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AerCap orders 100 A320neo-family jets — first direct Airbus deal since 2017

AerCap, the world’s largest aircraft lessor, has placed a firm order for 100 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft — 23 A320neo and 77 A321neo — marking its first direct purchase from Airbus since December 2017. CEO Angus Kelly had previously said AerCap would wait for acceptable pricing and terms before reordering.

2026-03-18T01:34:48.596613-07:00

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Frontier to launch four nonstop U.S. routes in May–June 2026, adding service to DFW, FLL, LAS, BNA, EWR, SNA and IAD

2026-03-17T08:19:15.159611-07:00

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China Airlines cuts A321neo and A350-900 commitments amid fleet strategy review

2026-03-16T16:20:03.602408-07:00

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Collins begins 1MW-class electric drive tests to hybridise Pratt & Whitney PW1100G for EU SWITCH demonstrator

2026-03-16T11:19:05.616882-07:00

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AerCap orders 100 A320neo-family jets — first direct Airbus deal since 2017 AerCap, the world’s largest aircraft lessor, has placed a firm order for 100 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft — 23 A320neo and 77 A321neo — marking its first direct purchase from Airbus since December 2017. CEO Angus Kelly had previously said AerCap would wait for acceptable pricing and terms before reordering.

2026-03-18T01:34:48.596613-07:00

AerCap orders 100 A320neo-family jets — first direct Airbus deal since 2017

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Frontier to launch four nonstop U.S. routes in May–June 2026, adding service to DFW, FLL, LAS, BNA, EWR, SNA and IAD Frontier Airlines will launch four new nonstop U.S. routes between May and June 2026, adding service that links Dallas/Fort Worth, Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Nashville, Newark, John Wayne (SNA) and Washington Dulles. Flights will be operated with Airbus A320s ahead of the summer travel peak.

2026-03-17T08:19:15.159611-07:00

Frontier to launch four nonstop U.S. routes in May–June 2026, adding service to DFW, FLL, LAS, BNA, EWR, SNA and IAD

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Dan Air (Romania) wet‑leases an Airbus A320‑200 Romania’s Dan Air has wet‑leased an Airbus A320‑200, ch-aviation reports. The ACMI‑style arrangement provides immediate narrowbody capacity for the carrier, using an externally operated A320‑200 on a short‑term contract to support operations while the airline adjusts fleet utilization and schedules.

2026-03-17T05:00:02.685737-07:00

Dan Air (Romania) wet‑leases an Airbus A320‑200

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China Airlines cuts A321neo and A350-900 commitments amid fleet strategy review China Airlines has cut its commitments for Airbus A321neo and A350-900 aircraft as it conducts a comprehensive fleet strategy review. The move signals a reassessment of capacity growth, delivery timing and fleet composition as the carrier re-evaluates order fulfilment and capital allocation.

2026-03-16T16:20:03.602408-07:00

China Airlines cuts A321neo and A350-900 commitments amid fleet strategy review

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Collins begins 1MW-class electric drive tests to hybridise Pratt & Whitney PW1100G for EU SWITCH demonstrator Collins Aerospace has begun testing integrated electric motor drive systems, including a pair of 1MW-class motors, to hybridise a Pratt & Whitney PW1100G as part of the EU-funded Clean Aviation SWITCH demonstrator. Initial trials at Collins' Grid facility advance system-level validation ahead of full-scale engine demonstration.

2026-03-16T11:19:05.616882-07:00

Collins begins 1MW-class electric drive tests to hybridise Pratt & Whitney PW1100G for EU SWITCH demonstrator

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Wizz Air expands Venice base with A321neo, fourth based aircraft and five new routes — 500,000 seats/year Wizz Air is strengthening its Venice Marco Polo base with a fourth based aircraft — an Airbus A321neo — and five new routes, a move SAVE Group says will add about 500,000 seats annually. The carrier said the expansion will deepen its Italian market share and create new jobs.

2026-03-13T13:04:00.374152-07:00

Wizz Air expands Venice base with A321neo, fourth based aircraft and five new routes — 500,000 seats/year

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Aeroflot cuts business-class seats on 22 737-800s and seven A320s to boost economy capacity Aeroflot is reconfiguring 29 single-aisle jets — 22 Boeing 737-800s and seven Airbus A320s — cutting business-class seats to add economy capacity. The 737-800 changes raise capacity from 158 to 162 seats, signalling a move to denser narrowbody layouts.

2026-03-13T12:18:10.242838-07:00

Aeroflot cuts business-class seats on 22 737-800s and seven A320s to boost economy capacity

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Air Astana: PW1100G faults grounded up to 13 aircraft, denting 2025 profits despite revenue and passenger gains Air Astana reported 2025 revenue up 11.4% to $1.4539bn and carried 9.7 million passengers, yet said Pratt & Whitney PW1100G faults forced it to ground as many as 13 aircraft during the peak period. The disruptions, and a weaker Tenge, reduced profitability despite stronger top-line results.

2026-03-13T04:58:12.986343-07:00

Air Astana: PW1100G faults grounded up to 13 aircraft, denting 2025 profits despite revenue and passenger gains

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AerCap orders 100 A320neo-family jets — first direct Airbus deal since 2017

Frontier to launch four nonstop U.S. routes in May–June 2026, adding service to DFW, FLL, LAS, BNA, EWR, SNA and IAD

China Airlines cuts A321neo and A350-900 commitments amid fleet strategy review

Collins begins 1MW-class electric drive tests to hybridise Pratt & Whitney PW1100G for EU SWITCH demonstrator

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