International Communications Group was selected by AeroMexico to install its NxtLink ICS-120A communications systems offering flight deck voice and datalink services over the Iridium satellite network on five of its 767-200 and -300 series aircraft. ICG said the systems support ACARS, CPDLC and other FANS1/A messaging. Agreement also covers the associated Configuration Identity Modules and Spectralux Avionics Dlink+ all-in-one ACARS system, it said.

LuxairGroup yesterday announced it placed an order for one 737-800. The carrier said the aircraft's size and range will enable it to "optimize operations" for its tour operator LuxairTours. The order, valued at $77 million, previously was listed on Boeing's website as an unidentified customer.

Air Berlin took delivery of two A320-200s from GECAS as part of an existing order agreement between the carrier and Airbus. The aircraft are two of 15 that GECAS currently leases to AB. Lufthansa Technik subsidiary AERO Alzey signed an engine services agreement with Lufthansa CityLine to cover MRO services on CF34-10 engines powering CityLine's present and future E-190/-195 fleet.

Honeywell said last week that it will be analyzing the effects of ash ingestion in two of its TPE331 turboprop engines used to gather scientific data during the recent volcanic eruptions in Iceland. The engines powered a Do-228 "and accumulated 10 hr. of operation in the volcanic ash cloud and an additional 22 hr. of operation in the outer zone of the cloud," the company said. Engines were returned to Phoenix for teardown and evaluation. The aircraft was operated by the UK's Natural Environment Research Council.

Volga-Dnepr Airlines took delivery of one "built-to-order" PS-90А-76-powered IL-76TD-90VD freighter and completed the first customer flight. The freighter, manufactured at Tashkent Chkalov Aviation Factory, is part of a contract for three additional IL-76TD-90VDs signed by Volga-Dnepr Leasing Co. with JSC UAC-Transport Aircraft in 2007.