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Airbus accelerates Wing of Tomorrow with run-at-rate assembly and new high-span wing flight tests; RTX/Pratt & Whitney Canada ad

Airbus has completed assembly of all three full-scale Wing of Tomorrow wing demonstrators and is launching a new Farnborough-based campaign to test high-span wing performance on flight-standard hardware next year. Separately, Pratt & Whitney Canada begins ground testing for the RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator, covering the flight-standard propulsion system and propeller in Longueuil, Quebec.

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2026-07-21T23:18:57.942223-07:00

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Farnborough 2026: Pratt & Whitney reports “dramatic” A320 GTF AOG improvement and highlights >800 GTF orders/commitments

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2026-07-22T02:44:15.679537-07:00

FlightGlobal

Finnair trims 2026 capacity outlook amid Middle East route cancellations; Q2 operating profit rises to €86.6m but guidance uncer

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2026-07-22T00:45:48.394850-07:00

Leeham News

Pratt & Whitney pushes Valox small-turbofan for uncrewed fighters as GKN expands manufacturing partnerships—while Airbus A320neo

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2026-07-20T00:23:05.288903-07:00

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Farnborough 2026: Pratt & Whitney reports “dramatic” A320 GTF AOG improvement and highlights >800 GTF orders/commitments Pratt & Whitney used Farnborough 2026 to reset the narrative on the A320 GTF-related AOG crisis, saying it is on track to meet its end-of-crisis commitments. The RTX unit also cited strong demand, reporting it has surpassed 800 orders and commitments for the GTF engine family this year, alongside hybrid-electric demonstrator ground tests.

2026-07-22T02:44:15.679537-07:00

Farnborough 2026: Pratt & Whitney reports “dramatic” A320 GTF AOG improvement and highlights >800 GTF orders/commitments

FlightGlobal

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Finnair trims 2026 capacity outlook amid Middle East route cancellations; Q2 operating profit rises to €86.6m but guidance uncer Finnair reported a second-quarter operating profit of €86.6 million—up four-fold—but said geopolitical developments and weaker demand assumptions have made for an uncertain outlook. The carrier cut its full-year 2026 capacity guidance after cancelling some Middle East flights, while keeping its April-set profit forecast.

2026-07-22T00:45:48.394850-07:00

Finnair trims 2026 capacity outlook amid Middle East route cancellations; Q2 operating profit rises to €86.6m but guidance uncer

Leeham News

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Airbus accelerates Wing of Tomorrow with run-at-rate assembly and new high-span wing flight tests; RTX/Pratt & Whitney Canada ad Airbus has completed assembly of all three full-scale Wing of Tomorrow wing demonstrators and is launching a new Farnborough-based campaign to test high-span wing performance on flight-standard hardware next year. Separately, Pratt & Whitney Canada begins ground testing for the RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator, covering the flight-standard propulsion system and propeller in Longueuil, Quebec.

2026-07-21T23:18:57.942223-07:00

Airbus accelerates Wing of Tomorrow with run-at-rate assembly and new high-span wing flight tests; RTX/Pratt & Whitney Canada ad

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Farnborough sees an A320neo order surge as Airbus and Boeing intensify the race for fleet contracts As the Farnborough International Airshow opened, airlines and the leasing market announced aircraft orders, with Airbus landing a reported 100-jet A320neo-family deal from a major lessor. Coverage also points to a renewed Airbus-versus-Boeing contest for large deliveries and follow-on commitments throughout the week.

2026-07-20T08:40:43.944847-07:00

Farnborough sees an A320neo order surge as Airbus and Boeing intensify the race for fleet contracts

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Israir says pushback-tug damage at London Luton was likely deliberate after third A320 incident in under a year Israir’s Flight 116 was cancelled after a pushback tug struck the airline’s aircraft during towing operations at London Luton Airport, triggering a technical inspection. The carrier says the damage is the third similar incident in less than a year and is pressing for an investigation as British and Israeli security officials examine possible intent.

2026-07-20T02:51:32.550604-07:00

Israir says pushback-tug damage at London Luton was likely deliberate after third A320 incident in under a year

FlightGlobal

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Honeywell lands major IndiGo avionics and power systems deal for incoming A320neo aircraft at Farnborough Honeywell Aerospace opened Farnborough with an announcement of a major component deal with IndiGo to equip its incoming A320neo jets with Honeywell avionics and power systems. The agreement underscores the scale of aftermarket-style integration work extending into new-aircraft deliveries.

2026-07-20T02:23:31.270532-07:00

Honeywell lands major IndiGo avionics and power systems deal for incoming A320neo aircraft at Farnborough

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Honeywell lands record IndiGo avionics/power deal for 810 A320neo-family aircraft; Aeromexico to roll out runway safety tech; Ha Honeywell Aerospace said IndiGo has selected its flagship avionics and power systems—plus full aftermarket support—to equip a record 810 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft order. Separately, Aeromexico plans to deploy Honeywell runway safety technology across more than 100 Boeing jets, while Hainan Airlines signed for 40 A320neo-family aircraft to expand domestic and regional flying.

2026-07-20T01:38:30.758145-07:00

Honeywell lands record IndiGo avionics/power deal for 810 A320neo-family aircraft; Aeromexico to roll out runway safety tech; Ha

Leeham News

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Pratt & Whitney pushes Valox small-turbofan for uncrewed fighters as GKN expands manufacturing partnerships—while Airbus A320neo Pratt & Whitney unveiled its Valox small-engine concept targeting 800–1,500 lbf for uncrewed fighters, alongside supply and components agreements tied to F-135 and PW1500/1900 turbofans. GKN expands engine manufacturing partnerships with Pratt & Whitney. Separately, British Airways selected GTF engines for up to 63 A320neo-family aircraft announced at Farnborough, while IndiGo is poised to place a record >1,000-engine Leap-1A order with CFM.

2026-07-20T00:23:05.288903-07:00

Pratt & Whitney pushes Valox small-turbofan for uncrewed fighters as GKN expands manufacturing partnerships—while Airbus A320neo

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