Qantas’s (QF) new Asian-based premium airline is going target the region’s financial high flyers with luxury beds better than those on the airline’s Airbus A380s.

Kuban Airlines announced it signed a Letter of Intent with Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Co. (SCAC) for 12 Sukhoi Superjet 100/95Bs.

Delta Air Lines (DL) is expected to announce a large order this week for Boeing 737-900s and 737-9s to replace its aging fleet of narrowbodies.

Delta Air Lines (DL) is expected to announce a large order this week for Boeing 737-900s and 737-9s to replace its aging fleet of narrowbodies.

United Continental Holdings announced Wednesday that the first of its Boeing 787 aircraft entered the assembly phase at Boeing's Everett facility. During assembly, Boeing will join the forward, center and aft fuselage sections, the wing, horizontal stabilizer and vertical fin. In early 2012, United Airlines will be the first North American carrier to take delivery of the aircraft, the first of 50 Dreamliners for the airline.

Maximus Air Cargo took delivery of the first of three newly acquired Airbus A300-600RP2F aircraft, which was converted at EADS EFW.

Boeing’s 747-8 freighter was awarded FAA and EASA certification Friday, paving the way for delivery of the first aircraft to launch customer Cargolux in early September.

Boeing's 747-8 freighter was awarded FAA and EASA certification Friday, paving the way for delivery of the first aircraft to launch customer Cargolux in early September. FAA granted Boeing an Amended Type Certificate (ATC) and an Amended Production Certificate (APC), while EASA also granted the company an ATC for the airplane, Boeing said.