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Pratt & Whitney signals exit from GTF turnaround phase, refocuses on next-generation engine program

Pratt & Whitney is nearing the end of the geared turbofan (GTF) engine saga, according to reporting that its next-generation engine program is effectively reversing course. The company is also “eyes its successor,” indicating a shift in priorities as it prepares for the next propulsion roadmap.

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2026-07-16T22:17:25.917761-07:00

Leeham News

Boeing accelerates FAA certification and ramps 737 MAX production as 777-9 delivery remains on track for 2027

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2026-07-16T13:15:09.152004-07:00

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CFM delivers 1,000+ LEAP engines in first half (HY1), setting up 2,000+ LEAP deliveries in 2026

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2026-07-16T12:11:20.882768-07:00

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Air New Zealand to retrofit 777-300ER cabins with new Business Premier, Economy seats and Panasonic Astrova IFE (from March 2027

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2026-07-16T13:42:22.706260-07:00

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Pratt & Whitney signals exit from GTF turnaround phase, refocuses on next-generation engine program Pratt & Whitney is nearing the end of the geared turbofan (GTF) engine saga, according to reporting that its next-generation engine program is effectively reversing course. The company is also “eyes its successor,” indicating a shift in priorities as it prepares for the next propulsion roadmap.

2026-07-16T22:17:25.917761-07:00

Pratt & Whitney signals exit from GTF turnaround phase, refocuses on next-generation engine program

Runway Girl

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Air New Zealand to retrofit 777-300ER cabins with new Business Premier, Economy seats and Panasonic Astrova IFE (from March 2027 Air New Zealand will upgrade its seven Boeing 777-300ERs starting March 2027, using a partial retrofit approach. The retrofit will bring new lie-flat Business Premier and redesigned Economy seating, retain the Premium Economy platform, and install upgraded inflight entertainment powered by Panasonic Avionics’ Astrova.

2026-07-16T13:42:22.706260-07:00

Air New Zealand to retrofit 777-300ER cabins with new Business Premier, Economy seats and Panasonic Astrova IFE (from March 2027

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Quebec in talks with Airbus Canada over potential funding for an A220-500 stretch The Quebec government is in discussions with Airbus Canada (ABK, based at Mirabel) about possibly participating in funding for an as-yet-unconfirmed stretched A220-500 variant. The talks signal provincial interest in supporting a potential regional narrowbody upgrade pathway.

2026-07-16T13:15:12.691228-07:00

Quebec in talks with Airbus Canada over potential funding for an A220-500 stretch

Leeham News

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Boeing accelerates FAA certification and ramps 737 MAX production as 777-9 delivery remains on track for 2027 Boeing says it has reached major FAA certification milestones for the 737-7 and 737-10, alongside continued progress on the 777-9. In parallel, the company has launched a new Everett “North Line” assembly capability for the 737 MAX, aiming to support higher production and keep 777-9 deliveries on track for 2027.

2026-07-16T13:15:09.152004-07:00

Boeing accelerates FAA certification and ramps 737 MAX production as 777-9 delivery remains on track for 2027

AirInsight

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CFM delivers 1,000+ LEAP engines in first half (HY1), setting up 2,000+ LEAP deliveries in 2026 CFM says it delivered more than 1,000 LEAP engines in the first half of the year—its first such six-month milestone. The manufacturer is now tracking to exceed 2,000 LEAP engines delivered in 2026, signaling continued ramp momentum for the single-aisle and widebody engine installed base.

2026-07-16T12:11:20.882768-07:00

CFM delivers 1,000+ LEAP engines in first half (HY1), setting up 2,000+ LEAP deliveries in 2026

Air Data News

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Ethiopian Airlines to decide in August on 25 narrowbodies: Boeing 737 MAX vs Airbus A320neo (A220 and Embraer E195-E2 also evalu Ethiopian Airlines plans to make an August decision on an order for 25 narrowbody jets, evaluating the Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320neo families. The carrier is also considering the Airbus A220-300 and Embraer E195-E2 as part of the next phase of its narrowbody fleet expansion, according to reporting.

2026-07-16T07:00:33.513199-07:00

Ethiopian Airlines to decide in August on 25 narrowbodies: Boeing 737 MAX vs Airbus A320neo (A220 and Embraer E195-E2 also evalu

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Russia revises acquisition documents: price jumps for batch of 60+ MC-21, SJ-100 and Tu-214 new-build aircraft Revised Russian government documents detailing investment in the acquisition of more than 60 new-build aircraft show a substantial price increase for the batch, covering MC-21s, SJ-100s and Tu-214s. The update refines previously reported investment figures, indicating materially higher unit costs for the program’s aircraft mix.

2026-07-16T06:29:18.343989-07:00

Russia revises acquisition documents: price jumps for batch of 60+ MC-21, SJ-100 and Tu-214 new-build aircraft

Leeham News

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Boeing posts strongest H1 since 2018, driven by 737 MAX cadence as Stephanie Pope pushes BCA production scale-up ahead of Farnbo Boeing reported 314 commercial aircraft deliveries in the first half of 2026—its best start since 2018—pointing to continued recovery momentum supported by the 737 MAX. The run comes as Stephanie Pope, leading Boeing Commercial Airplanes since March 2024, focuses on stabilizing production and expanding factory capacity to regain single-aisle share from Airbus.

2026-07-16T05:46:02.878097-07:00

Boeing posts strongest H1 since 2018, driven by 737 MAX cadence as Stephanie Pope pushes BCA production scale-up ahead of Farnbo

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