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Delta Air Lines has exercised options for 34 additional Airbus A321neo aircraft, growing its total fleet to 189 aircraft. Deliveries will begin in 2029.

IAE International Aero Engines has reaffirmed its partnership with JAEC, MTU Aero Engines, and Pratt & Whitney in support of the geared turbofan (GTF) architecture for next-generation single-aisle jets. The announcement comes as Pratt & Whitney works to address reliability issues affecting the in-service GTF fleet.

As Cebu Pacific celebrates its 30th anniversary, the airline is positioning itself for growth in China travel demand following the Philippines' relaxation of visa requirements. The carrier plans to restore pre-pandemic routes to China and take delivery of seven aircraft in 2026.

Global lessor Avolon has indicated that a new commercial aircraft program launch could be announced in 2027, with the Airbus A220-500, A350-2000 and Boeing 777-10X all in contention. The company's 'Up Next' report forecasts strong demand for aviation services and predicts an increase in airline profits.

Airbus has implemented cold-weather takeoff restrictions for A320neo aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engines following operational concerns in freezing fog conditions. The limitation prohibits takeoffs when visibility drops below 150 meters during freezing fog, affecting airlines including Air Astana, Finnair, SAS, and Lufthansa.

Airbus delivered 793 commercial aircraft to 91 customers in 2025, exceeding revised guidance after a late-year disruption. The A320 family led production with 607 deliveries, while the A220 program posted strongest growth.

Airbus is targeting pre-pandemic delivery levels in 2026, with around 870 aircraft expected to be delivered. This aims to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on production, which saw only 566 deliveries in 2020.

Air France has received its final Airbus A220-300 from ABL Aviation as part of a sale-and-leaseback agreement signed in 2022. The aircraft, powered by Pratt & Whitney engines, has been operating across Europe since 2019.

The US Air Force has awarded contracts to Beehive Industries, Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney, and a team-up of GE Aerospace and Kratos to mature engine designs in support of conceptual designs for Combat Collaborative Aircraft Increment 2. The awards are part of the Air Force's drone wingmen CCA program, which aims to develop engines that are affordable, high-performing, and can be produced rapidly and at a large scale.