Aircraft & Propulsion

A Qantas executive has explained how the airline is starting to deploy its new Airbus A220s and A321XLRs on international routes.

Lessons learned from earlier missteps are paving the way for what aviation stakeholders hope will be a smoother ride as wireless offerings expand.

Boeing’s second-quarter earnings update featured healthy doses of encouraging news; about the only two pain points flagged are engine-related—both involve GE Aerospace.

AerCap sees strong demand for aircraft and engines, orders 15 Boeing 787-9s, and raises earnings guidance as airlines extend widebody service lives.

Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury believes Pratt will be in a “much more normalized situation” when it comes to commercial engine deliveries in 2028.

Porter Airlines secures BNDES financing for 19 Embraer E2s, advancing its fleet expansion while refreshing Dash 8-400 cabins with TiSeat 2v seating.

Positive Aviation advances its ATR 72 amphibian project with the first float delivery, aiming to rival Canadair for aerial firefighting in Europe.

Comac completes the maiden flight of the C919-600, a high-altitude variant designed for operations on the Tibetan Plateau and other elevated regions.

While Fiji Airways plans to boost fleet utilization for short-term growth, it is also eyeing additional widebody aircraft in the medium term.

ATR expects intensified order activity in the second half of the year and discusses what it would take to pursue production in the U.S.

Southwest Airlines retires older 737s as Boeing delivery rates improve, fueling the used asset market and addressing USM shortages for CFM56 engines.

Boeing's Kelly Ortberg agrees that commercial airframers and their suppliers could change the business model if they build a next-generation air transport, but it will not happen during the current generation of single aisles.

Boeing reallocates resources from 737 programs to accelerate 777-9 certification, with deliveries on track for 2027 as flight tests near completion.

Pratt & Whitney believes its second-generation GTF design combined with advanced systems from RTX could give it a head start in the race for a place on the next Airbus and Boeing single-aisle projects.

After a very strong first half for Leap engine deliveries, Safran signals that the times of engine shortages are over.

BermudAir plans to take on 10 Airbus A220-300s; Carbon Analysis considers the effect this will have on the young airline's efficiency.

The aero engine business model faces scrutiny as industry leaders debate changes to pricing, partnerships and cash flow strategies.

ATR explores hybrid-electric and all-thermal engines for its EVO program, aiming for 20% efficiency gains while waiting for technology to mature.

Azorra remains optimistic about Airbus A220s despite airline hesitation over engine upgrades, with Pratt & Whitney retrofits improving reliability.

Airlines are adapting to geopolitical disruption by reshaping their networks and redirecting traffic flows, prompting Boeing to argue that the industry’s resilience supports its long-term outlook despite a weaker-than-expected 2026.

Turkish Airlines’ Murat Şeker talks to ATW about fleet and network plans.

Rolls-Royce is investing significantly in upgrading the Trent XWB-97 with a third phase of durability upgrades. Find out more below.

ZeroAvia’s senior leadership still believes future zero-emissions flight will be fueled by hydrogen.

SkyWest adds E175 orders for American Airlines, continues CRJ conversions and aims for an all dual-class fleet to meet strong demand.

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