Boeing has confirmed a $2 billion China Airlines order for six 777-300ERs, marking the entry of the 777 into the Taiwan carrier’s fleet.

General Electric, parent of GE Aviation, has agreed to purchase Italian aerospace company Avio for $4.3 billion.

Tampa Cargo, AviancaTaca’s Colombia-based cargo airline, has taken delivery of the first of four new Airbus A330-200 freighters.

Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) has gained type certificate in Laos.

Allegiant Travel Co. said it will buy up to nine ex-Iberia Airbus A320 aircraft—seven in 2013 and two in 2014.

Bombardier has acquired orders from two customers for CSeries aircraft.

An undisclosed North American carrier has signed a letter of intent for 12 Bombardier CS100s, plus options for an additional 18.

Latvian carrier AirBaltic has firmed an agreement to acquire 10 Bombardier CS300 aircraft, with 10 options.