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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

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Azorra Delivers Romania's First A220 to Animawings

2024-12-16T02:00:13.253986-08:00

Aviation Week

Korean Air Converts Options to Firm Order for Six More A321neos

2024-12-18T04:58:36.900022-08:00

Aviation Week

GKN Aerospace Launches $55M MRO Facility in San Diego

2024-12-17T11:08:54.499504-08:00

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Aviation Week

Korean Air Converts Options to Firm Order for Six More A321neos Korean Air has solidified its commitment to the Airbus A321neo by converting six options into firm orders, increasing its total order to 56 aircraft. This move underscores the airline's strategic expansion plans, with 15 A321neos already delivered to bolster its fleet modernization efforts.

2024-12-18T04:58:36.900022-08:00

Korean Air Converts Options to Firm Order for Six More A321neos

Aviation Week

GKN Aerospace Launches $55M MRO Facility in San Diego GKN Aerospace has opened a 150,000 square-foot facility in San Diego, enhancing its North American MRO capabilities. This strategic expansion supports next-gen and legacy engine components, including GE LEAP and Pratt & Whitney models, with advanced automation improving efficiency and turnaround times.

2024-12-17T11:08:54.499504-08:00

GKN Aerospace Launches $55M MRO Facility in San Diego

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StandardAero to Support Brazilian Air Force's PT6A-68C Engines for A-29 StandardAero has secured a significant contract to maintain PT6A-68C engines for the Brazilian Air Force's A-29 Super Tucano aircraft. This partnership reinforces StandardAero's strategic role in enhancing operational readiness and performance of the A-29 fleet in Brazil.

2024-12-16T21:49:47.467293-08:00

StandardAero to Support Brazilian Air Force's PT6A-68C Engines for A-29

Aviation Week

Key Executives in Commercial Aviation to Watch in 2025 As 2025 approaches, industry leaders from notable companies including Alaska Air Group, Pratt & Whitney, Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer are making strategic moves. These executives are expected to influence the commercial aviation landscape with their decisions and innovations.

2024-12-16T16:33:43.852481-08:00

Key Executives in Commercial Aviation to Watch in 2025

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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

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Azorra Delivers Romania's First A220 to Animawings Animawings has received Romania’s first Airbus A220, marking its entry as the country's first A220 operator. The aircraft, an A220-300 model leased from Azorra, is equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engines and is intended to support Animawings' growth strategy and route expansion.

2024-12-16T02:00:13.253986-08:00

Azorra Delivers Romania's First A220 to Animawings

FlightGlobal

Transat AT Gains C$37M from Pratt & Whitney GTF Engine Compensation Transat AT achieved a profitable fiscal Q4, aided by a C$37 million compensation settlement with Pratt & Whitney due to issues with GTF engines. The financial boost is a significant outcome following operational challenges caused by these engines.

2024-12-13T12:20:06.435938-08:00

Transat AT Gains C$37M from Pratt & Whitney GTF Engine Compensation

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FAA Certifies Airbus A321XLR; Pratt & Whitney EASA Approval Delayed The FAA's certification allows U.S. airlines to commence deliveries of the Airbus A321XLR in 2025, marking a significant milestone for the aircraft. However, Pratt & Whitney's engine approval by EASA has been postponed to 2025, impacting deployment schedules.

2024-12-09T13:27:52.957281-08:00

FAA Certifies Airbus A321XLR; Pratt & Whitney EASA Approval Delayed

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