The Zhuhai Airshow in China seems to have mainly generated business for western engine makers. CFM and Pratt & Whitney have announced a few agreements with Chinese airlines or extended contracts with MRO suppliers. Here are some updates, based on what…
Weak first-quarter results haven’t only left their marks on aircraft manufacturers and airlines but of course on suppliers too. Last week, we heard some updates from various engine manufacturers and component suppliers that provide some perspective on where the industry…
It’s been a milestone without much fanfare except for a few tweets, but Pratt & Whitney has had something to celebrate recently: on January 25, the Geared Turbofan (GTF) has been in commercial service for five years on the Airbus A320neo.…
India’s IndiGo surprised a few on October 29 by announcing a bumper-order for 300 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft. It is one of the biggest orders with a single customer if you don’t include a similar big deal in 2017 for 430…
Airbus will have a final fix for the A321neo-pitch issue available only by Q3 2020, a spokesperson has told Airinsight. Until then pilots flying the type will be advised to prevent certain manoeuvres through an amendment of Aircraft Flight Manual…