ATR and Austrian regional Intersky (3L) have confirmed an order for two ATR 72-600s.

Rolls-Royce (RR) has completed testing of the latest version of its new two-shaft engine core.

SkyWest Airlines (OO) and ExpressJet Airlines (EV) will operate 23 Bombardier CRJ200 aircraft under a four-year capacity purchase agreement for American Eagle beginning Nov. 15.

Asian lessor BOC Aviation has received its first production line Embraer E-190 aircraft, which will be placed with Kazakhstan carrier Air Astana (KC).

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has earmarked S$200 million ($160 million) to provide seed funding to establish research institutes and think-tanks to help turn Singapore into a regional Center of Excellence for Air Traffic Management (ATM).

Low-cost carrier AirAsia (AK) is reported to be near to closing a deal for 100 more Airbus A320s.

Hawaiian regional carrier, Island Air, has signed a letter of intent with Chicago’s Aerway Leasing to lease five ATR 42 turboprops.

EasyJet (U2) will roll out allocated seating across its network from November, following trials that demonstrated it improved passenger satisfaction without affecting punctuality or adding cost.