Pratt & Whitney PW1000G (GTF)

By Adrian Schofield
Cebu Pacific announced an agreement to order 102 Airbus A321neo aircraft to be equipped with Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alex Derber
The deal for 15 PW1100G-JM engines is expected to be completed by the end of 2024.
MRO

By Lee Ann Shay, James Pozzi, Daniel Williams
Listen in to hear insights from MRO BEER, including on airBaltic's GTF issues and Ryanair's operations, from James Pozzi, Dan Williams and Lee Ann Shay.
MRO Podcast

By Lee Ann Shay
AirBaltic CEO Martin Gauss talks about fleet growth, the need for more equity and geared turbofan engine problems at MRO BEER.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
Airbus no longer expects to reach its target of producing 75 A320neo family aircraft per month in 2026 and has cut back its delivery guidance for 2024.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
The tests of an advanced compressor rig design will mark the completion of two related propulsion technology efforts aimed at next-generation geared turbofans.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
ANA CEO Shinichi Inoue says the airline is on track to reinstate domestic flights in July after Pratt & Whitney GTF engine issues grounded many of its A320neos.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield, Jens Flottau
IndiGo's order volume means delivery delays from Airbus are less damaging to the LCC, CEO Pieter Elbers says.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
A majority of the grounded aircraft are undergoing inspections for parts manufactured containing potentially contaminated powder metal.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alex Derber
How soaring demand for passenger capacity is impacting aircraft retirements and the teardown market.
Supply Chain

By Adrian Schofield
Indian LCC IndiGo reports a strong return to full-year profitability, and it is targeting more capacity growth despite continuing engine-related groundings.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alex Derber
How one storage specialist is capitalizing on the grounding of some GTF-powered Airbus A320neo aircraft.
MRO

By Victoria Moores
Azorra is working closely with Pratt & Whitney to support the engine-maker's customers affected by accelerated PW1000G geared turbofan inspections.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alex Derber
FTAI Aviation is looking to respond to growing demand for V2500 services such as module exchange programs.
MRO

By Sean Broderick
MTU Aero Engines continues to roll out new protocols to reduce Pratt & Whitney PW1000G overhaul turnaround times (TAT) .
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
Repair providers consider their parts strategies on newer engine types constrained by a limited number of developed repairs.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Daniel Williams
This week’s Flight Friday looks at aircraft ground days in the narrowbody sector, split by the CFM56, LEAP, PW1000G (GTF), and V2500 engines.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Matthew Fulco
Though the commercial aviation aftermarket grew briskly in the first quarter (Q1), supply chain problems are weighing on the engine segment.
Supply Chain

By Lori Ranson
Given the accounting change, Spirit Airlines now estimates it will recognize roughly $1.6 million of credits from grounded aircraft in the first quarter.
Airlines & Lessors

By James Pozzi
Engine manufacturer is building up its aftermarket presence in Florida.
MRO

By James Pozzi
The Swiss MRO is investing in its shop in Zurich to ready it for the first GTF induction.
MRO Americas

By Sean Broderick
The timing of the latest mandate is expected to prompt a final spike in engine removals.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
The deferrals will push Airbus A320neo family aircraft deliveries scheduled between the second quarter of 2025 and the end of 2026 to 2030-31
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
Operators had about 670 PW1000G-powered aircraft on the ground at the beginning of April, up from 625 on March 1 and 580 on Feb. 1.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick, Michael Bruno, Steve Trimble, Irene Klotz, Guy Norris
Boeing’s new leadership in Commercial Airplanes and at the top are likely just the beginning of major changes at the manufacturing giant.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain