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Pratt & Whitney signals endgame for A320 GTF AOG crisis while securing 15 more Airbus A321neo-powered by GTF for Tigerair Taiwan

Pratt & Whitney says it is on track to honour commitments to end the GTF engine A320 AOG crisis, pointing to a “dramatic” improvement in aircraft on-ground performance. Separately, it has signed an MoU with Tigerair Taiwan for GTF engines on 15 Airbus A321neo family aircraft—four firm and 11 leased.

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2026-07-22T02:44:15.679537-07:00

FlightGlobal

Alfor proposes rapid, lower-cost freight aircraft conversion concept

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2026-07-22T02:24:29.408956-07:00

FlightGlobal

Finnair cuts 2026 capacity guidance, leases six used Airbus A320ceo to refresh A319/A320 fleet

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2026-07-22T00:45:48.394850-07:00

FlightGlobal

SunExpress CEO Marcus Schnabel cites flexibility from 60+ Boeing 737 MAX firm orders

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2026-07-22T00:08:13.556183-07:00

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Pratt & Whitney signals endgame for A320 GTF AOG crisis while securing 15 more Airbus A321neo-powered by GTF for Tigerair Taiwan Pratt & Whitney says it is on track to honour commitments to end the GTF engine A320 AOG crisis, pointing to a “dramatic” improvement in aircraft on-ground performance. Separately, it has signed an MoU with Tigerair Taiwan for GTF engines on 15 Airbus A321neo family aircraft—four firm and 11 leased.

2026-07-22T02:44:15.679537-07:00

Pratt & Whitney signals endgame for A320 GTF AOG crisis while securing 15 more Airbus A321neo-powered by GTF for Tigerair Taiwan

FlightGlobal

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Alfor proposes rapid, lower-cost freight aircraft conversion concept Alfor says its new concept for converting passenger aircraft to freighters can be deployed in as little as three months. The company positions the approach as a way to cut freight conversion costs and extend the working life of aging aircraft—aimed at improving fleet economics and supply.

2026-07-22T02:24:29.408956-07:00

Alfor proposes rapid, lower-cost freight aircraft conversion concept

FlightGlobal

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Finnair cuts 2026 capacity guidance, leases six used Airbus A320ceo to refresh A319/A320 fleet Finnair trimmed its full-year 2026 capacity outlook after cancelling flights to the Middle East, citing geopolitical-driven uncertainty. In the second quarter, operating profit rose four-fold to €86.6 million, though results fell short of analyst expectations. The airline also signed agreements to lease six used Airbus A320ceo jets, targeting up to 12 replacements for older A319/A320 aircraft.

2026-07-22T00:45:48.394850-07:00

Finnair cuts 2026 capacity guidance, leases six used Airbus A320ceo to refresh A319/A320 fleet

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Air France wet-leases Airbus A220-300 aircraft Air France has secured wet-lease capacity using Airbus A220-300 aircraft, a short-term capacity move intended to address operational and network demands without waiting for new aircraft delivery slots.

2026-07-22T00:23:57.770924-07:00

Air France wet-leases Airbus A220-300 aircraft

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SunExpress chief eyes flexibility on growth from strong orderbook

2026-07-22T00:08:13.556183-07:00

SunExpress chief eyes flexibil

FlightGlobal

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SunExpress CEO Marcus Schnabel cites flexibility from 60+ Boeing 737 MAX firm orders SunExpress’ chief executive Marcus Schnabel said the carrier’s large Boeing 737 MAX orderbook—over 60 aircraft on firm order—gives it flexibility to support “sustainable growth” in the coming years. The airline views the sizeable MAX backlog as a resource for adjusting capacity as demand evolves.

2026-07-22T00:08:13.556183-07:00

SunExpress CEO Marcus Schnabel cites flexibility from 60+ Boeing 737 MAX firm orders

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Airbus launches €5bn share buyback and targets near-doubling profits by 2029 Airbus has announced a €5 billion ($5.7 billion) share buyback over three years, starting later this year, alongside mid-term financial targets. It aims to nearly double adjusted EBIT/Adjusted EBIT to €12–13 billion by 2029 from €7.1 billion in 2025 and a €7.5 billion this-year target.

2026-07-21T23:24:02.240383-07:00

Airbus launches €5bn share buyback and targets near-doubling profits by 2029

ch-aviation

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Biman Bangladesh Airlines plans to lease 10 aircraft by 2027 Biman Bangladesh Airlines is planning to lease 10 aircraft by 2027, according to ch-aviation. The move signals a fleet strategy centered on leased capacity to support near-term growth or replacement without waiting for new-build deliveries.

2026-07-21T22:25:53.460193-07:00

Biman Bangladesh Airlines plans to lease 10 aircraft by 2027

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