United Airlines reached agreements with SkyWest and GoJet, a new subsidiary of Trans States Holdings, to replace some of the services currently provided by Air Wisconsin in its United Express codeshare operation. The two carriers will operate a total of 30 70-seat CRJ700s under yesterday's accord. Subsequent to the announcement, SkyWest ordered 20 additional CRJ700s in a deal valued at $637 million. Air Wisconsin currently flies 70 aircraft in the United Express network, but last fall United issued an RFP to replace that service (ATWOnline, Nov. 12).

Global ePoint announced that GECAS has ordered its Airworks Cockpit Door Surveillance System to be installed on eight A320s.

UT Air signed a contract to purchase two ATR 42-300s to develop its regional market. The first is expected to be delivered by Continental Airlines in June. UT Air also is negotiating with ATR for a training and global maintenance agreement for comprehensive airframe maintenance, equipment repair and standard exchange services

Austrian Airlines plans to sell four former Lauda Air CRJ-100s by 2008.

AWAS delivered a CF-6-powered 767-300 to PB Air. The aircraft will operate nonstop service to Shanghai and Beijing from the carrier's Bangkok base. AWAS delivered an RB211-535E4-powered 757-200 to UK charter carrier Astraeus.

Farnair Switzerland will add a fourth ATR 72 freighter to its fleet in July.

As Dragonair launches its first transpacific freighter service, it served warning that it plans to double its freighter fleet to eight 747s in just three years. In addition, the airline is looking at an additional A300B4 for service to mainland Chinese cities.

Oman Air took delivery of its sixth 737NG this week. The aircraft was added to a five-aircraft order and the sale was arranged through Eximbank.