Boeing delivers 763 aircraft in 2017, looks to raise production rates

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Boeing delivered 763 commercial aircraft in 2017, led by placements of 529 single-aisle 737s—including 74 re-engined MAX variants—and received 912 net orders, valued at nearly $135 billion at list prices.

Chinese carriers took delivery of 424 aircraft in 2017

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Chinese carriers introduced 424 aircraft—407 passenger aircraft and 17 freighters—in 2017, expanding their total fleet to 3,261 aircraft (3,118 passenger aircraft and 143 freighters) at year-end.

Turkish Airlines orders three more Boeing 777Fs

On Jan. 8, Boeing announced a Turkish Airlines order for three more 777 freighters the carrier placed in December 2017.

Airbus unveils first BelugaXL transporter

Airbus has rolled out the first structurally complete airframe for its new BelugaXL transporter from its assembly hangar in Toulouse, France.

Russia resumes flights to Egypt

Russia has restored permission for Russian airlines to fly to Egypt. The decision, which became effective Jan. 2, ended a ban that was imposed following the destruction of a Russian airliner by a terrorist bomb in October 2015.

Aviation's green future lies with sustainable alternative fuels

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Sustainable alternative fuels (SAF) are the best solution to air transport’s emissions challenges, at least in the short- to medium- term.  

Malaysia Airlines resumes Brisbane service
Air Astana completes 767 connectivity roll out
Lufthansa Group to hire more than 8,000 staff in 2018
Wizz Air to open Vienna base
Spring Airlines, CFM finalize LEAP-1A engine order for A320neos
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2018 Industry Forecast

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