PaxEx.Aero
• Seth Miller
PaxEx.Aero reports: There are few airlines in the world as bullish about the A220 as airBaltic. When it comes to the GTF engines however, CEO Martin Gauss says Pratt is beating up on the smaller carriers.
State-owned Finnish defense firm Patria will begin assembling Pratt & Whitney F135 turbofans at a new facility near Nokia by 2025. This collaboration supports the Finnish Air Force's F-35 acquisition program.
The 1996-vintage 767-300BCF, previously operated by Air Canada, will join My Freighter's medium-widebody fleet under lease from CAM as the carrier seeks growth.
InterGlobe Aviation, parent company of IndiGo, will receive customized compensation from Pratt & Whitney's affiliate, International Aero Engine, for aircraft grounded due to engine issues caused by powder metal problems.
CEO Martin Gauss has expressed frustration with Pratt & Whitney's handling of the GTF engine problems, emphasizing that smaller carriers like airBaltic are disproportionately affected.
State-owned Finnish defense firm Patria will begin assembling Pratt & Whitney F135 turbofans at a new facility near Nokia by 2025. This collaboration supports the Finnish Air Force's F-35 acquisition program.
The 1996-vintage 767-300BCF, previously operated by Air Canada, will join My Freighter's medium-widebody fleet under lease from CAM as the carrier seeks growth.
InterGlobe Aviation, parent company of IndiGo, will receive customized compensation from Pratt & Whitney's affiliate, International Aero Engine, for aircraft grounded due to engine issues caused by powder metal problems.
Boeing updates on the X-66A truss-braced-wing demonstrator, confirming it will use the Pratt & Whitney PW102XG engines. Developed under a NASA-backed project, this marks significant progress for the high-efficiency aircraft initiative.
IAE, a consortium including Pratt & Whitney and MTU Aero Engines, has named Kelly Horan as president following Kim Kinsley's tenure. The leadership change is effective June 13, 2024.
Gulfstream announced that its G500 and G600 business jets have each achieved over 100,000 cumulative flight hours, marking a significant milestone.
Pratt & Whitney Canada is seeking FAA certification for the PT9A-11, a new addition to their turboprop engine lineup. This move could mark a significant development in turboprop engine technology.
CEO Ted Christie expresses confidence in the airline's recovery strategy despite recent challenges from JetBlue's failed acquisition, an engine recall, grounding of aircraft, and a recent credit rating downgrade.
MTU Aero Engines aims to reduce the overhaul time for Pratt & Whitney's geared turbofan engines to under 100 days, ensuring minimal service disruption for airline operators.
The M700 Fury features a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-52 engine and a five-blade composite Hartzell propeller, distinguishing it from the M600.
Seven individuals aboard a Cessna 206 safely parachuted in Missouri following a premature parachute release that fouled the tail at 14,000 feet. The aircraft subsequently crashed.
Required inspections of Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines will result in Turkish Airlines grounding 40 to 45 Airbus narrowbodies this year and into 2025.
Wizz Air anticipates a €500-600 million profit for FY24 despite ongoing Pratt & Whitney engine inspections and operational disruptions, supported by a 30.2% revenue increase.
Silk Way West Airlines has offloaded its two youngest, nose-loading 747-400Fs to Atlas Air, consolidating its freighter fleet with Rolls-Royce and GE Aerospace engines.
Pratt & Whitney Canada has chosen Azzera to provide carbon credits for its Carbon Offset Service, reinforcing its commitment to aviation sustainability.
The lawsuit alleges that Pratt & Whitney Canada attempted to stifle competition from companies offering used engines and parts for regional commercial aircraft and freight operations.
Hermeus's latest achievement includes conducting full-scale tests of a pre-cooler for its supersonic demonstrator at Edwards AFB, marking a significant step forward.
The Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545D engine, pivotal for the upcoming Cessna Citation Ascend jet, has been officially certified by Transport Canada, marking a critical step towards the aircraft’s 2025 entry into service.
Due to sluggish domestic demand, Pratt & Whitney engine issues, and increased competition, Spirit Airlines reports a significant Q1 loss and predicts continued revenue challenges in Q2 2024.
Despite easing supply chain constraints, Pratt & Whitney Canada faces challenges in meeting increased demand for new and serviced engines.
New protocols by MTU Aero Engines aim to accelerate the Pratt & Whitney PW1000G gearbox's turnaround time, addressing overhaul delays.
Under a new agreement, valued at $65.8 million, Pratt & Whitney will supply spare parts and engine services for the Royal Saudi Air Force's F-15 fleet through mid-2025.
Amid operational challenges, including grounding 20% of its fleet due to Pratt & Whitney engine inspections, Wizz Air revises its profit expectations while maintaining a positive outlook for the 2024 fiscal year.
In the coming weeks, Hawaiian Airlines plans to reactivate its entire fleet of Airbus A321neos, sidelined due to Pratt & Whitney engine complications, ensuring minimal disruption to its operations.
RTX has indicated the peak of Pratt & Whitney's GTF engine groundings, with limited disclosure on the impact extent, despite growing industry scrutiny.
Navigating through operational challenges, Mexican budget carrier Volaris reports a notable first-quarter profit of $33 million for the first time since 2019, despite reduced capacity due to groundings of Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.
Pratt & Whitney Canada marks a significant milestone with the production of its 500th PT6 E-Series engine, achieving over 200,000 flight hours, a testament to its reliability and performance.
Amid growing aftermarket demands, Pratt & Whitney is significantly enhancing its MRO capabilities in the U.S. by investing in new facilities in Florida.
Textron Aviation's Cessna Caravan, the pinnacle of single-engine utility turboprops, has eclipsed 25 million flight hours, highlighting its dominant presence in general aviation.