The US should make the creation of a next-generation air traffic management system a rallying project that maintains the country’s position as a global leader in the aerospace industry, Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) president and CEO Jim Albaugh said Tuesday.

Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC) may postpone its first ARJ21 delivery to Chengdu Airlines (EU), according to an industry insider, who said some key parts haven’t passed flights tests.

Bangkok Airways (PG) canceled an order for four Airbus A350-800s after shelving its long-haul ambitions, according to the Bangkok Post.

Turkish Airlines (TK) said Tuesday it placed a firm order for 20 Boeing 737-800s and 15 737-900ERs.

TRIP Linhas Aereas and ATR announced that TRIP has committed to 18 new ATR 72-600s, plus options for a further 22.

Taiwan-based Uni Air (B7), a subsidiary of Eva Air, announced an order for 10 ATR 72-600 aircraft, with deliveries scheduled to start in the third quarter of 2012.

TRIP Linhas Aereas and ATR announced that TRIP has committed to 18 new ATR 72-600s, plus options for a further 22.

Monarch Group, parent of Monarch Airlines (ZB), confirmed it has canceled its order for six Boeing 787s. Boeing mentioned the cancellation of six Dreamliners on its orders and deliveries website last week.