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AirlinesRussia: presidential aircraft fleet in difficulty
For sale refurbished Tu-204 and Tu-214 aircraft over 20 years old
Russia's Special Flight Detachment, the office responsible for the air transport of senior state officials, appears to be offering national airlines the opportunity to acquire some unused aircraft from... more
AirlinesCathay Group orders 32 A-320neo Family aircraft
They will serve destinations in the Chinese Mainland and in Asia
Hong Kong’s Cathay Group has announced the purchase of an additional 32 A-320neo Family aircraft as it continues to invest in expanding and modernising its fleet. The agreement doubles the Cathay Group’s tot... more
Civil aviationAirbus nominates new Commercial Aircraft business CEO
Christian Scherer reports to industry's CEO Guillaume Faury
Brief. Airbus is announcing a leadership evolution in the Executive Committee, establishing a dedicated head at the helm of the Commercial Aircraft business. Christian Scherer to become new CEO of this... more
AirlinesAir Canada orders 18 B-787/10 aircraft
And it flies every model in Dreamliner family
Boeing and Air Canada announced today the carrier is selecting the 787 Dreamliner to further modernize and grow its fleet with an order for 18 B-787/10 widebody jets, with the option to purchase 12 more.... more
DefenseNorway: agreement on F-35 aircraft
The production of components for military planes entrusted to a European company
The US defense and security group Lockheed Martin signed an agreement today with the Norwegian military equipment manufacturer Kongsberg Gruppen. The contract concerns the supply of components for the... more
Finance and economyGcap aircraft: London will invest 2 billions
Program headquarters in the UK, coordination in Japan
The United Kingdom has committed to spending 2 billion pounds on the development of the Global Combat Air Program (Gcap) military aircraft, the project for the creation of a new generation supersonic fighter... more
DefenseAustrian MoD selects the C-390 "Millennium" as its new military transport aircraft
The Country joins to other four ones as future operator of this model
The Austrian Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced today the decision to select the C-390 "Millennium" aircraft as its new tactical transport solution.Austria joins Brazil, Portugal, Hungary and the Netherlands... more
AirlinesUSA: fake engine components discovered
Manufacturer CFM International starts legal action against a supplier
US carriers United, Southwest and Virgin have identified the presence of faulty components inside some CFM International engines, supplied by the manufacturer AOG Technics. The airlines said they were... more
Civil aviationE-175 aircraft. Air Peace orders five units
Nigeria’s Overland Airways receives its first model
Nigeria based Air Peace, West Africa’s airline, has placed a firm order for five E-175 aircraft. This decision marks a significant step forward and is in alignment with Air Peace’s ongoing strategy of... more
IndustryFirst C-295 airplane delivered to India
To replace its ageing Avros-748 fleet
Airbus Defence and Space has officially handed over in fly-away condition the first of 56 C-295 aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF) to begin replacing its ageing Avros-748 fleet.<br id="isPasted"> ... more
Civil aviationAirbus partners with DG Fuels to foster SAF production in the USA
From cellulosic waste and residues
Airbus has become a strategic partner with DG Fuels, LLC (“DGF”), an emerging reference in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).DGF’s fuel production system is based entirely on cellulosic waste products, such... more
AerospaceKim-Putin meeting (2): they look at aerospace
Weapons in Moscow in exchange for technology in Pyongyang: fear of nuclear escalation
Russia and North Korea have signed a close collaboration in the aerospace sector. It could be the first effect of the bilateral meeting between the leaders of the two countries. A meeting which, according... more
HelicoptersAgreement signed for 28 helicopters, between H-175 and H-160
They will be used to serve the energy market - DATA SHEET
Airbus Helicopters and PHI Group (PHI) have signed a framework agreement that includes commitments for 20 super-medium H-175 units and 8 H-160s to serve the energy market worldwide, including in the US.... more
Defense"Dsei 2023" exhibition kicks off (September 12-15)
The Defense and Security Equipment International in London
The "Dsei" (Defense and Security Equipment International) exhibition kicks off today, taking place in London from 12 to 15 September 2023. The event will host more than 1,500 companies and businesses operating... more
IndustryManta Aircraft: new Board of Directors appointed
Giuseppe Orsi, former AW top manager, among them
Manta Aircraft announced the appointment of its new Board of Directors. Joining the board are former AgustaWestland top managers including Giuseppe Orsi, Fabio Nannoni, and Sergio Biganzoli, as well as... more
AerospaceThaicom contracts Airbus for a OneSat flexible telecommunications satellite
For broadband applications
Thaicom Public Company Limited, a reference Asian satellite operator and space technology company, has selected Airbus for its new generation software-defined high throughput satellite.<br id="isPasted"> ... more
AirportsItalian Enav Group: four new international contracts signed
The total is worth approximately 11 million euros.
Through its subsidiaries IDS AirNav, global reference in the supply of aeronautical information management systems, and Techno Sky, the company in charge of the management and maintenance of flight assistance... more
Finance and economyUK: agreement on Puma helicopters
Extended maintenance contract until 2028
The Ministry of Defense of the United Kingdom, led by Ben Wallace, has formalized the extension of a contract with the company Airbus Helicopters, to provide logistical support and assistance on the Puma... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines places order for ten additional A-350/900 airplanes
The carrier already operates a fleet of 14 units
Türkiye’s national flag carrier, Turkish Airlines, has announced a new order for 10 additional A-350/900 aircraft, taking its total for the type to 40. This latest agreement is in addition to one announced in... more
Civil aviationAviation Capital Group finalize order for 13 B-737 MAX airplanes
Increasing the lessor's order book to 47 units -DATA SHEET
Boeing and Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG) announced yesterday the airplane lessor has finalized an order for 13 B-737 MAX jets, increasing the lessor's order book to 47 MAXs.The new, incremental order... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM and Airbus: creation of a joint-venture
Dedicated to A-350 aircraft component support
Air France-KLM and Airbus announced yesterday that Air France SA and Airbus SAS have entered into exclusive negotiations to establish a joint-venture for the provision on a worldwide basis of A-350 component... more
Civil aviationKai-Airbus pact on helicopters
Pre-agreement on supplies for 300 aircraft over 10 years
The South Korean helicopter manufacturer Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and the European aircraft builder Airbus Helicopters have signed a pre-agreement on the supply of 300 rotorcraft over 10 years.... more
Civil aviationAirbus: new hangar inaugurated in Hamburg
Dedicated to the A-321XLR aircraft equipment installation
Airbus is advancing its industrial system and expanding ramp-up capacity with a new automated A-321XLR equipping hangar, officially opened yesterday by Hamburg’s First Mayor Peter Tschentscher and German A... more
CuriositiesEx-helicopters that become hotels
The first aircraft will be located in California
A California company is converting decommissioned helicopters into luxury motorhomes. The goal is to offer unique, original and adventurous experiences to lovers of glamping, that is glamorous camping,... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand signs for two ATR-72/600 airplanes with options
Deliveries for the 2H of 2024 and beginning of 2025
National flag carrier Air New Zealand and world regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, today announced the signature of a firm order for two brand new ATR-72/600 and options for two more. Deliveries are scheduled... more
Civil aviationBoeing identifies defect on 737 Max aircraft
Aircraft deliveries temporarily suspended again
The US group Boeing, which operates in the aerospace and defense sectors, has identified a defect on a component of the 737 Max aircraft. For this reason, the company has announced that it will once again... more
Civil aviationE-195E2 aircraft granted Type Certification in China
After that of the E-190E2 received last November during an event - DATA SHEET
E-195E2, the largest member of the E-Jet family, has been granted its Type Certificate by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). This follows the certification of the E-190E2 received from... more
IndustryIndonesia announces commitment to acquire F-15EX airplanes
Signed a MoU to procure up to 24 advanced fighter jets
The Republic of Indonesia and Boeing shared their commitment to finalize the sale of 24 F-15EX aircraft to Indonesia, subject to US government approval, during a visit of Indonesia’s Minister of Defense P... more
Finance and economyPoland purchases Apache helicopters
US State Department give green light, now US Congress decision
In the past few hours, the US government approved the sale to Poland of military AH-64E Apache attack helicopters manufactured by US Boeing. The State Department notified its decision to the US Congress,... more
Civil aviationMidnight air taxi to first flight
The eVtol developed by the American company Archer Aviation - VIDEO
The first Midnight air taxi, an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVtol, electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft developed by the American company Archer Aviation, is ready to make its maiden... more