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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

Aviation Today

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

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

Aviation Today

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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Safran reports €8.6bn Q1 2026 revenue (+18.8%), driven by civil engine aftermarket—CEO cites little/no Middle East war impact

2026-04-22T22:05:46.145340-07:00

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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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European air forces set performance benchmarks for Future Combat Air System next-gen fighter development Three European air forces have approved performance benchmarks that will be used to narrow design options as the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) moves through subsequent development stages. The milestone sets clearer yardsticks for platform trade-offs at a critical point in the program’s evolution.

2026-04-23T15:24:31.188631-07:00

European air forces set performance benchmarks for Future Combat Air System next-gen fighter development

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Gilat targets Airbus line-fit catalog approval for electronically steered antenna hardware Gilat Satellite Networks says it is optimistic its electronically steerable antenna (ESA) hardware will become “linefit offerable” as Airbus moves toward a more modular aircraft configuration. The outcome would position Gilat’s multi-orbit inflight connectivity terminals for easier OEM integration rather than retrofit-only pathways.

2026-04-23T08:49:54.576111-07:00

Gilat targets Airbus line-fit catalog approval for electronically steered antenna hardware

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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 and Delta deploy Descent Profile Optimisation (DSO) across 270-aircraft fleet to cut fuel burn and emissions Airbus has rolled out Descent Profile Optimisation (DPO/DSO) across Delta’s Airbus fleet of 270 aircraft, spanning A319/A320/A321 and A330 families. The system targets smarter, more efficient descent profiles, with expected reductions in fuel burn and operating emissions, alongside lower operating costs.

2026-04-23T08:25:13.426322-07:00

Airbus and Delta deploy Descent Profile Optimisation (DSO) across 270-aircraft fleet to cut fuel burn and emissions

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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

Aviation Today

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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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Textron/Bell turns to Australia after Airbus Helicopters Tiger attack-helo criticism Bell Helicopter international military sales vice president Richard Harris says the company is “keen to pitch” in Australia following reported criticism of Airbus Helicopters’ Tiger attack helicopter. The comments underscore Bell’s intent to convert reputational pressure into new rotary-wing sales opportunities in the Australian defense market.

2026-04-23T07:50:37.705253-07:00

Textron/Bell turns to Australia after Airbus Helicopters Tiger attack-helo criticism

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

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

Safran reports €8.6bn Q1 2026 revenue (+18.8%), driven by civil engine aftermarket—CEO cites little/no Middle East war impact

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