Airbus A319/A320/A321

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 Maksim 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

By Lori Ranson
LATAM plans to spend $40 million upgrading 37 Airbus A319s, a subfleet that has provided the company flexibility as it faced aircraft delivery delays.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Icelandic LCC PLAY has confirmed plans to significantly restructure its fleet and network.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
AirAsia may be preparing to announce a significant Airbus aircraft order soon, as it continues negotiations with manufacturers.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Bangkok Airways has commenced regular uptake of SAF, starting with a 1% blend of SAF on some international services departing the Thai capital.
Airlines & Lessors

By Thierry Dubois
As Airbus gradually moves toward its next-generation single-aisle, suppliers are intensifying their own research and technology efforts.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Thierry Dubois
Manufacturability will be a crucial design driver on a next-generation narrowbody, on par with performance.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kurt Hofmann
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) CEO Anko van der Werff is expressing interest in additional Airbus A321LRs as the carrier reports good operational performance.
Airlines & Lessors