Embraer said GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) has inked a contract for six Embraer 190s, plus six options, with the right to convert to the E-195.

Nigeria's Arik Air was revealed as the previously unidentified customer for two Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft.

The Qantas (QF) Group and Airbus have finalized a contract for 110 A320 family aircraft for QF subsidiary Jetstar in Australia and Singapore and the newly announced Jetstar Japan.

Airbus forecast demand for 736 new freighter and passenger aircraft (with more than 100 seats) in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands over the next 20 years, valued at $98 billion.

Boeing has delivered a 737-900ER to Tajikistan-based Somon Air, the carrier's first of the type. It becomes the first Central Asian carrier to operate an aircraft featuring Boeing's Sky Interior. The delivery is also Somon Air's first direct purchase of a 737.

Boeing confirmed Wednesday that Ethiopian Airlines (ET) is the customer for four previously unidentified 777 freighters.

New avionic suites promise fuel savings and enhanced safety.

Cargolux (CV) said it "reached a tentative agreement with Boeing" clearing the way for it to take delivery of the first two 747-8 freighters that it rejected last month and will spell out the details of the accord following an Oct. 7 board of directors' meeting.