Boeing delivered 115 commercial aircraft in the first quarter, up from 106 in the first three months of 2007. First-quarter 2008 deliveries comprised 87 737NGs, four 747s, three 767s and 21 777s.

Northwest Airlines yesterday announced a series of measures "in response to the high cost of fuel and current economic uncertainties," including a 5% reduction from its 2008 business plan in domestic capacity following the peak summer schedule that will result in the removal of an additional 15-20 aircraft from service. Aircraft removed will comprise 10 DC-9s and a mix of 757s and A319s/A320s.

CFM International reached a deal with Ural Airlines for CFM56-5B/3 Tech Insertion engines to power seven A320s slated for delivery in 2012.

AMF, the French stock market regulator, said its 18-month investigation into alleged insider trading at Airbus and parent EADS related to A380 program delays produced enough evidence to "initiate proceedings" against an undisclosed number of unidentified executives.

SAS Group has sold six Q400s to Philippine Airlines, a spokesperson confirmed to ATWOnline, and has sold and delivered one to Swedish aviation company Nordflyg, which will use the aircraft on cargo services. However, SAS said its sale of four Q400s to Austrian Airlines Group has not been completed despite an announcement to the contrary from AAG. It said there has been considerable interest from around the world in its grounded turboprops.