Durante l’estate 2025, Ita Airways sta affrontando gravi problemi ai motori Pratt & Whitney, con 13 aerei della sua flotta di 100 mezzi messi in storage, tra cui numerosi Airbus A220 e A320neo.

Aviation News – All Nippon Airways (ANA) has operated the final scheduled commercial flight of its iconic Boeing 777-200 C-3PO aircraft, marking the end of one of the most recognizable special liveries in global aviation.The farewell flight underscores ANA’s broader fleet and branding transition as it prepares to conclude its long-running Star Wars livery program. The aircraft, registered…

Aviation News – High Ridge Aviation has acquired two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from ICBC Aviation Leasing, finalizing its first transaction with the lessor while keeping both jets operating under Aerolíneas Argentinas. The aircraft, identified as MSNs 43917 and 43918, remain on lease to the national airline of Argentina. The acquisition marks a milestone for High Ridge Aviation as it expands its portfolio through a strategic agreement with ICBC, one of the world’s major aviation leasing companies.

AviationNews – EasyJet has officially confirmed plans to accelerate the retirement of its remaining Airbus A319 aircraft, marking a decisive shift towards a more modern and higher-capacity fleet structure. This strategic move aims to optimize operational performance and streamline costs by transitioning exclusively to larger, next-generation models to better serve its expanding network. As part of a comprehensive fleet modernization strategy…

Aviation News – Aviation authorities are preparing for a prolonged grounding of MD-11 cargo aircraft following a recent UPS crash, with analysts indicating the ban is unlikely to lift before 2026. Industry officials say the grounding, imposed after the accident prompted a broad safety review, affects operators worldwide and is now shaping fleet-planning decisions across the cargo sector. The MD-11’s future has been under scrutiny for years, but the current grounding marks the most significant disruption since the aircraft entered service.

AviationNews – The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has officially issued the final type certification for the Airbus A321XLR powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines. This critical regulatory approval removes the last barrier preventing the delivery of these specific aircraft to airlines, marking a significant milestone for the European manufacturer's long-range narrowbody program. This certification follows the earlier approval of the Pratt & Whitney engine variant, effectively completing the regulatory approval process for both engine options offered on the type.

Aviation News – Lufthansa to retire last Airbus A340-600 jets in early 2026 Lufthansa will operate its final commercial flights with the Airbus A340-600 in January 2026, marking the end of an era for the four-engine aircraft in the German carrier’s long-haul fleet. The retirement reflects the airline’s transition toward more fuel-efficient twin-engine aircraft. Lufthansa introduced the Airbus A340-600 in the early 2000s as a flagship for its long-haul network.