ATR in 2010 doubled its aircraft orders and options to 80 orders and 33 options, results that "illustrate the first signs of recovery of the aviation industry in 2010," it said. The company generated revenue of $1.35 billion for the full year, nearly three times its 2005 revenue, and delivered a total of 51 new aircraft, down from last year's 54. Sales, including options, are valued at around $2.4 billion, it said.

Hainan Airlines Chairman Chen Feng said the carrier plans to seek compensation from Boeing for the 787 program's repeated delays.

Hainan Airlines Chairman Chen Feng said the carrier plans to seek compensation from Boeing for the 787 program's repeated delays.

Komy Mirrors was selected by Lufthansa to supply a total of 5,400 mirrors for installation in the overhead bins on the carrier's Boeing 737, 757, Airbus A319, A320 and A321 aircraft. Komy will deliver between 400 and 500 units a month, depending on LH's modification schedule, it said. LH has chosen the mirrors, which are intended to shorten security checks and allow passengers a clearer view of belongings, as a standard for all new A319, A320 and A380 aircraft.