Malaysia Airlines has firmed up 20 orders for ATR 72-600s to be operated by its regional subsidiaries.

Qantas Group’s new low-cost subsidiary Jetstar Japan has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320 aircraft equipped with Sharklets, becoming the first Japanese carrier for the type.

Raytheon has opened a new silicon carbide manufacturing foundry facility in Scotland.

Iberia has taken delivery of first of eight Airbus A330-300s on order.

Xiamen Airlines is planning a rapid expansion this year as it grows its fleet and takes advantage of the booming Asian market demand.

Aeroflot’s fourth and final Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) has received its renewed airworthiness certificate.