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flynas leads A320neo reliability rankings with 99.78% operational score, Airbus data shows

Saudi LCC flynas recorded the highest operational reliability among A320neo operators worldwide, posting a 99.78% reliability score in Airbus’s latest data. The result positions the carrier at the top of the A320neo cohort on dispatch/ops performance, according to Airbus.

2026-04-16T11:35:40.735883-07:00

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Bucher Group selected as SFE galley and stowage supplier for Airbus A320neo-family

2026-04-16T01:54:29.161294-07:00

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Collins Aerospace wins launch orders for Helix economy seat; ~200 A320/B737 aircraft slated from 2027

2026-04-14T23:53:56.497332-07:00

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SalamAir to add A320 capacity as it navigates aircraft engine issues

2026-04-14T23:34:57.056368-07:00

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flynas leads A320neo reliability rankings with 99.78% operational score, Airbus data shows Saudi LCC flynas recorded the highest operational reliability among A320neo operators worldwide, posting a 99.78% reliability score in Airbus’s latest data. The result positions the carrier at the top of the A320neo cohort on dispatch/ops performance, according to Airbus.

2026-04-16T11:35:40.735883-07:00

flynas leads A320neo reliability rankings with 99.78% operational score, Airbus data shows

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Bucher Group selected as SFE galley and stowage supplier for Airbus A320neo-family Bucher Group has been chosen as the supplier for furnished equipment (SFE) galley and stowage on the Airbus A320neo-family. The company says the galley has been in development for more than three years, will be showcased at AIX with its G1B galley, and is targeting first production deliveries later in 2026.

2026-04-16T01:54:29.161294-07:00

Bucher Group selected as SFE galley and stowage supplier for Airbus A320neo-family

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Collins Aerospace wins launch orders for Helix economy seat; ~200 A320/B737 aircraft slated from 2027 RTX’s Collins Aerospace has secured the first launch orders for its Helix main cabin seat from three international airlines, covering nearly 200 narrowbody aircraft across A320 and Boeing 737 fleets. The seats are scheduled for rollout beginning in 2027.

2026-04-14T23:53:56.497332-07:00

Collins Aerospace wins launch orders for Helix economy seat; ~200 A320/B737 aircraft slated from 2027

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SalamAir to add A320 capacity as it navigates aircraft engine issues Oman’s SalamAir plans to increase capacity by bringing additional Airbus A320s into service while managing ongoing engine-related issues affecting operations. The move is aimed at protecting seat availability and sustaining network capacity despite constraints linked to propulsion system reliability.

2026-04-14T23:34:57.056368-07:00

SalamAir to add A320 capacity as it navigates aircraft engine issues

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Spirit Airlines seeks to reject 7 Airbus A321neo and 4 Airbus A320neo aircraft Spirit Airlines is asking to reject seven Airbus A321neo and four Airbus A320neo aircraft, setting up a potential break or renegotiation of delivery/acceptance obligations tied to its A320neo-family fleet. The move signals continued legal leverage as the carrier works through its restructuring timeline.

2026-04-14T07:58:22.111672-07:00

Spirit Airlines seeks to reject 7 Airbus A321neo and 4 Airbus A320neo aircraft

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Norwegian wet-leases Airbus A320s for the summer season Norwegian has wet-leased Airbus A320 aircraft to support summer-season capacity, drawing on outsourced aircraft and crew to manage peak-demand scheduling. The move underscores how the carrier is using near-term capacity options while continuing to shape its broader fleet plan.

2026-04-10T06:23:16.264985-07:00

Norwegian wet-leases Airbus A320s for the summer season

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Airbus hits 500th A220 handover as March deliveries rebound—Q1 still down 16% amid engine constraints Airbus delivered its 500th A220—after handing over 60 jets in March as A350 and A330 output accelerated and the manufacturer booked 331 orders. However, first-quarter deliveries totaled 114 jets, down 16% year-on-year, with Pratt & Whitney engine constraints still weighing on narrowbody/A220 production.

2026-04-10T03:33:15.774709-07:00

Airbus hits 500th A220 handover as March deliveries rebound—Q1 still down 16% amid engine constraints

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Airbus logs 331 gross orders in March 2026 and delivers 60 aircraft as A320neo output softens Airbus logged 331 gross orders (10 cancellations) and delivered 60 aircraft in March 2026, lifting its visible backlog to 9,087. March handovers comprised 48 narrowbodies and 12 widebodies — led by 24 A321neos and 17 A320neos — while quarterly deliveries slipped to 114 from 136 year‑ago.

2026-04-09T09:07:17.601232-07:00

Airbus logs 331 gross orders in March 2026 and delivers 60 aircraft as A320neo output softens

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flynas leads A320neo reliability rankings with 99.78% operational score, Airbus data shows

Bucher Group selected as SFE galley and stowage supplier for Airbus A320neo-family

Collins Aerospace wins launch orders for Helix economy seat; ~200 A320/B737 aircraft slated from 2027

SalamAir to add A320 capacity as it navigates aircraft engine issues

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