MRO   Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airbus   Airbus A320  
Aviation Today • John Persinos

Pratt & Whitney expands GTF mandatory inspections after finding additional suspect powder‑metal parts, extending Airbus A320neo

Pratt & Whitney is widening its mandatory inspection program for Geared Turbofan (GTF) engines after identifying additional suspect powder‑metal components. The change is expected to keep hundreds of Airbus A320neo‑family aircraft on the ground longer than planned, tightening availability for affected operators.

2026-04-23T08:20:47.380675-07:00
Middle East   Europe   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management  
Airline Economics • Justin Pugsley

Schiphol cuts airport charges by over 10% to support airlines amid fuel cost surge

By Airline Economics: Schiphol introduces temporary discount on daytime flights through March 2027 to ease pressure from rising kerosene prices, despite expected hit to its own financial results.

Also: Airport World and The Independent
2026-04-23T05:36:06.523305-07:00
Safran   Supply Chain   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Airbus  
safran-group.com

Safran reports first quarter 2026 revenue - Outstanding performance in civil engine activities

By safran-group.com: Media kit download complete kit (ZIP 1.66MB) PR Safran Q1 2026 revenue_ven vdef.pdf (PDF 0.43MB) First quarter 2026 revenue (PDF 1.01MB) Revenue Q1 2026 (PDF 0.39MB).

Also: Seeking Alpha
2026-04-22T22:05:46.145340-07:00
Event   Paris Air Show   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Middle East   Orders   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
DefenseNews.com • Sebastian Sprenger

Ukraine-Saudi alliance presents new Antonov cargo plane at Paris Air Show

By DefenseNews.com: This year's Paris Air Show saw the debut of the Antonov 132, a light multipurpose transport aircraft that makers Ukraine and Saudi Arabia hope will capture new markets because of its low operating costs.

2026-04-23T07:50:38.698577-07:00