Airbus filed a JPY84 billion ($700 million) claim with the Tokyo District Court against Skymark Airlines, the latest move in the payment dispute between the Toulouse-based manufacturer and the Japanese low-cost carrier.

Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. has pushed back the first flight of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) from the current quarter to “September or October of this year,” but still plans for a second quarter 2017 first delivery.

Panama-based Copa Airlines has signed for 61 Boeing 737 MAX 8 and -9 aircraft, in an order valued at $6.6 billion at list prices.

Airbus, aiming to become a “major” player in A350 aftermarket support, is poised to announce its first long-term agreement with an A350 customer and is in talks with several more, a company executive said.

Bombardier announced it is bringing in new talent to reinforce the company’s management team.

Turkish Airlines will expand its widebody operations by adding five Airbus A330s to its fleet, a spokesperson confirmed to ATW.

Finnair, the first European airline to fly the Airbus A350-900, has detailed its entry-into-service procedure.

The growth in low-cost carriers (LCC) and desire to increase revenue from aircraft is driving demand for cabin refurbishments, Airbus said Thursday.