Southeast Asian legacy carriers are facing aircraft order decisions as they target new or revised aircraft deals to replace older types and make fleet adjustments to better suit their business plans.

In-depth internal and external reviews of aircraft certification processes have not led to changes that will alter Boeing’s 777X program, the company’s CEO said, while acknowledging that yet-to-be-discovered factors could influence the new widebody’s final stages of development.

Airbus confirmed its exclusive collaboration agreement with Siemens to develop hybrid-electric propulsion systems for the experimental E-Fan X demonstrator and other vehicles is concluding a year ahead of schedule, but said the two companies will continue to partner on projects.

A survey by Inside MRO, ATW and AeroDynamic Advisory shows Boeing ranked highest in airlines’ satisfaction with OEMs’ aftermarket support.

IATA director general and CEO Alexandre de Juniac urged global regulators to lift the grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX in unison, even while acknowledging that the model’s return to service is still likely a few months away.