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Airbus Set for First A321XLR Delivery with Pratt & Whitney Engines

Airbus is poised to deliver the first A321XLR equipped with Pratt & Whitney turbofan engines to Wizz Air. The delivery marks a critical milestone for enhancing long-haul efficiency in narrow-body aircraft, following three prior deliveries with CFM engines.

2025-01-11T02:56:18.658080-08:00

Aviation Week

AFI KLM E&M Expands LEAP Engine Spares for MRO Services

2025-01-10T13:31:48.272761-08:00

Bloomberg

Airbus Surpasses Boeing with 760 Jet Deliveries in 2024

2025-01-02T09:13:06.256164-08:00

Air Data News

Aer Lingus Receives First Two Airbus A321XLRs for Transatlantic Routes

2024-12-19T02:36:02.041124-08:00

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Air Data News

Airbus Set for First A321XLR Delivery with Pratt & Whitney Engines Airbus is poised to deliver the first A321XLR equipped with Pratt & Whitney turbofan engines to Wizz Air. The delivery marks a critical milestone for enhancing long-haul efficiency in narrow-body aircraft, following three prior deliveries with CFM engines.

2025-01-11T02:56:18.658080-08:00

Airbus Set for First A321XLR Delivery with Pratt & Whitney Engines

Aviation Week

AFI KLM E&M Expands LEAP Engine Spares for MRO Services AFI KLM E&M has increased its inventory of CFM Leap 1A and 1B spare engines, enhancing its ability to support its Premier MRO customers globally. This strategic move aligns with the production ramp-up, ensuring robust service capacity for airline clients.

2025-01-10T13:31:48.272761-08:00

AFI KLM E&M Expands LEAP Engine Spares for MRO Services

Bloomberg

Airbus Surpasses Boeing with 760 Jet Deliveries in 2024 Airbus delivered approximately 760 aircraft in 2024, falling just 10 short of its annual goal, while Boeing's deliveries plummeted by 34%. Airbus's strong year-end performance contrasts sharply with Boeing's continued decline, highlighting a competitive shift in the commercial aircraft market.

2025-01-02T09:13:06.256164-08:00

Airbus Surpasses Boeing with 760 Jet Deliveries in 2024

Aviation Week

Boeing, CFM Enhance Safety to Mitigate Leap-1B Smoke Risks In response to potential smoke risks during serious Leap-1B engine failures, Boeing and CFM are collaborating to introduce changes to the safety system. This initiative aims at improving flight deck safety by addressing the risks posed by the current system's activation under failure conditions.

2024-12-19T13:51:13.687147-08:00

Boeing, CFM Enhance Safety to Mitigate Leap-1B Smoke Risks

Air Data News

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Aer Lingus Receives First Two Airbus A321XLRs for Transatlantic Routes Aer Lingus has taken delivery of its first two Airbus A321XLR aircraft, marking a significant milestone for the airline. These aircraft, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, will be used for new routes to Nashville and Indianapolis in 2025, enhancing Aer Lingus's long-haul single-aisle capabilities.

2024-12-19T02:36:02.041124-08:00

Aer Lingus Receives First Two Airbus A321XLRs for Transatlantic Routes

Air Data News

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Pratt & Whitney's GTF Engine Certified for A321XLR by FAA Pratt & Whitney's PW1100G-JM geared turbofan engine has received FAA certification for the Airbus A321XLR. This certification, granted on December 12, 2024, positions the A321XLR to enter service in 2025, with 13 customers already selecting the GTF engines to power 217 aircraft.

2024-12-16T05:53:21.751515-08:00

Pratt & Whitney's GTF Engine Certified for A321XLR by FAA

Leeham News

FAA and EASA Certify More Durable CFM LEAP-1A Turbine CFM International has received certification from both the FAA and EASA for enhancements to the LEAP-1A high-pressure turbine. The upgrades increase engine durability, especially in hot and harsh environments, improving time on wing for the A320neo family.

2024-12-10T13:32:15.470203-08:00

FAA and EASA Certify More Durable CFM LEAP-1A Turbine

FlightGlobal

Safran and CFM Poised for Clean Aviation Open-Rotor Testing Safran and CFM International are expected to receive Clean Aviation funding for flight demonstrations of an innovative open-rotor engine concept. This development marks a significant step in advancing engine technology aimed at reducing emissions and enhancing efficiency.

2024-12-10T13:20:15.602524-08:00

Safran and CFM Poised for Clean Aviation Open-Rotor Testing

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