Airbus delivery deferrals announced by three US carriers

Three major US carriers have delayed deliveries of outstanding aircraft from Airbus’s A320neo Family. JetBlue, Spirit and Frontier Airlines all made the announcements, citing issues with the Pratt & Whitney GTF engines that power the aircraft on order, competitive pressures and capacity changes in the market. JetBlue was first to reveal its deferral decision on July 31 as part of its new turnaround plan called ‘JetForward’. The delivery of 44 A321neos will be delayed until 2030, meaning the New York-based