Russia’s Yakutia Airline (R3) has confirmed its commitment to purchase 12 Boeing 737NGs, comprising three 737-700s and nine 737-800s.

China Eastern Airlines (MU) has ordered 60 Airbus A320s.

The Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) has been granted its type certificate in Indonesia. The validation confirms the aircraft with Indonesian Aviation Authority requirements, allowing its export to Indonesia and operation by local airlines. The first SSJ100 will be delivered to Indonesian Sky Aviation before the end of this year. The carrier ordered 12 SSJ100s in August 2011 at MAKS Air Show in Moscow. Deliveries are planned for 2012-2015.

Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC) will delay delivery of its regional jet ARJ21 again for “one or two years” because of “inexperience in certification in terms of methods and infrastructure,” according to COMAC VP Luo Ronghuai.

Swiss International Air Lines (LX) is deciding how best to replace its fleet of 15 Airbus A340-300s.

Air Berlin (AB) is planning to further cut its operational fleet from 158 to 135 aircraft as part of a new drive for more cost cutting.

GE Aviation has acquired the assets of Ohio-based Morris Technologies and its sister company Rapid Quality Manufacturing. The privately-held companies specialize in additive manufacturing, a technology GE called a “new star” in its portfolio.

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has reached agreement with state-owned Turus Pesawat for a financing arrangement of up to MYR5.311 billion ($1.72 billion) to purchase eight Airbus aircraft. The bond will fund the acquisition of six Airbus A380-800s, one A330-200F and one A330-300. MAS took delivery of its third A380 on Nov. 15, part of its current order for six (ATW Daily News, May 30).