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IndustryPIAGGIO CONTINUES THE PARTNERSHIP WITH ROLLS-ROYCE
FARNBOROUGH, In the occasion of the aeronautic exhibition of Farnborough, Piaggio Aero industries of Genoa announced it will continue its partnership, spanning more than 35 years, with Rolls-Royce, which... more
IndustryAGUSTAWESTLAND: FINALISED THE JOINT VENTURE
FARNBOROUGH, Finmeccanica Joint-Stock Company and GKN today announced they have finalised the agreement for merger between Agusta and Westland. Each company will own 50% of the joint venture, the new... more
IndustryBOEING AND AIRBUS COLLECTING ORDERS FOR 18 BILLION USD
FARNBOROUGH, The two big rival companies collected a relevant number of orders for aircrafts of their production. In all, 171 planes have been ordered, 114 for Boeing, valued 12 billion USD, included 48... more
IndustryCESSNA WRAPS -UP CITATION CJ2 MOC UP AT FARNBOROUGH AIRSHOW
FARNBOROUGH, The new Citation CJ2 international mock-up was launched by Cessna at Farnborough Air Show. Company's Director of International Sales, Trevor Esling, said "we believe the Farnborough... more
IndustryAERMACCHI CONFIRMS NEW PROJECT FOR TRAINER
FARNBOROUGH, Collaborating with russian companies Yakovlev and Sokol, the italian Aermacchi confirmed today the intention of making a new trainer based on AEM-130 produced by Yak and Aermacchi. This new... more
IndustryFINNAIR SIGNS CONTRACT FOR A319 AND A320 FROM AIRBUS
FRANCE, Finnair signed a contract with Airbus to buy six aircrafts, four A320 and two A319. The planes will be delivered in 2002 and will be operated on the carrier's european scheduled network. more
IndustryILFC SIGNS MAJOR AIRBUS AIRCRAFT DEAL
FRANCE, International Lease Finance Corporation has signed a letter of Intent for 87 Airbus aircraft, 62 A320, 20 A330-200, 5 A3XX. Both the parts showed their satisfaction with the commitment. more
IndustryNEW ORDER OF HAL FOR TURBOMECA
FARNBOROUGH, HAL, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, has ordered a second batch of 52 TM333 2B2 engines to power 20 twin-engine Advanced Light Helicopters. The order confirms the particular high level of performances... more
IndustryGECAS PLACES BIG ORDER FOR BOEING AIRCRAFT
FARNBOROUGH, Boeing announced that it received by GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) a big order, including options and real purchases, for 149 aircrafts of the american company. The planes ordered are... more
IndustryAIR FRANCE TO BUY TEN A3XX
FARNBOROUGH, During a ceremony held today at the Farnborough Air Show, Air France announced it has signed a letter of intent for ten A3XXs. The french carrier will become soon launch customer of the new... more
IndustryCT AEROSPACE TO ORDER 50 AIRBUS AIRCRAFT
FRANCE, CIT Aerospace announced the intention for the purchase of 50 Airbus, 35 single-aisle aircraft and 15 Airbus A330s. With this order, CIT will be able to offer airlines around the world a broad choice... more
IndustryBOEING TARGET IS 40 BILLION USD
SEATTLE, With the new system "Connexion by Boeing", the company of Seattle hopes to raise profits for over 40 billion USD in the next 20 years, selling internet connection both on board of its planes... more
IndustryALENIA INCREASES ITS SHARING IN BOEING CONNEXION PROGRAM
FARNBOROUGH, Alenia Aerospazio of Finmeccanica group and Mitsubishi Electric Co. (MELCO) will reinforce their role in revolutionary system of telecommunications at large width called "Connexion by Boeing",... more
IndustryTEXTRON SYSTEMS ANNOUNCED DELIVERY OF ONE MMLS TO ITALIAN ARMY
FARNBOROUGH, A MMLS system (Microwave Mobile Landing Systems) was delivered to italian Ministery of Defense from Textron Systems. This device, largely used by american air forces in Kosovo, is carried... more
IndustryBOEING INTRODUCES ITS GLOBAL CONNEXION
FARNBOROUGH, During a crowded press conference taking place at Boeing stand, the american industry introduced an innovative system of communication, defined "global" and called "Connexion", which will... more
IndustrySIGNED CONTRACT FOR AIRBUS A3XX SUPPLY
FARNBOROUGH, Airbus has obtained the signing of the first contract for the supply of the new extra-large A3XX plane. In the occasion of the Fainborough exhibition, started today in England, the airline... more
IndustryBOEING TO SELL AT LEAST 30 777X AIRCRAFTS
LONDON, According to a familiar source Boeing is going to sell at least 30 777X aircrafts worth $5 billion or more. The official announce should be given at the Farnborough air show next week. more
IndustryNEW BOEING 767-400ER RECEIVES CERTIFICATION APPROVAL FROM FAA
SEATTLE, The new Boeing 767-400ER (extended range) received yesterday certification approval from the U.S. FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). So airlines soon can begin using the airplane. more
IndustryBOMBARDIER TO FEATURE NEWEST AIRCRAFTS AT FARNBOROUGH
USA, Bombardier Aerospace will display all its newest aircrafts at Farnborough air show, which is going to take place from july 24 to 30. The roster includes the new 70-seat Canadair regional jet, an ultra-long... more
IndustryBOMBARDIER DELIVERS Q200 AIRCRAFTS TO SURVEILLANCE AUSTRALIA
USA, Bombardier Aerospace is set to deliver two Q200 turboprop aircrafts to Surveillance Australia. The aircrafts will be used for a coastwatch program. "The Q200 has proven to be an excellent maritime... more
IndustryPALESTINIAN AIRLINES TOOK DELIVERY OF FIRST BOMBARDIER Q300.
USA, Palestinian Airlines has taken delivery of the first of two Bombardier Q300 ordered last year and will place the aircraft in revenue service later this moth. The purchase marks the beginning of a... more
IndustryBOEING EXPECTING PROFITS UP 26% IN SECOND QUARTER
SEATTLE, Boeing said to expect a raise of 26% of profits for the second quarter of 2000. The company is continuing to benefit from its restructuring programme and there was an increase of market demand... more
IndustryBOMBARDIER: DELIVERED FIRST CRJ TO JAPAN
USA, Bombardier Aerospace announced today that the Fair Inc. of Tokyo has taken delivery of its first CRJ and scheduled to inaugurate regional jet passenger service early in August. The airline ordered... more
IndustryPIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES AT FARNBOROUGH AIRSHOW
GENOA, In the occasion of the next Farnborough Air Show which will take place from july 24th, Piaggio Aero Industries declared to participate in D2F stand and in K8 chalet and will show up the new Avanti... more
IndustryP&W AND AEROJET GOING TO FORM SPACE PROPULSION COMPANY
USA, P&W, Pratt and Whitney, will merge soon with Aerojet-General Corporation to form a new space propulsion company. The firm will acquire most of Aerojet's propulsion programs. This company last year... more
IndustryROBINSON WINS 65% OF MARKET AND INCREASES EMPLOYEES
TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, Delivering 88 helicopters in the first four months of 2000, Robinson Helicopters maufactured 65% of all the helicopters produced in North America. Of the 88 aircrafts delivered, 51... more
IndustryBOMBARDIER DELIVERS CRJ SERIAL NUMBER 400 TO SKYWEST
USA, Bombardier Aerospace recently delivered CRJ serial number 400 to Skywest. The delivery came eight years after the first aircraft of its type entered service in Europe. more
IndustryEMBRAER IS GOING TO SET FUNDING PLAN
BRAZIL, Embraer announced plan to sell shares to raise $272m indispensable to finance the development of its new line of regional jets. Shares will be sold simultaneously in Brazil as well as in the United... more
IndustryIN SPTEMBER BID FOR AEROSPACE GREEK INDUSTRY
ATHENS, The greek minister of finance, Yannos Papatoniou , confirmed the bid to buy 49% of Hellenic Aerospace Industries will be called in the early days of September. There are two groups concerned with... more
IndustryRUSSIA WORKING ON ITS NEW SUPERSONIC JET
MOSCOW, Russian engineers should be working full out on a project for new version of supersonic jet Tupolev Tu 144, which was manufactured by russians in reply to european Concorde. The plane may start... more