Lufthansa remains committed to its 261 aircraft orders, valued at €31 billion ($42.4 billion), even though in June the German flag carrier reduced its earnings forecast for the year.

Channel Islands-based regional carrier Aurigny Air Services has taken delivery of an Embraer E-195, which will be used to add capacity on the carrier’s Guernsey-London Gatwick route.

Boeing has delivered 181 commercial aircraft deliveries during the second quarter, the company reported Thursday.

Boeing has confirmed delivery of the first 787-9 to Air New Zealand, the launch customer for the larger version of the Dreamliner that received FAA and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification last month.

Airbus has completed the assembly of its first A320neo following painting of the aircraft and the mounting of Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM engines.

Korean Air has introduced the ninth Airbus A380 to its fleet, underscoring its upmarket approach in using Airbus’s largest passenger aircraft.

Bombardier has received a firm order for 16 CRJ900 NextGen regional jets, plus eight options, from an unidentified customer.

A selection of photos of Boeing 787s from an ATW visit to Boeing's Paine Field at its factory in Everett, Washington state.