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Paris’s public prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation into the Air France A380 engine failure on Sept. 30, 2017, a judicial source told ATW’s sister publication Aviation Daily.

Eurowings is closing its long-haul base at Cologne Bonn Airport and is moving the widebody fleet to Dusseldorf.

United Parcel Service (UPS) has exercised all 14 Boeing 747-8 freighter options it had, firming the aircraft for delivery on “an expedited schedule.”

The Airbus’ first A321LR aircraft, MSN7877, completed its maiden flight Jan. 31, 2018, following a 2-hour, 36-minute flight. The aircraft, powered by CFM Leap-1A engines, will now undergo a nearly 100-hour flight test program, including transatlantic flights. It aims to receive EASA and FAA type certification in Q2 2018. Entry into service is targeted for Q4 2018. ATW correspondent Kurt Hofmann was on site in Hamburg, following the flight's progress.