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Frontier Airlines Updates 2025 Aircraft Delivery Schedule

Frontier Airlines has outlined its 2025 aircraft delivery schedule, with plans to receive a total of 21 Airbus aircraftthroughout the year. This includes 13 A321neos and 8 A320neos, all financed through Sale&Leaseback agreements. The airline’s revised delivery schedule is as follows:

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JetBlue CFO Predicts Peak AOG Due to GTF Engine Issues

JetBlue (US) is bracing for a peak in aircraft on ground (AOG) levels within the next one to two years as it continues to deal with the Pratt & Whitney GTF engine issues affecting its fleet. CFO Ursula Hurley has stated that the airline expects the number of grounded aircraft to rise into the mid-to-high teens in 2025, further stressing JetBlue’s operational and financial outlook.

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HK Express Faces Continued A320neo Groundings in 2025

HK Express (Hong Kong) anticipates that ongoing issues with its Pratt & Whitney (P&W)-powered A320neo fleetwill continue to impact operations through 2025. The airline reported that in 2024, an average of 5.6 A320neos were grounded at any given time due to issues with the P&W GTF engines.

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China Eastern Adds A321neo and A320neo to Fleet

China Eastern Airlines, one of China’s leading carriers, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of two state-of-the-art aircraft: an Airbus A321neo, identified by serial number 12312, and an Airbus A320neo, identified by serial number 12387. The A321neo is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines, while the A320neo is equipped with LEAP-1A26 engines, both manufactured by CFM International.