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British Airways Breaks Decades of CFM Loyalty

The United Kingdom's primary flag carrier, British Airways, has selected Pratt & Whitney's geared turbofan, or GTF engine to power up to 63 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, ending decades of exclusive reliance on CFM International engines for its Airbus narrowbody fleet. So in this video, we take a look at why the airline is introducing a second engine supplier for the first time on its A320neo family fleet, and what this decision says about how airlines are choosing engines in today's increasingly complex aviation market.

Simple FlyingSimple Flying•SF Staff10 Aug
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Airbus says it’s pushing for more Pratt & Whitney engines in 2027 as shortages continue to constrain A320neo output

In a Reuters item datelined Farnborough, England (July 21, 2026), Airbus said it was “pushing for more engines from Pratt & Whitney for 2027” after what it described as a tug of war with airlines over supplies, and added that it hoped to receive more engines from CFM as well while noting CFM was already meeting agreed quantities. Why is this crucial? […]

Travel RadarTravel Radar•Oluwaferanmi Ogunsemowo4 Aug
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SMBC Aviation Capital orders 100 Airbus A320neo-family jets, extending delivery pipeline into mid-2030s

Aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital placed a firm order for 100 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, made up of 65 A321neo jets and 35 A320neo jets, Airbus said. The agreement was finalised on July 20, 2026, at the Farnborough International Airshow. SMBC Aviation Capital CEO Peter Barrett said the order is aimed at giving airline customers “a […]

Travel RadarTravel Radar•Oluwaferanmi Ogunsemowo30 Jul
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MTU secures US$500m in Farnborough orders

MTU Aero Engines has secured around US$500 million in orders at the Farnborough International Airshow, driven by demand across narrow-body, wide-body and regional aircraft programmes. In the narrow-body and regional aircraft segment the orders were led by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, selected by British Airways, Tigerair Taiwan and lessor Jackson Square for Airbus A320neo-family […]

AviTraderAviTrader•Heike Tamm24 Jul
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Abra Group picks CFM LEAP engines for 50 more A320neos

CFM International has secured an order from Abra Group to supply LEAP-1A engines for 50 previously unallocated Airbus A320neo-family aircraft destined for Avianca, strengthening a long-term partnership that also extends support to GOL’s Boeing 737 MAX fleet. Announced today, the agreement covers the remaining 50 aircraft in Avianca’s 134-aircraft A320neo family order and includes a […]

AviTraderAviTrader•Heike Tamm23 Jul
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StandardAero signs LEAP engine support deal with Avolon

StandardAero has signed a multi-year agreement with aircraft lessor Avolon to provide CFM International LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engine maintenance services for the leasing company’s customers. The LeaseTEAM agreement gives Avolon non-exclusive access to a range of maintenance, repair and overhaul services for LEAP engines powering Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Avolon’s portfolio includes […]

AviTraderAviTrader•Heike Tamm22 Jul