CIT Group has inked a firm deal for five more A321ceos, increasing its total A320 family commitments to 205 aircraft (155 ceos and 50 neos).

Japan’s ANA Holdings has finalized its order for four Sharklet-equipped Airbus A321ceos and three A321neos, increasing its A320 family commitment to 37 aircraft.

The new 242-tonne maximum take-off-weight (MTOW) Airbus A330-300 has achieved certification from the European airworthiness authorities (EASA) following a 100 hour flight-test campaign.

Russian aircraft manufacturing conglomerate United Aircraft Corp. (UAC) has named two new vice presidents.

Lufthansa Group subsidiary Austrian Airlines has turned the corner through restructuring under Jaan Albrecht’s leadership. New labor agreements and a reunification with regional carrier Tyrolean Airways are among the company’s successes.

Airport slots are constrained in a number of important markets, a prime example being London’s Heathrow Airport.

In a letter to the Indian Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), an Indian professional pilot association has warned of possible risks to passenger safety due to the continuing operation of old decades-old aircraft by flag carrier Air India.

Aircraft & Engines-March 31, 2015