Here’s another analysis using ADS-B data, which tracks total ground time (TGT). This analysis examines three EU airlines: Ryanair (and its subsidiaries), easyJet (and its subsidiaries), and Wizz Air (and its subsidiaries). These three are the pinnacle of EU LCCs.…
PR: Cologne/Toulouse, 21 February 2025 – The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued the Type Certificate for the Airbus A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines. This follows the certification of the CFM LEAP-1A powered A321XLR in…
There’s an interesting trend in the Airbus single-aisle deliveries. From the start, A320neo deliveries favored the CFM LEAP. Since 2023, the Pratt & Whitney GTF has seen a steep decline. .But, as readers know, the A320neo story has been evolving. …
GTF maintenance turn times are improving at MTU. The Pratt & Whitney GTF requires a complete off-wing overhaul to correct problems with contaminated materials in additively manufactured engine parts. The large number of aircraft out of service is tracking to…
This is proving to be a challenging task. Many are doing this, and there are several data sources. We use ch-Aviation, and this is what we see as of April 5. This is an update to our tracking of this…
It’s been a long time coming, but now it’s out. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe conditions of these products. A second AD, focused on the GTF, has now been made final and published. This FAA…