CTT Systems said its Zonal Drying System will be standard equipment on the 787 while its humidifiers will be offered as an option for flightdeck and crew rest areas. The potential value including aftermarket exceeds $250 million over the life of the program.

Gol increased the number of 737-800s scheduled for 2006 delivery to 11 from six previously. It said the aircraft will be equipped with winglets and have a special performance package permitting operation to all airports served by the carrier.

Embraer reached an agreement with Regional, a wholly owned subsidiary of Air France, covering the purchase of six GE CF34-powered 190LRs valued at $189 million with options on a further six. Deliveries begin in the first quarter of 2007. The order replaces an existing commitment from the carrier for seven ERJ-145s. The 190s will be configured for 100 seats. Regional currently operates a fleet of 50 Brasilias, ERJ-135s and ERJ-145s.

Some 16,500 Boeing workers went on strike Friday after the employees, who are represented by the International Assn. of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, overwhelmingly rejected what the company termed its "best and final offer" earlier in the week. The workers are striking Boeing facilities in Washington, Kansas and Oregon including commercial transport manufacturing plants in Everett and Renton, Wash.

ATR finalized an agreement with Air Caledonie for three new aircraft, one ATR 42-500 and two 72-500s. The deal, valued at approximately $50 million, was announced at the Paris Air Show in June. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2006-07. Harbin Embraer Aircraft Industry delivered the first of five ERJ-145s to China Eastern Airlines. Completion of deliveries is expected by April.