Marabu Airlines, the Estonian-based carrier, has recently taken delivery of an Airbus A320neo, bearing the serial number 8426. This modern aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM engines, known for their fuel efficiency and performance.
ITA Airways, Italy’s national carrier, has recently taken delivery of a new Airbus A220-300, bearing the serial number 55323. This state-of-the-art aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engines, known for their fuel efficiency and performance.
SWISS has expanded its fleet with the arrival of a new Airbus A320neo, bearing serial 12379, and powered by PW1127G-JM engines. The airline continues its fleet modernization strategy, integrating fuel-efficient aircraft to optimize its operations.
Pratt & Whitney (US) is strengthening its global maintenance network for GTF engines, with the addition of Sanad Group (UAE) as a new MRO provider. The partnership will see Sanad Group establish a cutting-edge facility to support GTF engine overhauls, with full operations expected by 2028.
SWISS has taken a strategic approach to managing its fleet by repurposing the two PW1524G-3 engines from a grounded A220-300, serial 55021, for use as spare engines. The aircraft has been stranded in Brussels since November 2024 and is now projected to remain out of service until autumn 2025.
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.
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.
airBaltic (Latvia) has entered a strategic partnership with SUA Lineas Aereas (Uruguay), expanding its leasing operations into South America. As part of the agreement, airBaltic plans to wet lease up to five Airbus A220-300 aircraft to SUA starting October 2025, marking an important step in its ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) leasing strategy.
Air Astana (Kazakhstan) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 12360. The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM engines, enhancing fuel efficiency and reducing emissions.
Pratt & Whitney (US) has reported a strong fourth quarter (4Q) 2024 performance, with sales increasing by 18% to $7.5 billion and operating profit rising 32% to $504 million. The results reflect higher demand for commercial and military engines, as well as robust aftermarket services growth.
