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DefenseItaly cut orders for 25 Eurofighter aircraft
Milan, Italy - The cuts could include other defense programs
Italy takes a step back on the Eurofighter. To explain it yesterday during a press conference at the Farnborough Airshow, Italian defense minister, Ignazio La Russa: "We will have 25 aircraft less", said... more
Fair and shows"FIA": Sikorsky sells 12 S-76DTM + eight options to Saudi Arabia
London, UK - Delivery starting from 2012
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced today that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior (MOI) has signed a contract to procure 12 S-76DTM helicopters and has taken options to acquire eight additional S... more
Fair and showsNew orders for A-319, A-330 and A-350XWB airplanesby Germania, Garuda, Thai and Alafco
Farnborough, UK - Rich harvest also for the European manufacturer
Germania SAT, the holding company of Berlin based airline Germania, has firmed up its Memorandum of Understanding and signed a contract for five Airbus A-319 airplanes. Germania will thus become a... more
Fair and showsATR: 20 -72/600 airplanes to AZUL + as much options, and 10+10 to Air Lease
London, UK - The agreements signed at "Farnborough"
ATR and the Brazilian carrier Azul Linhas Aéreas yesterday inked a contract for the purchase of 20 ATR-72/600s, plus options for 20 additional aircraft. Azul is the first airline in Latin America... more
Fair and shows"FIA 2010": EDA and SAAB sign a EUR 400,000 contract
Farnborough, UK - On the future of the European military aerospace defence technological and industrial base
At the occasion of the "Farnborough International Air Show 2010" (July 19-25), the European Defence Agency (EDA) and SAAB, representing a large part of the EU’s military aerospace industry, signed a c... more
Fair and showsLM-Finmeccanica-L3 to pursue international airborn ISR opportunities
Farnborough, UK - They have been announced during the "Farnborough Air Show"
Lockheed Martin (LM) announced yesterday that it has entered into an agreement with Italian-based Finmeccanica and L-3 Communication Systems-West to pursue international airborne intelligence, surveillance... more
Fair and showsAt "Farnborough Air Show", Airbus has presented its own vision of the future airplane
Farnborough, UK - Concept plane: a window on the future of aviation
Air passengers will get a glimpse into the future of flight today as aircraft manufacturer Airbus unveils its Concept Plane at the "Farnborough International Airshow" (July 19-25). More than a flight of... more
Civil aviationFrance: strike impact on air traffic
Paris, France - A few delays, traffic flow more smoothly than expected, low accessions
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) reports the impact on Paris airports from air traffic controllers' strike, called to protest the reorganization of European sky: Airport "Charles de... more
Civil aviation50 MS-21 aircraft in Ilyushin Finance-Irkut agreements signed at Farnborough
Farnborough, UK - The twinjet will replace the old Tupolev 154
Ilyushin Finance, leasing company in Russia, and the aircraft manufacturer Irkut signed yesterday, during the "Farnborough Airshow" (July 19-25), a memorandum of intent to purchase 28 MS-21 passenger aircraft... more
Fair and showsEtihad Airways finalised GEnx-1B engine agreement for its 35 B-787 airplanes
Farnborough, UK - In addition to "OnPoint Solutions"
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has finalised the purchase of 78 GEnx-1B engines to power its 35 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft order announced during the "Paris Airshow... more
Fair and showsItalian CIRA: Minister Gelmini, in Farnborough, speaks about the Center for aerospace researches
Capua, Italy - The visit has continued at the Campania Region's booth
The Italian University and Researches Minister, Mariastella Gelmini, is in these days in Farnborough, one of the most important international events for aerospace sector. During the press-conference... more
Fair and shows"FIA 2010": "The F-16 airplane the world’s most advanced 4th generation fighter"
Farnborough, UK - More than 4,450 models have been delivered worldwide since the program’s inception more than 30 years ago
"The versions of the F-16 being delivered to customers now are the most advanced 4th Generation multi-role fighter aircraft currently available on the international market and are building on the F-16’s r... more
Fair and showsAvio-Rosoboronexport agreement for research on new aircraft engine turbines
Farnborough, UK - The contract within the cooperation program about defense between Italy and Russia
The Italian company AVIO has signed with Rosoboronexport, a Russian State Corporation active into the sales abroad of airplanes, helicopters, armaments and various material for defense, an agreement for... more
Occurrences21 injured on board a B-777 due to strong turbulence, airplane redirected to Denver
Denver, USA - 255 passengers and 10 crew members on Washington-Los Angeles UA flight
21 people were injured on board the United Airlines flight taking-off from U.S. capital and bound to LA, California. The aircraft plunged last night in a strong turbulence. The news, reported by CNN, was... more
Fair and showsSELEX Galileo helps create Tornado Training Centre at the Italian Air Force’s Ghedi Air Base
Farnborough, UK - The industry has announced it during the "Farnborough Air Show"
SELEX Galileo, a Finmeccanica Company, has delivered one of two simulators to the Aeronautica Militare (Italian Air Force)’s Ghedi Air Base (Brescia) to meet the operative requirements of the tactical T... more
Fair and showsLondon: new milestone for LM C-130J Super Hercules airplane program
London, UK - Completed assembly of its 200th model
Lockheed Martin (LM) recently completed assembly of its 200th C-130J Super Hercules. The aircraft is the second HC-130J for the US Air Force’s Air Combat Command and is a clear demonstration of the success a... more
Fair and showsSukhoi aims 15% medium range aircraft world market share by 2029
London, UK - With SSJ-100 airplane
Yesterday Mikhail Pogossian, Sukhoi Group CEO, at 2010 edition of "Farnborough" (London, 19-25 July) at a press conference applauded one of the protagonists of the showcase, the Superjet 100 aircraft.... more
Civil aviationAir strike in Italy: in exactly two months a new 24 hour stop by aircrew of Alitalia
Rome, Italy - Protest was scheduled for yesterday, postponed to September 20
Proclaimed again Monday, September 20, strike of twenty-four hours of pilots and flight attendants of Alitalia-Cai Group. FILT, CGIL and professional unions of Ipa Anpac pilots and flight attendants... more
Fair and showsLondon: Eurocopter-Kawasaki cooperation for BK-117/EC-145 and derivatives helicopters
London, UK - During the "Farnborough Air Show"
At the "Farnborough Air Show" (July 19-25) today, Shigeru Murayama, President of Kawasaki Heavy Industries Aerospace Company (KHI) and Lutz Bertling, President and CEO of Eurocopter, signed a new cooperation... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough": strong Russian civil-military presence at 2010 edition. Airplanes, helicopters and...
London, UK - ...Wide range in the field of defense and space by Rosoboroneport Fsue
The edition 2010 of the "Farnborough Air Show" (July 19-25 in London) sees the participation of about 1350 societies coming from 52 Countries: 59 are Russian among them and include 29 industries that present... more
Civil aviationGECAS: order for 40 Boeing 737 aircraft, a $ 3 bln value
Farnborough, UK - Rich day at Farnborough for GE air service financial arm: also an order for 60 A-320
Boeing and GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric, announced yesterday at "Farnborough Airshow" an order for 40 Next-Generation 737-800s,... more
Fair and showsAirbus signs MoU for A-320, A-330 and A-350XWB
Farnborough, UK - By LAN (50) and by Hong Kong Airlines (15 +10)
LAN Airlines LAN Airlines, one of Latin America's leading passenger and cargo airlines, announced today its intention to order 50 new eco-efficient Airbus A-320 Family aircraft. The Memorandum of Understanding... more
AerospaceSpace race re-start: Moscow challenges USA in Mars-landing
Moscow, Russia - Head of Russian space agency won't believe in NASA sending first man on the red planet
USA astronauts to an asteroid and to Mars no later than 2015, according to NASA. Sooner than predicted in April by US President Barack Obama: Mars in the mid-2030s. "It is unreal by 2015," said yesterday... more
AirlineseasyJet on French ATC's strike
Milan, Italy - From this evening and all day of tomorrow
Due to the French Air Traffic Control (ATC) strike taking place on this evening 20th July and including all day on the 21st July, easyJet and all other airlines operating to, from, around and over France... more
ReportAir transport: French air controllers' strike until Thursday morning
Paris, France - Against the reorganization of European skies. DGAC asked companies 50% flights cancellations on Orly and 20% on Roissy
At the conclusion of a unions' meeting held yesterday evening, in agreement with French directorate general of civil aviation (DGAC), the associations of air traffic controllers have confirmed the notice... more
IndustryFinmeccanica launches new website
Rome, Italy - With its presence at the "Farnborough International Airshow"
To coincide with its presence at the "Farnborough International Airshow" (July 19-25), Finmeccanica would like to announce the launch of its new website, one of the most effective, rapid and direct communication... more
Fair and showsEtihad welcomes first A-330/200 Freighter aircraft
Farnborough, UK - It's the launch customer of the model
Etihad Airways and Airbus have participated in a handover ceremony at "Farnborough International Air Show" (July 19-25) today, celebrating the first A-330/200 freighter aircraft to be produced. It's... more
Civil aviationMalaysia and China Southern airlines to equip Boeing 737-800 airplanes with Blended Winglets
Farnborough, UK - Both carriers announced at "FIA" the changes to their future aircraft
Malaysia and China Southern Airlines to rquip Boeing 737/800 airplanes with Blended Winglets. Aviation Partners Boeing Blended Winglets will be installed on all 35 of the 737/800 aircraft that Malaysia's... more
Fair and showsATR book orders for 42 aircraft in first half 2010
Farnborough, UK - 72 including options
On the occasion of a press conference held today at the "Farnborough Air Show", Filippo Bagnato, ATR Chief Executive Officer, announced orders for 42 new aircraft (72 including options) in the first semester... more
DefenseIsrael: Iron Dome air defense system tests completed
Tel Aviv, Israel - First interceptor missiles are expected to be deployed by November
Israeli Defense Ministry announced today completion of Iron Dome air defense system final tests. The Ministry led by Ehud Barak has so reported in a statement, pointing as soon to be expected deploy... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough". AVIO: role increases on SaM146, engine of the Sukhoi Superjet airplane
Farnborough, UK - Contract worth over €13 million
Italian aerospace propulsion company, Avio, has signed a contract with Russian company NPO Saturn for the supply of two transmission components (Inlet Gearbox and Radial Drive Shaft) for the SaM146 engine... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough": CAE and ATR sign master agreement
Farnborough, UK - It has been announced today at "FIA 2010"
CAE today announced at the "Farnborough Air Show" (FIA, July 19-25) that it has signed a master agreement with aircraft manufacturer ATR as a framework for providing a range of products and support services... more
AirlinesNorwegian signed at "FIA" option for 15 Boeing 737/800 airplanes: deal for USD 1,15 billion
Farnborough, UK - The agreement provides for total purchase of 42 units
Boeing Company and the low-cost carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle have signed an agreement yesterday at the "Farnborough International Airshow", which provides for the exercise option to purchase 15 Boeing... more
Fair and showsAVIO signs at "FIA" agreement with P&WC for the PW150 destined to Q-400/8 airplane
Farnborough, UK - The Italian industry increases its share on the GE90 engine
Italian and world aerospace propulsion company, Avio, has signed an agreement with Pratt & Whitney Canada that foresees the extension of the contract for the supply of the power transmission of the PW150... more
Fair and shows"FIA". F-35 airplane by LM: centerpiece of 21st century global security
Farnborough, UK - The declarations of yesterday during the opening day of the "Farnborough Air Show"
"The 5th generation F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter airplanes will serve as the centerpiece for 21st century global security while strengthening international political and industrial partnerships",... more
AirlinesEmirates: order for 30 Boeing 777/300ERs at Farnborough
Farnborough, UK - UAE's carrier owns 86 in its fleet, at present
Emirates, UAE flag-carrier, announced yesterday at "Farnborough Airshow" a multi-billion dollar order for 30 Boeing 777/300ERs. Based in Dubai, Emirates is the only airline in the world to operate... more
Fair and shows"FIA 2010": AVIO and OBORONPROM Corporation start collaboration
Farnborough, UK - MoU signed for foundry and casting for the transmission accessory gearbox equipping the PS-90A engine
Italian aerospace propulsion company, AVIO, and OBORONPROM Corporation, a Russian diversified industrial-investment group in the engineering and high technologies sectors, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding... more
Fair and showsNew AW-169 helicopter from AgustaWestland at "FIA 2010"
Farnborough, UK - A next generation concept, 900-1000 sold are expected by 2030
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, unveils at "Farnborough 2010" the AW-169, a new generation multi-purpose twin engine light transport utility helicopter designed in response to the growing market... more
Fair and showsFirst orders for Airbus airplanes at the "Farnborough International Air Show"
Farnborough, UK - From three customers: ALC, Aeroflot and GECAS
Air Lease Corporation (ALC) Air Lease Corporation (ALC), the recently formed aircraft financing and leasing company, has chosen to place its first firm order for new aircraft directly from a manufacturer... more
Fair and showsFarnborough: millionaire Sukhoi-Kartika contract for 30 Superjet 100 aircraft
London, UK - Deliveries between 2012 and 2015, worth 951 million dollars
The opening day of "Farnborough air show" 2010 was an opportunity yesterday for the signing of a contract between Sukhoi Civil Aircraft and Indonesian Kartika Airlines regional airline for 30 Superjet... more
Fair and showsEC-135 helicopter delivered to West Midlands Police Air Support Unit
Farnborough, UK - The order for this aircraft had been placed in September 2009
Today, on July 19, a brand new EC-135 P2i helicopter was handed over to Assistant Chief Constable of West Midlands Police, Sharon Rowe, on the EADS/Eurocopter booth No. G12 in Hall 4 at the "Farnborough... more
Press releaseAir transport in Italy: minister Matteoli defers airplanes strike tomorrow
Rome, Italy - Regular flights on Tuesday, July 20
Italian Minister of Infrastructure and Transports, Altero Matteoli, considering also the assent of the Guarantee Commission who considered the excessive concentration of strikes on the same day, ordered... more
AccidentsAn aircraft crashed in the street of South Portland (ME), killed both occupants
South Portland, USA - Yak 52 plane hit the road and tumbled, crash-landing on Western Avenue
An Aerostar YAK-52, Russian-made plane, crashed between 3:20 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Saturday, near the intersection of Western Avenue and Foden Road, just moments after taking off from Portland International... more
IndustryAirbus at Hamburg: topping-out ceremony for new A-350 XWB airplane hangar
Hamburg, Germany - From Spring 2011 the aft fuselage sections will be assembled from CFRP in this German city
Last Friday Airbus celebrated the topping-out of the new A-350 XWB airplane fuselage assembly hangar. In the presence of Hamburg's Senator for Economics and Labour Affairs, Axel Gedaschko, the topping-out... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week in July
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 19 to next Sunday 25
Monday 19 - "47th Farnborough International Airshow". Farnborough, UK (July 19-25). http://www.farnborough.com - "10th FAI European Glider Aerobatic Championship". Jämijävi, Finland.+ 358 440 591 7... more
UAS-DronesAuavt offers unmanned rotorcraft to global market (Video)
London, UK - A range of seven fully autonomous machines, covering payloads from 1.5kg to 350kg
British systems integrator, Advanced UAV Technology Ltd (“AUAVT”), announces the launch of commercial operations and one of the widest ranges of unmanned rotorcraft to the global aerospace market. AUAVT is... more
AirportsMilan-Malpensa: faster refuelling, airplanes more on time
Milan, Italy - At start first airport testing in Italy
Save money and time for airlines needing supplies in Malpensa Airport with the new procedure. It allows refuelling with passengers on board without the presence of firemen. Thus, Malpensa ranks to major... more
Fair and showsFarnborough: Cae-Mitsubishi Aircraft agreement for Training Provider Program Mrj airplanes
Farnborough, UK - It will have a ten year duration
CAE announced today at the "Farnborough Air Show" (July 19-25) that it has signed an agreement with Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation (MJET) to develop and deliver a comprehensive training solution for the... more
Civil aviationCooperation agreement between Italian Flight Assistance Company and Malaysian DCA
Rome, Italy - Italy chosen as partner to develop air transport in South-East Asian country
Signed Saturday in Kuala Lumpur a trade agreement between ENAV (National Flight Assistance Company) and the Malaysian DCA providers for the development of air navigation services. Signing the agreement,... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica at "Farnborough 2010": a lasting commitment to security
Farnborough, UK - The 47th edition from July 19 and 25
From 19 to 25 July 2010, Finmeccanica will take part in the "47th Farnborough Air Show", which, together with that of "Le Bourget", with which it alternates years, is the world’s largest showcase for a... more