Air Astana is contending with a significant escalation in PW1100G engine failures affecting its Airbus A320neo family fleet. Both the mainline airline and its low-cost subsidiary FlyArystan rely heavily on the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM geared turbofan engine, which has experienced recurring technical issues linked to design defects and contaminated powder metal components.
Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has announced the lease placement of one new Airbus A321-200neo with Sun PhuQuoc Airways, a new Vietnamese carrier preparing to launch operations. The long-term lease agreement includes the delivery of the aircraft in 2027, strengthening ALC’s presence in Southeast Asia’s fast-growing aviation market.
Delta Air Lines has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, continuing its strategic fleet modernization to improve fuel efficiency and passenger experience across its domestic and transcontinental operations. The newly delivered aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12099, is part of the A321neo (New Engine Option) series, designated as A321-271NX.
Spirit Airlines has announced plans to furlough 270 pilots and demote 140 captains to first officers due to continued aircraft delivery delays that have forced the airline to reduce its flight schedule through 2025. The budget carrier cited a combination of Pratt & Whitney engine issues and broader supply chain disruptions as key drivers of the operational cutbacks.
Airhub Aviation, a global aviation asset management and leasing company and part of GetJet Aviation Holdings, has signed a multi-year framework agreement with Airbus for direct access to engineering services and certified upgrades. This strategic partnership will enable Airhub to enhance its asset lifecycle services, particularly for midlife and end-of-life Airbus aircraft.
Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has announced the delivery of an additional Airbus A321neo aircraft to Wizz Air, the Hungarian ultra-low-cost carrier. This delivery is the seventh aircraft provided under an ongoing multi-aircraft sale-and-leaseback agreement between the two companies. The aircraft is equipped with Pratt & Whitney GTF (Geared Turbofan) engines, reinforcing Wizz Air’s commitment to operational efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
CDB Aviation, a global aircraft leasing platform based in Ireland and a wholly owned subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing, has completed the delivery of an Airbus A320neo to Volaris, one of Mexico’s leading low-cost airlines. This transaction reflects Volaris’s continued strategy of expanding and modernizing its all-Airbus fleet with fuel-efficient and environmentally progressive aircraft.
Frontier Airlines, the U.S.-based ultra-low-cost carrier, has bolstered its fleet with the delivery of four Airbus A321neo aircraft and two spare engines during the first quarter of 2025. These new additions are part of the airline’s ongoing fleet expansion strategy aimed at increasing capacity while maintaining cost efficiency.
Pratt & Whitney (US) and Delta Air Lines (US) have entered into a long-term agreement to expand the GTF engine overhaul capacity at Delta TechOps’ Atlanta facility. This move reflects growing global demand for GTF maintenance support and aims to transform the facility into one of the largest GTF MRO centers in the world over the next decade.
