FAA Orders Fix After Pratt Engine Fires
The airworthiness directive applies to around 586 PW1100Gs on U.S.-registered aircraft.
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Delta Stripping Engines from Aircraft to Make Up Shortage, Skirt Tariffs
Delta is stripping engines off of Airbus jets in Europe and using them to get grounded airplanes in the U.S. back in service, according to a report from Bloomberg.
British Airways Trims Some U.S. Flights
British Airways is further reducing its U.S. network later this year. The carrier continues to grapple with Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine issues.
A220 Engine Woes Prompt 19 Route Cuts
One European airline said ongoing Pratt & Whitney GTF engine troubles will substantially impact its peak summer schedule.
JetBlue Expects to Ground More Airbus Jets Next Year
Amid ongoing issues with Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engines, JetBlue expects to ground more Airbus A220 and A321neo aircraft next year.
Spirit Expects to Ground Nearly 20% of Its Fleet
The ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) said it is expecting to ground up to 40 aircraft this year due to ongoing engine issues.
All Current Rolls Royce Engines Can Now Run on SAF
SAF shows great promise for driving aviation’s continued improvement in fuel efficiency and emissions reduction, in part because it can be used as a simple “drop-in” alternative to conventional jet fuel.
NASA Awards Funding to GE Aviation and MagniX for the Development of Electric Propulsion
GE Aviation and MagniX are the two U.S. companies awarded a combined $253 million from NASA for the development of electric aircraft propulsion (EAP) technologies for aircraft. The technology developed through this funding intends to reach consumers by 2035 and has the potential to be a major contributor to the industry-wide commitment of a net-zero […]
IndiGo Chooses CFM for Next Round of Engines for Airbus Fleet
India’s biggest low-cost carrier, IndiGo, announced on May 21 that it had opted to buy approximately 620 new LEAP-1A engines from CFM International to power its massive Airbus A320neo family fleet, which consists of the A320neo, A321neo and A321XLR aircraft. Although the airline did not reveal the value of the deal, the agreement is said […]
Rolls-Royce Enters TotalCare Flex Agreement with Air Canada
Rolls-Royce has announced that it has entered into a TotalCare Flex agreement with Air Canada. The agreement will focus on ensuring availability of the Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engine until fleet retirement. The Rolls-Royce Trent 700, which first entered service in 1995, powers the Airbus A330-200 and 300 variants. The engine first entered service in 1995 and […]
