The Boeing Company has received a $16.6bn contract from Iran Air to supply a total of 80 aircraft, including 50 737 MAX 8s, 15 777-9s and 15 777-300ERs.

The first aircraft under the deal is scheduled to be delivered to Iran Air in 2018.

Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corporation has been selected by The Boeing Company to modify and convert 767-300BCF passenger aircraft to cargo configuration under the 767-300 Boeing converted freighter (BCF) programme.

Delivery of the first modified aircraft is expected to take place in 2018.

Turbine Conversions has chosen PT6A-21 engines from Pratt & Whitney Canada for Cessna 206 turbine conversion.

"The supplied engines will provide the converted aircraft with increased power and longer time between overhaul."

The supplied engines will provide the converted aircraft with increased power and longer time between overhaul.

Honeywell has agreed to provide Sky Connect helicopter tracking system for Air Methods’ helicopter fleet.

The new Sky Connect Tracker III satellite communications and helicopter tracking system to be supplied under the deal will replace the existing Sky Connect Tracker II system, providing helicopter operators with enhanced safety.

Airbus has placed an order with Phillips Service Industries subsidiary Sciaky for Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM) 110 System.

The EBAM 110 System to be delivered under the contract will be used for the production of large titanium-made structural parts.

Airbus has also awarded two contracts to Arconic for the supply of 3D-printed metal parts.