Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. and Saab said they are working to forge a partnership agreement in which the Swedish manufacturer will provide customer and product support services for the new Mitsubishi Regional Jet.

Embraer delivered the first 100-seat E-190 to Switzerland's Flybaboo, which is leasing the aircraft from M1 Travel of Lebanon (ATWOnline, March 26). Aircraft features the steep approach option, allowing it to operate out of London City, Lugano and Florence.

Boeing yesterday finalized and revealed details of the Iraqi government's order for 30 737-800s plus 10 options and said it is in the process of finalizing an order for 10 787s, calling the aircraft purchase agreements "the first step in reestablishing that country's scheduled commercial aviation operations."

Air France took delivery of its 50th 777, a -300ER, Boeing announced. AF now operates 25 -300ERs and 25 -200ERs.

First Sukhoi Superjet 100 has completed ground tests and been cleared for first flight this month, the manufacturer said late last month, according to RIA Novosti. Separately, Sukhoi entered into an agreement with Russia's Vnesheconombank, COFACE of France and SACE of Italy on establishment of an export credit financing scheme for Superjet sales to both Russian and international airlines.