Russia’s Saratov-based Saravia Airlines has leased two Embraer E-195s, becoming the first Embraer E-Jet operator in Russia.

Russia’s Aviadvigatel Co., which is developing a PD-14 engine for the Irkut MC-21 aircraft, will apply for certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) later this year.

Turkish Airlines CEO Temel Kotil has confirmed to ATW the carrier has transferred three Airbus A330-300 options into firm orders.

General Electric, parent of GE Aviation, has completed the acquisition of Italian aerospace company Avio for $4.3 billion.

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has granted Airbus initial certification for its Runway Overrun Prevention System (ROPS) technology for its A320ceo family aircraft.

Airbus parent EADS announced it will rebrand in 2014 to Airbus Group, which will consist of three divisions: Airbus (commercial aircraft), Airbus Defense & Space, and Airbus Helicopters.

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has ordered three additional Boeing 777-300ERs. ATW reported on plans for this order Tuesday.

Boeing is adding a third 787 full-flight simulator to the Boeing Flight Services campus at London Gatwick in the 2014 first quarter.