The World of Aviation

Boeing chief financial officer Greg Smith says the 777-9X is still on track to begin flight tests later in 2019 despite the need for some re-testing work on the GE9X engines powering the aircraft.

Hong Kong’s privacy commissioner for personal data Stephen Wong says elements of Cathay Pacific’s IT systems were “too lax” in securing passenger data prior to a data breach.

Japanese firm Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is in talks to buy the CRJ program from Canada-headquartered Bombardier, both companies have confirmed.

United has marked World Environment Day with a commercial flight using sustainable aviation biofuel, zero cabin waste, carbon offsetting and operational efficiencies.

Cirrus Aircraft has revealed Zean Nielsen as its new chief executive. He takes over from the company’s co-founder Dale Klapmeier.

Regional Express deputy chairman John Sharp is heading to the Northern Territory for talks with local leaders about potentially starting flights in Australia’s Top End.