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Gulf Air and CFM strengthen LEAP-1A Engine Support for A320neo Fleet
In a sign of a long-standing and trusted collaboration, Gulf Air and CFM International have extended the airline's long-term CFM LEAP-1A Services for A320neo family aircraft. Signed during Paris Airshow 2025, held from 16 to 22 June 2025, this strategic extension, along with the purchase of additional spare engines, forms a strong and reliable foundation for comprehensive engine support, enhancing fleet reliability and operational continuity. Being the Kingdom of Bahrain's national carrier, Gulf Air operates one of the region's most modern and efficient fleets, which includes 29 LEAP-1A-powered A320neo family aircraft, continued collaboration with CFM is key to operational excellence; and a renewed affirmation of CFM's support and technical expertise. “We are delighted to strengthen our partnership with CFM, who have been a key partner of our growth since our first CFM engine operations in the 1990s”, said Dr. Jeffrey Goh, Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Air Group. “This agreement will enable us to secure MRO capacity for our fleet and maintain our growth.” “It’s an honor to further expand our relationship with Gulf Air, a long-standing member of the CFM family”, said Gaël Meheust, President and CEO of CFM International. “This agreement commits us to provide Gulf Air with the best CFM standards in terms of support, reliability, and utilization for its LEAP fleet.” Gulf Air: A Tradition of Excellence Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has been operating since 1950, making it one of the earliest airlines established in the Middle East. The airline operates scheduled flights from its hub at Bahrain International Airport to various destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Far East. Gulf Air is recognized as a "Five-Star Major Airline" by APEX, based on verified traveler reviews, and has been awarded this prestigious status for the year 2025. The airline was also named "World's Most Improved Airline" in 2022 by Skytrax
Turkish Technic and IndiGo strengthens partnership for Airbus A320neo Fleet
Turkish Technic, one of the leading aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers worldwide, and IndiGo, India’s largest airline, have signed an agreement during MRO Middle East 2025, covering the redelivery checks of IndiGo’s 10+ Airbus A320neo aircraft. The companies are also in advanced stages of discussions for another agreement covering the Landing Gear Overhaul operations of carrier’s Airbus A320neo fleet. As part of the agreement, Turkish Technic will provide redelivery check operations at Turkish Technic Istanbul Ataturk and Sabiha Gokcen Airport facilities. Leveraging decades of experience under its belt, Turkish Technic will streamline the redelivery checks of the aircraft, ensuring seamless and timely redelivery operations. Regarding the agreement, Mikail Akbulut, CEO and Board Member of Turkish Technic, stated: “We are delighted to bolster our long-standing partnership with IndiGo, building on the various maintenance services we provided for them over the years. This new agreement not only reflect IndiGo's confidence in our services but also highlight our jointly shared commitment to elevating Indian aviation to new heights. We will ensure the highest standards of redelivery services for their Airbus A320neo fleet.” Commenting on the continuation of the partnership, Isidre Porqueras, COO of IndiGo said: “We are pleased to continue and further strengthen our partnership with Turkish Technic. We are convinced of their team’s exhaustive technical expertise, dedicated support and swift response time that will play a key role in further enhancing our operational efficiency.” With the continuation of their strategic collaboration, Turkish Technic and IndiGo reaffirm their commitment to safety, reliability, and operational excellence in aviation. This strong partnership is a testament to Turkish Technic’s position as a trusted solution partner for carriers worldwide.
Air Astana continues fleet expansion with new Airbus A320neo
Air Astana’s new Airbus A320neo aircraft arrived in Almaty yesterday, 29th January from the Airbus manufacturing facility in Toulouse, France. The newly delivered aircraft is the tenth Airbus A320neo to enter the Air Astana Group fleet, which currently comprises 58 aircraft, predominantly from the Airbus family. The aircraft features a two-class cabin configuration, with 16 business class seats and 132 economy class seats. Despite global challenges in the aviation industry and disruptions in global supply chains, Air Astana continues to successfully expand its fleet with new aircraft from leading global manufacturers. This fleet expansion aligns with Air Astana’s development strategy, which focuses on expanding its network, improving operational efficiency, and achieving sustainable growth.
London City Airport submits application to accommodate the A320neo
London City Airport (LCY) has submitted an application to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) that would, if approved, enable the Airbus A320neo to operate at the Capital’s most centrally located airport. Alison FitzGerald, CEO of London City Airport, said: “The potential introduction of the A320neo aircraft at London City Airport is incredibly exciting. It would broaden the range of leisure destinations for our passengers, enable growth without increasing the number of flight movements, deliver much needed economic growth and accelerate refleeting to cleaner, quieter, new generation aircraft.” London City is seeking to introduce cleaner, quieter aircraft as part of its plans to grow in the most sustainable way possible. The application, which has been lodged, would enable London City to reach its permitted passenger capacity with fewer flight movements, stimulating economic growth while maintaining operational efficiency. It would open up a range of possible new routes for passengers while incentivising airlines to modernise their fleet from older to newer generation aircraft such as the Airbus A320neo, which are more fuel efficient, more environmentally friendly and quieter. In August 2024, the Government approved London City’s plans to increase its annual passenger cap from 6.5 million to 9 million by 2031 as a driver of economic growth. This included no increase to the permitted number of annual flights and no new infrastructure. The airport sees the possible introduction of the A320neo as key to building its leisure offering. The aircraft is able to carry over 180 passengers depending on the preferred seat configuration and can travel over 1,000km, which covers large parts of mainland Europe. The application is specifically asking the CAA to approve a new flight procedure (RNP AR) which would alter the approach angle for this aircraft at each runway end. The current approach angle limits the type of aircraft that use the airport and requires those that can be certified for a steep approach.
Air Astana expands fleet with new Airbus A320neo
Kazhakstan’s Air Astana group recently took delivery of an Airbus A320neo, bringing its fleet up to 56 aircraft. The new aircraft comes equipped with 16 Business Class seats and 132 Economy Class seats. There are now 50 Airbus family aircraft in the Air Astana Group fleet, with another two scheduled for delivery before the end of the year. In line with Air Astana Group’s strategic goals of reducing environmental impact and enhancing operational efficiency, the new Airbus aircraft joining the fleet feature advanced technologies that reduce emissions, lower noise levels, and minimize fuel burn, while delivering increased range. These aircraft will play a crucial role in supporting the Group’s commitment to sustainability, providing a greener, more efficient fleet for the future. Necessary for rapid growth Airline CEO Peter Foster declared that Air Astana is currently in the middle of a new phase in its development in light of the significant growth seen in terms of international and domestic passenger traffic. With regard to the choice of aircraft, Foster said: “The Airbus A320 family of aircraft has proven to be an outstanding success in service with both Air Astana and FlyArystan, with the fleet destined to continue rapidly expanding over the next few years.” Ahead of schedule It is worth noting that Air Astana Group’s fleet is expanding ahead of schedule, growing from 49 aircraft at the end of 2023 to its current complement of 56 aircraft. This proactive capacity addition with Airbus aircraft aims to mitigate Pratt & Whitney engine issues, optimize the Group’s network and its growth strategy.
Drukair expands fleet with Airbus A320neo and A321XLR units
Drukair - Royal Bhutan Airlines, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bhutan, recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for three A320neo and two A321XLR aircraft as it seeks to expand its international network. Deliveries of the new aircraft are expected to begin by 2030. Drukair plans to fly its impending acquisitions from Paro International Airport and the new airport at the country’s upcoming economic hub Gelephy Mindfulness City (GMC.) Currently, Drukair operates four Airbus A320 Family aircraft, specifically three A319s and one A320. The airline's headquarters are in Paro, Bhutan where it operates scheduled flights to 10 international destinations, including five countries in the South Asian region. Drukair also flies to three domestic destinations. A new chapter Drukair CEO Tandi Wangchuk said of the purchase: “We are thrilled to embark on this new chapter in Drukair’s history, which dovetails perfectly with development of the Gelephu Mindfulness City and work to expand the Gelephu airport. Our investment in these state-of-the-art aircraft underscores our dedication to supporting Bhutan’s vision of holistic and mindful development.” Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus’ executive vice-president of sales, expressed his gratitude for Drukair’s trust in the company, particularly as it is poised for expansion. He said: “Airbus has been a long-standing partner of Bhutan and we are extremely proud that our latest generation aircraft will be a part of the Kingdom’s next chapter of development, connecting the Gelephu Mindfulness City to the rest of the world.” Both locations are key to Drukair’s expanded connectivity to Australia, Southeast Asia, and Europe.
Avolon orders 310 new engines to power A320neo family aircraft
Avolon, a global aviation finance company, announces orders for 310 new engines to power 155 Airbus A320neo family aircraft in its order book. The combined orders, announced today at the Farnborough Airshow, are valued at over US$5 billion at current list prices. The agreement also includes options to purchase a further 160 Pratt & Whitney engines and 150 CFM International engines. The orders represent Avolon’s largest ever engine commitment. Both engine types help to lower carbon emissions by delivering at least 15% reduced fuel consumption compared to previous generation engine technology, and also reduced noise levels. Transitioning the global fleet to new technology aircraft is the biggest near-term action that can be taken to reduce aviation emissions, and Avolon is committed to a target of having over 75% of its fleet comprising the youngest, most fuel-efficient aircraft by the end of 2025. Beyond its 2025 target, the evolution of its fleet will be supported by deliveries of the A320 neo family aircraft out to 2032 that these engines will power. Avolon currently has 115 A320neo family aircraft in its delivered and managed fleet, of which 39 are powered by Pratt & Whitney engines and 76 by CFM International engines. Following its order for 100 A321neo aircraft in December 2023, Avolon now has an orderbook of 279 A320neo family aircraft. Andy Cronin, CEO Avolon, commented: “These engines will power our orderbook of A320neo family aircraft and put us in an excellent position to service our customers’ narrowbody requirements out to 2030 and beyond. Engine innovation has been one of the key tools to lower emissions and support the industry’s decarbonisation journey. We are delighted to be working with both Pratt & Whitney and CFM International, and excited about leveraging their engines to support the transition of our fleet to more fuel-efficient technology.”
Vietnam Airlines augments fleet with Airbus A320neo
Vietnam Airlines received the first of three new Airbus A320neos, expanding its fleet in time for the height of summer travel. Vietnam Airlines assigns the new aircraft to domestic routes, including Hanoi to Dalat, Hanoi to Phu Quoc, Ho Chi Minh City to Thanh Hoa, along with Ho Chi Minh City to Chu Lai. The addition of the three Airbus A320neo units reaffirms Vietnam Airlines’ commitment to fleet modernisation and operational enhancement to meet increasing travel demand, especially during the summer season. This is a timely decision on the part of the carrier in light of the ongoing global aircraft shortage caused by engine recalls. Adding these aircraft to Vietnam Airlines’ existing fleet adds nearly 40,000 seats for the season and a potential 300,000 seats throughout the second half of this year. Along with these new acquisitions from Airbus, Vietnam Airlines is set to receive new wide-body Boeing 787-10s in the near future. The Boeing 787-10 is the largest member of the Dreamliner family and the largest passenger aircraft in Vietnam Airlines’ current fleet. The Airbus difference The modern narrow-body Airbus A320neo features next-generation engines, significantly resulting in 16 percent fuel savings, 75 percent noise reduction, and 50 percent lower emissions compared to older aircraft. This Airbus A320neo has 182 seats and is configured in a two-class layout, with eight Business Class seats and 174 Economy Class seats, complemented by comfortable upholstery; 28- to 29-inch seat pitch and five-inch recline; and a wireless IFE system on top of other amenities. These cabin enhancements offer an improved passenger experience while retaining a strong commitment to environmental protection.
Fifth A320neo with the registration LZR lands at Austrian Airlines in Vienna
Austrian Airlines welcomes an early "New Year's baby" and receives another aircraft from the Airbus factory in Toulouse on the New Year's Eve weekend. The fifth A320neo, which will fly in white until its final livery with the Austrian livery in spring, landed today at 11.46 a.m.. The new short and medium-haul aircraft with the registration LZR comes directly from the Airbus factory in Toulouse and is expected to take the first passengers to their destinations in just a few weeks. The aircraft with the Thayatal registration will complete the A320neo fleet of the red-white-red home airline. The first four A320neo aircraft were already integrated into the Austrian fleet between August 2022 and July 2023. Depending on the route, the operation of an Airbus A320neo can save up to 3,700 tons of CO2 per year compared to the respective predecessor model, as they consume up to 20 percent less fuel thanks to modern engine technology and improved aerodynamics. The new aircraft thus make an important contribution to Austrian Airlines' fuel efficiency, increase profitability and at the same time represent an important long-term investment in Vienna as a business location. "The arrival of our fifth A320neo is a wonderful end to the year for Austrian Airlines and a gift for our passengers, who can look forward to even more travel comfort on board. In the coming years, Austrian Airlines will modernize both its short and medium-haul fleet as well as its long-haul fleet. The use of modern and fuel-efficient aircraft is, alongside the use of sustainable fuels, the greatest lever for achieving our ambitious climate targets," says Austrian Airlines COO Francesco Sciortino. Innovative Airspace Cabin increases comfort The fifth aircraft, which now has a capacity of 180 seats, will further enhance travel comfort on short and medium-haul routes. Thanks to the innovative Airspace Cabin and slimmer side walls, passengers are offered even more personal space, particularly in the shoulder area. Compared to the previous design, the new cabin concept is also characterized by an up to 60 percent larger capacity for hand baggage. In addition, a new, flexible lighting system that adapts to passengers' natural biorhythms increases their sense of well-being on board. Depending on the flight phase and time of day, the cabin and washrooms are bathed in warm red or cooler blue tones.
Vistara welcomes its 50th A320neo
Vistara, India's finest full-service carrier and a joint venture between the Tata group and Singapore Airlines, today, welcomed its 50th Airbus A320neo to its young, modern fleet. With this latest addition, Vistara now has a total of 66 aircraft, including 50 Airbus A320neo, 10 Airbus A321, and six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. In line with the focus to expand its domestic and international footprint, Vistara is on course to have 70 aircraft by the end of FY2024, thereby providing better connectivity and a wider network to its customers. Vistara currently operates over 300 daily flights, connecting 32 domestic and 18 international destinations. Vistara’s fleet is not just one of the youngest in the industry but has also been recognised for its overall inflight experience which is at par with some of the biggest and best airlines in the world. The airline has always focussed on investment in modern aircraft with cutting edge technology and fuel-efficient engines. Vistara has also been recognised with ch-aviation Asia's 3rd Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award 2023, for the second consecutive year, which is a testament to its efforts in this area. Vistara is India’s highest-rated airline on Skytrax and TripAdvisor, and it has been the winner of several ‘Best Airline’ awards, besides being lauded for world-class cabin cleanliness and upholding high safety standards. The only Indian carrier to feature amongst World’s Top 20 Airlines, Vistara has been named ‘16th Best Airline’ globally while also being recognised as the ‘Best Airline in India and South Asia’ for the third time in a row, ‘Best Airline Staff in India and South Asia’ for the fifth consecutive year, ‘Best Cabin Crew in India and South Asia’ for the third time in a row and ‘Best Business Class Airline in India and South Asia’ for the second time in a row at the coveted World Airline Awards 2023 by Skytrax.
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