Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. yesterday announced the final configuration of its MRJ, showing a taller cabin, increased overhead bin space and a wing box made of aluminum rather than composite materials.

Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China yesterday unveiled the first mockup of its C919, the narrowbody aircraft the country is building as a follow-up to the regional ARJ21. Guo Bozhi, president of CACC affiliate Shanghai Aircraft Design and Research Institute, said in Hong Kong that the model is the "most precise" rendering to date of the aircraft, slated to seat 156-168 passengers (ATWOnline, March 12). It reportedly is 10% of the C919's anticipated size.

Ryanair's operating fleet increased to 200 aircraft with the delivery of a new 737-800 on Sept. 6.

Pegasus Airlines increased its order for 737-800s in June, Chairman Ali Sabanci confirmed to ATWOnline in Istanbul, although he declined to reveal the number of aircraft involved.

Everspin Technologies of Arizona was selected by Airbus to supply MRAM products for the A350's flight control computer.

Ethiopian Airlines added its second MD-11 freighter, increasing its cargo capacity by 23%. It also operates two 757-200Fs and two 747-200Fs.

Boeing delivered 28 commercial aircraft in August, including three 777s to Air India and three 737-800s to American Airlines. It delivered 36 in August 2008 and 307 through the first eight months of 2009.

BAE Systems is remarketing one BAe 146 freighter belonging to Titan Airways of the UK, which operates three of the type.