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ITA Airways weighs legal action against Pratt & Whitney as GTF-powered A320neo-family disruption persists

ITA Airways is considering legal action against Pratt & Whitney as continuing Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine issues disrupt operations of its A320neo-family fleet. The reported move underscores how propulsion-related availability constraints are translating into contract and damages strategies for affected operators.

2026-06-07T08:56:23.874881-07:00

Skift

United CEO Scott Kirby: engine shortages will be the “biggest constraint” on near-term growth and fleet plans

2026-06-07T09:15:03.588965-07:00

Skift

Turkish Airlines to debut Premium Economy on Airbus A350s in 2028, reversing course after earlier plans

2026-06-07T07:56:43.293829-07:00

Bloomberg

Airbus in talks to secure SAS widebody deal: up to 20 A330neo and A350 aircraft

2026-06-06T06:27:49.920966-07:00

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Skift

United CEO Scott Kirby: engine shortages will be the “biggest constraint” on near-term growth and fleet plans United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said engine shortages—particularly the industry’s reliance on a single engine type per aircraft—will be the largest near-term constraint on aircraft availability. His comments also drew direct criticism of Boeing and Airbus for building platforms tied to limited powerplant supply.

2026-06-07T09:15:03.588965-07:00

United CEO Scott Kirby: engine shortages will be the “biggest constraint” on near-term growth and fleet plans

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ITA Airways weighs legal action against Pratt & Whitney as GTF-powered A320neo-family disruption persists ITA Airways is considering legal action against Pratt & Whitney as continuing Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine issues disrupt operations of its A320neo-family fleet. The reported move underscores how propulsion-related availability constraints are translating into contract and damages strategies for affected operators.

2026-06-07T08:56:23.874881-07:00

ITA Airways weighs legal action against Pratt & Whitney as GTF-powered A320neo-family disruption persists

Skift

Turkish Airlines to debut Premium Economy on Airbus A350s in 2028, reversing course after earlier plans Turkish Airlines says it plans to launch a Premium Economy cabin in 2028, with the new product debuting on Airbus A350 aircraft. The announcement, reported by Skift, frames the move as a change in direction on cabin strategy—aimed at capturing demand for a mid-tier premium offering on widebodies.

2026-06-07T07:56:43.293829-07:00

Turkish Airlines to debut Premium Economy on Airbus A350s in 2028, reversing course after earlier plans

Skift

Exclusive: Turkish Airlines Reverses Course on Premium Economy, Targets 2028 Launch

2026-06-07T07:56:43.293829-07:00

Exclusive: Turkish Airlines Re

Bloomberg

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Airbus in talks to secure SAS widebody deal: up to 20 A330neo and A350 aircraft Airbus is closing in on a major widebody order from Scandinavian carrier SAS, with the airline reportedly weighing 15 to 20 new long-haul jets. The package is expected to mix Airbus A330neo and A350 aircraft, framed by SAS’s need to lock delivery slots and expand its long-distance network.

2026-06-06T06:27:49.920966-07:00

Airbus in talks to secure SAS widebody deal: up to 20 A330neo and A350 aircraft

Bloomberg

Atlas Air weighs Boeing 777X freighter order despite placing a sizable Airbus order Atlas Air Worldwide says it is still considering an order for Boeing’s latest 777X freighter, even after it booked a large aircraft order with rival Airbus. The decision keeps open the question of where the next wave of Atlas Air’s widebody freighter capacity will land across OEMs.

2026-06-05T14:43:50.430961-07:00

Atlas Air weighs Boeing 777X freighter order despite placing a sizable Airbus order

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Airbus weighs whether to launch a larger A220 early as leasing partners and range/performance debate slow momentum Airbus is “in limbo” over when to launch a larger A220, with leasing companies offering a muted response and industry sources citing an active debate over range and performance. The decision cadence appears constrained by customer appetite and how the larger variant would compete on mission economics.

2026-06-05T09:14:02.480934-07:00

Airbus weighs whether to launch a larger A220 early as leasing partners and range/performance debate slow momentum

FlightGlobal

Rolls-Royce says Trent XWB-84 EP delivers 1.8% fuel-consumption savings in first year of service Rolls-Royce reports the Trent XWB-84 Enhanced Performance (EP) engine achieved a higher-than-expected 1.8% reduction in fuel consumption during its first year in service. The first of the Trent XWB-84 EP entered service in May 2025 and now totals 34 engines operated by three carriers.

2026-06-05T07:43:56.263940-07:00

Rolls-Royce says Trent XWB-84 EP delivers 1.8% fuel-consumption savings in first year of service

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ITA Airways weighs legal action against Pratt & Whitney as GTF-powered A320neo-family disruption persists

United CEO Scott Kirby: engine shortages will be the “biggest constraint” on near-term growth and fleet plans

Turkish Airlines to debut Premium Economy on Airbus A350s in 2028, reversing course after earlier plans

Airbus in talks to secure SAS widebody deal: up to 20 A330neo and A350 aircraft

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