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.

In a test of remote-controlled camera drone technology, LAS, Fraport and DFS gathered operational experience for potential use of drones at Frankfurt Airport.

Armed with Transport Canada certification of the initial CSeries variant, the CS100, Bombardier is continuing flight testing to certify optional capabilities and build the aircraft’s maturity ahead of its entry into service with Swiss International Air Lines in the second quarter of 2016.

The Bombardier CS100, the first variant of the CSeries, has gained type certification from Transport Canada.