UK-based regional carrier Flybe has leased four ATR 72-600 turboprops from Singapore lessor Avation to undertake “white label” services on behalf of Scandinavian Airlines.

Bombardier has postponed the first flight of the larger version of its CSeries aircraft, citing weather.

American Airlines has selected Phoenix-based regional Mesa Airlines—which operates as American Eagle and US Airways Express— to operate seven new Bombardier CRJ900 NextGen aircraft for a 10-year term under the American Eagle brand.

UK long-haul specialist Virgin Atlantic plans to phase out its Airbus A340-300 fleet by the end of March.

Commercial aircraft engine manufacturer CFM International posted 4,244 orders in 2014, a 55.9% year-over (YOY) increase from 2,723 engine orders in 2013.

Allegiant Travel Co. has agreed to purchase two additional Airbus A320s, which are currently operated by Philippine Airlines.

US Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) president and CEO Marion Blakey has been appointed president and CEO of Rolls-Royce North America starting in May.

SunExpress, a joint venture of Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, will add five Boeing 737-800s to its fleet this year, from an order for 25 of the type and up to 25 737 MAX 8s placed in February 2014. Deliveries are scheduled through 2021.