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IndustryFincantieri: construction of new class of ultra-eco friendly ships for Tui Cruises begins
The steel cutting of the first of two new-concept gas powered units
The steel cutting of the first of two new-concept gas powered ships (Liquified Natural Gas – LNG) for TUI Cruises, a joint-venture between TUI AG and Royal Caribbean Cruises, took place at the presence o... more
Finance and economyThe first F-35 aircraft in Berlin in 2026
The announcement in conjunction with start of aerospace show "Ila"
US defense company Lockheed Martin said today that deliveries of the first F-35 fighter jets to Germany could come in 2026. The announcement was made at the Internationale Luft und Raumfahrtausstellung... more
IndustryA-400M airplane: Airbus supports German Air Force transformation to SAF
For a technical allowance to commence national flight trials
Airbus is supporting the German Air Force in their long-term transformation to increase sustainability of its aircraft fleet. The industry is working with the Armed Force towards providing the Luftwaffe... more
AirlinesEasyJet buys 56 new planes
The agreement with European manufacturer Airbus
British low-cost carrier EasyJet has entered into an agreement with European aircraft manufacturer Airbus to purchase 56 A-320neo aircraft. This is an order worth about 6.5 billion dollars. The airplanes... more
Civil aviationAir India would like to buy 300 planes
Leaks on new ownership's moves to modernize fleet
Air carrier Air India is reportedly interested in a potential purchase of 300 aircraft. Other sources speak of 200 aircraft. The stage of progress in contacts with manufacturers is not known at the moment,... more
DefenseChina launches new aircraft carrier
The "Fujian" ship is the most advanced in the fleet with EW capabilities
The Chinese Navy today launched "Fujian", its third aircraft carrier at a ceremony held at Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai. It is a warship entirely designed and built in China. It is the most technically... more
DefenseJapanese in favor of armaments
Poll shows public opinion mirrors government position
A poll conducted in Japan by the Social Survey Research Center, which specializes in market research, has drawn interesting evidence in the midst of the war between Russia and Ukraine. The 60.9 percent... more
DefenseFincantieri to build the third Constellation-class frigate for the US Navy
The option value stands at approximately 536 million dollars
The US Navy announced it has exercised the option to have Fincantieri US subsidiary, Marinette Marine (FMM), build the third Constellation-class guided-missile frigate, USS Chesapeake (FFG-64). The option... more
Civil aviationA-321XLR aircraft took off for the first time
Test flight lasted four hours and 35 minutes
Airbus’ first A-321XLR (Xtra Long Range) has successfully accomplished its first flight. The aircraft, MSN 11000, took off from Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport at 11:05 hrs CEST of yesterday for a a test f... more
AerospaceMEASAT-3d communications satellite ready for launch
Planned for next June 22
The Airbus built MEASAT-3d telecommunications satellite is in Kourou, French Guiana and is ready for its launch on an Ariane 5 on 22 June 2022.It is the 57th E3000 satellite built by Airbus and will be... more
DefenseNH-90 helicopter support contract signed
To improve the availability rates of the two versions
NHIndustries has signed a NH-90 support contract with the NATO agency NAHEMA, acting as the contracting authority on behalf of the Direction générale de l'armement (the French Armament General Directorate) a... more
AerospaceEarth observation satellite SARah-1 ready for launch
System developed for the Bundeswehr
The Airbus-built "SARah-1" Earth observation satellite, under subcontract to OHB System AG, has been transported from Friedrichshafen, Germany, to Vandenberg, California, USA, and is currently being prepared... more
Civil aviationRenovit to build 10 MW of solar farms
For five Fincantieri plants
Fincantieri and Renovit, a Snam subsidiary and an associate company of CDP Equity (CDPE) that operates in the energy efficiency sector, have signed an agreement for the construction of solar farms at 5... more
CargoChina's exports return to growth
Logistical snags and congestion at ports, airports and highways are overcome
In the first five months of the year, China's exports increased by +13.5 percent, while imports registered +6.6 percent. These are the most immediate effects of measures taken by Beijing to reach the official... more
Civil aviationAll crazy about the supersonic plane
But twenty years after Concorde's retirement, many obstacles have taken over
On November 26, 2003, the Franco-British consortium British Aerospace withdrew the supersonic Concorde aircraft from the skies. Almost 20 years have passed since it was possible to fly between New York... more
Civil aviationFirst woman to pilot AW-609 tiltrotor (airplane-helicopter)
Set to receive civil certification.
Leonardo hosted Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Marwan Al Maktoum at its United States’ helicopter headquarters in Philadelphia, providing her the opportunity to personally test the AW-609, the world’s fir... more
Civil aviationFincantieri: float out for Explora I today in Monfalcone
The building of fleet proceeds, new luxury brand by MSC
The float out of EXPLORA I, the first out of four luxury cruise ships ordered by the Cruises Division of MSC Group for its new luxury brand Explora Journeys, has taken place at Fincantieri’s shipyard i... more
AerospaceOmnispace Spark-2 satellite launched
It completes deployment of the program
Omnispace and Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), today announced the launch and delivery of “Omnispace Spark-2” satellite into orbit. This marks the com... more
AerospacePolar Ice and Snow monitoring mission CRISTAL on track
It will measure sea ice thickness and ice sheet elevations
The Copernicus Polar Ice and Snow Topography Altimetry mission CRISTAL is clearly on track. Following an intensive review process the European Space Agency (ESA) has confirmed that the preliminary design... more
Civil aviationPiaggio Aerospace: six new Avanti Evo aircraft
Italian MoD formalises order with the company
Lorenzo Guerini, the Italian Minister of Defence, had announced it last October, just after having signed the relevant Decree. Yesterday, the much-awaited order has been eventually formalized: Piaggio... more
Civil aviationH55: development of a regional hybrid electric propulsion flight demonstrator
Collins Aerospace is a key technology collaborator in the demonstrator project
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has selected H55, the Swiss based company developing electric propulsion and battery systems, to provide the battery pack for the company’s regional hybrid-electric flight d... more
AirlinesIAG Group finalizes agreeement for up to 150 B-737 airplanes
Purchase includes firm order and options -DATA SHEET
Boeing and International Airlines Group (IAG) today announced an order for a combined total of 50 B-737/8-200s and /10s, plus 100 options.The B-737/8-200 will enable IAG to configure the airplane with... more
AerospaceFinal Pléiades Neo satellites ready to join rest of family
Integration completed, environment tests successfully passed
The last two satellites of the Airbus-built, owned and operated Pléiades Neo constellation are on track for launch later this year, following successful final tests in Toulouse’s clean rooms. Following the... more
Civil aviationAssets frozen at Superjet company
Italian Financial Police seals five aircraft and assets worth 150 million euros
The Financial Security Committee of the Italian Ministry of Economy has ordered the freezing of assets of Pjsc United Aircraft Corporation, traceable to the company Superjet International, based at "Marco... more
Civil aviationATR paves way for next generation of its best-selling aircraft
The EVO family to be even more sustainable -VIDEO
ATR announced yesterday its plans for the next generation of its best-selling family of regional aircraft by 2030, the EVO.The plan foresees advanced design features and a new powerplant with hybrid capability... more
HelicoptersFincantieri: dry dock works start on the LPD for Qatar in Palermo
The flight deck is sized for hosting NH-90 helicopter.
The keel laying of the amphibious vessel (LPD – Landing Platform Dock) ordered to Fincantieri by the Qatari Ministry of Defence within the national naval acquisition program, took place at the Palermo s... more
IndustryFincantieri: Pierroberto Folgiero appointed CEO
New BoD under the chairmanship of Claudio Graziano; extraordinary power
The new Board of Directors of Fincantieri SpA, appointed by the Shareholders’ Meeting held yesterday, which will remain in office until the Shareholders’ Meeting for the approval of the financial statements as... more
Finance and economyFincantieri (2): shareholders' meeting approves 2021 financial statements and new BoD
For the years 2022-2024: Claudio Graziano President
Fincantieri SpA held its ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting today in Trieste on a single call. To minimize the risks related to the COVID-19 health emergency, in compliance with Article 106, paragraph 4, of... more
DefenseFincantieri: a new era begins
Today ratifies top management and appoints new board of directors
Today is the day when a new era begins at the Fincantieri Group. A meeting is being held in Rome that is to ratify the appointments of the new chairman, General Claudio Graziano, current chairman of the... more
DefenseFincantieri: Giordo fired by Bono without just cause
Removed shortly before end of his tenure, ball passes to new CEO
Giuseppe Giordo has been officially dismissed without cause. He no longer holds the post of general manager of the Fincantieri Group's Naval Ships Division. The decision was formalized on Friday, May 6,... more
AirlinesITA Airways becomes first Italian A-350 operator
It is the 40th one of this model
ITA Airways, Italy’s new national carrier, has taken delivery of its first A-350, becoming the 40th operator of the type. The aircraft, which is on lease from ALAFCO, landed for the first time in Italy a... more
IndustryFincantieri. "Viking Mars" delivered in Ancona
The unit will be placed in the small cruise ship segment
"Viking Mars”, the newest ocean cruise ship which Fincantieri is building for the shipowner Viking, has been delivered today at the shipyard in Ancona. The unit will be placed in the small cruise ship se... more
IndustrySelected company for motors on the eVTOL aircraft CityAirbus NG
The prototype will be equipped with a tailored version of engine
Airbus has selected MAGicALL to supply the motors of the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft CityAirbus NextGen. Its prototype will be equipped with a tailored version of the MAGiDRIVE,... more
Civil aviationAviation safety: an air shield against viruses
Innovative system that reduces risks in the cabin is about to receive FAA certification
An airplane cabin air purification technology system designed to prevent the spread of viruses, by creating a kind of environmental barrier around each passenger, is expected to receive certification from... more
AerospaceWith NIRSpec, Webb is set to unveil a new Universe
The instrument has completed its functional check outs
NirSpec (Near Infrared Spectrograph), a key instrument on Webb (the James Webb Space Telescope) has successfully passed all its functional tests including subsystems and mechanisms and is one step nearer... more
Civil aviationUS company to test hydrogen plane
Presented the Dornier 228; at the start in a few months tests on the engine
British technology company ZeroAvia has officially unveiled its newest acquisition: a 19-seat, twin-engine, turboprop Dornier 228 aircraft powered by hydrogen. It is now poised to turn its facility at... more
AirportsPresentation of URANO for including drones in Italy’s ATM system
It is a research project funded by ASI, with the technical assistance of ENAV, implemented by Telespazio
Guaranteeing adequate safety standards and the utmost precision at every stage in flight with satellite navigation systems, particularly Galileo, RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) and UAS (Unmanned... more
AerospaceVega E: firing of the new M10 oxygen/methane engine
Tested at Avio's new SPTF at the Salto di Quirra range in Sardinia
The new M10 oxygen/methane engine for Vega E was successfully tested yesterday at Avio's new Space Propulsion Test Facility (SPTF) at the Salto di Quirra range in Sardinia. The engine developed by Avio,... more
IndustryCybersecurity contract to protect European agency eu-LISA
The agreement will last for 5 years
Leonardo will monitor and manage cyber security operations protecting the corporate IT infrastructure at eu-LISA, the EU Digital agency which is at the forefront of Europe’s information-driven border m... more
IndustryBoeing moves its headquarters
New offices in Arlington, but it will keep "significant presence" in Chicago
The US aerospace and defense group Boeing announced in recent hours that it will move its headquarters from Chicago to Arlington, Virginia, where the company also plans to create a research and technological... more
Finance and economyFincantieri: the BoD approves 1Q 2022 results
Total backlog at EURO 34.4 billion -ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of FINCANTIERI SpA, chaired by Giampiero Massolo, has examined and approved the interim financial information at March 31, 2022. Consolidated 1Q 2022 results ▪ Revenues stand at... more
Civil aviationAirplanes-helicopters. Airbus reports 1Q2022 results
Contract for the Tiger MkIII attack helicopter upgrade programme and Eurodrone
Airbus reported consolidated financial results for its First Quarter (Q1) ended 31 March 2022.Solid Q1 results in an evolving and complex geopolitical and economic environment142 commercial aircraft delivered... more
Finance and economyUS investment giant bets on aerotaxis
Bank estimates that two companies will bill 1 trillion dollars
The US investment bank JP Morgan sets eye on eVtol air cabs (electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft) produced by the American start-ups Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation, specialized in the development... more
AirlinesQantas confirms future Airbus aircraft fleet
The carrier chose the A-350, A-220 and A-321 airplanes
Australia’s Qantas Group has confirmed that it will order 12 A-350/1000s, 20 A-220s and 20 A-321XLRs. The news was announced at a ceremony in Sydney attended by Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce and Airbus C... more
IndustryFincantieri: second corvette for Qatar delivered
The flight deck and hangar are sized for hosting one NH-90 helicopter
The delivery of the corvette “Damsah”, the second of the Al Zubarah-class of four vessels ordered to Fincantieri by the Qatari Ministry of Defence within the national naval acquisition program, took pla... more
AirlinesITA-Airbus partner to develop Urban Air Mobility in Italy
For the eVtol, electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing, CityAirbus NextGen
Airbus and ITA Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on Urban Air Mobility (UAM) in Italy. The two companies will explore the creation of tailored UAM services, by identifying... more
Fair and showsAircraft. Embraer at the "Adas" in The Philippines
The industry promotes its Defense & Security Portfolio -DATA SHEET
Embraer will promote its complete portfolio of products and solutions for the defense and security markets at the "Asian Defense & Security" ("ADAS"), in the Philippines, to be held between April 27 and... more
DefenseIndia cancels purchase of 48 Russian military helicopters
Stop Mi-17s to favor domestic aircraft production
The government of India cancelled an order of 48 Mil Mi-17 V5 helicopters of Russian manufacture in the last days. It is a decision taken with the aim of encouraging the local production of aircraft. Those... more
DefenseThe new military helicopters China is working on
Tilt-rotors, artificial intelligence and high speed, with an eye on US models
China is pursuing an ambitious long-term program to develop a fleet of cutting-edge military helicopters, able to compete technologically with the fleet of other world powers, first and foremost the United... more
Civil aviationAngola orders three C-295 aircraft
Equipped with the Collins Aerospace avionics suite
The Republic of Angola has placed a firm order for three C-295s to perform multirole operations: two airplanes will be specifically equipped for maritime surveillance and one for transport missions.The... more