Pratt & Whitney PW1000G (GTF)

Swiss International Air Lines reported its second highest ever annual profit for 2024 but fleet issues continue to present operational challenges.

Pratt & Whitney has received FAA certification for the upgraded Advantage version of its PW1100G geared turbofan (GTF) that powers the A320neo.

Mexican ULCC Volaris is seeing a “certain hesitancy” for travel in the cross-border market since the U.S. election, a trend it expects will likely stabilize.

Helvetic Airways is evaluating market opportunities to expand its fleet as wet-lease business in Europe remains promising.

EASA has certified the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-powered version of the Airbus A321XLR, clearing the way for its entry into commercial service with Wizz Air.

The airframer faces challenges on several fronts in leaving stubborn problems in its wake this year.

Despite facing peak groundings of aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines during the next couple of years, JetBlue sees some positive signs emerging.

MTU's CEO says his company and partner Pratt & Whitney plan to develop a ducted second-generation of the GTF for the next Airbus and Boeing narrowbodies.

The UAE-based MRO will build a new GTF engine overhaul shop in Abu Dhabi by 2028.

Fast-growing Latin American ULCC JetSMART anticipates adding more than 50 aircraft to its all-Airbus narrowbody fleet over the next six years.

The engine manufacturer is hoping to bump geared turbofan maintenance output in 2025.

Latvian carrier AirBaltic is expecting to have its full A220-300 fleet back in service at some point in 2027, based on updated guidance from Pratt & Whitney.

Eighteen months on from Pratt & Whitney announcing that hundreds of GTF engines would have to be pulled from service to undergo enhanced inspections, airlines are still suffering.

Air New Zealand is ending its seasonal service between Auckland and Seoul due to ongoing engine availability issues across its fleet.

Wizz Air reports widening losses for the December quarter as groundings and foreign exchange fluctuations continued to weigh on its financial performance.

Aviation Week editors discuss key trends from this week's ELTF and Aero-Engines Americas conferences in Fort Worth. Spoiler alert: there are lots of balancing acts.

Ten of HK Express' 41 Airbus narrowbodies remain affected by the GTF issues,

Pratt & Whitney’s upgraded PW1100G geared turbofan (GTF) is on pace to earn FAA approval by mid-year followed quickly by initial deliveries.

JetBlue expects its number of aircraft on ground (AOG) to peak within the next two years, as GTF engine issues approach a potential turning point.

A shortage of new spare parts will continue to be the main challenge for operators of latest generation engines.

How OEM investments in aftermarket networks will further shape new-generation engine MRO in 2025.

Porter Aircraft Leasing and Avolon have entered into a sale and leaseback agreement covering four Pratt & Whitney engines powering Embraer E195-E2 aircraft.

Some manufacturers are cooling on full-service flight-hour-based programs for new-generation engines.

AFI KLM E&M has secured 10 spare CFM Leap 1As and 1Bs to support airline customers.

Airlines hoping for a 2025 free from the engine and supply chain issues that have plagued the industry in the past years are likely in for a disappointment.