With roots dating back more than 40 years, auxiliary fuel systems are enabling airlines to enhance the industry’s most venerable aircraft to expand their mission capability.

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued type certificate for the Airbus A330-900, one of the two models of the A330neo family, clearing the way for entry-into-service

Swiss regional carrier Helvetic Airways firmed a letter of intent for 12 Embraer E190-E2s Sep. 26.

Comac has confirmed its plan to fly the third C919 flight-test aircraft this year, as the program works toward a targeted first delivery in 2021, state media say, citing the company.

Dublin and Fort Lauderdale-based Zephyrus Aviation Capital has hired two ex-CIT Aerospace executives to its top management roles and is acquiring 21 aircraft, with plans for further expansion.

Florida-based ultra-LCC Spirit Airlines plans to take delivery of two more Airbus A320neos this year and to resume regular deliveries next year after problems with its Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-powered airliners caused the carrier to stop accepting them.

Indian Ocean-based Air Mauritius has delayed a decision on new narrowbody aircraft to replace two Airbus A319s and expand its fleet as competition and high fuel prices create pressure on the company, CEO Somaskaran Appavou told ATW on the sidelines of last week’s IATA Aviation Day in Mauritius.

La Réunion-based Air Austral and Air Madagascar are looking at updating their respective fleets, 10 months into a partnership aimed at making the two small airlines more resistant to competition that they say has been “positive overall” so far.