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Fair and showsAnnounced commitment for 30 B-737 airplanes from unidentified Chinese customer
Farnborough, UK - During the "Farnborough Air show"
Boeing today announced a commitment for 30 B-737 airplanes from an unidentified Chinese customer at the "2016 Farnborough Airshow". The commitment includes a mix of 737 MAX and Next-Generation 737 planes,... more
Fair and showsARJ-21 aircraft. COMAC gets largest commercial order from CALC
Farnborough, UK - The first batch of aircraft of this purchase will be delivered in the next one to two years
Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Limited (“COMAC”), Friedmann Pacific Asset Management Limited (“FPAM”) and China Aircraft Leasing Limited (“CALC”), entered into a tripartite cooperative framework a... more
Fair and showsSale of three GrandNew helicopters to US air ambulance market
Farnborough, UK - Over 115 AW EMS aircraftt now in service across North America
Leonardo-Finmeccanica announced yesterday the sale of three GrandNew helicopters in EMS configuration to long-time US customer, LifeFlight of Maine. The new helicopters will transition into a mixed fleet... more
HelicoptersR-44 Raven II and Cadet helicopters now available with Garmin G500H
Torrance, Usa - Previously only on the R-66 model
Robinson Helicopter Company announces the Garmin G500H Avionics Display System is now an option on new R-44 Raven II and Cadet helicopters. Previously available only on the R-66 Turbine helicopter, the... more
Fair and showsEmbraer projects market demand for 6,400 new jet aircraft deliveries in the 70-130+ seat segment
Farnborough, UK - The industry has released its 2016-2035 market outlook at "Farnborough Airshow"
Embraer has released at the "Farnborough Airshow", its 2016-2035 Market Outlook, which details forecasted deliveries of new aircraft over the next 20 years. The company projects market demand for 6,400... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers 26 commercial and 26 executive jet aircraft in 2Q16 -AVIONEWS SPECIALS
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Its firm order backlog totaled USD 21.9 billion
During the second quarter of 2016 (2Q16), Embraer delivered 26 jet aircraft to the commercial aviation market and the same number to the business aviation market, of which 23 were light jets and 3 were... more
Fair and showsRockton signs LOI with Mitsubishi Aircraft for purchase of up to 20 MRJ airplanes
Farnborough, UK - First European company and second lessor to select the model
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation and Rockton, a regional aircraft leasing company based in Sweden, announced yesterday the entering into a Letter of Intent (LOI) for an order of ten firm MRJ-90 aircraft... more
Fair and showsAirbus at Farnborough signed aircraft orders with Air Côte d’Ivoire, Arkia and Jetstar Pacific
Farnborough, UK - A-320, A-330/900neo and A-320ceo
"Farnborough": Airbus signed a firm order with Air Côte d’Ivoire, Arkia Israeli Airlines will operate up to four A-330/900neo airplanes and Jetstar Pacific signed a MoU for 10 A-320ceo planes. Air Co... more
Fair and showsAW-139 reached 50 helicopters sold in Japan
Farnborough, UK - 50th model to arrive later this year, confirming its success in para-public market
Leonardo-Finmeccanica and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace of Japan celebrated yesterday at "Farnborough Air Show 2016" the imminent delivery of the 50th AgustaWestland AW-139 intermediate twin-engine helicopter... more
AirportsHMSHost extends its restaurant contract at Norfolk International Airport
Milan, Italy - The Group consolidates in North American airports
Autogrill announces that it has obtained through its subsidiary HMSHost, in partnership with FDY Inc., an extension of its contract with Norfolk International Airport, Virginia, worth around 60 million... more
Fair and showsEuropean debut for the US Coast Guard C-27J airplane at the "Farnborough Air Show"
Farnborough, UK - 14 Leonardo-Finmeccanica aircraft will patrol the American coast
The first C-27J aircraft in the traditional United Coast Guard livery of red, white and blue make its European debut at the "Farnborough Air Show" in the UK, one of the world's leading showcases for the... more
Fair and showsFirst AW-169 Full Flight Simulator certified
Farnborough, UK - Jointly developed by Leonardo Helicopters and CAE, the device has now obtained ENAC and EASA certification
Leonardo-Finmeccanica announced yesterday the first Level D Full Flight Simulator for the new generation AgustaWestland AW-169 light intermediate helicopter obtained ENAC (Ente Nazionale Aviazione Civile... more
Fair and showsLeonardo-Finmeccanica selected to supply two Beechcraft King Air 350ER aircraft for an African customer
Farnborough, UK - They will be equipped with its ATOS mission system and full complement of sensors including the Seaspray AESA radar
Leonardo-Finmeccanica has been selected to supply two Beechcraft King Air 350ER aircraft, including their mission systems and sensor load-outs, for an African customer. The airplanes will be equipped... more
Fair and showsDonghai Airlines announces its intent to purchase B-737 MAX 8 and B-787/9
Farnborough, UK - At the "Farnborough International Airshow"
Boeing and Donghai Airlines announced today the airline's intent to purchase 25 B-737 MAX 8s and five B-787/9 Dreamliners at the "2016 Farnborough International Airshow". The agreement is valued at more... more
Fair and showsEmbraer and Boeing: global collaboration for sales and support of KC-390 medium airplane
Farnborough, UK - The agreement increases the already existing cooperation between the two companies
Embraer and Boeing have signed a teaming agreement to jointly market and support the KC-390, a multi-mission mobility and aerial refueling aircraft. Under the agreement the companies will together pursue... more
Fair and showsAirbus: over 33,000 new planes for the next 20 years
Farnborough, UK - Over 500,000 new pilots required
In the next 20 years (2016-2035), according to Airbus’ Global Market Forecast, passenger traffic will grow at an average 4.5% a year, driving a need for over 33,000 new aircraft above 100 seats (32,425 p... more
Fair and showsALC increases its portfolio with three A-350 airplanes and an A-321
Farnborough, UK - Virgin Atlantic selects the A-350 as its future flagship
Air Lease Corporation, the Los Angeles based aircraft leasing company announced a firm order for three A-350/900s and one A-321 at the "Farnborough Airshow" to meet strong market demand for more modern... more
IndustryAirbus DS: three contracts for the UK F-35B, MRTT Voyager and Hercules C-130J aircraft
Farnborough, UK - Follow those for the Typhoon and the A-400M
Airbus Defence and Space (DS), among key players in the cyber security market in Europe, has been awarded three contracts from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to provide three additional military aircraft... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and newness. E-190E2 debuts at Farnborough
Farnborough, UK - 45 days after its inaugural flight
Less than 45 days after it’s inaugural flight, the first E-190E2 aircraft prototype is at the "Farnborough Airshow" for its international debut. The ferry flight from Sao Jose dos Campos to Farnborough t... more
Fair and showsBoeing forecasts demand for 39,620 new airplanes; single-aisle request driving growth
Farnborough, UK - Valued at $5.9 Trillion
Boeing projects a demand for 39,620 new airplanes over the next 20 years, an increase of 4.1 percent over last year's forecast. The US industry released its annual Current Market Outlook (CMO) on the first... more
Fair and showsThales and Elettronica strengthen their cooperation
Farnborough, UK - The aim is to explore joint initiatives and pursue growth business opportunities in the EW segment
Thales and Elettronica have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their industrial and commercial operations and relations in the aerospace and defence business. The aim of the agreement... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters. "Farnborough International Air Show" opens today -VIDEO
London, UK - First days dedicated to the industries, the last ones open to the public
The "Farnborough International Airshow" is a week-long event (July 11-17, 2016) that combines a major trade exhibition for the aerospace and defence industries with a public airshow. The event is held... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane takes off to cross the Mediterranean Sea and reach North Africa
Seville, Spain - After crossing America and the Atlantic
After crossing America and recently the Atlantic Ocean without a single drop of fuel, Solar Impulse 2 –the solar airplane of Swiss pioneers Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg– took off from Spain earl... more
Fair and showsFull Ice Protection System certification for the AW-189 helicopter
Farnborough, UK - It is the first super-medium class aircraft to have a FIPS
Leonardo-Finmeccanica announced the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified the AW-189’s Full Ice Protection System (FIPS) clearing the way for the aircraft to operate in full icing conditions w... more
AirlinesEthiopian Airlines received 14th B-787 Dreamliner airplane
Rome, Italy - Named "Colonel Robinson"
Ethiopian Airlines, the African airline, announced that it has received in the last days its 14th B-787 Dreamliner airplane named "Colonel Robinson", leased from AWAS, carrying humanitarian aid. The... more
Fair and showsThe new M-346FT airplane unveiled at the "Farnborough Air Show"
Farnborought, UK - Aermacchi M-346FT -Fighter Trainer- will be the name of the new aircraft
World’s first for the Aermacchi M-346FT aircraft of Leonardo Finmeccanica that makes its official debut at "Farnborough Air Show" that opens today July 11th. It is the multi-role version of the M-346 w... more
Fair and showsLeonardo-Finmeccanica at the "2016 Farnborough International Airshow"
London, UK - Showcasing its new name, company reorganization and broad range of products
Leonardo-Finmeccanica is a key exhibitor at the "2016 Farnborough International Airshow" which takes place in the UK from 11 to 17 July with a new profile, the result of the deep reorganization of the... more
IndustryBoeing: "Lacks" in the production of the B-787 airplane fuselage in Grottaglie. Finmeccanica answers...
Rome, Italy - Result of "Unacceptable sabotage and boycott acts" for which has been "Presented a notification to the Magistrature"
"Dear Mr Moretti, earlier this year I sent you a letter that highlights the importance of the fact that Finmeccanica would improve in a sustained manner the product quality and manufacturing flow time.... more
SecurityLeonardo-Finmeccanica at Warsaw NATO Summit with NATO AGS system
Warsaw, Poland - The industry is responsible for the ground control centres which gather and distribute the information coming from the surveillance remotely piloted aircraft
Leonardo-Finmeccanica is at the frontline in the realisation of the NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) system which, for the first time ever will be presented to heads of state and Senior officials... more
ReportAirplanes and helicopters. Gunfire in Dallas: FAA limits air space. 5 policemen killed -VIDEO
Dallas, USA - Only the flight by Police is allowed
Limited air space by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that following to a shooting during a protest last night (Italian hour) in Dallas that has seen involved at least 11 policemen and a not... more
AirportsAirplanes and results. Italy. Lamezia Terme airport: passengers growth in June
Lamezia Terme, Italy - Positive report for the traffic at the Calabrian airport
A positive report for the passenger-traffic at the Lamezia Terme Airport (Calabria Region, in Italy) that closes June with a growth of 7,6% compared to the same period of 2015 equal to 247,082 the total... more
IndustryAirplanes and helicopters. Boeing reports second-quarter deliveries
Chicago, Usa - In its commercial and defense operations
The Boeing Company announced yesterday deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the second quarter of 2016. Major program deliveries during the second quarter were as follows: Major... more
Press releaseItalian ENAV on the public offer and listing project: CONSOB authorizes publication of prospectus
Rome, Italy - The Securities Note and Summary Note, together with the Registration Document already approved by the regulator
CONSOB, the Italian financial markets regulator, has yesterday approved the Securities Note and Summary Note in connection with the public offer and listing project, for the listing of the ordinary shares... more
AirlinesAirplanes. US-Cuba: Dot select provisional air carriers for service to Havana
Washington, USA - The announcement today by the same department, after the thaw of the July 2015
As part of the Obama Administration's historic effort to normalize relations with Cuba, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) today proposed to select eight US airlines to begin scheduled flights between... more
IndustryBoeing and ANA highlight B-787/9 Dreamliner airplane capabilities -VIDEO
Washington, Usa - The aircraft will perform at "2016 Farnborough International Airshow"
Boeing and ANA (All Nippon Airways) today released the 2016 B-787/9 Dreamliner Flight Demonstration video. The same ANA airplane is scheduled to perform demonstration flights July 11-13 at the "Farnborough... more
Discussions80th anniversary of Frankfurt Airport: from a grass airstrip to a global aviation hub
Frnkfurt, Germany - Today it serves more than 60 million passengers a year
Exactly 80 years ago –on July 8, 1936– Frankfurt Airport (FRA) was officially opened at its current location, when a Junkers JU- 52/3m aircraft made its first landing at FRA. Over the time, Frankfurt Air... more
IndustryCanada’s AirSprint signs order for up to 12 Embraer Business Jet aircraft
Calgary, Canada - This agreement has an estimated value of USD 198 million
Embraer Executive Jets announced yesterday that AirSprint, a privately held fractional aircraft ownership company based in Calgary, Alberta, signed a purchase agreement for up to 12 Legacy 450, which consists... more
PeopleRailway massacre in Viareggio. M5S (Italian movement) asks "The suspension of the title (Cavaliere del Lavoro) as honour to Mauro Moretti" (today in Leonardo-Finmeccanica)
Florence, Italy - The Regional Council approving the motion by the Movement is committed to inform the matter to Government
All the political forces of the Tuscan Regional Council have approved yesterday the motion with which the Movimento 5 Stelle (M5S) asked to the town council to point out to the Government the request of... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and results. IATA: moderating demand trend continues in May
Geneva, Switzerland - RPK rose 4.6%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for May showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 4.6%, compared to the... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance. Italian ENAV submits to Borsa Italiana the application for admission to listing of the company's shares on SE
Rome, Italy - The company had previously submitted to CONSOB a request to approve its Registration Document that has been approved and published by the regulator
ENAV SpA (Italian Flight Assistance Company) announces that it has today filed with Borsa Italiana an application for the admission to list and trade its shares on the Mercato Telematico Azionario segment... more
AirportsAirplanes and results. Aci Europe: mixed fortunes for airport traffic during May
Brussels, Belgium - Breakdown by traffic category
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE today releases its traffic report for May 2016. This is the only air transport report which includes all types of civil aviation passenger flights to and... more
SecurityUN: Italy to sit on the Security Council in 2017 -VIDEO
Rome, Italy - With the Netherlands agreed on holding one year each
Italy to sit on the Security Council in 2017. Italy and the Netherlands agree on holding one year each the seat as non-Permanent Member of the UN Security Council. Below, the video: more
AirportsVenice becomes Budapest Airport’s latest destination with easyJet
Budapest, Hungary - With a thrice-weekly service from 31 October
Having already celebrated 14 new links during this summer season, Budapest Airport lines up another network enhancement and has announced easyJet’s first link to Italy from the capital city airport. S... more
CargoAirplanes and transport. IATA: air freight demand growth slows in May
Geneva, Switzerland - Across all regions with the exception of Europe and the Middle East
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released global air freight data showing that demand measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) slowed in May with growth falling to 0.9% year-on-year.... more
Finance and economyCALC repurchases convertible bonds constantly optimising its financial position
Hong Kong, China - The lessor entered into separate agreements with investors
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (“CALC”), one of the largest independent aircraft operating lessors in China, entered into separate repurchase agreements with investors to repurchase con... more
AerospaceJUNO, destination reached. The NASA probe, born from an intense cooperation with Italian partners, has successfully entered Jupiter’s orbit
Rome, Italy - After a journey and about three billions kilometers distant and lasting almost five years
After a journey, started on August 5 of 2011, about three billions kilometers distant and lasting almost five years, JUNO has reached its destination. On June, 4th 2016, at 8:53 pm (California time – i... more
ReportMinister Gentiloni and President Mattarella greet the return of the bodies of the Italian citizens -VIDEO
Rome, Italy - "The legal benefits for the victims of terrorism apply to our fellow-citizens killed abroad", the commitment on behalf of the minister with the President Mattarella
"Together with President Mattarella and on behalf of the government I have committed to assure that the legal benefits for the victims of terrorism apply to our fellow-citizens killed abroad. It is a dutiful... more
AirlinesA-380 airplane. Emirates redoubles the daily Dubai-Los Angeles-VIDEO
Dubai, UAE - The first service began flights to Vienna on same day
Emirates launched its second daily A-380 aircraft service from Dubai International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport on Friday touching down just shortly after 8:00pm local time on 1st July.... more
IndustryFincantieri delivers the submarine "Pietro Venuti"
Trieste, Italy - It is the third of the U212A “Todaro” class
The submarine “Pietro Venuti” was delivered today at Fincantieri’s shipyard of Muggiano (La Spezia). It is the third of the U212A “Todaro” class, a series of four sister units which the Central Unit for... more
IndustryTAS has set up an Innovation Cluster
Rome, Italy - A creativity catalyzer and accelerator at the heart of its strategy
Thales Alenia Space (TAS) has set up an Innovation Cluster tasked with accelerating the development of innovative projects. Open to all employees, at all levels across the company, this participative initiative... more