UK air navigation services provider NATS has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus air traffic management (ATM) subsidiary Airbus ProSky to develop joint market propositions for increasing capacity and improving the efficiency of the air traffic system.

Embraer ERJ operator bmi regional is considering adding 70- to 90-seat aircraft, although this rests on it securing work for the larger aircraft.

Airbus has inaugurated its A350 XWB Customer Definition Centre (CDC) during the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2014 in Hamburg.

Japan’s Skymark Airlines’ first Airbus A380 has performed its maiden flight, following completion of the airframe assembly and system tests in Toulouse.

Lufthansa Group has placed an order worth more than €1 billion ($1.37 billion) at list prices for CFM International LEAP-1A engines for 40 Airbus A320neo aircraft it ordered last year.

Airbus has unveiled the development cabin interior of its A350 XWB flight-test aircraft MSN002 at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg.

Irish regional CityJet, which is in the process of being sold to German investor Intro Aviation, is hoping its newfound ownership stability will accelerate the renewal of its RJ fleet.

Russia’s S7 Airlines is evaluating a future narrowbody fleet as the carrier continues to grow in its home market, with passenger boardings up 13% year-over-year.