Airbus has forecast demand for 28,355 new passenger aircraft and 871 new freighters in its latest 20-year global market forecast (GMF) covering the period 2013-2032.

Aviation Corp. of China (AVIC) subsidiary Xi’an Aircraft International Corp.’s MA600 freighter formally entered the market Tuesday following the awarding of its type certificate by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).

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Scandinavian low-cost carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle has confirmed reports it has summoned Boeing management representatives to Oslo later this week to address reliability issues that have dogged the carrier’s two new Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

Las Vegas-based low-cost carrier Allegiant Air expects to need at least another week before its flight schedule is disruption-free and its entire MD-80 fleet is available as it works to get the model’s evacuation slides in compliance with manufacturer recommendations.

British Airways’ Airbus A380 will operate its first commercial long-haul service on Tuesday, debuting on the London Heathrow-Los Angeles route.

Exclusive AerData information on August aircraft deliveries by type and engines complete with registration and MSN number, with lessor information.

Boeing plans to expand its manufacturing site in Helena, Mont. by nearly 50%—a $35 million expansion of over 55,000 sq ft, boosting the Boeing Helena facility to a total of 167,099 sq ft.