MRO   Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

GE confident Leap turbofans can match CFM56 durability via high-pressure turbine durability updates

GE Aerospace says its Leap turbofan is on track to reach CFM56-like durability after it implements high-pressure turbine updates aimed at fixing a heat-induced durability problem. The updates are designed to address the engine’s worst-case thermal degradation under normal operations to protect operator economics.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-05-21T03:12:50.384692-07:00
Middle East   PaxEx   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines   easyJet  
Bloomberg • Kate Duffy

EasyJet Sees Drop in Summer Sales Over Iran War Uncertainty

By Bloomberg: EasyJet Plc said summer bookings are trailing last year’s levels as consumers hold back on buying flights and the budget carrier raises ticket prices because of higher fuel costs.

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2026-05-21T00:39:38.846598-07:00
Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus   Airlines   easyJet  
FlightGlobal • Graham Dunn

EasyJet aims for upgauge boost as it accelerates A319 exit

By FlightGlobal: UK carrier to phase out A319s by end of its 2029 fiscal year as Neo delivery pace increases. EasyJet expects to phase out the last of its Airbus A319s by September 2029 under an accelerated schedule aimed at capitalising on revenue gains from switching to larger aircraft.

Also: AirInsight
2026-05-21T01:54:10.281665-07:00