GE Aviation is expanding its ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) facility in Newark, Del., with a $27 million investment and plans to add 70 jobs at the facility over five years.

Boeing said its 747-8 Intercontinental completed its first four-hour test flight this week with a package of performance improvements including enhanced GE engines.

A United Airlines Boeing 787 operated a commercial flight Monday for the first time since FAA grounded the Dreamliner Jan. 16.

Lufthansa Group subsidiary Austrian Airlines is considering the Boeing 777 as its center of competence.

LOT Polish Airlines has taken delivery of its third Boeing 787, paving the way for the type to re-enter service with the Polish carrier June 5.

Kuwait Airways chairman Sami al-Nasef said the airline has “signed a letter of acceptance with Airbus” to purchase 25 aircraft, according to reports from Kuwait City.

Qantas subsidiary QantasLink will increase its Boeing 717 fleet operated by Cobham Aviation Services from 13 to 18, in an AUD$150 million ($148.3 million) contract extension.

Southwest Airlines has converted 30 existing Boeing 737NG firm orders to 30 firm orders for the 737 MAX 7, becoming the launch customer for the MAX 7, the smallest version of the re-engined Boeing narrowbody family.