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Civil aviationIATA welcomes ICAO agreement on a CO2 standard for modern aircraft
Geneva, Switzerland - Important milestone in a comprehensive global solution for emissions in transport by airplane
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed an agreement by the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) environment committee on a metric to define a CO2 standard for new aircraft. The a... more
Civil aviationAerobility introduces flight lessons for disabled people with a view to London Olympics and Paralympics
London, United Kingdom - "I think to give that opportunity is extremely valued across all disabilities"
UK disabled flying association Aerobility, a charity which enables disabled people to learn to fly, has highlighted an interesting project at the "Farnborough International Air Show". Aeronautical press... more
DefenseIndia successfully tests Agni I short-range ballistic missile
Delhi, India - This missile system is already in service
After large armament expenditures (ex-soviet nuclear submarines, ex-soviet missile helicopter carrier, indigenous light fighters, Dassault-made Rafale multi-role fighters, indigenous anti-aircraft missile... more
AirlinesAir Berlin selects GEnx engines to power its B-787 airplanes
Berlin, Germany - Valued at more than $1.2 billion over the life of the contract
Germany’s second largest airline Air Berlin has selected the GEnx-1B engine to power its fleet of 15 B-787/8 Dreamliners for which orders are confirmed. The airline has also signed a 12-year OnPointSM s... more
IndustryBoeing P-8I airplane begins flight test program
Seattle, Usa - 737 military derivative for India on schedule for 2013 delivery
Boeing's first P-8I aircraft for the Indian Navy began its official flight test program in the last days, taking off from Boeing Field in Seattle at 9:15 am and landing three hours and 49 minutes later... more
Fair and showsRR and Synergy Group sign $ 630M Trent 700 agreement for A-330 aircraft
London, UK - For nine airplanes: six in passenger and three freighter version
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won a $630 million contract with Brazil-based conglomerate Synergy Aerospace to provide Trent 700 engines and TotalCare long-term engine service support... more
IndustryBoeing:$37 billion orders received at Farnborough
London, United Kingdom - 737MAX seen as a strategic asset
Boeing, the popular American aircraft-maker, reached a great success at the 48th edition of the "Farnborough International Air Show", the London exhibition running from 9 to 15 July 2012. During last... more
AccidentsMilitary aircraft crashes in Mauritania: 7 victims
Nouqkchott, Mauritania - The plane caught fire shortly after take-off
Seven people were killed in Mauritania on Thursday in the crash of a military Harbin Y-12 aircraft. The plane was chartered by a a Canadian mining company to transport gold from the mine site to the capital. Local... more
AirlinesAirport taxes: Iberia ticket will not increase in price
Madrid, Spain - "It will not affect our customers"
International press agencies have reported that Iberia (the Spanish airline held by the IAG group together with British Airways) has confirmed that the price of its tickets will not increase due to airport... more
HelicoptersEurocopter delivers four EC-225 helicopters to Blueway Group
Marignane, France - For operations in the North Sea
Eurocopter will complete in 2012 the supply of a total of four new EC-225s to Blueway Group, the reference Northern European helicopter operator. Two of these helicopters are already in service for crew... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes two civil penalties against Kingfisher Air Services and Delta Air Lines
Atlanta, Usa - For $185,750 and $987,500 respectively
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a civil penalty of $185,750 against Kingfisher Air Services Air Safari, Inc., of San Juan, P.R., for allegedly operating a Cessna 208B airplane on... more
Defense"Queen Elizabeth" aircraft carrier: 13,000 tons main hull section moved to dockyard (VIDEO)
London, United Kingdom - 60% of the hull of the future English flagship is ready
How do you move a 13,000 tonne aircraft carrier hull into position? A time-lapse video recorded by BAE Systems captures the building of a ship. The ship is the new flagship of the Royal Navy. It is... more
ReportLondon airspace restrictions to start for Olympics security
London, United Kingdom - CAA distributed more than 60,000 leaflets
The English Ministry of Defence has reported that personnel and equipment from the Royal Navy, the Royal Army and the Royal Air Force will be in place from Saturday, July 14, 2012, to secure the London... more
Fair and showsPiaggio Aero announces the new MPA aircraft
London, UK - Signed contracts with ADASI and Saab for its development
Piaggio Aero announced the signature of a contract with ADASI -Abu Dhabi Autonomous System Investments - a subsidiary of Tawazun- for the development of a new special missions surveillance aircraft, the... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough Air Show". Airbus: commitments for 115 airplanes across three product families
London, UK - Equal to USD 16.9 billion worth
At the "2012 Farnborough International Air Show", Airbus won about US$16.9 billion worth of business for a total of 115 aircraft. The commitments comprise Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 61 airplanes... more
Fair and showsAirbus. Orders for over 50 aircraft from four different operators (MEA, UTair, Synergy Aerospace, Avolon)
London, UK - The orders continue at the "Farnborough International Air Show"
Middle East Airlines-Air Liban (MEA), the flag carrier of Lebanon, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for five A-320neo and five A-321neo aircraft plus eight options. MEA will announce its... more
Press releaseRolls-Royce signs contract with Garuda Indonesia for Trent 700 engines
London, United Kingdom - "We are delighted that this carrier has again put its trust in our industry"
Rolls-Royce has won a contract from Garuda Indonesia Airlines for supplying 11 Airbus A-330 Aircraft with its Trent 700 engines. The deal has been announced at the "Farnborough International Air Show".... more
Military aviationUSAF plans to replace its AC-130 gunships (VIDEO)
London, United Kingdom - More technology, less pure firepower
During the Farnborough exhibition (London, 9-15 July), the US Air Force reported it signed a contract with Lockheed Martin to add a precision strike package to the new MC-130J to create a new gunship,... more
Fair and showsBoeing projects exponential growth in demand for aircraft pilots
London, UK - Maintenance technicians also required in high numbers over next 20 years
Boeing projects the world will face an unprecedented demand for airline pilots and maintenance technicians over the next 20 years as global economies expand and airlines take delivery of tens of thousands... more
IndustryBoeing announces historic 737 order (for 150 airplanes) from United Airlines
Chicago, Usa - 100 B-737 MAX, 50 NG 737, worth $14.7 billion
Boeing announced today an order by United Continental Holdings, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, United Air Lines, Inc., for 150 B-737 airplanes, including 100 of the new 737 MAX 9. United, the world's... more
AirportsEuropean Commission proposes airport slot allocation rules revision
Brussels, Belgium - "Use the slot or loose the slot"
A revision of slot allocation rules, aimed at granting best use of landing and take-off slots to decongest Europe's main hubs, is currently under discussion in the Transport and Tourism committee of the... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines: "Alitalia's condition is good"
Rome, Italy - Colaninno dismisses rumors about an agreement with Etihad
During a preliminary examination by the Italian Government Transport Committee, Alitalia's president Roberto Colaninno has underlined that the condition of Alitalia "Is good". According to Italian financial... more
ReportRussia needs new rules for international air shows
Moscow, Russia - The cancellation of the "Russian Knights" display has been a real "Scandal"
The Russian Federal Service for Military and Technical Cooperation and the local Defense Ministry are preparing a new agreement regulating Russia's participation during international air shows. The... more
Fair and showsBoeing projects large and growing market for commercial aviation services
London, UK - $2.4 trillion over next 20 years
Boeing forecasts a $2.4 trillion market for commercial aviation services as this large industry sector continues to grow over the next 20 years. At the "Farnborough Air Show", Lou Mancini, senior vice... more
IndustryRaytheon and Northrop Grumman compete for AESA radar tenders in coming months
London, United Kingdom - South Koreas expected to be the first
The companies expect one of the world's major operators of the Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter to make a decision about AESA radars in the coming months. During the Farnborough exhibition, Raytheon revealed... more
Fair and showsAvio attends "Farnborough International Airshow 2012"
London, UK - The company showcases modules and systems that will power the engines of the future
Avio, Italy’s aerospace company, takes part in the "Farnborough International Airshow 2012 (FIA)", at Farnborough Airport, 50 kilometres from London, from 9th to 15th July 2012. The "FIA" is the most i... more
ReportIran follows Syria: large-scale air-defense drills with fighter aircraft and helicopters completed
Tehran, Iran - "A response to the enemy's psychological warfare against Iran"
The Iranian Army ha successfully (according to local sources) completed a three-day air-defense exercises. During the drills, the Iranian Army and the Iranian Air Force allegedly downed several unmanned... more
Airlines"Farnborough International Air Show": AirAsia confirms negotiations for 100 CSeries aircraft
London, United Kingdom - "Bombardier have to prove the aircraft profitability"
AirAsia has confirmed its negotiations with Bombardier to purchase 100 CSeries CS300 airliners. The carrier asked for a 160-seat configuration. "We are talking this very seriously. it is an impressive... more
Finance and economyChina sale "Last hope" for Hawker Beechcraft
Wichita, USA - The military aircraft production line will remain in America
Hawker Beechcraft, the well-known American aircraft maker, warned in a court filing that it is likely to cease production of business jets with the loss of thousands of jobs if it fails to sign a deal... more
Civil aviationAvolon signs contract with Boeing for 30 737MAX aircraft
London, United Kingdom - More than 40% of its fleet is placed in the Middle East and Asia
Avolon, an Irish aviation leasing company founded in 2010, has reported it has signed a new agreement with Boeing, placing a $2,3 billion order for 30 aircraft. This operation marks the Avolon third direct... more
Fair and showsRolls-Royce wins $280M Trent order from Avianca for A-330F airplanes
London, UK - The order confirms MoU announced in November 2011
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won an order worth $280m, at list prices, from Avianca, part of the AviancaTaca group, for Trent 700 engines to power four Airbus A330 freighter aircraft.... more
IndustryLM: F-35 aircraft flight test progress (VIDEO)
Fort Worth, Usa - The detailed report
Lockheed Martin’s F-35 program accrued the highest number of test points in single month during June, an accomplishment indicative of the program’s ongoing maturation. Additionally, for the 18th consecutive mon... more
IndustryRosoboronexport, Selex Elsag, Selex Galileo and Wass sign agreement to grow in the Patrol Aircraft market
London, UK - During the "Farnborough Airshow"
The Russian Defence Export Agency JSC ROSOBORONEXPORT and the Finmeccanica companies SELEX Elsag, SELEX Galileo and WASS have signed, at the "Farnborough Airshow", three Cooperation Agreements to propose... more
IndustryRaytheon signs contract for AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles
London, United Kingdom - New agreement sealed at Farnborough
Raytheon has revealed another success during the "Farnborough International Air Show". After the agreement for the targeting system of the Reaper hunter-killer drone aircraft (AVIONEWS), Raytheon signed... more
ReportMoscow looks to Kazakhstan to deploy anti-aircraft missile batteries
Moscow, Russia - Russia replies to the European missile shield
Moscow continues its negotiations with Kazakhstan on establishing an integrated air defense network by 2013. The idea is to deploy a system capable of facing with the European missile shield deployed by... more
UAS-DronesUS Air Force signs contract for Reaper drone-aircraft at Farnborough
London, United Kingdom - New electro-optical, infrared and laser target acquisition system
Raytheon, the well-known American radar/missile-maker, has signed a $191 million contract with the United States Air Force at the international air show in Farnborough running from 9 to 15 July 2012. The... more
SecurityAVOID: A-340 test aircraft may help keep UK airspace open if a volcano erupts during the London Olympics
London, UK - easyJet teams up with Airbus and Nicarnica Aviation for high altitude testing of this detection technology
easyJet and Nicarnica Aviation have entered a partnership with Airbus to test the AVOID (Airborne Volcanic Object Imaging Detector) ash detection equipment on their A-340/300 test aircraft at the speed... more
ReportSyria: Air Force conducts drills with fighter aircraft
Damascus, Syria - Training against a potential invasion continues
The Syrian Air force has started a military exercise involving fighters and attack fighters. The news was reported today by a local state-run press agency. The drills, which local sources said "Simulated... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough": Airbus signs MoU with CALC for 36 airplanes and a firm order with CIT
London, UK - A-320 and ten A-330 respectively
China Aircraft Leasing Company (CALC), the fast growing Hong Kong based aircraft leasing company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the "2012 Farnborough International Airshow" for 36 current... more
Fair and showsATR at "Farnborough International Air Show": TransAsia orders 8 firm -72/600 planes
London, UK - Nordic Aviation Capital buys its first -42/600
On the occasion of the "Farnborough Airshow", the European turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR and Taiwan-based TransAsia Airways today announced the signature of a contract for 8 firm -72/600s, plus an... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough International Air Show": ALC signs contract for two ATR-72/600 airplanes
London, UK - Lao Airlines: order for two models
On the occasion of the "Farnborough Airshow", the European regional aircraft manufacturer ATR and US-based leasing company Air Lease Corporation (ALC) today signed a contract for the acquisition of 2 ATR-72/600... more
Fair and showsAirbus signs firm order for A-319 airplane with Drukair
London, UK - And announced an agreement with Cathay Pacific
Bhutan’s national airline Drukair has signed a firm order for an Airbus A-319 aircraft equipped with Sharklet fuel saving wing tip devices to complement its existing fleet of two A-319s. The order announced a... more
Tilt-rotorsAW signs key supplier agreement for the AW-609 tiltrotor aircraft programme
London, UK - With Pratt & Whitney Canada, Rockwell Collins and BAE Systems
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announces that it has signed agreements with three key suppliers for its AW-609 TiltRotor programme. These three major agreements form part of a succession of contracts... more
ConferencesIATA: Tony Tyler's remarks at the ECAC triennial session in Strasbourg
Strasbourg, France - From 10 to 11 July 2012
Tony Tyler, Director General and CEO of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), delivered a keynote address at the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) Triennial Session which is meeting... more
IndustryLockheed Martin dismisses rumors about F-16 aircraft stealth upgrades
London, United Kingdom - The American hi-tech industry makes declaration at Farnborough
Lockheed Martin, the popular American hi-tech defence industry which built the F-35 fifth generation multi-role fighter aircraft, has dismissed all the rumors about a potential upgrade to retrofit the... more
Industry"Farnborough International Air Show": Ruag wins contract with General Electric for F-18 Hornet aircraft family engines
London, United Kingdom - No-limits agreement reached
Ruag, a Swiss aerospace and defence technology group, has signed an important contract with General Electric during the 48th edition of the "Farnborough International Air Show" (London, July 9-15). The... more
Fair and showsSuperJet International: new SSJ-100 aircraft order from Interjet
London, UK - Five options converted into firm
SuperJet International (SJI) - a joint-venture between Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica Company, and Sukhoi Holding– announced yesterday that its launch western customer Interjet has converted its five S... more
IndustryKAI T-50 trainer aircraft highlighted at the "Farnborough International Air Show"
London, United Kingdom - Potential customers in Poland and Philippines
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is the only Asian firm which has presented an Asian-developed aircraft at Farnborough. Three T-50 trainer jets (not to be confused with the Russian/Indian T-50 PAKFA prototype)... more
UAS-Drones"Farnborough International Air Show": Insitu sells ScanEagle drone-aircraft to Singapore
London, United Kingdom - Additional contracts in Middle East remain unveiled
Insitu declared it has signed a contract with Singapore to supply its ScanEagle small drone-aircraft (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) at the "Farnborough International Air Show" (London, 9-15 July, 2012). Moreover,... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters & AW sign agreement to develop a new 2.5 tonne helicopter
London, UK - At the "Farnborough International Airshow"
Russian Helicopters and AgustaWestland (a Finmeccanica company) announce that they have signed a Heads of Agreement at the "Farnborough International Airshow" today to jointly develop an all-new 2.5 tonne... more