Jet2 plc confirms CFM LEAP-1A engines for all its Airbus A321neo aircraft

Jet2 selects LEAP-1A engines for further 54 Airbus aircraft

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have selected CFM International’s LEAP-1A engines to power a further 54 Airbus A321neo aircraft, extending the engine supplier’s position across the group’s entire A321neo fleet. The latest agreement includes a long-term maintenance services contract and brings Jet2’s total commitment to 146 LEAP-powered A321neo aircraft, in addition to nine leased aircraft. The deal […]

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Embraer backlog hits record US$34.5bn

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Embraer posted a record order backlog of US$34.5 billion in the second quarter of 2026, extending seven consecutive quarters of growth. The figure rose 7% from the previous quarter and 16% year-on-year. Commercial Aviation led the performance, with backlog climbing to US$15.1 billion, up 15%, boosted by Azorra’s order for 15 E195-E2s, which pushed the

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Boeing eyes AI boost for C-17 maintenance

MRO & Production

Boeing Global Services has signed a memorandum of understanding with AI data optimisation specialist Pelico to explore new ways of modernising C-17A Globemaster III heavy maintenance planning and execution. The collaboration aims to shorten depot maintenance cycles, improve fleet availability and deliver more predictable aircraft turnaround times. Boeing and Pelico will assess whether AI-enabled scheduling,

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Widerøe expands commitment to De Havilland Canada’s ESP+ agreement © De Havilland Canada

Widerøe expands Dash 8 ESP+ agreement

MRO & Production

De Havilland Canada has expanded its Extended Service Program PLUS (ESP+) agreement with Widerøe after the Norwegian carrier added four more Dash 8-100 aircraft to the programme. Widerøe became the launch customer for ESP+ in 2022, initially enrolling ten aircraft with options for a further ten. The latest agreement brings the airline’s total commitment to

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Unveiling of the new livery for the A380 Flight Lab at the Farnborough International Airshow

A380 Flight Lab unveils new look for Open Fan tests

Aircraft & Engines

Airbus and CFM International have unveiled the new livery for the A380 Flight Lab at the Farnborough International Airshow, marking the aircraft’s role in supporting the CFM RISE Open Fan flight test campaign later this decade. The flight test programme will validate the technology readiness of the Open Fan engine for future commercial aircraft as

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Signing ceremony at the Farnborough International Airshow © Safran

Safran, Lufthansa Technik sign landing gear support deal

MRO & Production

Safran Landing Systems and Lufthansa Technik have signed a ten-year support and services agreement (SSA) covering landing gear and hydraulic equipment for Airbus A320 family, A330, A340 and A350 aircraft. Announced at the Farnborough International Airshow, the agreement provides Lufthansa Technik with OEM support for its global MRO operations, including certified spare parts, engineering and

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Jet2 selects LEAP-1A engines for further 54 Airbus aircraft

Embraer backlog hits record US$34.5bn

Boeing eyes AI boost for C-17 maintenance

Widerøe expands Dash 8 ESP+ agreement

A380 Flight Lab unveils new look for Open Fan tests

Safran, Lufthansa Technik sign landing gear support deal

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27 July 2026

Jet2 selects LEAP-1A engines for further 54 Airbus aircraft

Embraer backlog hits record US$34.5bn

Boeing eyes AI boost for C-17 maintenance

Widerøe expands Dash 8 ESP+ agreement

A380 Flight Lab unveils new look for Open Fan tests

Safran, Lufthansa Technik sign landing gear support deal

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