February 21, 2017
Bombardier has affirmed its projections for delivering 30 to 36 C-Series aircraft in 2017, despite a slow start in January and February.
https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/bombardier-affirms-2017-cseries-delivery-goal-despit-434107/
http://aviationweek.com/awincommercial/bombardier-bullish-c-series-ramp
Bombardier has maintained, despite a complaint by Brazil to the World Trade Organization, that Canadian government investments in the C-Series have been in alignment with existing international agreements and regulations.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/rob-commentary/canadian-investments-in-bombardier-are-in-compliance-with-all-trade-rules/article34071818/
Despite production delays with the Pratt & Whitney Geared TurboFan (GTF) engines that power its E2 E-Jet series, Embraer remains confident that certification of the E190-E2 remains on schedule.
https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2017-02-14/embraer-e190-e2-still-track-despite-engine-snags
Norway's Wideroe has been named as the official launch customer for Embraer's E190-E2, with deliveries to commence in early 2018. Wideroe has a firm order for three E190-E2 aircraft, and purchase rights on another 12 airplanes.
http://www.thenational.ae/business/aviation/embraers-new-passenger-jet-to-enter-service-first-with-norwegian-carrier
http://news.airwise.com/story/wideroe-first-to-fly-the-embraer-e190-e2
Japan's Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation has held off on a potential deal to deliver Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) aircraft to Iran, amid uncertainty surrounding the approval of U.S. export licenses for the proposed deal.
https://financialtribune.com/articles/economy-domestic-economy/60043/japan-planemaker-holds-off-iran-plans-amid-trump-uncertainty
Virgin Australia has delayed the delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to late 2019.
http://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/53400-virgin-australia-delays-b737-max-delivery-to-late-4q19
Boeing expects its first 737 MAX-9 prototype to fly in April, as outlines emerge for the slightly larger MAX-10.
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-boeing-idUSKBN15T2FB
https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/boeing-confirms-737-max-10-specs-amidst-frenetic-ac-434157/
India's Jet Airways expects to order at least 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft later this year. The airline currently has 75 of Boeing's newest single aisle aircraft currently on order.
http://www.livemint.com/Companies/lvLMQ2wdzFYX8UbYi6cxoN/Jet-Airways-may-order-at-least-50-Boeing-737-Max-planes-this.html
Air India has received its first A320 NEO aircraft, with a further 13 due to be delivered by year end.
http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/airbus-cements-position-in-india-as-air-india-gets-first-a320-neo-117021600907_1.html
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/ai-to-get-its-first-fuel-efficient-a320neo-aircraft-this-week/articleshow/57251226.cms
An IndiGo A320 NEO had to be ferried back to Delhi for maintenance, after one of its Pratt & Whitney GTF engines reported an "oil chip detected" warning. This is the fourth engine-related issue on the A320 NEO to be reported by either IndiGo or GoAir in less than a month.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/now-indigo-airbus-320-neo-faces-engine-snag/articleshow/57233483.cms
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly been campaigning to sell the new Irkut MC-21 single aisle airliner to Uruguay. The first MC-21 prototype is expected to fly later this year.
https://sputniknews.com/business/201702161050757401-putin-uruguay-russia-planes/
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