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American Airlines picks CFM LEAP‑1A to power future A321neos as Pratt & Whitney faces scrutiny

American Airlines confirmed CFM International's LEAP‑1A will power its upcoming Airbus A321neo deliveries, including long‑term maintenance support, prioritising engine reliability over marginal fuel‑burn gains. The move follows Airbus publicly citing Pratt & Whitney as a contributor to delivery delays and increasing scrutiny of PW's performance.

2026-02-19T05:25:44.174964-08:00

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Lufthansa to retrofit 38 A320s with Geven seats, larger bins and USB‑A/C — rollout through 2029

2026-02-19T05:53:20.549532-08:00

Aviation Today

USAF: Boeing commercial‑tech upgrades to Pratt & Whitney F117 avert re‑engining of 222 C‑17s

2026-02-19T06:09:44.452692-08:00

Aviation Week

Embraer and Mahindra propose in‑country C‑390 MRO in India, conditional on IAF MTA selection

2026-02-19T03:01:00.634006-08:00

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USAF to award sole‑source contract to BAE to fix ALR‑56 radar‑warning receivers on F‑15, F‑16 and C‑130 The U.S. Air Force will award BAE Systems a sole‑source contract to address deficiency reports on the company’s ALR‑56 radar warning receivers installed on F‑15 and F‑16 fighters and C‑130 transports. The work is intended to correct reported functional and reliability faults and restore RWR performance.

2026-02-19T06:39:48.328317-08:00

USAF to award sole‑source contract to BAE to fix ALR‑56 radar‑warning receivers on F‑15, F‑16 and C‑130

Aviation Today

USAF: Boeing commercial‑tech upgrades to Pratt & Whitney F117 avert re‑engining of 222 C‑17s The U.S. Air Force says Boeing’s application of commercial technologies to upgrade Pratt & Whitney’s F117 engines will eliminate the need to re‑engine the service’s 222 C‑17 Globemaster III aircraft. The approach aims to deliver capability and sustainment improvements without a full engine replacement program.

2026-02-19T06:09:44.452692-08:00

USAF: Boeing commercial‑tech upgrades to Pratt & Whitney F117 avert re‑engining of 222 C‑17s

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Lufthansa to retrofit 38 A320s with Geven seats, larger bins and USB‑A/C — rollout through 2029 Lufthansa will retrofit 38 Airbus A320s with Geven seats, larger overhead bins and USB‑A and USB‑C power ports as part of a cabin modernisation programme due to complete by 2029. The upgrades — already applied to the first aircraft (D‑AIZY) — aim to boost comfort and carry‑on capacity on short‑ and medium‑haul services.

2026-02-19T05:53:20.549532-08:00

Lufthansa to retrofit 38 A320s with Geven seats, larger bins and USB‑A/C — rollout through 2029

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American Airlines picks CFM LEAP‑1A to power future A321neos as Pratt & Whitney faces scrutiny American Airlines confirmed CFM International's LEAP‑1A will power its upcoming Airbus A321neo deliveries, including long‑term maintenance support, prioritising engine reliability over marginal fuel‑burn gains. The move follows Airbus publicly citing Pratt & Whitney as a contributor to delivery delays and increasing scrutiny of PW's performance.

2026-02-19T05:25:44.174964-08:00

American Airlines picks CFM LEAP‑1A to power future A321neos as Pratt & Whitney faces scrutiny

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Airbus close to dropping 165‑hour H160 pitch‑rod replacement requirement after ditching Airbus Helicopters says it is "very close" to removing the mandatory 165‑flight‑hour replacement of H160 main‑rotor pitch‑rod end fittings after discussions with regulators in Europe and Brazil. The potential change follows the January H160 ditching and would ease the interim maintenance burden on operators.

2026-02-19T04:21:23.134902-08:00

Airbus close to dropping 165‑hour H160 pitch‑rod replacement requirement after ditching

Inflight Online

Valour: Over 50% of commercial aircraft lack passenger Wi‑Fi — a major retrofit market opens Valour Consultancy finds more than half of the global commercial airline fleet still lacks passenger Wi‑Fi, creating a substantial retrofit and supplier opportunity. Airlines face pressure to upgrade connectivity to meet passenger expectations, unlock ancillary revenue and secure satellite capacity.

2026-02-19T03:31:32.187375-08:00

Valour: Over 50% of commercial aircraft lack passenger Wi‑Fi — a major retrofit market opens

Aviation Week

Embraer and Mahindra propose in‑country C‑390 MRO in India, conditional on IAF MTA selection Embraer and the Mahindra Group have announced plans to establish an in‑country MRO facility for the C‑390 Millennium in India, conditional on the platform being selected for the Indian Air Force's Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) competition. The move is part of a broader localisation and sustainment push.

2026-02-19T03:01:00.634006-08:00

Embraer and Mahindra propose in‑country C‑390 MRO in India, conditional on IAF MTA selection

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West Star breaks ground on Chattanooga MRO expansion with 45,000‑sq‑ft new hangar and 30,000‑sq‑ft extension West Star Aviation has broken ground on an expansion at its Chattanooga Airport campus that adds a new 45,000‑sq‑ft hangar plus a 30,000‑sq‑ft hangar extension. The project increases the independent MRO’s maintenance footprint and throughput capacity at the regional site.

2026-02-18T15:05:14.476137-08:00

West Star breaks ground on Chattanooga MRO expansion with 45,000‑sq‑ft new hangar and 30,000‑sq‑ft extension

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American Airlines picks CFM LEAP‑1A to power future A321neos as Pratt & Whitney faces scrutiny

Lufthansa to retrofit 38 A320s with Geven seats, larger bins and USB‑A/C — rollout through 2029

USAF: Boeing commercial‑tech upgrades to Pratt & Whitney F117 avert re‑engining of 222 C‑17s

Embraer and Mahindra propose in‑country C‑390 MRO in India, conditional on IAF MTA selection

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