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IndustryLeonardo: gifts to Qatar for billionaire contract?
Italian Senator Vitali to AVIONEWS: transparency is needed
The Italian ministers of Economy and Defense will have to to explain how the consortium led by Leonardo obtained the maxi-order in Qatar for 16 NH-90 land-based helicopters and 12 NH-90 aircraft for naval... more
IndustryFincantieri: the tenth multipurpose frigate “Emilio Bianchi" launched
It is the last unit of the Italo-French FREMM program
The launching ceremony of the “Emilio Bianchi” frigate, the tenth and last FREMM vessel – Multi Mission European Frigates, took place last Saturday at the integrated shipyard of Riva Trigoso (Genoa) in th... more
IndustryDefence radar system for Indonesian Air Force
Contract signed between Leonardo and Persero
Leonardo has signed a contract with Indonesian company PT Len Industri (Persero) to provide a RAT 31 DL/M radar system for the Indonesian Air Force (IAF). The IAF will operate the radar to strengthen the... more
IndustryLeonardo and the "Federico II" University for engineering studies
The launch of the Aerotech Academy from March 2020
Leonardo has signed a collaboration agreement with the University of Naples "Federico II" to launch the Aerotech Academy, an advanced training course on leading engineering issues. The course will provide... more
IndustryLeonardo’s M-40 target drone used to prove latest Mistral missiles
15 international delegations witnessed the trials
Leonardo has concluded a series of flights with its M-40 target drone as part of a trials campaign in Italy. This saw the drones simulating modern airborne threats, allowing for the realistic demonstration... more
IndustryFirst flight of Eurofighter plane in Kuwait Air Force configuration takes place
A contract for the supply of 28 Typhoon multi-role fighters was signed in April 2016
On the 23rd December 2019 at the Flight Test Centre of Leonardo Aircraft Division in Turin-Caselle, the first Instrumented Series Production Aircraft (ISPA 6) equipped with the Kuwait Air Force configuration... more
IndustryThe activities of the Tempest program continue
Leonardo reveals a new radar technology; a new aircraft in-service with the RAF in 2035
Leonardo UK has demonstrated the performance of a new radar receiver/warner technology as part of its on-going development work for Tempest, the next generation combat air project which will see the UK,... more
IndustryFirst two P-72B planes delivered to Italy’s GdF
Four ATR-72/600s in Maritime Patrol configuration have been ordered
The first two out of four P-72B airplanes ordered by Italy’s Guardia di Finanza (GdF) have been handed over during an official ceremony held at Leonardo’s Caselle Torinese facility today. Deliveries will... more
IndustryEuroDass consortium: concept for future Typhoon aircraft defensive aids sub-system
The launch follows the announcement of its Long Term Evolution (LTE)’ study
The EuroDASS consortium (Leonardo, Elettronica, Indra and Hensoldt), which provides the Praetorian Defensive Aids Sub System (DASS) for the Eurofighter Typhoon, has launched its concept for the future... more
IndustryThree ATR-72MP aircraft and logistic support services for the Italian Finance Police
Contract worth over EUR 150 million
Leonardo has signed a contract with Italian Guardia di Finanza valued at over 150 million euros for the supply of three ATR-72MP airplanes and related technical-logistic support services. This agreement... more
IndustryATR-42/72 MP aircraft completes paratrooper jump demonstration
The multi-mission airplane adds a new capability to its current range of missions
Leonardo has recently carried out an experimental air activity demonstrating the ATR MP aircraft suitability to deploy paratrooper jump missions, using a door installed at the rear of the cabin.The trials,... more
IndustryCollaboration on helicopter and training solutions for US Government
A MoA signed between Leonardo and CAE USA
Leonardo and CAE USA have joined forces to collaborate in the United States to offer integrated solutions for helicopter training requirements for the government market. A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA)... more
IndustryEurofighter Typhoon DASS enhancement study contract awarded
The EuroDASS consortium will spend 18 months exploring future upgrades for system
Leonardo, on behalf of the EuroDASS consortium, has received a contract from BAE Systems that will see the consortium explore the future of the Eurofighter Typhoon’s ‘Praetorian’ Defensive Aids Sub Syste... more
IndustryLeonardo sells its stake in Eurotech
The completion of the transaction is expected today
Leonardo announces in a note that the sale of its entire stake in Eurotech SpA, equal to 11.08% of the share capital (3,936,461 shares), to Emera Srl at a price of € 4.58 per share for a total consideration o... more
IndustryUpdate ENAV equipment to manage Italian airspace
A five-year agreement between Leonardo and Northop Grumman
Leonardo, through its subsidiary Vitrociset, has been awarded a radio replacement contract by ENAV, the Italian air navigation services provider. The agreement is a 5-year contract to replace ground-to-air... more
IndustryLeonardo: appointments at the end of the mandate
A few months from the deadline, Profumo appoints new managers
A few days ago three new managers were appointed to Leonardo's top management. Enrico Savio as head of the Strategy & market intelligence organizational unit; Giovanni Soccodato as Chief Strategic Equity... more
IndustryLeonardo: contract to supply GDC of the Italian Government Printing Office and Mint
Through Vitrociset for a value of EUR 11 million
Leonardo, through its subsidiary Vitrociset, has been awarded the tender called by the Italian Government Printing Office and Mint for the supply and commissioning of a Green Data Center (GDC) solution... more
IndustryLeonardo approved start of merger with Sistemi Dinamici
The engineering company, that develops, produces and sells remotely piloted aircraft
The Board of Directors of Leonardo approved yesterday the merger process by way of incorporation plan of Sistemi Dinamici SpA –the engineering company, which is directly and wholly owned, involved in t... more
IndustryLeonardo strengthens leadership team with three new organizational units
Chief Strategic Equity Officer, Strategy & Market Intelligence, and Chief Technology & Innovation Officer new roles created
Leonardo's Chief Executive Officer, Alessandro Profumo, informed the Board of Directors of the strengthening of the senior leadership in order to push further the achievements of the challenging objectives... more
IndustryElettronica Group on board of the new PPA “Thaon di Revel” with its Naval EW suite
A new season for the Italian Navy to face the new challenging naval scenarios started
With the ship launch of the first PPA “Thaon di Revel” last Saturday (see AVIONEWS), a new season for the Italian Navy to face the new challenging naval scenarios starts.Elettronica group is on board of... more
IndustryOther 13 M-345HET aircraft arriving for the Italian Air Force
The agreement signed with Leonardo for EUR 300 million
The new trainer aircraft will operate alongside the Air Force’s existing T-346A fleet, which is used for advanced pilot training more
IndustryRaytheon-United Technologies combine in merger
A giant will be created, the second one in the world after Boeing
Raytheon Company and United Technologies Corp. have entered into an agreement of merger. From it a giant will be created in the aerospace and defense sector. The merger of Raytheon, a defense company,... more
IndustryAt "Cansec" with SaR helicopters, advanced electronics and partnerships
Leonardo selected for the FACT program for military pilots - DATA SHEET
With over 50 years of in Country activities, Leonardo contributes to the security and safety of Canada every day. AW-101 Cormorant helicopters for the Search and Rescue service, weather and air traffic... more
IndustryTesting of the BriteCloud system on Typhoon RAF airplanes
Leonardo was selected by the British Ministry of Defense
Leonardo has been contracted by the UK Ministry of Defence to support a series of trials in which the ‘BriteCloud 55’ Expendable Active Decoy (EAD) is being trialled for operations with the Royal Air For... more
IndustryPiaggio. Profumo confirms Leonardo's interest in the maintenance branch
And on Leonardo: "open to aggregation but not to the holding company"
The CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of Leonardo, Alessandro Profumo, stated about the Defense sector: "I am convinced that over time there will be sectoral aggregations in Europe. But I am equally convinced... more
IndustryLeonardo: MoU with CDP and ELITE
For sustainable growth of the Aerospace and Defence supply chains
Leonardo, CDP and ELITE today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) dedicated to supporting the growth of the companies that make up Leonardo’s supply chain. The agreement – which is linked to the... more
IndustryHK Airport: Leonardo secures contract for its BHS
In 2018 the Asian hub served over 74.7 million passengers as they visited 220 destinations
Leonardo’s sorting technology has been selected for the Terminal 1 Baggage Handling System (BHS) at Hong Kong (HK) International Airport. The airport’s ‘Primary Sorter Replacement’ programme will see Leo... more
IndustryDefense. Profumo: "European products must have a single export license"
The line of Leonardo's CEO for the future of the industry
"If the German embargo on Saudi Arabia was to be maintained it could create fractures in anticipation of the emergence of an European defense system". Thus the managing director of Leonardo Alessandro... more
IndustryLeonardo: strong interest in the Piaggio Aero engine maintenance business
It would prevent the grounded of the MB-339 aircraft
The engine maintenance divsion of Piaggio Aerospace could be soon purchase by the Italian defense and aerospace company Leonardo, thus avoiding the closure of the structures and the consequent dismissal... more
IndustryFremm "Antonio Marceglia" delivered to the Italian Navy
At Fincantieri's shipyard in Muggiano (La Spezia)
The frigate “Antonio Marceglia” was delivered today to the Italian Navy at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Muggiano (La Spezia, in Liguria Region). It is the eighth of a series of 10 vessels of the FREMM progr... more
IndustryLeonardo: filing of documentation of minutes of the BoD
Through different channels
Under the current legislation, notice is hereby given that the minutes of the Board of Directors’ meeting held on 28 March 2019, concerning the EMTN (Euro Medium Term Note) Program for bonds issuance, a... more
IndustryLeonardo: in the future the production of the fuselage of the B-797?
Visit of the US Ambassador to Grottaglie could be a first step
"Here we can breathe the energy of innovation", said the US Ambassador to Italy Lewis Eisenberg during a visit to the Leonardo factory in Grottaglie, built specifically for the production of the fuselage... more
IndustryLeonardo: new contracts totaling worth USD 200 million
Its US subsidiary has been awarded two agreements
Leonardo, through Leonardo DRS, has been awarded two contracts worth about USD 200 million, continuing its legacy of supporting the US military.In the first contract, the company received an award for... more
IndustryLeonardo. Profumo: "South America very important market"
Sales of satellites, helicopters and airplanes increased
Speaking on the sidelines of the "LAAD 2019", taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Leonardo's CEO Alessandro Profumo emphasized how the Italian defense, aerospace and security company is "a global partner for... more
IndustryLeonardo: Francesco Bernardi new focal point for Piaggio Aero activities
Another step towards an acquisition operation?
The current leader of the Business Unit "Competitive Analysis and Strategies" of Leonardo Francesco Bernardi, a few days ago was also named Leonardo focal point for activities related to Piaggio Aerospace.... more
IndustryMBDA: more cooperation to keep growing
Crucial theme for the future of the European missile company
Reinforcing investments in next-generation technologies and creating high-level products for the armed forces are the main themes for MBDA to remain competitive and continue to grow in the global missile... more
IndustryLeonardo. Profumo: "Big orders are a source of pride"
The CEO of the company hopes that "European Defense programs will converge"
In a long interview at "Il Sole 24 Ore" the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Leonardo Alessandro Profumo spoke about both the company budget (see AVIONEWS) and the possibilities of future growth, starting... more
IndustryLeonardo: turnover growing thanks to helicopters?
Only the United States market should generate 30% of the total
Next March 14, Leonardo will present the annual budget of 2018 and probably this will see a further increase in turnover generated in the United States which -according to "Il Sole 24 Ore"- could represent... more
IndustryLeonardo-Rina: development of technical solutions in the critical infrastructure monitoring sector
A MoU signed to launch a cooperation in such sector
Leonardo and RINA, a world reference certification and services company for engineering support, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a partnership in the critical infrastructure monitoring... more
IndustryConte: "For Fincantieri I would like that there will be a signal of renewal"
The Premier does not exclude a change "in continuity" at the top of the company
In an interview at "Il Sole 24 Ore", the Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte spoke about the future of the main Italian companies, especially regarding Leonardo and Fincantieri for which he excluded... more
IndustryLeonardo. Schisano: "By April the offer for the construction of the COMAC aircraft"
In case of victory, a plant will be built in China
Speaking on the sidelines of the presentation of Aerotech Campus in Pomigliano d'Arco (Naples), the head of the Aerostructures Division of Leonardo Giancarlo Schisano spoke about the future of the sector... more
IndustryLeonardo receives top corporate governance award by a British magazine
In the aerospace and defense sector in Europe
Leonardo has been awarded ‘Best Corporate Governance 2019’ in the European Aerospace and Defence sector by ‘Ethical Boardroom’ magazine, which analyses governance and other corporate issues internationally. The awa... more
IndustryLeonardo: today the announcement of an order of helicopters from Israel
It will be an exchange between the two governments
The Italian aerospace and defense company Leonardo should receive today the order from the Israeli government for AW-119 Koala helicopters. To report this is "Il Sole 24 Ore" which cites sources inside... more
IndustryLeonardo: excellent chance in the tender for US Navy helicopters
The TH-119 from its has the lowest cost compared to competitors
For the Italian aerospace and defense company Leonardo there could be a new possibility for significant gain in the United States, as it is competing for the new US Navy training helicopters. A competition... more
IndustryAirbus: the possibility of a stop to the A-380 aircraft becomes concrete
Will it be looking for buyers in China?
What seemed to be a simple indiscretion is getting more and more confirmations and could soon become official; Emirates could communicate in the next few days the will to change the order of the Airbus... more
IndustryElectronics Group supplier of the maritime and land capability of the JEWCS Nato program
It will contribute with a "Land Training System" composed of several vehicles
Elettronica Group will be a supplier under the contract between Leonardo and the UK Ministry of Defense for the modernization of NATO's Joint Electronic Warfare Core Staff (see AVIONEWS). This is a contract... more
IndustryBoeing-Leonardo: will continue for a long time the cooperation in helicopters?
Possible new agreements for the US market
The collaboration between the Italian company Leonardo and the US Boeing in the helicopters field will probably continue in the future, after the successful cooperation in the last 2.4 billion dollar bid... more
IndustryPurchase of 100% of Vitrociset completed
Leonardo communicates it today in a note
Subsequent to the press release issued on September 7th, 2018 (see AVIONEWS) Leonardo announced today the closing of the purchase of 98.54% of Vitrociset, after meeting all the required conditions, including... more
IndustryItaly and F-35: it is suspended the plan for the purchase of new aircraft
The weight of the factory in Cameri (Novara) tip the balance
The Undersecretary of Defense Angelo Tofalo met -on last Saturday- his US counterpart Ellen Lord during the institutional visit to Washington, during which the exponent of the Five Star Movement had the... more
IndustryThe ninth multipurpose frigate "Spartaco Schergat" launched
The Italo-French FREMM program continues
The launching ceremony of the “Spartaco Schergat” frigate, the ninth of a series of 10 FREMM vessels – Multi Mission European Frigates, took place today at the integrated shipyard of Riva Trigoso (Geno... more