Airbus pushed back EIS for the A350-1000 to 2017 from 2015 and unveiled a modified -1000 model featuring a higher thrust variant of the Trent XWB engine being developed by Rolls-Royce

ATR landed its first-ever order from GECAS, which committed to taking 15 ATR 72-600s, plus 15 options. The deal, announced Monday at the Paris Air Show, is valued at approximately $680 million at list prices, including options.

Airbus pushed back EIS for the A350-1000 to 2017 from 2015 and unveiled a modified -1000 model featuring a higher thrust variant of the Trent XWB engine that is being developed by Rolls-Royce.

BAE Systems placed one BAe 146-300 (delivered) with Albanian Airlines configured in a 98-seat all-economy class layout. It joins two other BAe 146s at the airline, and will be utilized to increase frequencies on existing routes from the capital Tirana as well as for route expansion.

GoAir, the Wadia Group-owned airline based in Mumbai, announced at a Thursday press conference that it has ordered 72 Airbus A320neos. According to media reports from Mumbai, MD Jeh Wadia told reporters that former Air One Chief Revenue Officer Giorgio De Roni will take over as GoAir CEO and also revealed that the carrier has placed 72 "firm" A320neo orders. He added that deliveries will start in 2015 and the carrier will then receive 15 A320neos per year.

There will undoubtedly be a great deal of focus on Bombardier's CSeries at this week's Paris Air Show as the manufacturer hopes its foray into the narrowbody aircraft sector will begin to fulfill expectations on the order side.

Pratt & Whitney enters the Paris Air Show with momentum on its side, having recently won several high-profile engine selections on the Airbus A320neo.