Russia’s state-owned Rostec said it will sell 75% minus one share in Technodinamika holding company, the leading developer and manufacturer of components and systems for the MC-21, including the neutral gas, electrical power, oxygen and fire protection systems, as well as landing gear components.

Rockwell Collins has signed master contracts with China’s AVIC Aircraft to supply its Pro Line Fusion avionics suite and air data systems for the MA700 twin-engine turboprop.

As of July 1, 2018, average list prices for Airbus and Boeing commercial aircraft; with passenger seating capacity, cargo tonnage capacity and aircraft flight range.

Airbus and Boeing commercial aircraft deliveries for 2018 year-to-date, sorted by most-recent delivery date.

Airbus and Boeing commercial aircraft gross orders for 2018 year-to-date, sorted by most-recent date of order placement with manufacturer.

Airbus has rolled out the first BelugaXL outside load freighter from the paintshop in a special livery designed to make the aircraft resemble the species of whale after which the aircraft is named.

Qantas has completed a cabin refurbishment on the first of its turboprop aircraft, as the group undertakes an upgrade program across its Bombardier fleet.

Japan’s Nippon Cargo Airlines has extended the grounding of its freighter fleet; verification of maintenance records is taking longer than expected, the company said.