Alaska Air Group is weighing the fate of Hawaiian Airlines’ A321neos in the merged entity’s fleet, concluding the current number in the operation is too small.
An issue identified by New Zealand’s accident bureau as being linked to an Air New Zealand A320neo uncommanded engine shutdown could have wider implications.
A quality problem with fuselage panels on the A320neo family is further slowing deliveries of the aircraft and threatens Airbus’ deliveries target for the year.
Commercial narrowbody deliveries came to a total of 107 units in October 2025—two units less than the previous month but 42 aircraft more year-over-year.
In spite of geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainty, airlines in the Gulf region are spending big money on large new narrowbody and widebody fleets.
Jet2 says its new London Gatwick base will be the foundation for further expansion, with the CEO telling analysts the airline intends to chase further slots.
Wizz Air has temporarily grounded two of its five Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan (GTF)-powered Airbus A321XLRs to use their engines for other A321neos.
Pratt earns EASA certification for a PW1100G durability improvement thrust rating change which will enable the use of reduced climb thrust on the A320neo family
