IAE International Aero Engines AG manages development, production, sales and aftermarket for the V2500 for close to 200 operators. IAE’s shareholders comprise Pratt & Whitney (NYSE: UTX), Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation and MTU Aero Engines. Over 5,700 engines have been delivered, with nearly 1,600 engines on order. The V2500 powers the Airbus A320 family, the Boeing MD-90 and was selected for the Embraer KC-390.

India’s largest low-cost carrier (LCC) IndiGo has received government approval to import 28 Airbus A320 aircraft in 2013 and 2014.

British Airways (BA) has detailed delivery schedules of the first members of its new long-haul fleet.

Ethiopian Airlines is considering an order for additional Boeing 787s for delivery after 2017, CEO Tewolde Gebremariam confirmed to ATW Monday.

Boeing will conduct daily flying displays with a 787 at the Paris Air Show starting June 17.

Russia’s Transaero Airlines has taken delivery of second Tupolev Tu-204-100C cargo aircraft.

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has granted ATR ETOPS 120-minute certification for its new -600 series aircraft.

Singapore Airlines has selected the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine to power 30 Boeing 787-10s.