GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) could be in the market for around 40 Airbus A320neos, along with up to 10 of each of the Boeing 777X and re-engined A330, should the latter program go ahead with GE engines.

Airbus has completed the structural assembly the first A380 for Japan’s Skymark Airlines.

UK regional carrier Flybe is planning to phase out its entire fleet of 14 Embraer E-195s from its UK scheduled operations and is seeking 16 additional aircraft, as it shifts to a turboprop-focused fleet after a £150 million ($250 million) capital increase.

Turkish Airlines, which has ongoing capacity needs, is considering leasing Airbus A380 aircraft, CEO Temel Kotil told ATW in Istanbul.

Gulf Air has canceled orders for two Airbus A319ceo aircraft.

Airbus and the Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC) have signed a memorandum of understanding in an effort to enable a sustainable growth in air transport.

Middle East lessor Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) is considering reinventing itself as a widebody specialist and may be in the market for more aircraft in 2014.

Kuwait Airways has firmed an order for Airbus 25 aircraft, including 10 A350-900s and 15 A320neo family aircraft as part of the airline's fleet renewal strategy.