Kenya Airways (KQ) finalized an order with Embraer for 10 E-190s, plus purchase rights for a further 16 E-jets, as part of its long-term expansion plan to fly to all African capital cities by the end of 2013.

Boeing is promising customers for its new 737 Max series launched Tuesday up to a 7% advantage in operating costs over future competing aircraft as it ramps up the marketing of the third major redesign of the family

Aeroflot took delivery of its second Sukhoi Superjet 100 and implemented the aircraft on its Moscow Sheremetyevo-St. Petersburg service. RwandAir took delivery of a 737-800 with the new Boeing Sky Interior to, making it the first African carrier to own and operate this version. The delivery is the first direct-purchase 737 in RwandAir's fleet. The Kigali-based carrier’s fleet includes also two Boeing 737-500s, two Bombardier CRJ200s and a Dash 8-200.

Boeing's board of directors formally approved the launch of the re-engined 737, which the company said will burn 4% less fuel than the re-engined Airbus A320neo.

Boeing's board of directors formally approved the launch of the re-engined 737, which the company said will burn 4% less fuel than the re-engined Airbus A320neo.

Recent market declines should not pose a material risk to the aircraft delivery outlook over the next three to four years, according to Bernstein Research.

Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC) chairman Zhang Qingwei stepped down from overseeing the company that, among various projects, produces the C919 aircraft.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner was awarded FAA and EASA certifications Friday.