For French-Italian turboprop manufacturer ATR (Avions de Transport Régional), consolidated 2015 firm orders, options and estimated order values, organized by customer name.

United Airlines said it has reached an agreement to acquire 40 new Boeing 737-700s, which will be used to replace a portion of the carrier’s domestic capacity now being operated under contract by regional airlines.

Bahraini flag-carrier Gulf Air has announced major new and adjusted orders, as expected, at the Bahrain International Air Show.

The Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-powered Airbus A320neo’s handover to Lufthansa Group marked the public debut of new Pratt president Robert Leduc, who is replacing Paul Adams as Pratt’s top executive just as the geared turbofan (GTF) engine enters service.

Turboprop specialist ATR secured orders for 76 aircraft and 81 options in 2015, and delivered 88 aircraft, generating a record $2 billion turnover.

Lufthansa Group has taken delivery of the first Airbus A320neo following a delay from the re-engined narrowbody’s planned end-of-2015 delivery schedule.

GE Aviation plans to build a new turboprop development, test and engine production headquarters in the Czech Republic, creating more than 500 new jobs.

Delta Air Lines CEO Richard Anderson said the Atlanta-based carrier is “taking a very serious look” at purchasing the Bombardier CSeries aircraft.