Air India has issued a tender to lease 19 Airbus A320s, in a move that will sharply increase its fleet size and improve its ability to compete with privately run carriers.

China’s Ruili Airlines has ordered 18 Boeing 737 series aircraft.

Aeromexico has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-8, making it the first Mexican carrier to operate the type.

Czech leisure carrier Travel Service has canceled its order for a single Boeing 787-8, which was originally placed in 2007.

Guernsey-based regional carrier Aurigny is to acquire its first jet, an Embraer E-195, so it can replace capacity lost by Flybe’s London Gatwick-Guernsey exit.

International Airlines Group (IAG), parent company of Iberia and British Airways, has secured firm orders and options for up to 220 Airbus A320 family short-haul aircraft.

A United Parcel Service (UPS) Airbus A300 freighter crashed on approach to Birmingham, Ala., Airport early Wednesday.

Etihad Airways has confirmed it is in talks with Airbus and Boeing over future long-term aircraft orders.