It rejected Boeing's 717 and the Airbus A318. Two other Star Alliance carriers, Lufthansa and Scandinavia's SAS, are expected to eventually order smaller regional jets. But Air Canada may have set ...

One Boeing executive, who spoke on condition that he not be identified, said the 717’s fate rested on several key competitions over the next several months, including one with Lufthansa ...

Manufacturer says other customers, including US majors, are interested in stretch model Boeing ... seat 717-300X has been pitched to the Star airlines Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa ...

In addition to AirTran, Boeing is also talking with Star alliance airlines in Europe, including Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines and Austrian Airlines, about the stretch 717 as well as the current ...

Boeing says its proposed 717-300 derivative is still a contender for Lufthansa's 100-seat-plus requirement, despite the selection of both Bombardier and Embraer regional aircraft by fellow Star ...

The Boeing 717 was initially marketed as the MD-95 by McDonnell Douglas in the 1990s and was rebranded by Boeing after a merger deal. Boeing offered to finance the 717 to incentivize airlines to ...

However, as Boeing trails behind on its deliveries, it’s only adding to carriers’ worries. Lufthansa’s CEO Carsten Spohr voiced his concern about Boeing’s delays, calling them “extremely ...

But did you know that Boeing once made an aircraft even smaller than the smallest 737 MAX 7 variant and had about the same number of seats as the 737-600? It's called the 717. This aircraft also ...

Boeing's 777X to enter service with Lufthansa in 2026, CEO Kelly Ortberg confirmed. The jet has faced certification delays, with flight tests paused for months. The latest setback cost Boeing $2.6 ...

Boeing said the proposed 717-300X, to be assembled in Long Beach ... spokesman Warren Lamb said. Air Canada, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines and Scandinavian Airline System, all members of the ...