The General Electric Co. (GE) and the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have launched an 18-month project to bring NextGen air traffic management (ATM) technology into “The Cloud.”

ST Aerospace has established a new wholly owned subsidiary, ST Aerospace Rotables (STAR).

Myanma Airways (8M), the flag carrier of Myanmar, has acquired two Embraer E-190s under a lease agreement with GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS).

Air New Zealand (ANZ) will invest more than $100 million to upgrade the interiors and inflight entertainment (IFE) on eight Boeing 777-200ER aircraft beginning in the second quarter 2014.

United Airlines (UA), the North American launch customer for the Boeing 787, has taken delivery of its first of 50 Dreamliners.

Royal Air Maroc (AT) will receive its first Boeing 787 in December 2014 and is likely to firm up an option. AT has five 787s on order, plus one option.

Latvian carrier AirBaltic (BT) has confirmed plans to acquire four new Bombardier Q400s, which will join its fleet on lease in spring 2013.

Airbus has released its Smarter Skies concept, which looks at how aircraft will operate to accommodate the expected growth in air travel in 2050 and beyond.