Chengdu-based Sichuan Airlines has ordered 15 Airbus A320 aircraft, valued at CNY9.6 billion ($1.46 billion) at list prices, to meet the fast-growing Chinese market demand.

Lufthansa subsidiary Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS)—which will take delivery of its first Bombardier CSeries 100 at the end of June—will convert five of its 20 CS100 orders into CS300s.

Bombardier completed a CSeries aircraft demonstration flight carrying senior executives from about 20 Star Alliance member airlines and media representatives.

Garuda Indonesia still intends to place firm orders for either Airbus A350 or Boeing 787, but is not yet ready to make a decision.

Airbus COO-customers John Leahy says an oil price of around $50-$60 is likely here to stay for a number of years, a level he believes would be “good for everyone” in the industry.

Airbus COO-customers John Leahy has warned that delays in setting up a secure system of money transfer into and out of Iran could jeopardize orders from the country.

Current U.S. Gulf Coast Kerosene-Type Jet Fuel Spot Price, showing the latest and comparative figures for the current week.

Calgary-based WestJet Encore has signed a firm order for nine Bombardier Q400 turboprops in an order valued at $293 million at list prices.