deliveries expected in 2026 and 2027.

Aegean Airlines will acquire four Airbus A321neos with extended range to explore broadening its network as far as Central Africa and the Indian subcontinent.

Chile’s Sky Airline is branching out into Ecuador’s domestic market after gaining approvals to launch services in the country.

With some 75% of the new single-aisle engine market and the worst post-pandemic supply chain issues in the rearview mirror, CFM International is now focused on increasing the time on wing of its Leap engines.

“We are determined to keep our capacity and serve as many passengers as possible,” a Wizz Air spokesperson told Aviation Daily.

The timing of the latest mandate is expected to prompt a final spike in engine removals.

The deferrals will push Airbus A320neo family aircraft deliveries scheduled between the second quarter of 2025 and the end of 2026 to 2030-31

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

The U.S. military wants terminals to connect with multiple satellite constellations.

Capacity constraints will prevent a full recovery within Europe’s short-haul market this summer, dampening traffic growth but signaling higher yields for LCCs.

The carrier expects to confirm deals by the third quarter as order activity in Asia heats up.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Japan Airlines announced deals to significantly boost its Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 fleets and has selected the A321neo as the aircraft to replace its 767s.

LATAM Airlines Group is eying expansion in fleet beyond its current order book following a solid 2023.

While majors make gains, regional carriers’ struggles start to abate.

For decades, aircraft manufacturers have preferred derivatives over all-new aircraft. That approach appears to be ending.

This week’s #FlightFriday looks at the A320 family, and their breakdown of their average flight cycles per month showcased by their engine type.

Maintenance agreement encompasses the Airbus A320neo aircraft fleet of Flyadeal.

CORAC President Yannick Assouad tells Aviation Daily the amount the Airbus ZEROe and ATR EVO programs may benefit from is still being defined.

Unplanned PW1000G inspections strain Pratt & Whitney’s parts supply chain.

Aftermarket parts distributors look for ways to address price increases, delays and shortages.

Rick Deurloo pledged that Pratt will add three more MRO facilities by the end of 2025 in addition to the 16 currently in place globally.