Romanian budget carrier Blue Air has terminated its order for five Boeing 737NGs following financial difficulties at one of its major shareholders.

Irish lessor Avolon has finalized and expanded an Airbus A320neo commitment, placing a firm order for 20 of the type.

Boeing vigorously defended the 787’s in-service performance and safety in the aftermath of Monday’s fire on a parked Japan Airlines 787 at Boston Logan Airport.

Lebanon’s Middle East Airlines (MEA) has finalized an order for five Airbus A321neos and five A320neos, a deal first announced in July last year.

Embraer has confirmed re-engined, upgraded versions of its E-170 and E-190 family of regional jets will be exclusively powered by Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engines (GTF).

Turkish Airlines said it will wet lease three Airbus A330s to fill capacity shortage.

UK air navigation services provider NATS has awarded Lockheed Martin UK a seven-year contract extension for ATM system support at its Swanwick and Prestwick centers.

Indian flag carrier Air India has taken delivery of its sixth Boeing 787.