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GTF Crisis Deepens Between Airbus and Pratt & Whitney
Tensions are escalating between European aircraft manufacturer Airbus and U.S.-based engine maker Pratt & Whitney due to ongoing supply issues affecting the PW1000G engine family. Industry sources indicate that the long-discussed dispute could move into legal proceedings. Technical problems with Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engines have left approximately 800 aircraft grounded worldwide as of the end of 2025. The crisis…
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Israel Allegedly Strikes Iranian Government Airbus A340
Israel is alleged to have struck an Airbus A340 (registration EP-IGA) belonging to the Iranian government at Mehrabad Airport in Tehran. According to Reuters, Israel claimed the aircraft was used by Iran’s senior leadership and therefore targeted it in the attack. However, there has been no independent confirmation regarding whether the aircraft was completely destroyed, and Iranian authorities have not…
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Air Astana Orders 25 Airbus Jets
Air Astana has placed its largest-ever direct order with Airbus for 25 new aircraft, comprising 5 A320neo and 20 A321neo jets. The agreement was announced in Toulouse and marks a symbolic milestone as it coincides with the 20th anniversary of Air Astana’s first A320 entering service in 2006. Air Astana CEO Peter Foster highlighted the long-standing success of the A320…
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Airbus Announces 2025 Financial Results
Airbus has released its full-year 2025 financial results, reporting 793 commercial aircraft deliveries and a 6% increase in revenue to €73.4 billion. Adjusted EBIT reached €7.1 billion, while net income stood at €5.2 billion. Earnings per share came in at €6.61, and free cash flow before customer financing totaled €4.6 billion. In 2025, Airbus recorded 1,000 gross commercial aircraft orders.…
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Airbus Logs 49 Orders, 19 Deliveries in Jan 2026
Airbus Records 49 Orders and 19 Deliveries in January 2026 Airbus received 49 gross aircraft orders in January 2026 and delivered a total of 19 aircraft to 15 different customers. The delivery performance in the first month of the year was seen as a balanced start to the new year for the manufacturer. As of the end of January 2026,…
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Airbus: Asia-Pacific Aviation Services to Grow Fast
Airbus: Asia-Pacific Aviation Services Market Set for Rapid Growth Airbus says the aviation market in the Asia-Pacific region will continue to expand, forecasting average annual growth of 5.2% through 2044, reaching a value of $138.7 billion. Rising air traffic and expanding aircraft fleets will be the main drivers of this growth. Over the next 20 years, the region is expected…
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Airbus Sued by Cabin Crew Member
A flight attendant working for American Airlines has filed a lawsuit against Airbus due to alleged exposure to toxic fumes on an Airbus A319 aircraft. The flight attendant, Tamar Ferrel, claims to have suffered permanent health problems following the incident in January 2024 and is seeking approximately $30 million in damages. According to the allegations, the incident began after the…
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Airbus Joins Singapore Next-Gen Engine Tests
Airbus Joins Test Partnership in Singapore for Next-Generation Engine Technologies Airbus, CFM International, and CAAS have signed an agreement to turn Singapore into a test hub for next-generation aircraft engine technologies. As part of the collaboration, the operational impacts of CFM’s RISE program and Open Fan engine architecture will be examined. Under the agreement, a preparation model will be developed…
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Airbus Faces Production and Supply Chain Challenges
Airbus announced that 2026 has begun in a tough environment where global trade tensions, engine supply delays, production issues, and potential tariff risks are all taking effect at the same time. Despite rising aircraft demand, the company is struggling with these pressures to maintain operational and financial stability. CEO Guillaume Faury stated that U.S.–China tensions and tariff risks are having…
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Airbus Unveils a New Aircraft Model: A220-500
As Airbus prepares for a new model in the narrowbody market, it has put an extended A220 variant, referred to as the A220-500, on the agenda in talks with airlines and leasing companies. Planned to reach a capacity of around 180 seats, the A220-500 is intended to respond to growing passenger demand and the need for higher capacity in single-aisle…
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