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IndustryLeonardo inaugurates its new airborne systems facility in L'Aquila
L'Aquila, Italy - Focused on industry's airborne systems activity and employs around 140 people
Today Leonardo officially inaugurated its airborne systems facility in L’Aquila, Italy. L’Aquila, the capital of Italy’s Abruzzo region, is one of the birthplaces of Leonardo’s airborne and space systems... more
IndustryNew contract to continue to keep UK Typhoon aircraft protected from threats
Rome, Italy - A two year contract will see Leonardo lead the upgrade of the ‘Praetorian’ Defensive Aids Sub System for jets operated by the RAF
Leonardo has welcomed a contract between NETMA and Eurofighter for a Defensive Aids Sub System (DASS) capability upgrade for the UK’s Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft. The two-year, €45M (£40M) cont... more
IndustryContract to upgrade more than 350 UK air, land and sea platforms
Rome, Italy - Worth over EUR 290 millions
Leonardo has signed a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) worth in excess of 290 million Euros. The contract will see Leonardo and HENSOLDT, working together as ‘Team Skytale’, upgrade the IFF... more
IndustryLeonardo: new aircraft, uavs and orders while waiting developments for ATR and MBDA after the "resignation" of the French Minister of Defense
Paris, France - The project to transfer shares between Airbus and Leonardo in MBDA and ATR are intertwined with politics and market developments
The present French Minister of Defense Sylvie Goulard announced yesterday that she will not be part of the Government that the neo-President Emmanuel Macron will appoint on Wednesday. The decision of Goulard... more
IndustryLogistic and support services for Nato's AGS program
Rome, Italy - Leonardo will develop, execute and maintain services for the ground-based elements of it
Leonardo, a member of the primary Northrop Grumman-led industrial team for the delivery of the NATO AGS Core System, has been chosen to develop and deliver the NATO AGS Logistics Information System (ALIS). The... more
IndustrySuperJet International extends its maintenance services on the SSJ-100 aircraft
Venice, Italy - The approval has been released by the Italian ENAC following a formal audit
SuperJet International (SJI) –as MRO provider for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100 aircraft) customers– received the extension of the Part 145 maintenance capabilities up to “2 years check”. The approva... more
IndustryLeonardo: to Moretti as compensation and indemnity, an amount of EUR 9,262,000, in addition to...
Rome, Italy - ... the severance benefits and any other amount owed to him for the rights accrued for his participation medium-to-long term incentive plans
In relation to the termination of the employment contract with Mr. Mauro Moretti, started on 15 May 2014, Leonardo informs of the following. The Company’s Board of Directors, during the meeting held o... more
IndustryGianni Dragoni talks about Leonardo ex-Finmeccanica - VIDEO-INTERVIEW AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - The journalist of "Il Sole 24 ore" expresses his point of view on the past and the future of the Group
The day after the shareholders' meeting of Leonardo-Finmeccanica the journalist of the Italian newspaper "Il Sole 24 ore" Gianni Dragoni in an interview to this agency AVIONEWS expressed his viewpoint... more
IndustryLeonardo: Fabrizio Giulianini, Head of Electronics, Defence & Security Systems, unexpectedly resigned
Rome, Italy - The reasons of his resignation are unknown
Fabrizio Giulianini, Head of Electronics, Defence & Security Systems at Leonardo Finmeccanica, announced at the shareholders' meeting that he will resign on next May 31. Giulianini was considered as a... more
IndustryA big goodbye for Cavalier Moretti: today he is leaving Piazza Monte Grappa, the headquarter of Leonardo - Finmeccanica
Rome, Italy - A new "Profumo" in the rooms of Leonardo
With the meeting of Tuesday May 16th, the three-year period of Cavalier Mauro Moretti in Leonardo-Finmeccanica comes to an end. A few evenings ago Mauro Moretti wanted to greet his closes collaborators... more
IndustryPlanes for SAR missions challenge each other in Court: C-27Js against C-295Ws to reopen the Canadian contract
Ottawa, Canada - Federal Judges in Ottawa shall decide if the appeal of Leonardo against the government of Canada for the contract won by Airbus in December is well-founded
In these weeks the specifications of C-295W Airbus planes are brought to the notice of Federal Court judges of Ottawa (Canada) who shall decide if lawyers and consultants of Leonardo were right to criticize... more
IndustryThales Alenia Space to build a new automated facility dedicated to PVA for satellite solar panels
Rome, Italy - The company makes its mark on Industry 4.0 and smart data
Thales Alenia Space (TAS) announced today that it will build a new facility in Hasselt, Belgium, dedicated to the automated manufacturing of photovoltaic assemblies (PVA), the electricity generating cells... more
IndustryLeonardo: Federico Fabretti head of communication is going to step aside....
Rome, Italy - He leaves Leonardo to go in Hitachi
Federico Fabbretti gets off the flying aircraft of Finmeccanica and climbs into a carriage. After the sudden departure of Alessio De Sio (head of communication) from Ansaldo Hitachi (ex-Finmeccanica),... more
IndustryPlanes and industry. Alessandro Profumo studies Leonardo and his future team
Rome, Italy - The candidate of Italian Ministry of Economy to lead the Group met the Government and the top managers of the industry
According to the article by Gianni Dragoni published today on the newspaper "Il Sole 24 Ore" the candidate who was chosen by the Italian Government for the presidency of Leonardo Alessandro Profumo started... more
Industry500th Eurofighter Typhoon airplane produced, delivered to the Italian Air Force
Turin, Italy - Eight customers have already ordered it worldwide; almost 400,000 flying hours achieved worldwide
The 500th Eurofighter Typhoon airplane has been delivered today to the Italian Air Force during a special ceremony held at Leonardo Aircraft Division’s Turin site. Lt. Gen. Gabriele Salvestroni, Logistic C... more
IndustryLeonardo DRS will produce the T-100 airplane in Alabama
Tuskegee (Alabama), Usa - The jet trainer competing for the Air Force T-X program
The US company Leonardo DRS announced yesterday plans to build a new aircraft manufacturing facility in Tuskegee, Alabama to produce its T-100 integrated jet training system if it is selected by the US... more
IndustryLeonardo and Hensoldt sign agreement to offer secure ‘Mode-5’ friend-or-foe systems to the worldwide market
Langkawi, Malaysia - Both have already been chosen by the UK MOD to provide their “Team Skytale” solution for over 400 platforms
Leonardo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hensoldt (the new name for Airbus DS Electronics and Border Security) to offer Mode-5 IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) solutions to customers around... more
IndustryLeonardo (ex-Finmeccanica): Moretti exits, the banker Profumo enters
Rome, Italy - Turnover in the position of CEO of the Group
According to latest well-informed sources the position of Chief Executive Officer of Leonardo (ex-Finmeccanica), that Mauro Moretti should soon leave vacant being close to retirement, should be hold by... more
IndustryThe future markets of Leonardo? Differently than today the new CEO shall also be liked by the USA "system"
Rome, Italy - For Trump, could Leonardo be a good provider for American defence?
In these last years the Leonardo company seems to have not taken care of the relations with foreign partners too much. To the point that the lack of a consolidated collaboration with the more important... more
IndustryMauro Moretti defends what he did in Leonardo. His communicator Federico Fabretti might go to Confindustria...
Rome, Italy - The CEO of ex-Finmeccanica complains for the lack of support from the Italian Government abroad
The cavalier Mauro Moretti listened by the Industry Commission of the Italian Chamber of Deputies told today about his three years of activity blaming the former managements for the wrong acquisitions,... more
IndustryTelespazio receives Northrop Grumman’s Enterprise Supplier Recognition Award
Chantilly, Usa - The ceremony held in Virigina on February
Telespazio, a Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%) joint-venture, has received an Enterprise Supplier Recognition Award from Northrop Grumman Corporation, which is assigned to suppliers who achieve exceptional... more
IndustryLeonardo acquires Daylight Solutions
Rome, Italy - Through the US subsidiary Leonardo DRS
Leonardo, through the US subsidiary Leonardo DRS, has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Daylight Solutions, Inc., a developer and supplier of quantum cascade laser products and technology. Both... more
IndustryLeonardo: is Stefano Siragusa, ex-CEO of Ansaldo STS running for becoming next CEO?
Rome, Italy - Is Mauro Moretti looking for his successor?
An article with title "Finmeccanica, the post Moretti begins: identikit of Mr X" was published today on the website "Lettera 43". Some names that might succeed Mauro Moretti are presented in the article,... more
IndustryWill the "stew" of Leonardo continue?
Rome, Italy - By March 20 the name of the new CEO of Leonardo
While yesterday Mauro Moretti was talking in front of the Italian Senate Industry Committee about the new business plan of Leonardo to be achieved within 2021 (as if he were certain to be reappointed in... more
IndustryWill the "stew" of Leonardo continue?
Rome, Italy - By March 20 the name of the new CEO of Leonardo
While yesterday Mauro Moretti was talking in front of the Italian Senate Industry Committee about the new business plan of Leonardo to be achieved within 2021 (as if he were certain to be reappointed in... more
IndustryMauro Moretti: does his "Via Crucis" deserve for the reappointment in Leonardo-ex-Finmeccanica?
Rome, Italy - What has he been doing in the three years of his term, from an industrial perspective?
Some people believe that Mauro Moretti should not be confirmed as manager of the Leonardo-ex-Finmeccanica company because of his seven-year sentence for the train disaster of Viareggio. Obviously this... more
IndustryLeonardo publishes the guidelines on the size and composition of the BoD -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - For the next three-year mandate 2017-2019
In accordance with the recommendations of the Corporate Governance Code of the Italian Stock Exchange (art. 1.C.1, lett. h), is hereby given that on the Company’s website, www.leonardocompany.com, under t... more
IndustryTaiwan will develop 66 new XT-5 planes instead of buying M-346s by Leonardo
Rome, Italy - The Italian manufacturer loses the possibility of more than 1 billion euros' worth of orders
Sixty-six trainer planes for Taiwan will be developed by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (CSIST), a research institute based in Taoyuan, in the North of the Asian Country. Therefore... more
IndustryAirplanes. Leonardo to compete for the T-X competition through its US company
Washington, USA - It will be the future training aircraft of the US Air Force
Leonardo confirms its participation in the US Air Force T-X competition with its T-100 integrated training system. The industry will leverage its US company, Leonardo DRS, as the prime-contractor, bringing... more
IndustryPlanes and workers. Leonardo: in Grottaglie (Puglia, Italy) 100 people risk losing their jobs
Taranto, Italy - The ex-Finmeccanica company optimizes its manufacturing processes: 2 allied firms compelled to fire their employees
One hundred workers from allied activities of Leonardo, ex-Finmeccanica in Grottaglie -province of Taranto- (Puglia Region, Italy) risk losing their jobs. In the industrial site the manufacturer builds... more
IndustryTrain disaster in Viareggio (Tuscany, Italy). 32 dead. Mauro Moretti: why should he be condemned?
Viareggio, Italy - Judgement at first instance by Court of Lucca is expected tomorrow
"It is the moment of truth, don't leave us alone": this is the plea of the relatives of the victims of the disaster of Viareggio (June 29, 2009). 33 people will sit tomorrow on the dock in front of the... more
IndustryRaytheon and Leonardo team withdraws from T-X trainer aircraft competition for USAF
McKinney, Usa - They have not reached an agreement from the business point of view
Raytheon Company and Leonardo have decided not to jointly pursue the US Air Force Advanced Pilot Training program, known as T-X. The companies released the following statement: "In February 2016, Raytheon... more
IndustryLeonardo. Moretti cedes Electron Italia because not "core business"
Rome, Italy - He declared it alongside the "Innovation Awards". Simply "We give back it to the market"
The ceremony of the "Innovation Awards 2016" took place yesterday in Rome attended by the Minister for Education, Universities and Research, Valeria Fedeli and by the Leonardo’s senior executives. Alongside i... more
IndustryAgreement with the Italian MoD for the new M-345 aircraft and for the development of the new exploration and escort helicopter
Rome, Italy - The airplanes will work alongside the M-346s; the aircraft will replace the AW-129 used by the Italian Army
Leonardo has signed with the Italian National Armaments Directorate of the Italian Defence Ministry two contracts for an initial batch of five Aermacchi M-345 trainer aircraft and for the first phase of... more
IndustryEurofighter Typhoon aircraft fleet: 5 year arrangement to support it
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The arrangement consists of two main contracts
Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH has welcomed a 5 year arrangement with NETMA (the NATO Eurofighter & Tornado Management Organisation) to support the global Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft fleet. The arrangement... more
IndustryLeonardo: verdict for Mauro Moretti next January 31. Will judges confirm 16 years of prison?
Lucca, Italy - What will happen for the industry if the CEO would be convicted?
Rail disaster in Viareggio (Tuscany): the verdict of the first level of the trial for the massacre on June 29, 2009 is fixed on Tuesday, January 31. In the trial different directors are involved as accused,... more
IndustrySuccessful first flight for the new Aermacchi M-345 airplane
Rome, Italy - Tests will be completed within 2017
The prototype of the new Aermacchi M-345 HET (High Efficiency Trainer) two-seat basic jet trainer has completed its first flight from Venegono Superiore airfield (Varese, Italy) on December 29. The aircraft... more
IndustryItalian Air Force receives first two P-72A (ATR-72MP) airplanes
Rome, Italy - It represents the modern frontier in maritime patrol aircraft; it may also be used in in other events
Leonardo-Finmeccanica delivered the first two of a total four ATR-72MP airplanes to the Italian Air Force. Designated P-72A by the Italian Air Force, the aircraft will replace the Air Force’s obsolete B... more
IndustryLeonardo-Finmeccanica sees surge in export orders for man-portable laser designators from US and Europe
Edimburgh, UK - More than 250 units have been procured internationally over the last two years
Leonardo has announced total sales of over 250 units of its Type 163 Laser Target Designator (LTD) following a surge in orders for the product over the last two years. 10 customers in the US and Europe... more
IndustryMauro Moretti (Finmeccanica-Leonardo) and other accused: the verdict's day is near about rail massacre in Viareggio
Rome, Italy - 16 years of imprisonment the penalty requested by the public prosecutor for ex-CEO of Ferrovie dello Stato
The verdict for the accused of the massacre in Viareggio will arrive within early 15 days in January 2017. The rail accident caused the death of 33 people of which 11 dead for the explosion happened following... more
IndustryLeonardo-Finmeccanica inaugurates new maritime navigation support centre at Izmit in Turkey
Rome, Italy - The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Turkish Ministers of Defence and Transport
A ceremony was held last Saturday in Izmit, Turkey, for the inauguration of the town’s new maritime traffic and navigation support centre developed by Leonardo-Finmeccanica. The event was attended by t... more
IndustryAircraft. Leonardo-Finmeccanica wins contract in China to provide Air Traffic Control radars
Rome, Italy - The company is in the Country also thanks to the about 130 sold helicopters
Leonardo-Finmeccanica has been awarded a contract by China’s National Instruments Import and Export Corporation (Instrimpex) to supply four new radar systems for Air Traffic Control in the country. The n... more
IndustryLeonardo-Finmeccanica: contract with Airbus for the new A-321 fuselage airplane
Rome, Italy - The Italian industry will produce it in its Nola site (Naples) starting in 2018
Today in Toulouse Leonardo-Finmeccanica and Airbus have agreed to the commercial conditions regarding the production of the front fuselage, section 14A, for the new ACF (aircraft cabin flex) configuration... more
IndustryAirplanes and unions. Strike in all Italian sites of Leonardo-Finmeccanica
Taranto, Italy - For four hours, today on the facilities of all territory, until to 6pm
The union agitation is ongoing while we write fixed for today until 6pm according to a note diffused yesterday by RSU-Fiom Alenia Grottaglie, to protest against "The change-contract Leonardo-Finmeccanica"... more
IndustryLeonardo-Finmeccanica welcomes selection of US site where Raytheon to assemble the T-100 airplane
Rome, Italy - US variant of the Aermacchi M-346
The T-100 Integrated Air Training System, the Raytheon-Leonardo jet trainer proposal for the US Air Force, will be assembled in Meridian, Mississippi. Should the US Air Force approve the T-100 proposal... more
IndustryLeonardo-Finmeccanica delivers 7,000th nacelle to UTC Aerospace Systems
Rome, Italy - Over 7,000 aircraft all over the world use nacelles manufactured by the industry
A ceremony took place today at Leonardo Aircraft Division Venegono Superiore (Varese) site for the delivery of the 7,000th nacelle to UTC Aerospace Systems. The contract obtained in 1994 has seen significant... more
IndustryLeonardo-Finmeccanica strengthens its commitment to sustainability and governance
Rome, Italy - Sustainability and corporate governance functions have been assigned to an internal Board committee
"The Board of Directors of Leonardo-Finmeccanica, which convened today, resolved to revise its internal regulations (Rules of Procedure of Board of Directors and relevant Committees) in order to further... more
IndustryUK MoD buys more of Leonardo-Finmeccanica’s new missilejammer to allow RAF to write a ‘user guide’ for its pilots
Rome, Italy - The order follows earlier successful trials with the RAF in October 2015
The UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF) is a step closer to being the first to use Leonardo-Finmeccanica’s new ‘BriteCloud’ missile-jamming countermeasure, following a purchase by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) w... more
IndustryLeonardo-Finmeccanica: MoU with the Argentinian Government for the development of high-technology and common projects
Rome, Italy - In the fields of aerospace, defence and security
Leonardo-Finmeccanica and the Argentinian Ministry for Science Technology and Productive Innovation, have recently signed in Buenos Aires a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to evaluate commercial partnerships... more
IndustryGVA mission system selected for Danish Army vehicle fleet
Rome, Italy - Systems and sensors will be fitted on over 500, including the newly procured Piranha V
Leonardo-Finmeccanica has signed a contract with the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) to provide Vehicle Mission Systems for the Danish Army’s land vehicles. Based on the L... more