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Korean Air delivers 5,000th A320-family Sharklet, underscoring its aerostructures scale in Airbus’s narrowbody supply chain

Korean Air has marked the delivery of its 5,000th Airbus A320 Family Sharklet, highlighting a key aerostructures capability tied to Airbus’s single-aisle fleet build. The milestone reinforces Korean Air’s manufacturing role within Airbus’s global narrowbody production and parts supply network.

2026-04-26T08:34:47.949534-07:00

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

2026-04-23T08:20:47.380675-07:00

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Airbus A320neo demand surges, but engine waitlists and delivery constraints strain the narrowbody ramp

2026-04-23T08:25:12.624069-07:00

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Shohin Airlines (Tajikistan) to acquire Airbus A320neo-family aircraft

2026-04-24T01:07:17.038276-07:00

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Korean Air delivers 5,000th A320-family Sharklet, underscoring its aerostructures scale in Airbus’s narrowbody supply chain Korean Air has marked the delivery of its 5,000th Airbus A320 Family Sharklet, highlighting a key aerostructures capability tied to Airbus’s single-aisle fleet build. The milestone reinforces Korean Air’s manufacturing role within Airbus’s global narrowbody production and parts supply network.

2026-04-26T08:34:47.949534-07:00

Korean Air delivers 5,000th A320-family Sharklet, underscoring its aerostructures scale in Airbus’s narrowbody supply chain

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Delta and LATAM Brasil sign long-term MRO agreement for A320 component repairs Delta Air Lines and LATAM Airlines Brasil have announced a long-term commercial agreement for maintenance, repair and overhaul services focused on Airbus A320 component repair, the carriers said. The deal formalizes an enduring sustainment relationship targeting A320 parts-level support needs.

2026-04-24T10:25:24.662470-07:00

Delta and LATAM Brasil sign long-term MRO agreement for A320 component repairs

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Shohin Airlines (Tajikistan) to acquire Airbus A320neo-family aircraft Tajikistan’s Shohin Airlines plans to acquire Airbus A320neo-family jets, positioning the carrier to renew its narrowbody fleet with a next-generation Airbus model. The move underscores continued A320neo-family uptake among operators beyond the largest global carriers.

2026-04-24T01:07:17.038276-07:00

Shohin Airlines (Tajikistan) to acquire Airbus A320neo-family aircraft

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Philippine Airlines: no A350-1000 or A320neo-family delivery deferrals in 2026 Philippine Airlines says it will not defer five Airbus A350-1000 deliveries in 2026, nor four A320-200/A321-200N deliveries, expecting aircraft to arrive roughly on time. The statement, attributed to president Richard Nuttall, was made during an on-stage interview at Aviation Festival Asia in Singapore in late March 2026.

2026-04-23T16:49:40.952540-07:00

Philippine Airlines: no A350-1000 or A320neo-family delivery deferrals in 2026

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Packed Airbus A320 returns to Malta after captain discovers first officer still in training A Malta-to-Paris Charles de Gaulle Airbus A320 departed with a first officer who was still in training, according to the report. The captain realized the mismatch only after takeoff, prompting an unscheduled return to Malta.

2026-04-23T08:25:49.933106-07:00

Packed Airbus A320 returns to Malta after captain discovers first officer still in training

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Airbus A320neo demand surges, but engine waitlists and delivery constraints strain the narrowbody ramp Airbus booked a March order surge—331 aircraft worth $23.2 billion—supported by continued A320neo demand, even as delivery headwinds persist. The cluster highlights aircraft sitting idle awaiting engines, while engine OEMs ramp (e.g., Leap production targets for 2026) and aftermarket support expands (AerFin’s V2500 capability), underscoring a widening gap between order intake and available propulsion.

2026-04-23T08:25:12.624069-07:00

Airbus A320neo demand surges, but engine waitlists and delivery constraints strain the narrowbody ramp

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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

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

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Delta TechOps and LATAM Airlines Brasil strike long-term A320 component repair pact via São Carlos MRO base Delta TechOps and LATAM Airlines Brasil have launched a long-term agreement to repair Airbus A320-family components at LATAM’s São Carlos maintenance hub. The deal expands global A320 MRO capacity—covering repair, overhaul and revision—and is positioned to support rising third-party demand, building on Delta’s existing technical relationship with LATAM.

2026-04-21T10:07:58.105876-07:00

Delta TechOps and LATAM Airlines Brasil strike long-term A320 component repair pact via São Carlos MRO base

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Korean Air delivers 5,000th A320-family Sharklet, underscoring its aerostructures scale in Airbus’s narrowbody supply chain

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

Airbus A320neo demand surges, but engine waitlists and delivery constraints strain the narrowbody ramp

Shohin Airlines (Tajikistan) to acquire Airbus A320neo-family aircraft

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