Sukhoi says it hopes to unveil Aeroflot as the launch customer for its 75-95 seater Russian Regional Jet at an air show in Moscow in August. The carrier is negotiating for 15 aircraft plus 10 options. Sibir is also discussing launch orders for the RRJ. The aircraft is scheduled to fly in March 2007 with first deliveries to customers in mid-2008.
Lufthansa Group has disclosed that it is purchasing another five Airbus A350-1000s, taking its overall commitment to 15 of the variant. The aircraft will be delivered over the course of 2028-30. They will bring overall A350 orders for the German group to 75 – including 60 of the smaller A350-900. ...