After trailing rival Boeing for most of the year, Airbus’ commercial aircraft orders surged in the third-quarter, as the company logged 560 commercial aircraft orders—compared to Boeing’s 549—placing the two manufacturers in a near neck and neck competition for the year-to-date grand total.

Russia’s Red Wings Airlines has leased three SSJ100s from Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Co (SCAC).

Boeing said it sees signs of a strengthening air cargo market but nevertheless has lowered its long-term air cargo traffic growth forecast by 9.6% compared to two years ago.

Croatian charter and ACMI operator Trade Air is seeking an Airbus A320 or Boeing 737 to kick off the replacement of its two Fokker 100s.

Two Ryanair Boeing 737s clipped each other on a taxiway at Dublin Airport early Tuesday morning.

Alaska Airlines has placed an order for 10 Boeing 737-900ERs, in a deal valued at $990 million at current list prices.

Taiwanese flag carrier China Airlines has taken delivery of its first of 10 Boeing 777-300ERs.

Boeing will produce 777X parts at its site in St. Louis, Missouri, bringing back inside the company work that is currently performed at suppliers or performed overseas for the current 777 program.