Deserts could become sources of biofuel based on research conducted by Boeing and partners in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

It’s a new year, but the same old stone-throwing has begun. No sooner did 2014 roll in than Airbus and Boeing were back to accusing each other of taking subsidies.

Turboprop manufacturer ATR increased revenue 13% to $1.64 billion in 2013 and the Franco-Italian company anticipates reaching the $2 billion mark in two years, according to CEO Filippo Bagnato.

Russia’s Yamal Airlines has temporarily pulled its Boeing 737s fleet out of service.

Bombardier Aerospace will lay off 1,700 employees in a bid to contain costs after stretching out CSeries development by at least 12 months and seeing business and commercial aircraft orders decline in 2013.

Airbus is aiming to wrap up a new contract with its Chinese final assembly line (FAL) partners this year, potentially extending its remit to A320neos, and is progressing toward the operational opening of its new US facility in Mobile, Ala.

Exclusive AerData information on aircraft deliveries by type and engines complete with registration and MSN number, with lessor information.

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