Airbus A319/A320/A321neo

AerCap has placed a firm order for 23 A320neos and 77 A321neos, partly by exercising 45 options, and secured long-term leases with CFM for 48 Leap-1A engines.

Taiwan’s China Airlines has reduced its planned acquisitions of Airbus A350-900 and A321neo aircraft, cutting up to eight units from its earlier plans.

Air Corsica’s fleet planning depends heavily on future public service obligation (PSO) support and could include a shift from Airbus A320neos to A320ceos.

Greek flag carrier Aegean Airlines has experienced a drop in booking flow of 8-10% because of the war in the Middle East,

Cathay Pacific plans to make significant progress in its aircraft retrofit programs this year and expects to take delivery of eight more Airbus narrowbodies.

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

Eurowings plans to install premium-class seats on all eight of its Airbus A320neos, following what it describes as a successful test of the concept.

Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport is aiming to capitalize on longer-range narrowbody aircraft and strong regional demand to position itself for future long-haul international service.

Delta Air Lines has recently exercised 34 options for Airbus A321neos; the highly efficient type may stand to improve Delta’s emissions performance.

Kazakhstan’s Air Astana has firmed its largest ever direct aircraft order, covering 20 Airbus A321neos and five A320neos, a deal first announced last November.

Delta Air Lines has exercised options for 34 Airbus A321neos, a commitment that will grow its fleet of the type to 189 aircraft.

Air New Zealand is launching a strategic review to improve its financial health after losses related to engine availability exceeded manufacturers' compensation

Qantas is planning for a major influx of new aircraft over the next 18 months, as its delivery pipeline appears to be stabilizing and becoming more predictable.

Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury used Airbus’ recent full-year earnings call to shred Pratt & Whitney.

New-generation engine shortages continue to drive perverse incentives in the aftermarket.

With demand booming in commercial and defense aviation, why are Airbus programs in turmoil?

On location in Toulouse, Aviation Week's Jens Flottau and Robert Wall discuss the implications of Airbus' latest results.

According to its latest guidance, Airbus is finally revising downward its targets for the A320neo family, but not by much.

As Royal Jordanian continues to navigate decades-old geopolitical challenges, SyrianAir is attempting to rebuild itself in a deeply divided country.

Cebu Pacific's next phase of expansion will depend on progress in vital airport infrastructure projects in the Philippines.

Commercial narrowbody aircraft deliveries from Airbus and Boeing totaled 55 units in January, marking a decrease of eight aircraft compared to the first month of 2025.

Icelandair’s fleet renewal will result in 90% of its aircraft being new-generation models in 2026, comprising Airbus A321LRs and Boeing 737-8s and -9s.

American Airlines plans to add a new route to Portugal in summer 2027, using the Airbus A321XLR to open thinner long-haul European markets.

2025 Middle East flight cycles soar, with narrowbody flights up 30% vs. 2019 and widebody utilization showing steady year-on-year growth.

Pratt & Whitney says it is close to an agreement with Airbus over firming up PW1100G GTF deliveries to match the OEM's increasing A320neo production rate.