If perception is reality, then avionics and cabin interiors leader Rockwell Collins is “in play” to be acquired, with multi-industrial conglomerate United Technologies Corp. (UTC) the first contender.

Boeing is creating a new avionics organization as part of the company’s drive to increase internal capability and reduce cost.

Dubai-based Emirates Airline and local low-cost carrier (LCC) flydubai have announced an “extensive partnership agreement,” including network and schedule coordination, although they will continue to be managed independently.

Airbus and Boeing commercial aircraft deliveries for 2017, sorted by most-recent delivery date.

Airbus and Boeing commercial aircraft gross orders for 2017, sorted by most-recent date of order placement with manufacturer.

Airbus will fit new fixed and deployable combined flight data and voice recorders as standard on long-range aircraft starting in 2019 in a bid to make it easier to find aircraft wreckage in the event of an accident over the sea.

Emirates Airline is interested in the package of proposed improvements unveiled at the Paris Air Show this week for the Airbus A380, but president Tim Clark is keen that Airbus should find more operators to ensure the program’s survival.

As of June 19, 2017, Airbus & Boeing average list prices for 2017.