Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
Leeham News • Scott Hamilton

Pratt & Whitney to add composite materials to next-generation GTF

Pratt & Whitney is introducing composite materials into its next geared turbofan (GTF) engine. The move highlights a technology shift from the different engineering paths taken by GTF’s historical rivals—Pratt & Whitney and CFM International—when developing the engines that power today’s single-aisle fleet.

Also: FlightGlobal and aerospaceglobalnews.com
2026-07-20T00:23:05.288903-07:00
Routes   Middle East   Europe   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
Reuters • Conor Humphries

Ryanair quarterly profit slumps by a third on lower fares, higher fuel costs

By Reuters: Ryanair's profit slumped by a third ‌on higher fuel costs and weaker fares in the three months to the end of June, the airline said on Monday, while summer fares looked set to fall amid consumer nervousness around the Iran war and broader economy.

Also: Bloomberg, CAPA, Daily Sabah, Seeking Alpha, Financial Times, The Guardian and 3 more
2026-07-19T22:38:08.843790-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)   Defense Policy   Boeing  
Bloomberg • Josh Wingrove

Trump Says New Air Force One Getting More Capabilities Soon

By Bloomberg: President Donald Trump said a Boeing Co. 747-8 gifted by Qatar serving as the stopgap Air Force One will be outfitted with additional security features later this year.

Also: New York Times and Breaking Defense
2026-07-19T19:08:59.817227-07:00