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AerospaceAriane Group: new ESA contracts to advance Prometheus and Phoebus projects
The signature during a virtual on-line ceremony
ESA (European Space Agency) is forging ahead with advanced developments in two flagship space transportation demonstration projects, Prometheus and Phoebus. This will benefit Europe’s new Ariane 6 launcher i... more
Finance and economyFincantieri: BoD approves 1Q2021 results
Total backlog at Euro 34.4 billion -ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Fincantieri SpA, chaired by Giampiero Massolo, has examined and approved the interim financial information at March 31, 2021.Consolidated Q1 2021 results2021 guidance confirmed:... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Faa confident in the safety of the B737 Max
It is still at the center of controversy
After controversies and perplexities, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) took care of throwing water on the fire of the discussions that are still concerning the B737 Max airplane. Despite the lengthy... more
Civil aviationWork on modernised A-320 Family FAL in Toulouse resumed
To support market recovery and demand
Airbus has resumed work on the modernisation of its A-320 Family industrial capabilities in Toulouse. This will provide company with increased flexibility throughout its global industrial production system... more
Fair and showsRostec to present modernized Ka-32A11M helicopter at "MAKS"
The event in Zhukovsky near Moscow in July (20-25)
Russian Helicopters (part of Rostec State Corporation) will present a modernized Ka-32A11M fire-fighting helicopter at the "MAKS-2021" International Aviation and Space Salon, held in Zhukovsky near Moscow... more
Civil aviationEmbraer sells a Praetor 600 aircraft
To Aerodata for flight inspections
Embraer has signed a contract with Aerodata AG, from Germany, to sell a Praetor 600 to be converted into a Flight Inspection Aircraft, to fulfill the full range of flight inspection missions. The aircraft... more
Helicopters300th Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopter delivered
Jamaica Defence Force receives this milestone aircraft
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced the 300th Bell 505 Jet Ranger X delivery to the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF). The first helicopter was delivered in 2017, and today there are 300 aircraft... more
Civil aviationAirbus aircraft: orders and deliveries in April 2021
The industry communicated them in a note
Airbus' commercial aircraft orders and deliveries for the month of April 2021: April 2021 deliveries: 45 to 30 customersApril 2021 orders: 482021 deliveries to date: 170 to 55 customers. more
Civil aviationRR. Pearl 10X engine for Falcon 10X airplane
The family continues to grow
Rolls-Royce (RR) has officially unveiled the Pearl 10X, the third and most powerful member of its market-reference Pearl engine family for the business aviation market. The engine has been optimised to... more
AerospaceLeonardo BoD approved results of 1Q2021
Order intake of € 3.4 billion -ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Luciano Carta, examined and unanimously approved results of the first quarter 2021. The highlights: Results in line with... more
IndustryAirbus Fly-By-Wire visionary Bernard Ziegler passes away
His career spanned some four decades
Airbus is saddened to learn of the passing of Bernard Ziegler, at the age of 88. One of its engineering pioneers, he was instrumental in the introduction of the world’s first digital Fly-By-Wire (FBW) a... more
IndustryAirbus demonstrates C-295 FITS mission system
Operated by ground-based crews
Airbus has successfully concluded a flight test campaign featuring a new capability for the C-295 FITS mission system (COMMOMISS) which enables it to be remotely operated by ground-based crews.The campaign,... more
AirlinesAircraft. Dassault Aviation up on stock exchange after order with Egypt
30 Rafale fighters for the African nation
An important rise in the stock market that was easily predictable in light of the latest announcements. Dassault Aviation, a French aeronautical company that deals with the design and production of aircraft,... more
Civil aviationEmbraer and Breeze Airways announce pool program agreement
For the airline’s E-190s and E-195 aircraft fleet
Embraer announced today that it has signed a long-term Pool Program Agreement with the US carrier Breeze Airways to support a wide range of repairable components for the airline’s E190s and E195s fleet. T... more
AirlinesJetBlue receives A-321LR airplane
To support carrier’s plan to open its transatlantic services
US-based JetBlue Airways has taken delivery of its first of 13 A-321LR aircraft featuring Airbus’ new Airspace interior. These new airplanes support carrier’s plan to open its transatlantic services, sta... more
IndustryEuroDass consortium signs contract to equip new German Typhoon aircraft
With protective electronic warfare system
Leonardo, on behalf of the EuroDass Consortium, has signed a contract to supply the Praetorian Defensive Aids Sub-System (DASS) for the new Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft being supplied under the German... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports 1Q 2021 results
125 commercial aircraft delivered in a market environment that remains uncertain
Airbus reported consolidated financial results for its First Quarter (Q1) ended 31 March 2021.The highlights are:125 commercial aircraft delivered in a market environment that remains uncertain Strong... more
AerospaceVega VV18: a French satellite in orbit
The next flight, VV19, is expected by the Summer -VIDEO
Today’s mission from Kourou’s spaceport in French Guiana marked a successful mission for Vega’s flight VV18. The European launcher, designed, developed and built by Avio, has placed in orbit the new gen... more
Civil aviationAirbus and Lufthansa Technik partner to offer temporary “Cargo in the Cabin” solutions
They have signed a cooperation agreement to the development -DATA SHEET
Airbus and Lufthansa Technik (LHT) have signed a cooperation agreement to co-develop temporary “Cargo in the Cabin” solutions for A-330 airplanes. This new Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) solution wil... more
CargoAircraft. Boeing reports first quarter results
Continued progress on safe return to service of 737 MAX; resumed 787 deliveries in late March
The Boeing Company reported first-quarter revenue of $15.2 billion, primarily driven by lower 787 deliveries and commercial services volume, partially offset by higher 737 deliveries and higher KC-46A... more
AerospaceJUICE Jupiter probe’s first taste of space
The satellite to start environmental tests
JUICE, the JUpiter ICy moons Explorer mission led by the European Space Agency (ESA), has left Airbus’ satellite integration centre in Friedrichshafen (Germany) and is now on its way to the Large Space S... more
Civil aviationEmbraer aircraft: deliveries in 1Q21
The firm order backlog totaled USD 14.2 billion at the end of March
Embraer delivered a total of 22 jets in the first quarter of 2021, of which nine were commercial aircraft and 13 were executive jets (10 light and three large). As of March 31st, the firm order backlog... more
HelicoptersAdvanced autonomous features on helicopter Flightlab tested
The integration of the technologies onto it has begun ahead of a complete demonstration in 2023
Airbus is introducing autonomous features to its helicopter Flightlab through a project code-named Vertex. These technologies aim to simplify mission preparation and management, reduce aircraft pilot workload,... more
Finance and economyAircraft. Saab’s results January-March 2021
Continued good order and sales growth -DATA SHEET
Saab presents the results for January-March 2021.Key highlights Q1 2021Order intake up 22%, strengthening position in strategic markets.Sales growth of 13%, supported by a solid order backlog and activity... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines orders 25 A-321neo aircraft
The airplanes will be powered by PW1100G-JM engines -DATA SHEET
Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order for 25 A-321neo (New Engine Option) aircraft. This is in addition to carrier’s 2017 order of 100 A-321neo airplanes. These planes will be powered by Pratt & Whitney P... more
IndustryAirbus to transform its European set-up in aerostructures
Plans to create new companies in France and Germany; discussions ongoing regarding industrial set-up in Spain
Airbus has provided more details to its social partners during a European Works Council (SE-WC) meeting about the Company’s ongoing assessment of its industrial set-up in Europe, notably regarding aerostructures a... more
AerospaceOneSat Final Design Review successfully achieved
The fully reconfigurable satellite takes major step forward
Airbus has passed an important milestone for the OneSat flexible satellite product line, with the Final Design Review successfully achieved with customers and space agencies.The fully reconfigurable OneSat... more
Civil aviationCamcopter S-100 performs maritime surveillance for EMSA in Estonia
It is currently supporting the Police and Border Guard Board
The Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) is operating the CAMCOPTER S-100 for enhanced maritime surveillance in the Baltic Sea. The Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) service is delivered... more
Helicopters60th Bell 505 helicoper delivered in Europe
Montenegro Air Force received the aircraft
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced the delivery of another Bell 505 to the Montenegro Air Force, making it the 60th Bell 505 aircraft in Europe. The helicopter is known for its versatility a... more
HelicoptersH-125 helicopter performance increase certified by EASA
Up to +140kg of additional payload coming from engine power release
Airbus Helicopters has received EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification for the power upgrade of its single-engine H-125 helicopter. Announced at "Heli-Expo" last year, this major evolution... more