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Airbus A220 engine checks: how widely could the Federal Aviation Administration’s proposed compressor inspections reach across A220 and Embraer E2 fleets? On September 17, 2026, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a notice of proposed rulemaking covering certain Pratt & Whitney PW1500G and PW1900G engines. The proposal follows six maintenance-shop findings involving contact between high-pressure-compressor
A220-500 launch timing now looks less certain after Reuters reported on June 5, 2026 that a Farnborough International Airshow reveal in late July is now “not probable” — but is this a delay, or a warning sign? The report, citing six industry sources, says Airbus is wavering over when to approve the stretched A220. However,
Finnair fleet renewal: why did Embraer’s E195-E2 beat the Airbus A220 in Europe’s sharpest small single-aisle contest on March 23, 2026? Finnair fleet renewal: Overall, the answer matters far beyond Helsinki. Specifically, Finnair ordered 18 E195-E2s, plus 16 options and 12 purchase rights. Meanwhile, it also plans to source up to 12 used Airbus A320
