China Eastern Airlines is expected to become the launch customer of the Chinese-produced 150-seat C919, according to a cooperation framework agreement signed at the Zhuhai Air Show Nov. 1.

Rolls-Royce’s power gearbox and ceramic matrix composites work are part of a plan that will culminate in the UltraFan, an engine aimed at future airliners for 2025 onward.

Embraer reported a $32.5 million net loss for the 2016 third quarter, narrowed from a $105.4 million net loss in the 3Q 2015.

Lufthansa phased out its last Boeing 737 with a final scheduled flight from Nurnberg to Frankfurt Oct. 29. The Boeing twin-engine narrowbody has been in service for nearly 50 years. ATW was invited to join a special Frankfurt-Hamburg farewell flight Oct. 31.

Boeing has delivered Intrepid Aviation’s first direct ordered Boeing 777-300ER, which will be leased and operated by Philippine Airlines (PAL).

American Airlines has confirmed that 23 passengers and one member of cabin crew reported non-critical injuries after a Boeing 767 with an “engine-related issue” caught fire at Chicago O’Hare on Oct. 28.

Wholesale changes put in place by Boeing for 777X production have strategic implications for the company’s future effectiveness.

Boeing’s first 777X full-size composite wing skin test panel is being built as its robotic fuselage line picks up speed.