Airbus A319/A320/A321

By Alex Derber
FTAI Aviation’s CEO says the company hopes to become the world’s largest current-generation narrowbody aircraft owner through continued investments.
MRO

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The CEO of Finnair has been quoted saying his airline is considering an order for up to 30 new narrowbodies as part of its ongoing fleet renewal.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Pakistan carrier AirSial is further increasing its fleet with the addition of two more Airbus A320ceo aircraft.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
Thirty-seven years after the A320 first entered service with Air France, the family is about to become the most successful commercial program.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
Swedish airline Braathens plans a major shake-up in its fleet composition, as it moves toward an all-ACMI operation.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
Kuala Lumpur International Airport says increasing service to China is driving a rise in international passenger traffic, which grew 10.3% from June to July.
Airports & Networks

By Daniel Williams
With the imminent shift in the narrowbody sector, as the Boeing 737 is overtaken by the Airbus A320 family, Flight Friday showcases these industry workhorses.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
At some point very soon, the Airbus A320 will have become the most successful narrowbody program ever in terms of deliveries, surpassing the Boeing 737.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
Airlines in the region are focused on narrowbody deliveries this year, but more widebodies are coming in 2026.
Airlines & Lessors

By Maxim Pyadushkin
Uzbekistan's Asia Union Airlines has partnered with Moldova's FlyOne Group to gain access to resources and expertise that should aid its expansion.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Air Arabia is boosting fleet growth and network expansion across its hubs, with new aircraft deliveries set to drive further market reach in the coming months.
Airports & Networks

By Guy Norris
Aerial firefighting specialist Neptune Aviation Services is advancing its development plan for a next-generation air tanker based on the Airbus A319.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Kough
Next-generation A320 family models will see more favorable market conditions as engine fixes roll out.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
Qantas is continuing its fleet renewal efforts as it prepares to take delivery of more Airbus A321XLRs.
Airlines & Lessors

By Daniel Williams
This week’s Flight Friday looks at a platform that was severely impacted by the COVID pandemic, the McDonnell Douglas MD-80 series.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Vietnam Airlines is looking to dry lease an Airbus A321F as it prepares to launch dedicated freighter operations.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The Somali government will relaunch Somali Airlines some three and a half decades after the flag carrier halted operations during the country's civil war.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
The first Airbus A321XLR delivered to American Airlines has yet to enter service, as it awaits the supply of seats.
Airlines & Lessors

By Mark Pilling
Etihad CEO Antonoaldo Neves speaks to Aviation Week on the delivery flight of its first Airbus A321LR.
Airlines & Lessors

By Mark Pilling
Etihad plans to take delivery of 10 Airbus A321LRs this year, a further 10 in 2026 and five slated for delivery each year in 2027 and 2028.
Airlines & Lessors

By Keith Mwanalushi
The airframer says the A321XLR’s maintenance strategy will leverage A320 family commonality—with some differences.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Royal Air Philippines has received its first Airbus A321P2F freighter, under a partnership with Chinese state-owned enterprise NNJT.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
China’s AVIC Xi’an Aircraft International (XAT) has commenced outfitting work on Airbus A321 fuselage sections in Tianjin.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Swaati Ketkar
AI Engineering Services Limited has received new European approvals for narrowbody and Leap-1B engine maintenance.
Safety, Ops & Regulation