Heroux-Devtek's Aerostructure Division reached a five-year, C$110 million ($109.1 million) deal with Bombardier Aerospace to fabricate, assemble and deliver more than 200 structural detail components including spars, ribs, frame and engine mounts spanning the manufacturer's regional and business aircraft. Work will begin immediately and continue through December 2012.

Singapore Airlines yesterday was named Air Transport World's Airline of the Year for 2008, recognized for its superb safety record, exemplary commitment to operational excellence and customer service, and strong financial performance.

Lufthansa and DHL Express yesterday announced that their 50/50 joint venture cargo airline AeroLogic will be based at Leipzig/Halle Airport and have a fleet comprising 11 leased 777Fs by 2012.

Malev Hungarian Airlines sold three CRJ200s to Alma de Mexico and one CRJ200 to Nova Air, which is based in Mexico City.

Astraeus wet-leased a 757 to British Airways for operation on European routes to and from London Gatwick through March. Astraeus said it is entering negotiations "with a number of airlines and operators" to provide similar services.

SAS said yesterday that inspections revealed that a majority of SSV valves on the landing gear of its Q400 fleet were defective, thereby relaunching the blame game that started when the carrier removed the aircraft from service following three incidents last fall.

Hamburg International signed a firm order for two additional A319s yesterday while taking delivery of a previously ordered 150-seat A319 powered by CFM56s. The charter airline now has ordered 16 A319s.

Hong Kong Airlines ordered Trent 700s to power the 20 A330-300s it signed for at the Paris Air Show (ATWOnline, June 22, 2007). The contract, which includes a TotalCare services agreement, is worth approximately $1.2 billion at list prices, Rolls-Royce said.