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IndustryRAAF Super Hornets get $35 million upgrade
Washington, Usa - The RAAF's ageing F-111 bombers will retire soon after 2010
The Federal Government will spend $35 million rewiring its soon-to-be-delivered Super Hornets so that in the future they can be upgraded to include electronic warfare capabilities, Defence Minister Joel... more
IndustryAVIC joins its subsidiaris and becomes a unique great industial aeronautical subject of China
Beijing, China - Merger with Aircraft Design Research Institute, Xi'An Anel and other small companies
Important news come from China. AVIC, the China's greatest aeronautical industry, is become the first pole of the sector joined its subsidiary Aircraft Design Research Institute, Xi’an Anel and other s... more
IndustryBombardier unveils name of unidentified customer for six CRJ-700 NextGen
Toronto, Canada - A firm order, plus 10 options
Bombardier Aerospace confirmed that a firm order for six CRJ-700 NextGen regional jets plus 10 options, which was previously announced on March 20, 2008, was placed by GoJet Airlines of St. Louis, Missouri.... more
IndustrySecond Lockheed Martin F-35B STOVL airplane flies
Fort Worth, Usa - The aircraft is known as BF-2
Lockheed Martin’s second short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) F-35B Lightning II accomplished its first flight on Wednesday, Feb. 25. The aircraft, known as BF-2, joins a conventional takeoff and landing (... more
IndustryCessna 400 Corvalis TT gains EASA Type Certification
Wichita, Usa - The model is a single-engine piston aircraft
Cessna Aircraft Company announced it has gained full type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the 400 Corvalis TT high performance, single-engine piston aircraft. The 400... more
IndustryGKN Aerospace cuts jobs and closes the Burnley facility
Munich, Germany - Several cuts also in the motor sector
The World economical crisis seems to have hit also the industrial colossus GKN and its Aerospace division. The Group announced in a press-release, as regards a 120 million pound save plan, a cut of 91... more
IndustryDragon Aviation Leasing receives its first directly purchased Airbus aircraft
Toulouse, France - Customer awaits first delivery from final assembly line China in Summer
Dragon Aviation Leasing Company Limited, a Beijing-based aircraft leasing company, took delivery of its first directly purchased Airbus aircraft at a delivery ceremony in Toulouse, France. The aircraft,... more
IndustryBoeing delivered two Qatar Airways 777-200LRs in February
Everett, Usa - Middle East carrier has a total of 27 B-777s on order
Boeing delivered the second of eight 777-200LRs (Longer Range) jetliners that have been ordered by Qatar Airways. The airplane departed Paine Field in Everett on a shuttle flight of more than 14 hours... more
IndustryGovernments help banks to fund purchases of Airbus airplanes
Dubai, UAE - Habib Fekih, president of Airbus Division in Middle East, said it
Habib Fekih, president of Airbus in Middle East, during a conference took in Dubai, has confirmed the request made by European giant towards Governments in order that help in economical manner the banks... more
IndustryCessna named authorized service facilities for maintenance of Citation airplanes
Wichita, Usa - They are three: Flyinggroup, Taiko Jet SDN BHD and JetAlliance Technical Services GmbH
Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. company, has appointed FLYINGGROUP in Belgium, TAIKO Jet SDN BHD in Malaysia and JetAlliance Technical Services GmbH in Austria as new Citation authorized service... more
IndustryEmbraer delivered first 170 jet to Fuji Dream
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Japanese company will receive another aircraft of the same model this year
Embraer delivered the first EMBRAER 170 jet, to Japan’s Fuji Dream Airlines, a company of the Suzuyo Group. The airline has ordered another EMBRAER 170, which is scheduled for delivery later this year. This E... more
IndustryGulfstream installs 50th Synthetic Vision-Primary Flight Display on large-cabin aircraft
Savannah, Usa - Milestone comes one year after company introduced the product into the market
Gulfstream Aerospace, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, recently completed the 50th installation of its industry-leading Synthetic Vision-Primary Flight Display (SV-PFD). The milestone comes... more
IndustryAirbus revises its production rates
Toulouse, France - Also if not many, Family A-320's one decreases; A-330/A-340 Family not increased further as previously planned
Airbus is adapting production rates of its A-320 Family programme from 36 to 34 a month from October 2009 onwards. Production rates of the A-330/A-340 family will be paused at the current level of 8.5... more
IndustryLufthansa expands CFM56-5B-powered Airbus fleet
Evendale, Usa - Places $ 375 Million Engine Order
Lufthansa has selected CFM International's CFM56-5B engine to power 27 new Airbus A-319/A-320 aircraft in a firm engine order valued at approximately $375 million. The airline is scheduled to take its... more
IndustrySuperJet International opens North America office
Washington, Usa - It will be run by John Buckley, vice-president, business development
"Regional jet marketing, customization and support company SuperJet International opened its North American sales and customer support office in Washington DC. SuperJet International’s North American o... more
IndustryLockheed Martin completes Italian C-130J
Marietta, Usa - With five years ahead of schedule
"The Italian Ministry of Defense has confirmed that Lockheed Martin has met the industrial benefit requirement associated with Italy's acquisition of 22 C-130J aircraft five years ahead of schedule. As... more
IndustryEADS Defence & Security supports French Air Force
Paris, France - In SIDM UAV deployment to Afghanistan
EADS Defence & Security (DS) plays a decisive role in the deployment of the SIDM UAV of the French Air Force to Afghanistan. SIDM, the "Système de Drone MALE" or medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned... more
IndustryInternational agreements signed for Superjet 100 maintenance
Moscow, Russia - Currently six societies are engaged in it
The flight tests continue for the new twin-engined regional airplane from 75 to 95 seats, Superjet 100, produced by Superjet International (a joint-venture controlled by Alenia Aeronautica, Gruppo Finmeccanica,... more
IndustrySaab receives order for Gripen technology study
Linkoping, Sweden - For a value of 400 million SEK
Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, FMV, for studies during 2009 regarding future capabilities for the Gripen multi-role fighter. The contract value is 400 million... more
IndustryRaytheon: an USD 246 million contract with UAE
Tewksbury, USA - For supplying of parts and systems destined to Patriot missiles
Raytheon Company has received a $246 million Foreign Military Sales contract for Patriot system spares for the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal,... more
IndustryLockheed Martin delivered second C-5M Super Galaxy to USAF. Newness in UK site's leadership
Marietta, USA - Stephen R. Ball will replace Chief Executive Ian Stopps
Lockheed Martin delivered the second of three fully modernized developmental test C-5M aircraft to the U.S. Air Force. The C-5M Super Galaxy climbs higher and faster than its legacy counterparts while... more
IndustryBoeing: first B-777 airplane goes to the Australian V Australia
Seattle, Usa - Lessor ILFC receives its 76th Boeing 777
"Boeing and the Virgin Group's new V Australia long-haul airline celebrated the first 777-300ER to go to an Australian carrier. The airplane, delivered by Boeing to International Lease Finance Corp. and... more
IndustryBoeing: EASA validated FAA certification of B-777 Freighter
Everett, Usa - The first model will be delivered to Air France
The newest member of the Boeing 777 family, the 777 Freighter, received its formal stamp of approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). EASA validated the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration's... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica interested in Avioane Craiova
Bucarest, Romania - Sold by Authority for State Assets Recovery
Following the interest shown by US EPS, Airbus Germany and Romanian Grampe, also Alenia Aeronautica (a Finmeccanica company) makes known its interest in the 80,9778% purchase of the Romanian Avioane Craiova... more
IndustryBombardier Aerospace: fiscal year 2008/09 and substantial personnel's cuts
Montreal, Canada - Delivered 353 aircraft and recorded 378 net orders
Bombardier Aerospace announced that it delivered 353 aircraft for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2009. This compares to 361 aircraft deliveries in the previous fiscal year 2007/08 (year ending January... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: Board of Directors changes leaderships at several Group companies
Rome, Italy - Yesterday in the meeting in Cascina Costa di Samarate, AgustaWestland’s headquarters
"Finmeccanica’s Board of Directors, which met yesterday in Cascina Costa di Samarate (AgustaWestland’s headquarters), has approved senior management appointments at several of the Group’s companies. These appoi... more
IndustryDRS Technologies receives contract for the logistic for support of the Mast-Mounted Sights of the Kiowa Warrior helicopters
Rome, Italy - An order for a maximum worth of 913 million dollars received by US Army
DRS Technologies, a Finmeccanica company, has received an IDIQ contract by the U.S. Army’s Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. The contract is not to exceed 9... more
IndustrySELEX Sistemi Integrati re-organizes its structure in UK
Rome, Italy - Finmeccanica continues the reorganization of its companies in the Country
"Finmeccanica continues the reorganization of its companies in the UK, transferring VEGA Group PLC - fully acquired in April 2008 - into SELEX Sistemi Integrati SpA. The reorganisation has transferred... more
IndustryIAE: Lufthansa targets operating cost reduction with V-2500 SelectOne engines
Frankfurt, Germany - To power a new fleet of 20 A-321 aircraft plus options
"IAE International Aero Engines announced that Lufthansa is to power a new fleet of 20 firm Airbus A-321s plus options with the V-2500 SelectOne engine. The value of this business to IAE is up to $850... more
IndustryAirbus: Korean Air orders two more airplanes
Toulouse, France - The total number of A-380s, ordered by the airline, to ten aircraft
Korean Air has placed firm orders with Airbus for two more double-deck A-380 aircraft. This latest purchase agreement brings the total number of A380s ordered by Korean Air to ten aircraft. The carrier... more
IndustryCessna: delivered Citation X to MJets in Thailand
Wichita, Usa - More than 300 airplanes are in service worldwide
"Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. company, announced yesterday it has delivered a Citation X to Bangkok-based MJets Limited, a leader in business aviation across Southeast Asia. The Citation X joins... more
IndustryProduction resumes on Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Seattle, Usa - With fifth flight-test airplane
"Production of Boeing 787 Dreamliners resumed with the join of the fifth airplane designated for flight test. This airplane, designated ZA005, is the first to be powered with General Electric GEnx engines.... more
IndustryAirbus: joint-venture for a new centre for aircraft composite parts in China
Toulouse, France - It will produce elements and composite parts for the A-350XWB program, and other airplanes of A-320 Family
Airbus and a group of Chinese industrial partners signed a contract to establish a Joint-Venture Manufacturing Centre in Harbin, China to manufacture composite material parts and components for the Airbus... more
IndustryBoeing delivered 77th B-777 to Singapore Airlines
Everett, Usa - It's 19th 777-300ER airplane
The Boeing Company and Singapore Airlines reached an historic milestone with the delivery of the airline's 77th 777, which also is its 19th 777-300ER. Singapore Airlines began its relationship with... more
IndustryNATO opens inquiry about anti-narcotrafficking plan's publication in Afghanistan
Washington, Usa - The Secretary General protects SACEUR's work
A decision by NATO Defense Ministers on Alliance Counter-Narcotics strategy was taken in Budapest in October 2008, according to which ISAF can act, in concert with the Afghans, against facilities and facilitators... more
IndustryRolls-Royce: contract to support Pegasus engines of UK Harrier fleet
London, UK - For £198 million
Rolls-Royce has been awarded a £198 million contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to support the Pegasus engines which provide the Harrier fleet with its unique Short Take Off and Vertical Landing... more
IndustryBoeing posts quarterly loss on strike impact
Chicago, Usa - Backlog grew 8 percent in 2008 to a record USD 352 billion
"- Boeing's fourth-quarter revenues declined to $12.7 billion from $17.5 billion as labor strike pushed airplane deliveries out of the quarter - Fourth-quarter EPS declined to loss of $0.08 per share,... more
IndustryFinmeccanica aims at Saudi Arabia
Rome, Italy - After the maxi-order for Eurofighter, now it hopes in the high speed and in the helicopters' purchase
Adolfo Urso, Italian Economic Development undersecretary, said to "Radiocor" that today and tomorrow is in Saudi Arabia for an official visit. A visit that probably will pave the way for new trading agreements... more
IndustryFirst avionics-equipped F-35 Rolls Out
Fort Worth, Usa - Its first flight is expected this Summer
"Lockheed Martin has completed the first F-35 Lightning II equipped with mission systems, a milestone that will lead to the first avionics testing on board an F-35 aircraft. The short takeoff/vertical... more
IndustryBoeing: Laser Avenger shoots down Unmanned Aerial Vehicle in tests
New Mexico, Usa - The tests follow a 2007 demonstration
"The Boeing Company has successfully demonstrated that a laser system mounted on an Avenger combat vehicle can shoot down a small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) like those that increasingly threaten U.S.... more
IndustryAtr (2): perspectives for 2009
Paris, France - The industry plans to deliver more than 60 new aircraft
In terms of deliveries, ATR plans to deliver more than 60 new aircraft during 2009. In order to cope with the current financial situation, ATR will strengthen its activities to assist its clients in order... more
IndustryATR registers record turnover in 2008 with 1.3 billion dollars
Paris, France - The figure represents an increase of 140% in the last three years
On the occasion of the ATR annual press conference, which took place today in Paris, Stéphane Mayer, ATR CEO, announced a record turnover of 1.3 billion dollars for 2008. Such result continues the strong... more
IndustrySELEX Galileo’s ATOS selected for the new Italian ATR-72 patrollers
Rome, Italy - Seaspray AESA Radar to be integrated onto ATOS system for the first time in Italy
"As part of Alenia Aeronautica’s contract with Italy’s Direzione Generale Armamenti Aeronautici (General Management for Aeronautical Armaments), for the supply of four ATR-72 Maritime Patrol aircraft, SEL... more
IndustrySingapore Airlines near to its one millionth passenger on A-380
Singapore, Singapore Republic - It will be celebrated with a series of initiatives
"Another exciting milestone has been set by Singapore Airlines’ Airbus A-380. The airline is expecting to fly its one millionth A-380 customer in February 2009, less than four months after it celebrated i... more
IndustryBoeing completes 1st aerial refuelings of 737 for Australia's wedgetail AEW&C program
Seattle, USA - With an USAF KC-135 tanker
The Boeing Company today announced it has completed the first aerial refuelings of a 737 platform. The historic flights were conducted for Project Wedgetail, Australia's airborne early warning and control... more
IndustryAir Austral selects A-380 in single-class configuration for future growth
Toulouse, France - Firm orders for the aircraft stand at 198 from 16 customers
"Air Austral, the airline based in Saint Denis, La Reunion, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus for the purchase of two A-380 airplanes in a single-class configuration (840 passengers).... more
IndustryAirbus 2008 commercial results: delivery record
Toulouse, France - With 483 aircraft
"In 2008 Airbus delivered a new record number of 483 aircraft, 30 more than in 2007. This number is made up of 386 A-320 Family aircraft, 85 A-330/A-340 and 12 A-380s. The order intake in a difficult... more
IndustryAirbus builds eco-efficient A-350XWB final assembly line
Toulouse, France - The airplane to enter service in 2013
Today, Airbus starts construction work on the final assembly line for the A-350XWB, the new highly efficient wide-body aircraft scheduled to enter service in 2013. The 74,000 m2 factory will house... more
IndustryGB: airport modernisation needed not to loose jobs in aviation
Liverpool, England - FlyingMatters, a broad coalition of organisations in aviation, underlines the importance of investments
FlyingMatters - a broad coalition of organisations that support sustainable growth in aviation - told that thousands of jobs in the north west of England could be exported without world class international... more
IndustryNew orders for EMBRAER from Thailand and Dominican Republic
São José dos Campos, Brazil - For ERJ-135 and Super Tucano aircraft, respectively
"Embraer has signed a contract with the Royal Thai Army for a second ERJ-135 jet. This third airplane for the Government of Thailand will be used to carry civilian and military officials, and the delivery... more