Airlines

American Airlines adds 30 flights from Phoenix to Jacksonville

American Airlines will start offering nonstop service between Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport and Jacksonville International Airport.

For the winter season, the carrier will add 30 daily departures from PHX starting in November. This includes a brand-new daily service beginning on November 5 from Phoenix to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX). Jacksonville will join Miami, Orlando, and Tampa as the airline‘s fourth nonstop route from Phoenix in Florida.

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The Airbus A320 used for the route will offer daily service. At 5 p.m. MST, it will leave Phoenix and arrive in Jacksonville at 10:01 p.m. EST. Leaving Jacksonville at 8 a.m. EST, the return flight will touch down in Phoenix at 9:37 a.m. MST. The website of American Airlines lists the one-way trip as costing between $203 and $233.

Furthermore, starting on November 5, American will resume operating regional jet flights from Phoenix to Wichita’s Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT). Year-round, this trip will run daily on a CRJ-700 and be managed by American Eagle affiliate SkyWest Airlines.

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One of the busiest winter schedules American has provided from Phoenix in almost a decade, the airline will provide over 12% more daily flights than it did last winter. A nonstop flight from Jacksonville to Austin, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. is currently provided by American Airlines. Visit www.aa.com for costs, bookings, flight schedules, and more details.

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Sanctions & Engine Issues Ground Half of Russia’s A320neo fleet

Russia’s aviation sector, already strained by Western sanctions, faces another setback as nearly half of its Airbus A320neo family aircraft are grounded due to unresolved engine issues.

This development highlights the growing challenges for russia commercial aircraft in maintaining their fleets under the weight of global restrictions and limited access to spare parts.

Out of the 66 Airbus A320neo and A321neo jets in Russia, 34 are now out of service, according to the Kommersant business newspaper. These planes are powered by engines manufactured by Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation.

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The engines are affected by a previously identified defect in the metal used for certain parts, prompting accelerated inspections and maintenance.

Sanctions have compounded the issue, blocking the supply of essential components from major manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus. Without proper maintenance, experts warn that these aircraft may face decommissioning as early as 2026.

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Airlines like S7, which operates a significant portion of these grounded jets, plan to conserve the engines for future use during peak travel seasons. However, reports suggest that over 20 of S7’s Airbus planes have engines that have already reached the end of their operational lifespan. Recently, russia seeks assistance from kazakhstan’s airlines to bolster its domestic flights.

While some A320neo and A321neo planes in Russia are equipped with French-made LEAP engines, which are seen as less problematic, the challenges remain daunting.

The situation underscores the long-term impact of sanctions on Russia’s aviation sector and the increasing difficulties in keeping its modern fleets operational.