Spirit Airlines accepted the first A320neo delivery in the United States with an aircraft on lease from AerCap. This is the first of five scheduled deliveries, with four additional options for Spirit. Ted Christie, Spirit’s Chief Financial Officer stated “…
There has been a steady flow of news about A320neo program delivery delays. So far, these have all been directed at the P&W GTF engine. P&W has explained to us that the issue is minor and a fix is being…
The two big engine makers in the single aisle market now are more easily compared as more data emerges. Both firms have to file documents with the US FAA. This information provides an insight we have not seen to date.…
Yesterday in Toulouse, at Airbus’ Delivery Center, India’s IndiGo took delivery of its first A320neo. The aircraft arrives in India today. The initial delays in deliveries means the remainder of the airline’s orders will come rapidly. Its second A320neo delivery …
Yesterday Airbus’ A321neo with the GTF took to the skies. This is the most complex flight test program underway at present. Each of the neo aircraft has to test both engine types. The table below provides an idea of where…
Lufthansa Group, Airbus’ largest airline customer and operator, marked a step in aviation history today by taking delivery of the first A320neo. From left to right: David Hess, EVP and Chief Customer Officer, Aerospace, United Technologies – Robert Leduc, Pratt…