Airbus A321 Neo (Image: Airbus)
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Airbus delivers 40 aircraft in February

Airbus delivered 40 aircraft to 25 customers in February 2025, bringing the total for the year to date to 65 aircraft. Singe-aisle deliveries topped the list with 20 A321neo, 12 A320neo, one A319neo and four A220-300 airliners being delivered to customers including British Airways, Air Baltic and Wizz Air. Three [read more]

Embraer E190-E2 "Profit Hunter" (Image: Nick Harding / UK Aviation Media)
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Embraer gets firm order for 15 E190-E2s

Brazillian OEM Embraer has won a form order for 15 of its E190-E2 airliners from Japan’s ANA Group as part of the Japanese carrier’s fleet renewal plan. The deal also includes options for a further five of the type. ANA will use the E190s on its extensive domestic network across [read more]

Pratt and Whitney GTF powered Airbus A321XLR
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P&W powered A321XLR gets EASA certification

The Airbus A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney (P&W) GTF engines has now received certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) paving the way for the first customer delivery and entry into service later this year. Until now, only the CFM LEAP-1A-powered variant was certified limiting customer options but [read more]

A British Airways Airbus at London Gatwick Airport
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British Airways acquires Boeing MRO site at Gatwick

British Airways (BA/BAW) has announced it has acquired the Boeing Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) site at London Gatwick Airport (LGW/EGKK). The site will be formally known as British Airways Engineering Gatwick (BAEG) and operated as a new, wholly owned subsidiary of British Airways. The acquisition also secures the jobs [read more]

Avolon Liveried A321neo
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Avolon reports 79% income increase for full year results

Dublin-headquartered leasing specialist Avolon reported a 79% increase in income for the last financial year, with a total income of $608 million. The company, which specialises in fuel-efficient modern airliner leasing, also recorded a record operating cash flow of $2 billion, up 15% from the previous year. Avolon has seen [read more]

Easyjet A320neo (Image: UK Aviation Media)
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Airbus begins year with strong delivery rate

Airbus started 2025 by delivering 25 aircraft in January to 17 customers worldwide as well as gaining 55 gross orders. The Toulouse-headquartered OEM delivered 23 single-aisle airlines including 11 A321neo, seven A320neo, two A319neo and three A220-300 to customers including easyJet, United Airlines, Wizz Air and Delta Airlines. Widebody deliveries [read more]

Boeing 737-10 in flight (Image: Nick Harding / Max Thrust Digital)
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Spirit Aerosystems approves Boeing takeover in a boost for 737 production

Aerostructures manufacturer Spirit Aerosystems has confirmed its shareholders have approved a takeover deal from Boeing Company as the OEM looks to secure its supply chain for Boeing aircraft sections. The acquisition was approved by a special shareholders’ meeting where shareholders voted to approve the deal which is expected to be [read more]

Embraer E195-E2 (Image: Nick Harding / UK Aviation Media)
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Embraer hits record backlog at end of 2024

Brazilian OEM Embraer has reported a record company-wide backlog in its final quarter results (Q4) for 2024. The Sao Paulo headquartered business makes the popular regional jet range including the E170 and E190 E2 airliners, business jets, and military aircraft. In its financial results, it listed a backlog worth $26.3 [read more]