Airbus has outlined ambitious production targets for its commercial aircraft programs, setting goals to meet rising global demand. The A220 program aims for a monthly production rate of 14 aircraft by 2026, though profitability remains a challenge, as noted by Airbus executives. Meanwhile, the A320 Family is on track to reach a rate of 75…
Airbus has announced key leadership changes, beginning with the renewal of Guillaume Faury’s role as CEO and a continued position on the Executive Board. Additionally, Airbus confirmed that Lars Wagner, currently CEO of MTU Aero Engines, will transition to the Airbus Executive Committee, taking over as CEO of the Commercial Aircraft division. Wagner will replace…
Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY Airlines has entered an agreement with StandardAero to receive performance restoration shop visit (PRSV) services for its LEAP-1A engines, which power PLAY’s A320neo fleet. StandardAero, operating from its specialized facility in San Antonio, Texas, will provide PRSV and MRO support under the CFM Branded Service Agreement. This maintenance partnership enables PLAY…
Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris recently took delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, serial number 12202, equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM engines. This aircraft addition supports Volaris’s ongoing commitment to modernizing its fleet with environmentally friendly, fuel-efficient technology. The A321neo offers enhanced fuel efficiency, allowing Volaris to optimize operational costs and reduce its carbon footprint,…
United Nigeria Airlines is advancing its expansion strategy by securing new ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) leases with Fly2Sky and Marathon Airlines. Through these agreements, United Nigeria will add an Airbus A320 and an Embraer E190 to its fleet by November 2024. The A320 and E190 models are well-suited for short- and medium-haul routes,…
TransNusa, an Indonesian carrier, is set to receive its first Airbus A321, serial number 2309, on lease and equipped with CFM56-5B3/P engines. This aircraft marks a significant step in TransNusa’s fleet development as it expands to serve growing regional passenger demand. The A321, with its extended range and seating capacity, offers TransNusa an efficient solution…
Estonian-based airline Marabu has recently expanded its fleet by taking delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, featuring Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM engines. This addition, identified by serial number 8310, represents Marabu’s commitment to modernizing its fleet with fuel-efficient and environmentally conscious technology. The A320neo offers enhanced fuel efficiency and lower emissions compared to earlier models,…
Iberia, Spain’s flag carrier, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, becoming the global launch operator for this new extended-range single-aisle aircraft. Powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, the A321XLR promises operational efficiencies with 30% lower fuel burn per seat compared to previous-generation aircraft. Iberia will initially operate the A321XLR on European routes before launching…
Airbus’s A330-800 program faces further challenges as Garuda Indonesia reportedly canceled its order for four aircraft, reducing the global backlog to just one remaining delivery. Originally intended as a replacement for the successful A330-200, the A330-800 has struggled with demand, partly due to its narrow customer base and the higher capacity appeal of its sibling,…
China Eastern Airlines has recently bolstered its fleet by adding a new Airbus A321neo, identified by serial number 12093 and powered by LEAP-1A32 engines. This acquisition supports China Eastern’s strategy to modernize its fleet with fuel-efficient, next-generation aircraft. The LEAP-1A32 engines, produced by CFM International, are known for their optimized fuel efficiency and lower carbon…
