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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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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

FlightGlobal

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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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Asman Airlines (Kyrgyzstan) to buy additional Airbus A321 aircraft Kyrgyz carrier Asman Airlines plans to purchase more Airbus A321s, signaling renewed growth or fleet replacement activity for its narrowbody operation. The acquisition underscores continued demand for Airbus’s A321 family among regional operators seeking commonality and network flexibility.

2026-07-19T22:53:07.410952-07:00

Asman Airlines (Kyrgyzstan) to buy additional Airbus A321 aircraft

FlightGlobal

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Airbus to roll A321XLR wing and single-slotted flap tech into the A321neo, using the A321neo line to test production maturity Airbus says it will migrate a batch of improvements—specifically the A321XLR wing and single-slotted flap technology—onto the A321neo. The plan also uses the A321neo production line as a proving ground for production maturity on selected changes.

2026-07-19T11:06:16.789010-07:00

Airbus to roll A321XLR wing and single-slotted flap tech into the A321neo, using the A321neo line to test production maturity

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Boeing and Airbus face contrasting signals as China locks in $17.8B Airbus order and Boeing reiterates 20-year jet demand outloo Boeing reaffirmed its 20-year forecast for strong global jet demand, projecting the global commercial fleet will reach 50,000 aircraft by 2045 despite “near-term disruptions.” At the same time, three Chinese carriers agreed to buy 95 Airbus aircraft—55 A350-family and 40 A320neo-family—valued at about $17.8 billion, underscoring continued fleet modernization in Asia.

2026-07-17T16:09:17.536588-07:00

Boeing and Airbus face contrasting signals as China locks in $17.8B Airbus order and Boeing reiterates 20-year jet demand outloo

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