CAE’s full-flight simulator (FFS) for the Bombardier CS100 has gained regulatory approval from Transport Canada, FAA and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

Airbus has agreed to buy Navtech, a Canadian company specializing in flight operations tools such as electronic flight bags.

Boeing has agreed to pay the US government $12 million as part of a safety compliance settlement with FAA that also includes a pledge by the manufacturer to improve its certification processes.

The first metal cuts have been made for the forthcoming Airbus Beluga XL’s super-freighter’s rear fuselage.

Airbus is holding firm to its contention that it will deliver the first A320neo by the end of 2015 as planned, despite reports questioning whether there could be a slippage.

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has taken the next step in developing a regulatory framework for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with the publication of its “technical opinion” on the safe use of unmanned aircraft in Europe’s airspace.

Finnair plans to invest €40 million ($43 million) in a revamp of its Airbus A320 cabin interiors, adding extra seats to 22 of its aircraft, equating to a 4% capacity boost.

International Airlines Group (IAG) has converted options on 15 Airbus A320neos valued at $1.4 billion at list prices.