The China-Russia International Aircraft Co. (CRAIC) consortium has requested proposals for an engine for its CR929 widebody.

Boeing is playing up the sales prospects of its proposed new mid-market airplane (NMA) in Asia-Pacific and China, although the manufacturer will still not be drawn on a launch date.

Latvian carrier AirBaltic CEO Martin Gauss said there is a now a sufficient supply of Pratt & Whitney PW1500G spare engines as the airline continues to have to replace engines on wing earlier than planned.

Rolls-Royce has launched a digital strategy that will shape the way it designs, produces and supports propulsion systems.

Airbus is studying a further increase in production of single-aisle aircraft as the manufacturer seeks ways to accommodate continuously strong demand for the Airbus A320neo family.