Virgin Atlantic orders 12 Airbus A350-1000s

UK long-haul specialist Virgin Atlantic will buy 12 Airbus A350-1000s, the European OEM announced at the Farnborough Airshow.

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Bombardier CS300 certified by Transport Canada

Transport Canada has awarded type certification to the Bombardier CS300, the larger version of the CSeries slated to enter service with airBaltic in the 2016 fourth quarter.

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Boeing increases seat capacity of 737 MAX 7

Boeing will add two more rows, or 12 seats, to the Boeing 737 MAX 7 compared with the 737-700, based on feedback from North American low-cost carriers Southwest Airlines and WestJet.

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Airbus, Boeing bullish on commercial aircraft demand

Both Airbus and Boeing released bullish forecasts for the global commercial aircraft market on the opening day of the Farnborough Airshow, with Boeing projecting slightly stronger demand.

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Airbus sees A350 stretch decision by end of year

Airbus plans to make a decision before the end the year whether or not to launch a further stretch of the Airbus A350 XWB.

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Embraer announces $1.5 billion in E-Jet commitments

Embraer has announced $1.5 billion worth of commitments and purchase rights on the first day of the Farnborough Airshow, covering 25 E-Jets across four customers.

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Rockton Aviation signs LOI for up to 20 MRJ90s

Mitsubishi is closing in on its first European order after Swedish regional aircraft leasing specialist Rockton Aviation signed a letter of intent (LOI) to take 10 Mitsubishi MRJ90s and options on a further 10.

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• China’s Xiamen Airlines signs MOU for up to 30 737 MAX 200s
• Donghai Airlines commits to 25 Boeing 737 MAX 8s, five 787-9s
• UK’s Standard Chartered Bank orders 10 Boeing 737-800s
• Boeing settles on larger 737 MAX 7
• Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 TEN is EASA certified
• Sukhoi may deliver Superjet performance mods early
• Local councils across UK push for Heathrow expansion
• Jetstar Pacific inks MOU for 10 A320ceos
• China’s Ruili Airlines finalizes order for six Boeing 787-9s
• Israel’s Arkia orders four Airbus A330neos
• Ivory Coast carrier adds an A320neo
• Turkish Chamber orders new 328s
• TAP Portugal chooses LEAP-1A to power A320neos
• Asiana picks LEAP-1A for A321neos
• CAE to provide pilot training to Vietnam Airlines through 2026
• Boeing to source 777X composite material from new UAE-based JV
• ATR sees Asia as largest turboprop market
• CFMI gears up for record production year & LEAP entry
• Lessor ALC tops up its Airbus order book
• Turkish Airlines, GE Aviation extend MRO agreements through 2026

Aergo Capital has purchased one Boeing 767-300ER aircraft on lease to Air Italy from FLY Leasing. The transaction was originated and managed by BBAM. The aircraft will continue to be operated by Air Italy on international commercial routes. This acquisition brings Aergo’s fleet to 24 aircraft, including owned aircraft and aircraft under management.

UTC Aerospace Systems is working to provide pilots the ability to adjust aircraft operations in real time with a new OpsInsight app. The advanced mobile app is designed to provide real-time aircraft data to a pilot's Apple iPad or Windows-based tablet and increase the efficiency of airline crews by bringing pre-flight and in-flight information directly to a pilot’s fingertips.

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Airline Routes-July 11, 2016

Iberia Express began 2X-weekly Madrid-Gothenburg GOT service.

Hong Kong Airlines begins 2X-weekly Hong Kong-Saipan Airbus A330-300 service July 6.

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2016 World Airline Report

World Airline Financials 2015

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