Airbus president Fabrice Brégier has again lashed out at Boeing, criticizing its rival for receiving subsidies for the Boeing 777X program despite a previous World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling.

Boeing has started high-speed wind tunnel tests for the 777X in the manufacturer’s Transonic Wind Tunnel in Seattle, Wash.

Embraer delivered 90 commercial aircraft in 2013, compared to 106 in 2012, including 32 commercial jets in the fourth quarter.

Japan Airlines (JAL) said a “main battery failure occurred” on one of its Boeing 787-8s parked at Tokyo Narita Airport on Tuesday. The airline reported that “white smoke” was seen in the incident, which resulted in no injuries.

Alaska Airlines has firmed an order for two additional Boeing 737-900ER aircraft, in a deal worth $192 million at current list prices.

A biofuel supply sufficient to meet up to 1% of aviation’s fuel needs could be available “instantly,” and at a price competitive with petroleum jet fuel, if green diesel is approved for use in aircraft, according to Boeing. The company is working with partners to gain approval by the end of 2014.

Airbus COO-customers, John Leahy has said he is “closing in” on an order for 20 Airbus A380s from Doric Lease Corp.

French regional turboprop manufacturer ATR is reporting the company signed 15 global maintenance agreements (GMAs) during 2013, adding over 160 additional aircraft to its existing aircraft-in-service fleet of approximately 300 aircraft.