August 1, 2016
Latvia's airBaltic is preparing to become the launch customer for the CS300 version of the Bombardier C-Series.
https://www.runwaygirlnetwork.com/2016/07/27/airbaltic-opens-up-on-what-cseries-means-for-its-operation/
London City Airport is going forward with expansion plans, geared towards supporting new jet aircraft such as the Bombardier C-Series, which are expected to expand the number of routes that the small downtown airport can support. The airport has strict noise requirements, and a relatively short runway, which have limited expansion options in the past.
http://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/london-city-airport-boost-for-c-series-jet-1-7498360
Malaysia Airlines has placed an order for 25 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, with options for a further 25.
http://fortune.com/2016/07/27/malaysia-airlines-orders-50-boeing-737-jets-pledges-path-to-growth/
Boeing has been showing off the handling capabilities of its 737 MAX prototypes, as it attempts to generate additional interest in the new aircraft.
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/boeing-737-max-watch-stunning-footage-next-gen-plane-pushed-its-limits-during-test-flight-1572700
Engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney expects to deliver its first upgraded PW1100G Geared Turbofan engine to Lufthansa this week, resolving many of the engine start-up time issues that had plagued the introduction of the A320 NEO among early operators.
https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/airbus-delivery-of-pw-golden-a320neo-engine-immi-427892/
A composite static wing box for the Irkut MC-21 has been delivered for static testing.
http://www.compositesworld.com/news/mc-21-composite-wing-box-delivered-for-static-tests-
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