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Porter Airlines Launches Inaugural Flight Between Toronto Pearson and Nassau, Bahamas
Porter Airlines has announced the launch of their inaugural service between Toronto Pearson and Nassau in the Bahamas, which took to the skies on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
1 day ago2 min read


LOT Polish Airlines Inaugurates New Service Between Warsaw and Rovaniemi, Finland
LOT Polish Airlines has today announced the launch of new service between Warsaw and Rovaniemi in Finland. The seasonal route will now operate twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays until February 1st, 2026.
1 day ago2 min read


Emirates to Deploy an Airbus A350 on the Route Between Dubai and Montréal
Emirates has today announced that their Airbus A350 will make its debut in Canada with service between Dubai and Montréal starting February 1st, 2026.
2 days ago2 min read


Air Canada Announces Transatlantic Network Expansion
Air Canada has today announced a major transatlantic network expansion, becoming North America’s second largest transatlantic network by destinations.
3 days ago2 min read


Iberia to Launch New Daily Service Between Madrid and Newark
Starting March 29, 2026, Iberia will launch new daily service between Madrid and Newark, complementing their existing double daily service to New York-JFK.
3 days ago2 min read


LOT Polish Airlines Launches New Direct Service Between Warsaw and Stavanger
LOT Polish Airlines has today announced the launch of their inaugural direct service between Warsaw and Stavanger. The route will now operate year-round four times per week.
4 days ago2 min read


Etihad Airways to Introduce Airbus A380 Service Between Abu Dhabi and Tokyo Narita
For summer 2026, Etihad Airways will deploy an Airbus A380 on the route between Abu Dhabi and Tokyo Narita, joining existing A380 service to London, Paris, Toronto and Singapore.
4 days ago2 min read


Air Arabia to Launch New Daily Direct Service Between Sharjah and London Gatwick
Air Arabia has announced the launch of new double-daily service between Sharjah (UAE) and London Gatwick starting March 29, 2026. The route will be operated with an Airbus A321neo LR.
4 days ago2 min read


Spirit Airlines’ Exclusive Direct Service Between Fort Lauderdale and Belize City Takes Flight
Spirit Airlines has today announced the launch of their inaugural flight between Fort Lauderdale and Belize City. The carrier will offer the only nonstop service on this route, which will operate three times weekly on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
7 days ago2 min read


British Airways Adds Two New Short Haul Destinations from London Heathrow for Summer 2025
For summer 2026, British Airways will add new service from London Heathrow to Tivat in Montenegro and Guernsey in the Channel Islands, expanding their short-haul offer to nearly 100 destinations.
Nov 212 min read


SAS Announces Expanded Codeshare Agreement with Vietnam Airlines
SAS has today announced an expansion of their codeshare agreement with Vietnam Airlines with the addition of new routes. SAS and Vietnam Airlines Expand Codeshare Partnership - Courtesy SAS/Cision On Friday (November 21, 2025), SAS announced the expansion of their codeshare agreement with Vietnam Airlines. The expanded partnership introduces direct connections between Copenhagen and Ho Chi Minh City, together with onward destinations across Vietnam and Scandinavia. This c
Nov 212 min read


Frontier Airlines to Launch Four New Routes in Early 2026
Frontier Airlines has announced the launch of four new routes across seven airports in early 2026, including ne service to and from New Jersey, Florida, Illinois, Utah and Arizona. Frontier Airlines Airbus A321 - Courtesy Frontier Airlines On Thursday (November 20, 2025), Frontier Airlines announced the launch of four new routes across seven airports early next year, including service to/from New Jersey, Florida, Illinois, Utah and Arizona. On January 21, 2026, three weekly
Nov 202 min read


easyJet Launches 16 New Routes from Eight UK Airports for Summer 2026
easyJet has today announced the launch of 16 new routes from eight UK airports for summer 2026, including new connections to Italy, Spain, France, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, the Canary Islands, Egypt and Malta.
Nov 202 min read


Norwegian Launches 12 new Routes for Summer 2026
Norwegian Air Shuttle has today announced the launch of 12 new routes for summer 2026. Along with previously announced routes, the carrier will add a total of 30 new routes next summer.
Nov 202 min read


Air Canada and Emirates Extend and Expand Strategic Partnership
Air Canada has today announced an extension of their strategic partnership with Emirates through a major, multi-year expansion agreement.
Nov 193 min read


JetBlue Announces the Launch of New Service from Boston to Barcelona and Milan
JetBlue has today announced the launch of new daily summer seasonal service from Boston to Barcelona and Milan.
Nov 192 min read


WestJet Expands Transatlantic and Domestic Network via Halifax
WestJet has today announced the strengthening of Halifax as Canada’s Atlantic gateway with an expanded domestic and international network.
Nov 182 min read


WestJet to Launch New Direct Service from Edmonton to Reykjavik for Summer 2026
WestJet has today announced the launch of new, seasonal weekly nonstop service between Edmonton and Reykjavik, Iceland starting summer 2026.
Nov 182 min read


Porter Airlines Celebrates Inaugural Flight Between Toronto and Puerto Vallarta
Porter Airlines launched their inaugural flight between Toronto and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on Friday (November 14th). The seasonal route will operate three times weekly, increasing to five times weekly from December 14th. Porter Airlines Embraer E195-E2 - Courtesy Embraer On Friday (November 14, 2025), Porter Airlines announced the launch of their inaugural flight between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Puerto Vallarta (PVR), Mexico. The new seasonal servi
Nov 152 min read


Condor to Launch Three Daily Flights Between Frankfurt and London Gatwick
Starting April 2026, Condor will operate three daily flights between Frankfurt and London Gatwick, marking the first time the British capital becomes part of the carrier’s network. Condor Airbus A320 - Courtesy Condor On Friday (November 14, 2025), Condor announced the launch of three weekly flights between Frankfurt (FRA) and London Gatwick (LGW) starting April 2026. This marks the first time that the British capital will become part of Condor’s network, offering an ideal
Nov 152 min read


Alaska Airlines to Launch New Daily Seasonal Service Between Seattle and Rome
Alaska Airlines has today announced the opening of ticket sales for new, seasonal nonstop service between Seattle and Rome. Starting April 28, 2026, the route will operate daily with a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Nov 132 min read


LOT Polish Airlines to Launch New Seasonal Direct Service Between Warsaw and San Francisco
LOT Polish Airlines has today announced the opening of ticket sales for new seasonal nonstop service between Warsaw and San Francisco. Starting May 6, 2026, the route will operate four times weekly on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Nov 132 min read


Avelo Airlines Expands Lakeland, Florida Base, Resumes Atlanta Flights, Adds New Service to Detroit
Avelo Airlines has announced that they will base a second aircraft at their Lakeland International Airport base in Central Florida. The carrier will also resume service from Lakeland to Atlanta, and add new service to Detroit.
Nov 132 min read


Finnair Adds 12 New European Destinations for Summer 2026, Resumes Flights to Lapland for Winter
Finnair will introduce 12 new European destinations for summer 2026 from their Helsinki hub. The carrier will also reintroduce service to Lapland from three European cities for winter 2026. Finnair Adds 12 New European Destinations for Summer 2026 - Courtesy Finnair On Thursday (November 13, 2025), Finnair announced the addition of 12 new European destinations to their summer 2025 flying program. For winter 2026, the carrier will also resume direct flights to Lapland from
Nov 132 min read


Safran Announces the Inauguration of the World’s Largest CFM LEAP Engine MRO in Hyderabad
At a ceremony in Hyderabad, India on Monday (November 26 th ), Safran inaugurated their largest MRO center for the CFM International LEAP engine. Safran Inaugurates the World's Largest CFM International LEAP Engine MRO Facility in Hyderabad, India on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 - Courtesy Safran On Wednesday (November 26, 2025), at a ceremony in Hyderabad with the participation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, and attended by Ross McInnes, Chairman of Safran’s Boar
1 day ago2 min read


Emirates to Conduct Rolls-Royce Trent 900 Engine MRO on Their Own Airbus A380 Fleet From 2027
Emirates has today announced the signing of a MoU with Rolls-Royce to conduct Trent 900 Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) on their own Airbus A380 fleet from 2027. Emirates Flagship Airbus A380 - Courtesy Emirates On Thursday (November 20, 2025), from day four of the Dubai Airshow 2025, Emirates announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rolls-Royce where the carrier will perform Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) for the Trent 900 engines po
Nov 202 min read


ZeroAvia and Hybrid Air Vehicles to Collaborate on Zero Emission Airlander
Hybrid Air Vehicles has today announced a new collaboration with ZeroAvia to explore equipping Hybrid Air’s Airlander 10 Airship with ZeroAvia hydrogen-electric ZA600 powertrains.
Nov 103 min read


EASA Validates Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage™ Engine Type Certification
Pratt & Whitney has announced that type certification for the GTF Advantage engine has been validated by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), paving the way for entry into service in 2026.
Oct 172 min read


AerCap to Provide Lease Pool Management Services for GE Aerospace’s GE9X Engines
AerCap has today announced that they will provide GE Aerospace with lease pool management services for the GE9X engine.
Oct 152 min read


Pratt & Whitney Canada Signs Maintenance Contract with Singapore Airlines for APS5000 APU Fleet
From MRO Asia Pacific in Singapore on Thursday, Pratt & Whitney Canada announced the signing of a 15-year maintenance agreement with Singapore Airlines for 34 APS5000 auxiliary power units (APUs), which support the carrier’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets.
Sep 192 min read


Ethiopian MRO Services Successfully Completes CFM LEAP-1B Performance Restoration Shop Visit
Ethiopian Airlines has today announced that Ethiopian MRO Services has successfully completed a CFM LEAP-1B Performance Restoration Shop Visit (PRSV1). This involved testing the engine in a facility approved by the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority, EASA and the FAA.
Aug 252 min read


Inspiring the Next Generation of AMTs and Engineers Through Accurate Scale Aero Engine Models
Aerospace and STEM educators are turning to accurate scale aero engine models to inspire future aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs), as the industry will require 710,000 new technicians to support the growing commercial fleet over the next 20 years. *
Aug 223 min read


Iberia Maintenance Launches Pioneering Course for Future Aero Engine Maintenance Technicians
Iberia Maintenance has opened a call to hire professionals from other areas of the vehicle maintenance family who want to make the transition into the world of aeronautics.
Aug 121 min read


CFM International and Engine Lease Finance Corporation Finalize CFM LEAP Spare Engine Agreement
CFM International and Engine Lease Finance Corporation have finalized an agreement for the purchase of 50 CFM LEAP spare engines, including LEAP-1A engines for Airbus A320neo Family aircraft and LEAP-1B engines for the Boeing 737 MAX Family.
Aug 82 min read


Pratt & Whitney Celebrates 100 Years of Powering Flight
Pratt & Whitney is celebrating a century of flight, marking one hundred years since being incorporated and revolutionizing military and commercial aviation with their R-1340 Wasp radial engine.
Jul 233 min read


ZeroAvia Granted Nine New Patents for the Development of Large Hydrogen Aviation Engines
ZeroAvia has announced that they have been granted nine new patents key to the development of large hydrogen aviation, expanding the company’s IP portfolio, with 45 patents granted to date.
Jul 202 min read


Airbus and MTU Aero Engines Sign MoU to Advance Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology for Aviation
Airbus has today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate with MTU Aero Engines to progress on hydrogen fuel cell engine production, a promising technology to help decarbonise aviation.
Jun 183 min read


Norwegian Air Shuttle Orders 11 CFM LEAP-1B Engine Spares
CFM International has announced that Norwegian Air Shuttle has ordered 11 LEAP-1B spare engines. These fuel efficient engines will help support Norwegian’s growing fleet of Boeing 737 MAX jets.
Jun 171 min read


AerCap and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance to Form Engine Leasing Joint Venture
AerCap has today announced that they have entered into exclusive negotiations today with Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance to form a LEAP engine leasing joint venture to support AFI KLM E&M LEAP Premier MRO customers worldwide.
Jun 173 min read


Wizz Air Selects Pratt & Whitney GTF Engines to Power up to 177 More Airbus A321neos
Wizz Air has today announced the selection of Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines to power up to 177 additional Airbus A321neo aircraft. This brings the carrier’s order total to 453 GTF-powered aircraft.
Jun 172 min read


Frontier Airlines Selects Pratt & Whitney GTF Engines to Power 91 Airbus A321neos
Pratt & Whitney has today announced that Frontier Airlines has selected GTF™ engines to power 91 Airbus A321neo aircraft, bringing the airline’s commitment to 235 GTF-powered aircraft, including those already delivered.
Jun 162 min read


Pratt & Whitney Announces GTF Hot Section Plus Upgrade
Pratt & Whitney has today announced the introduction of GTF Hot Section Plus (HS+), an upgrade option for the PW1100G-JM engine that powers the Airbus A320neo Family, which will nearly double time on wing.
Jun 162 min read


Rolls-Royce Launches First of Two New Trent 1000 Durability Enhancement Packages
Rolls Royce has launched the first of two Durability Enhancement Packages that will more than double time-on-wing for Trent 1000 engines. This will improve asset utilization, while reducing the maintenance burden, and providing greater fleet planning certainty.
Jun 132 min read


Ryanair Purchases 30 CFM International LEAP-1B Engine Spares
CFM International has today announced that Ryanair has signed a purchase agreement for 30 CFM LEAP-1B spare engines in support of their growing fleet of Boeing 737 MAX airplanes.
Jun 102 min read


Safran Inaugurates Safran Blades, a New Plant to Produce Engine Compressor Blades in Belgium
Safran has today announced the inauguration of Safran Blades, a new plant in Marchin, located in the Province of Liège, Belgium, that will produce compressor blades for aircraft engines.
Jun 32 min read


Wizz Air Takes Delivery of First Pratt & Whitney Powered Airbus A321XLR
Airbus has today announced that Wizz Air has taken delivery of the first of 47 A321XLR aircraft, becoming the first airline in the world to operate the A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, and the first European low-cost carrier of the type.
May 202 min read


Ethiopian Airlines Signs Agreements With GE Aerospace to Power New Boeing Widebody Aircraft
Ethiopian Airlines has chosen GE Aerospace GEnx-1B engines to power their upcoming Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner order. The carrier has also reaffirmed their previous GE9X order to power eight Boeing 777-9s.
May 182 min read


Qatar Airways Orders Over 400 GE Aerospace GE9X and GEnx Engines
GE Aerospace has today announced that Qatar Airways has ordered over 400 engines, including 60 GE9X engines and 260 GEnx engines, with additional options and spares to power their next-generation Boeing 777-9 and 787 Dreamliner jets.
May 152 min read


Safran Announces the Inauguration of the World’s Largest CFM LEAP Engine MRO in Hyderabad
At a ceremony in Hyderabad, India on Monday (November 26 th ), Safran inaugurated their largest MRO center for the CFM International LEAP engine. Safran Inaugurates the World's Largest CFM International LEAP Engine MRO Facility in Hyderabad, India on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 - Courtesy Safran On Wednesday (November 26, 2025), at a ceremony in Hyderabad with the participation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, and attended by Ross McInnes, Chairman of Safran’s Boar
1 day ago2 min read


Emirates to Conduct Rolls-Royce Trent 900 Engine MRO on Their Own Airbus A380 Fleet From 2027
Emirates has today announced the signing of a MoU with Rolls-Royce to conduct Trent 900 Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) on their own Airbus A380 fleet from 2027. Emirates Flagship Airbus A380 - Courtesy Emirates On Thursday (November 20, 2025), from day four of the Dubai Airshow 2025, Emirates announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rolls-Royce where the carrier will perform Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) for the Trent 900 engines po
Nov 202 min read


ZeroAvia and Hybrid Air Vehicles to Collaborate on Zero Emission Airlander
Hybrid Air Vehicles has today announced a new collaboration with ZeroAvia to explore equipping Hybrid Air’s Airlander 10 Airship with ZeroAvia hydrogen-electric ZA600 powertrains.
Nov 103 min read


EASA Validates Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage™ Engine Type Certification
Pratt & Whitney has announced that type certification for the GTF Advantage engine has been validated by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), paving the way for entry into service in 2026.
Oct 172 min read


AerCap to Provide Lease Pool Management Services for GE Aerospace’s GE9X Engines
AerCap has today announced that they will provide GE Aerospace with lease pool management services for the GE9X engine.
Oct 152 min read


Pratt & Whitney Canada Signs Maintenance Contract with Singapore Airlines for APS5000 APU Fleet
From MRO Asia Pacific in Singapore on Thursday, Pratt & Whitney Canada announced the signing of a 15-year maintenance agreement with Singapore Airlines for 34 APS5000 auxiliary power units (APUs), which support the carrier’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets.
Sep 192 min read


Ethiopian MRO Services Successfully Completes CFM LEAP-1B Performance Restoration Shop Visit
Ethiopian Airlines has today announced that Ethiopian MRO Services has successfully completed a CFM LEAP-1B Performance Restoration Shop Visit (PRSV1). This involved testing the engine in a facility approved by the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority, EASA and the FAA.
Aug 252 min read


Inspiring the Next Generation of AMTs and Engineers Through Accurate Scale Aero Engine Models
Aerospace and STEM educators are turning to accurate scale aero engine models to inspire future aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs), as the industry will require 710,000 new technicians to support the growing commercial fleet over the next 20 years. *
Aug 223 min read


Iberia Maintenance Launches Pioneering Course for Future Aero Engine Maintenance Technicians
Iberia Maintenance has opened a call to hire professionals from other areas of the vehicle maintenance family who want to make the transition into the world of aeronautics.
Aug 121 min read


CFM International and Engine Lease Finance Corporation Finalize CFM LEAP Spare Engine Agreement
CFM International and Engine Lease Finance Corporation have finalized an agreement for the purchase of 50 CFM LEAP spare engines, including LEAP-1A engines for Airbus A320neo Family aircraft and LEAP-1B engines for the Boeing 737 MAX Family.
Aug 82 min read


Pratt & Whitney Celebrates 100 Years of Powering Flight
Pratt & Whitney is celebrating a century of flight, marking one hundred years since being incorporated and revolutionizing military and commercial aviation with their R-1340 Wasp radial engine.
Jul 233 min read


ZeroAvia Granted Nine New Patents for the Development of Large Hydrogen Aviation Engines
ZeroAvia has announced that they have been granted nine new patents key to the development of large hydrogen aviation, expanding the company’s IP portfolio, with 45 patents granted to date.
Jul 202 min read


Airbus and MTU Aero Engines Sign MoU to Advance Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology for Aviation
Airbus has today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate with MTU Aero Engines to progress on hydrogen fuel cell engine production, a promising technology to help decarbonise aviation.
Jun 183 min read


Norwegian Air Shuttle Orders 11 CFM LEAP-1B Engine Spares
CFM International has announced that Norwegian Air Shuttle has ordered 11 LEAP-1B spare engines. These fuel efficient engines will help support Norwegian’s growing fleet of Boeing 737 MAX jets.
Jun 171 min read


AerCap and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance to Form Engine Leasing Joint Venture
AerCap has today announced that they have entered into exclusive negotiations today with Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance to form a LEAP engine leasing joint venture to support AFI KLM E&M LEAP Premier MRO customers worldwide.
Jun 173 min read


Wizz Air Selects Pratt & Whitney GTF Engines to Power up to 177 More Airbus A321neos
Wizz Air has today announced the selection of Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines to power up to 177 additional Airbus A321neo aircraft. This brings the carrier’s order total to 453 GTF-powered aircraft.
Jun 172 min read


Frontier Airlines Selects Pratt & Whitney GTF Engines to Power 91 Airbus A321neos
Pratt & Whitney has today announced that Frontier Airlines has selected GTF™ engines to power 91 Airbus A321neo aircraft, bringing the airline’s commitment to 235 GTF-powered aircraft, including those already delivered.
Jun 162 min read


Pratt & Whitney Announces GTF Hot Section Plus Upgrade
Pratt & Whitney has today announced the introduction of GTF Hot Section Plus (HS+), an upgrade option for the PW1100G-JM engine that powers the Airbus A320neo Family, which will nearly double time on wing.
Jun 162 min read


Rolls-Royce Launches First of Two New Trent 1000 Durability Enhancement Packages
Rolls Royce has launched the first of two Durability Enhancement Packages that will more than double time-on-wing for Trent 1000 engines. This will improve asset utilization, while reducing the maintenance burden, and providing greater fleet planning certainty.
Jun 132 min read


Ryanair Purchases 30 CFM International LEAP-1B Engine Spares
CFM International has today announced that Ryanair has signed a purchase agreement for 30 CFM LEAP-1B spare engines in support of their growing fleet of Boeing 737 MAX airplanes.
Jun 102 min read


Safran Inaugurates Safran Blades, a New Plant to Produce Engine Compressor Blades in Belgium
Safran has today announced the inauguration of Safran Blades, a new plant in Marchin, located in the Province of Liège, Belgium, that will produce compressor blades for aircraft engines.
Jun 32 min read


Wizz Air Takes Delivery of First Pratt & Whitney Powered Airbus A321XLR
Airbus has today announced that Wizz Air has taken delivery of the first of 47 A321XLR aircraft, becoming the first airline in the world to operate the A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, and the first European low-cost carrier of the type.
May 202 min read


Ethiopian Airlines Signs Agreements With GE Aerospace to Power New Boeing Widebody Aircraft
Ethiopian Airlines has chosen GE Aerospace GEnx-1B engines to power their upcoming Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner order. The carrier has also reaffirmed their previous GE9X order to power eight Boeing 777-9s.
May 182 min read


Qatar Airways Orders Over 400 GE Aerospace GE9X and GEnx Engines
GE Aerospace has today announced that Qatar Airways has ordered over 400 engines, including 60 GE9X engines and 260 GEnx engines, with additional options and spares to power their next-generation Boeing 777-9 and 787 Dreamliner jets.
May 152 min read


Safran Announces the Inauguration of the World’s Largest CFM LEAP Engine MRO in Hyderabad
At a ceremony in Hyderabad, India on Monday (November 26 th ), Safran inaugurated their largest MRO center for the CFM International LEAP engine. Safran Inaugurates the World's Largest CFM International LEAP Engine MRO Facility in Hyderabad, India on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 - Courtesy Safran On Wednesday (November 26, 2025), at a ceremony in Hyderabad with the participation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, and attended by Ross McInnes, Chairman of Safran’s Boar
1 day ago2 min read


Emirates to Conduct Rolls-Royce Trent 900 Engine MRO on Their Own Airbus A380 Fleet From 2027
Emirates has today announced the signing of a MoU with Rolls-Royce to conduct Trent 900 Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) on their own Airbus A380 fleet from 2027. Emirates Flagship Airbus A380 - Courtesy Emirates On Thursday (November 20, 2025), from day four of the Dubai Airshow 2025, Emirates announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rolls-Royce where the carrier will perform Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) for the Trent 900 engines po
Nov 202 min read


ZeroAvia and Hybrid Air Vehicles to Collaborate on Zero Emission Airlander
Hybrid Air Vehicles has today announced a new collaboration with ZeroAvia to explore equipping Hybrid Air’s Airlander 10 Airship with ZeroAvia hydrogen-electric ZA600 powertrains.
Nov 103 min read


EASA Validates Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage™ Engine Type Certification
Pratt & Whitney has announced that type certification for the GTF Advantage engine has been validated by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), paving the way for entry into service in 2026.
Oct 172 min read


AerCap to Provide Lease Pool Management Services for GE Aerospace’s GE9X Engines
AerCap has today announced that they will provide GE Aerospace with lease pool management services for the GE9X engine.
Oct 152 min read


Pratt & Whitney Canada Signs Maintenance Contract with Singapore Airlines for APS5000 APU Fleet
From MRO Asia Pacific in Singapore on Thursday, Pratt & Whitney Canada announced the signing of a 15-year maintenance agreement with Singapore Airlines for 34 APS5000 auxiliary power units (APUs), which support the carrier’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets.
Sep 192 min read


Ethiopian MRO Services Successfully Completes CFM LEAP-1B Performance Restoration Shop Visit
Ethiopian Airlines has today announced that Ethiopian MRO Services has successfully completed a CFM LEAP-1B Performance Restoration Shop Visit (PRSV1). This involved testing the engine in a facility approved by the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority, EASA and the FAA.
Aug 252 min read


Inspiring the Next Generation of AMTs and Engineers Through Accurate Scale Aero Engine Models
Aerospace and STEM educators are turning to accurate scale aero engine models to inspire future aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs), as the industry will require 710,000 new technicians to support the growing commercial fleet over the next 20 years. *
Aug 223 min read


Iberia Maintenance Launches Pioneering Course for Future Aero Engine Maintenance Technicians
Iberia Maintenance has opened a call to hire professionals from other areas of the vehicle maintenance family who want to make the transition into the world of aeronautics.
Aug 121 min read


CFM International and Engine Lease Finance Corporation Finalize CFM LEAP Spare Engine Agreement
CFM International and Engine Lease Finance Corporation have finalized an agreement for the purchase of 50 CFM LEAP spare engines, including LEAP-1A engines for Airbus A320neo Family aircraft and LEAP-1B engines for the Boeing 737 MAX Family.
Aug 82 min read


Pratt & Whitney Celebrates 100 Years of Powering Flight
Pratt & Whitney is celebrating a century of flight, marking one hundred years since being incorporated and revolutionizing military and commercial aviation with their R-1340 Wasp radial engine.
Jul 233 min read


ZeroAvia Granted Nine New Patents for the Development of Large Hydrogen Aviation Engines
ZeroAvia has announced that they have been granted nine new patents key to the development of large hydrogen aviation, expanding the company’s IP portfolio, with 45 patents granted to date.
Jul 202 min read


Airbus and MTU Aero Engines Sign MoU to Advance Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology for Aviation
Airbus has today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate with MTU Aero Engines to progress on hydrogen fuel cell engine production, a promising technology to help decarbonise aviation.
Jun 183 min read


Norwegian Air Shuttle Orders 11 CFM LEAP-1B Engine Spares
CFM International has announced that Norwegian Air Shuttle has ordered 11 LEAP-1B spare engines. These fuel efficient engines will help support Norwegian’s growing fleet of Boeing 737 MAX jets.
Jun 171 min read


AerCap and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance to Form Engine Leasing Joint Venture
AerCap has today announced that they have entered into exclusive negotiations today with Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance to form a LEAP engine leasing joint venture to support AFI KLM E&M LEAP Premier MRO customers worldwide.
Jun 173 min read


Wizz Air Selects Pratt & Whitney GTF Engines to Power up to 177 More Airbus A321neos
Wizz Air has today announced the selection of Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines to power up to 177 additional Airbus A321neo aircraft. This brings the carrier’s order total to 453 GTF-powered aircraft.
Jun 172 min read


Frontier Airlines Selects Pratt & Whitney GTF Engines to Power 91 Airbus A321neos
Pratt & Whitney has today announced that Frontier Airlines has selected GTF™ engines to power 91 Airbus A321neo aircraft, bringing the airline’s commitment to 235 GTF-powered aircraft, including those already delivered.
Jun 162 min read


Pratt & Whitney Announces GTF Hot Section Plus Upgrade
Pratt & Whitney has today announced the introduction of GTF Hot Section Plus (HS+), an upgrade option for the PW1100G-JM engine that powers the Airbus A320neo Family, which will nearly double time on wing.
Jun 162 min read


Rolls-Royce Launches First of Two New Trent 1000 Durability Enhancement Packages
Rolls Royce has launched the first of two Durability Enhancement Packages that will more than double time-on-wing for Trent 1000 engines. This will improve asset utilization, while reducing the maintenance burden, and providing greater fleet planning certainty.
Jun 132 min read


Ryanair Purchases 30 CFM International LEAP-1B Engine Spares
CFM International has today announced that Ryanair has signed a purchase agreement for 30 CFM LEAP-1B spare engines in support of their growing fleet of Boeing 737 MAX airplanes.
Jun 102 min read


Safran Inaugurates Safran Blades, a New Plant to Produce Engine Compressor Blades in Belgium
Safran has today announced the inauguration of Safran Blades, a new plant in Marchin, located in the Province of Liège, Belgium, that will produce compressor blades for aircraft engines.
Jun 32 min read


Wizz Air Takes Delivery of First Pratt & Whitney Powered Airbus A321XLR
Airbus has today announced that Wizz Air has taken delivery of the first of 47 A321XLR aircraft, becoming the first airline in the world to operate the A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, and the first European low-cost carrier of the type.
May 202 min read


Ethiopian Airlines Signs Agreements With GE Aerospace to Power New Boeing Widebody Aircraft
Ethiopian Airlines has chosen GE Aerospace GEnx-1B engines to power their upcoming Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner order. The carrier has also reaffirmed their previous GE9X order to power eight Boeing 777-9s.
May 182 min read


Qatar Airways Orders Over 400 GE Aerospace GE9X and GEnx Engines
GE Aerospace has today announced that Qatar Airways has ordered over 400 engines, including 60 GE9X engines and 260 GEnx engines, with additional options and spares to power their next-generation Boeing 777-9 and 787 Dreamliner jets.
May 152 min read
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