Representatives from Air Tahiti Nui, the international airline of Tahiti, and Lufthansa Technik, a provider of technical services for commercial aircraft, have signed a long-term engine repair and overhaul contract for the 21 CFM56-5C engines of Air Tahiti Nui's A340-300 fleet. Read More

Everett, Wash., Boeing (NYSE: BA) delivered to American Airlines today its first 777-300ER (extended range) jetliner as part of the airline's fleet modernization effort and global network strategy. The delivery makes the Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier the first U.S. airline to add the 777-300ER to its fleet. Read More

Istanbul, Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Turkish Airlines have finalized a firm order for 15 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes worth $4.7 billion at list prices. The agreement, first announced in October as a commitment, also includes options for five additional 777-300ERs and is the largest order by value in Turkish Airlines' history. Read More

The Association of European Airlines (AEA), the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) and the International Air Carrier Association (IACA) today all called on the European Parliament to increase competition in the ground handling market which will benefit operators and increase the quality of services for passengers.  Read More

Calgary, WestJet of Canada has received delivery of the the 100th Next-Generation Boeing 737 to join the Calgary-based airline's fleet Friday. 

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