Operators of more than 300 newer Boeing 737s—including nearly half of the in-service MAXs—will be ordered to inspect slat tracks and remove parts identified as being from a batch that may not meet Boeing’s production requirements, the FAA and the company said June 2.

Qantas remains on track to place an order by the end of 2019 for an aircraft to launch direct flights from Australia’s east coast to London.

Airbus chief commercial officer Christian Scherer says he is “not worried about a slowdown” in aircraft demand despite lower airline profitability and the risk of trade wars.

South African Airways (SAA) CEO Vuyani Jarana has resigned from his post, a source close to the Star Alliance member told ATW on the sidelines of the IATA AGM in Seoul June 2.

The Airbus-Bombardier joint venture that is producing the A220 officially changed its name to the Airbus Canada Limited Partnership June 1.