Latvian carrier airBaltic has confirmed the first Bombardier CSeries 300 (CS300) will make its commercial debut between Riga and Amsterdam Dec. 14.

Russia’s Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Co. (SCAC) has delivered the first two of six Sukhoi Superjet 100s (SSJ100s) with a new variable cabin layout to the State Transport Leasing Co.

Mexico City-based Aeromar has signed an order for eight firm ATR -600 series aircraft, comprising six 72-600s and two 42-600s, plus options for six additional 72-600s.

CFM assembly sites are preparing for an unprecedented production increase as Leap engine rates rise.

Dubai-based Emirates Airline has retired its last Airbus A330-200 and A340-300 aircraft, becoming an all-Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 operator for passenger flights.

GE Aviation and its CFM International joint venture (JV) partner, Safran Aircraft Engines, face a “scary, daunting” production ramp-up on the LEAP engine program, but remain confident they will meet ambitious production targets, a senior GE executive said.

Canadian manufacturer Bombardier reported a consolidated net loss of $94 million for the third quarter of 2016, narrowed from the company’s consolidated $4.9 billion net loss in 3Q 2015.

While most Asia-Pacific full-service carriers are still in the black, in several cases their profits are shrinking significantly.