Bombardier said Thursday that Tripoli-based Libyan Airlines signed a firm order for three CRJ900 NextGen aircraft valued at $131.5 million at list prices. It also took options on three more CRJ900NGs.

Astraeus wet leased three 757-200s to Saudi Arabian Airlines for operation from this month through December to support increased demand during the Hajj season. GECAS delivered one new A320 to Avianca-TACA. The aircraft is one of three acquired through a sale/leaseback transaction with the airline; the remaining two will be delivered this month and in December.

EgyptAir will take delivery of its third new 777-300ER next week and will start deploying the aircraft on its Cairo–New York JFK route on Oct. 18, MS Chairman and CEO Alaa Ashour confirmed to ATW.

Airbus has completed its market study into re-engining A320 family aircraft and New York-based Bernstein Research said it expects the manufacturer to move ahead with the program.

Boeing said its sixth 787 flight test aircraft achieved first flight Monday, operating a 1 hr. 4. min. flight from Everett's Paine Field to Boeing Field in Seattle.

Boeing said its sixth 787 flight test aircraft achieved first flight Monday, operating a 1 hr. 4. min. flight from Everett's Paine Field to Boeing Field in Seattle.

Citing the economic downturn, Lufthansa subsidiary Austrian Airlines has announced it will reconfigure its four A320s, which have a dedicated business class cabin installed for its Middle Eastern routes.

Boeing and Air Lease Corp. finalized a previously announced commitment for up to 60 737-800s, the companies said Monday.