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Airlines
Lufthansa A320neo Returns to Heathrow After Engine Fault Warning
A Lufthansa Airbus A320neo passenger aircraft returned to London Heathrow Airport shortly after takeoff due to an engine fault warning. The aircraft operating flight LH2473 to Munich departed Heathrow on Wednesday with a delay compared to its scheduled departure time. Shortly after takeoff, after climbing to around 14,000 feet, the crew stopped the climb and decided to return to the…
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EASA Considers New Inspections for Panel Defects on Airbus A320neo Aircraft
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published a draft regulation proposing additional inspections due to manufacturing-related issues identified on certain fuselage skin panels in the nose section of the Airbus A320neo family. According to EASA, a production issue at one of Airbus’ suppliers may have resulted in panel thicknesses deviating from their design specifications. If not detected in…
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New Operational Restriction for Pratt & Whitney GTF Engines on Airbus A320neo Family
Airbus has introduced new operating limitations on the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM GTF engines used on the A320neo family due to a potential risk encountered in cold weather conditions. Under the updated procedures, A320neo, A321neo, and A321LR aircraft are prohibited from taking off in freezing fog conditions where the temperature is below 0°C and visibility is under 150 meters. The…
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Airbus A320neo Engines to Be Produced in Morocco
Production of the new-generation CFM Leap-1A turbofan engines used on Airbus A320neo aircraft will take place at a new facility to be built in Casablanca, Morocco. French engine manufacturer Safran announced that the production line is scheduled to become operational by the end of 2027. The Leap-1A production plan was initiated to meet the growing demand for Airbus narrow-body aircraft.…
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Turkish Airlines Leases 8 A320neo Jets from AviLease
Turkish Airlines Signs Lease Agreement with AviLease for 8 A320neo Aircraft Saudi Arabia-based global aircraft leasing company AviLease has announced a long-term lease agreement with Turkish Airlines for eight Airbus A320neo aircraft. Two of the jets have already been delivered, with the remaining six expected to join the fleet throughout 2025. AviLease CEO Edward O’Byrne stated, “We thank the Turkish…
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A320neo Dismantled for the First Time – Industry First by Unical
While the aviation world is focused on Airbus’s ramped-up A320neo production, a significant development is unfolding on the opposite end of the market. Unical Aviation, a company specializing in aircraft dismantling and spare parts, has announced the purchase of an A320neo family “fleet” to be parted out. The dismantling will be carried out by its subsidiary ecube, with the first…
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