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Military aviationFinmeccanica (3): the aeronautical sector
Rome, Italy - Alenia Aeronautica, Alenia Aeronavali, Alenia Aermacchi, GIE ATR, Alenia SIA
- Revenues came in at EUR 1,062 million, an increase of EUR 109 million (+11.4%) on the EUR 953 million recorded in 2007. Contributions to revenue came especially from the following: in the military segment,... more
Military aviationSELEX Galileo reaches an important milestone in DIRCM transmitter delivery
Edinburgh, United Kingdom - A system able to protect crew of airplanes and helicopters from infrared guided missile attacks
SELEX Galileo, a Finmeccanica company, announced the delivery of the 1000th NEMESIS Directional Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) transmitter to Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) for use in the AN/AAQ-24(v)... more
Military aviationSELEX Galileo signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Boeing Australia
Rome, Italy - For the provision of Aerial Target Services to the Australian Defence Forces
SELEX Galileo of Finmeccanica and Boeing Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at the establishment of a collaborative relation in support of the respective business and industrial... more
Military aviationC-27J Spartan JCA no.1 successfully completes first flight in Italy
Washington, USA - It's produced by Alenia North America, a subsidiary of Alenia Aeronautica and part of the Finmeccanica Group
Alenia North America, a subsidiary of Alenia Aeronautica and part of the Finmeccanica Group, announced that the first C-27J Spartan for the U.S. Army’s Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA) successfully completed i... more
Military aviationSELEX GALILEO opens the new Electronic Warfare Operational Support (EWOS) facility
Lincoln, United Kingdom - At Alpha Court, on the western outskirts of Lincoln
SELEX GALILEO has announced the opening of its new Electronic Warfare Operational Support (EWOS) facility in Lincoln, UK. The new site is dedicated to the delivery of EWOS capability and products.... more
Military aviationFinmeccanica and Boeing sign a joint-venture agreement for the Aermacchi M-346 and M-311 trainer
Rome, Italy - The deal would have a value of about 5 billion dollars
The Boeing Company and Alenia Aermacchi, a company of Finmeccanica, announced an agreement to jointly pursue the international trainer aircraft market. Both companies will cooperate on marketing, sales,... more
Military aviationFinmeccanica approves the first quarter results 2008 (3): the aeronautical sector
Rome, Italy - Alenia Aeronautica, Alenia Aeronavali, Alenia Aermacchi, GIE ATR, Alenia SIA
Revenues were EUR 491 million, an increase of EUR 79 million (+19%) versus EUR 412 million in 1Q2007. Major contributions to performance in the military segment were: activities relating to the second... more
Military aviationFinmeccanica approves the first quarter results 2008 (2): the sector of Defence Electronics and Security
Rome, Italy - SELEX Galileo, SELEX Communications, SELEX Sistemi Integrati, SELEX Service Management, Elsag Datamat, Seicos, Vega Group
Revenues were EUR 677 million in the first quarter of 2008, broadly in line with EUR 680 million registered in the same period of 2007. The contribution of the newly-acquired Vega Group helped offset delays... more
Military aviationFinmeccanica: Alenia Aeromacchi signs a MoU with ENAER to cooperate in trainer aircraft
Rome, Italy - The agreement will be signed during the "FIDAE 2008"
Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company and leader in the military trainer aircraft market, and ENAER, Empresa Nacional de Aeronáutica de Chile, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that sets... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force (2): EH-101 and C-130J tanker, a possible binomial
Rome, Italy - The helicopter is known as AW-101
The AgustaWestland EH-101 is a multipurpose helicopter, designed by AgustaWestland (joint-venture between the Italian industry Agusta and the British Westland later purchased by Finmeccanica). The EH-101... more
Military aviationFinmeccanica: Kimi Raikkonen and Felipe Massa took a flight on the Alenia Aeronautica C-27J Spartan
Rome, Italy - "Great aircraft, fine performance, the C-27J is a real success for Italy and Turin"
World champion Ferrari drivers, Kimi Raikkonen and Felipe Massa, took a flight yesterday on the Alenia Aeronautica C-27J Spartan. They did so in order to attend the inauguration of the photo exhibition... more
Military aviationEurofighter Typhoon logs over 35,000 flying hours
Hallbergmoos, Germany - By the combined fleet of 135 airplanes in service and seven Flight Test aircraft
"The combined fleet of 135 in-service Eurofighter Typhoons and seven Flight Test aircraft has accumulated over 35,000 flying hours by the end of December 2007. Since introduction into service in Spring... more
Military aviationAlenia Aeronautica and Boeing: agreement for research and innovation activities about materials and aerostructures
Rome, Italy - Opening of the new Boeing Research Centre in Campania
Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, and The Boeing Company have signed an agreement to develop jointly some research activities about the advanced materials and aerostructures. This agreement... more
Military aviationFinmeccanica (3): strategical investments for the aeronautic sector
Rome, Italy - The jewels of the Group
Finmeccanica has invested in strategic products and programmes aimed at bringing in substantial new business and increasing financial returns. Note particularly the investments in the B-787 Dreamliner... more
Military aviationHelicopters: New Zealand government chooses "Made in Italy"
Wellington, New Zealand - Soon the the negotiations for the purchase of five aircraft and a flight simulator
Phil Goff, Defense Minister of New Zealand, announced that the choice for the purchase of five new helicopters - to be delivered to the Royal New Zealand Air Force for tasks of training, SaR (Search and... more
Military aviationOfficially re-opened the call for bids of the US Air Force for the supply of helicopters
Washington , USA - Following the protests after the first tender of last year
The rush to win the USD 15-billion-contract for the supply of military helicopters of the Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) programme for the US Air Force. The competitors have until the 15th of November... more
Military aviationFinmeccanica: SELEX Communications is awarded the first contract for the new British aircraft carriers
London, United Kingdom - Technologies to be fitted in the two carriers, "HMS Queen Elizabeth" and "Prince of Wales"
SELEX Communications, a Finmeccanica company, has been awarded a contract by the Aircraft Carrier Alliance (ACA) to supply advanced Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) technology for incorporation into... more
Military aviationC-27J Spartan. Official: EADS-CASA/Raytheon appeal turned down
Rome, Italy - The airplane described as the best choice for the U.S. Armed Forces
According to the U.S. GAO (Government Accountability Office), the C-27J Spartan airplane manufactured by Alenia Aeronautica represents "The best possible choice for the United States Air Force and Army,... more
Military aviationThe last two SF-260EA trainer airplanes delivered to the Italian Air Force
Rome , Italy - The ceremony held last Friday in Venegono in front of the authorities
"Last Friday, on July 27, Alenia Aermacchi, society of Finmeccanica Group, delivered to the Italian Air Force the last two primary trainer aircraft, SF-260EA. The delivery took place in Venegono (Varese)... more
Military aviationAgreement US-Italy for JSF's FACO
Rome, Italy - The JSF's assembly line will be located at Cameri's base
Agreement between Italian and US government: the construction of a final assembly and check out line (FACO) for F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) will begin in 2010 at Cameri in Piedmont, northern... more
Military aviationJoint Cargo Aircraft: in competition only Alenia Aeronautica and EADS-CASA
Rome, Italy - The communication of the winner is expected for June 8-9
"The die is cast". By a week, Defense Acquisition Board, an ad hoc commission of Pentagon, will communicate the results of the call for bids about the renewal of the obsolete cargo fleet. Italy is in... more
Military aviationEFA 2000 simulator: training and technology servicing flight safety
Grosseto, Italy - The training of AMI pilots still ongoing
The training of AMI (Italian Military Aviation) pilots of the 4° Fighter Wing of Grosseto is still ongoing, using the Eurofighter's Typhoon flight simulator (EFA 2000), temporarily assembled at the a... more
Military aviationRolls-Royce selected to power new U.S. Navy destroyer
Walpole , USA - The delivery sets to begin in 2009
Rolls-Royce has been selected to supply the U.S. Navy’s most advanced surface combatant ship with the world’s most powerful marine gas turbine. Four MT30 gas turbine generator sets will be supplied for... more
Military aviationIndia: call for bids for the enlargement of its military aircraft's fleet
Bangalore, India - An order of 126 fighters
According to a governmental spokesman, Defense Ministry of India will call for tenders, probably during the International "Aero India 2007" Air Show, to purchase 126 fighters. Air Show will last up to... more
Military aviationTransport activity by Italian Air Force's airplanes (4): the EU mission for the elections in Congo
Rome, Italy - A contingent of 50 men and a C-130J airplane from July to half December
"The Italian Air Force, from last July until half December, has deployed in Congo a contingent of 50 men and a C-130J airplane in support to the EU mission for the assistance to the vote operations of... more
Military aviationNo Eurofighters for Saudi Arabia?
London, United Kingdom - Info on the "Sunday Telegraph"
Yesterday the BAE Systems share lost more than 3% on the London's Stock Exchange after an article on the "Sunday Telegraph" talked about a possible loss of a 72-Eurofighter Typhoon order in Saudi Arabia. The... more
Military aviationGalileo Avionica: "Nibbio" ractical recce system successfully concludes the flight campaign
Rome, Italy - At the Interforce firing range of Salto di Quirra, in Sardinia
"'Nibbio', a fast drone developed by Galileo Avionica, a Finmeccanica company, has successfully concluded the first flight campaign at the Interforce firing range of Salto di Quirra. 'Nibbio' stems from... more