Airbus A319/A320/A321neo

While some nagging issues persist, Airbus' Christian Scherer reports “encouraging signs of overall performance improvement” in its supply chains.

Aegean Airlines expects accelerated inspections of geared turbofan engines will affect its Airbus A320neo family aircraft for another two years.

Aegean Technics is seeing success and growing workforce pipeline a year after its launch.

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

Air India Express is soon launching its first Airbus A321neo services as it prepares to expand its network with new domestic routes in the coming weeks.

Athens-based Star Alliance member Aegean Airlines is expanding its Airbus A320neo family orderbook with a firm order for eight additional A321neos,

EVA Air says it will exercise options for six Airbus A350-1000 widebody aircraft and three A321neos.

This week Flight Friday looks at Spirit Airlines' aggregated flights (cycles) across its total fleet plotted against its GTF fleet's "ground days" percentage.

Jackson Square Aviation has placed a firm order for 50 Airbus A320neo aircraft, marking the lessor's first direct purchase from Airbus.

Europe’s LCCs are adapting to make the best of what they hope will be a good summer peak.

Swiss International Air Lines reported its second highest ever annual profit for 2024 but fleet issues continue to present operational challenges.

This week #FlightFriday looks at Indian operators and their narrowbody jets.

Airline executives at Routes Americas voiced concerns about the supply chain and high taxes.

Pratt & Whitney has received FAA certification for the upgraded Advantage version of its PW1100G geared turbofan (GTF) that powers the A320neo.

MTU and Pratt & Whitney want a place on the next narrowbodies developed by Boeing and Airbus. The engine-makers now rule out an open fan.

ANA Holdings has revealed major orders with Airbus, Boeing and Embraer as the Japanese airline aims to boost its fleet size to 320 aircraft by 2030.

EASA has certified the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-powered version of the Airbus A321XLR, clearing the way for its entry into commercial service with Wizz Air.

Uzbek airline Qanot Sharq is getting ready to broaden its network reach by leasing Airbus A321XLRs and A321LRs from Air Lease Corporation.

Air Canada continues to await the delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, which the airline was supposed to receive in the 2024 first quarter.

Fast-growing Latin American ULCC JetSMART anticipates adding more than 50 aircraft to its all-Airbus narrowbody fleet over the next six years.

SMBC Aviation Capital has signed a lease agreement with Thai Airways for eight Airbus A321neos.

Eighteen months on from Pratt & Whitney announcing that hundreds of GTF engines would have to be pulled from service to undergo enhanced inspections, airlines are still suffering.

The narrowbody shortage is easing, and the carrier is considering accelerating its widebody plans.

Jazeera Airways is well-positioned for continued growth in 2025, with a solid financial foundation, a growing fleet and accelerating digital innovation.

Air New Zealand is ending its seasonal service between Auckland and Seoul due to ongoing engine availability issues across its fleet.