January 25, 2016
Dashing hopes at Bombardier for a possible C-Series sale, United Airlines announced that it will order 40 single-aisle airlines from Boeing instead - placing an order for 737-700 models. Bombardier continues to be in the running, however, for a possible sale to Delta Air Lines.
http://business.financialpost.com/news/bombardier-incs-cseries-hopes-dashed-by-united-airlines-but-delta-air-lines-inc-remains-potential-buyer
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/delta-ceo-says-mulling-purchase-of-bombardier-c-series-jets/article28256722/
Boeing also announced the sale of 33 737-800 models to Southwest Airlines this past week.
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-ual-boeing-idUSKCN0UZ1N5
Airbus delivered its first A320 NEO to Lufthansa this past week.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2016/01/21/lufthansa-airbus-a320neo/79129736/
http://www.wsj.com/articles/airbus-delivers-a320neo-to-lufthansa-1453306044
Pratt & Whitney, which produces the Geared TurboFan (TM) engines which power the A320 NEO, announced a reshuffle in its top management as the NEO reaches production. Pratt & Whitney President Paul Adams will be retiring, replaced by Robert Leduc.
http://atwonline.com/engines/pratt-whitney-management-changes-made-gtf-enters-service
Embraer has begun production of parts for its first E195-E2 prototype. The first E190-E2 prototype, meanwhile, is expected to roll-out on February 25th.
http://airwaysnews.com/blog/2016/01/20/embraer-starts-building-first-e195-e2/
https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/embraer-starts-building-first-e195-e2-420989/
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