Rockwell Collins and China Electronics Technology Avionics Co. have launched their joint venture company, which will develop communication and navigation equipment for the COMAC C919 and other aircraft programs in China.

Russia’s Irkut Corp. has reported 2013 net income of RUB1.043 billion ($28.08 million), down 38.6% from RUB1.7 billion in the year-ago period.

United Airlines has taken delivery of the first of 30 Embraer E-175s.

Boeing has announced the launch of the Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) MAX family of aircraft after receiving the first order from an undisclosed customer.

Aircraft News

Malaysia’s defense and transportation department has released the full transcript of communications between the pilots of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 and Kuala Lumpur air traffic control. There is no indication of anything abnormal in the transcript.

Air Canada has finalized an order for 61 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft as part of its single-aisle fleet renewal program.

Hawaiian regional Island Air has placed a firm order for two Bombardier Q400 NextGen turboprop aircraft, plus four options.