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Civil aviationLeonardo to acquire Enterprise Electronics Corporation
The closing of the transaction is expected in the first quarter of 2026
Leonardo, through its subsidiary Leonardo US Corporation, has signed an agreement to acquire Enterprise Electronics Corporation (EEC), a US company specializing in developing, manufacturing and servicing... more
AerospaceMTG-S1 satellite launched of the Meteosat program
Enhanced monitoring of air quality and greenhouse gas concentrations - VIDEO
The MTG-S1 meteorological observation satellite was successfully launched yesterday from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Built by OHB System AG, MTG-S1 carries Europe’s first hyperspectral infrared sounding i... more
AerospaceWebb telescope launch postponed
Sled due to weather problems; takeoff scheduled for Christmas
Another postponement for the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope. For weather problems the mission slips from December 24th to 25th, in the launch window 1:20-1:52pm Italian time. Everything is ready:... more
Weather forecastsFirst balances after the Farnborouh 2006 "Airshow"
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Positive comments of the organizers
After the end of Farnborough "International Airshow" 2006, the organizers make the first comments on its results, saying that it has been a record-year. The official data are still to be waited to can... more
Weather forecastsFarnborough Air Show 2006 (8): Finmeccanica conquests
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Three orders and expansion aims
Yesterday Finmeccanica got three good results at Farnborough: a EUR 300m order in Brazil for six AgustaWestland helicopters to be delivered to Synergy Aerospace; a memorandum of understanding between Alenia... more
Weather forecastsFarnborough Air Show 2006 (4): Aermacchi news
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Contracts for MB-339, M-311, M-346 and Sukhoi
Carmelo Cosentino, Aermacchi (Finmeccanica Group) CEO, presenting his company’s activity at Farnborough Air Show, talked about new contract concerning the MB-339CD advanced trainer: eight brand new aircraft f... more
Weather forecastsFarnborough Air Show 2006: Giove-B assembly and tests are ended
Farnborough, UK - According to Carlo Alberto Penazzi the satellite should be put in orbit in December
During Farnborough Air Show, Carlo Alberto Penazzi, CEO of Alenia-Alcatel Space, Italian-French joint-venture in satellite telecommunication sector between Alcatel and Finmeccanica, visiting his booth,... more
Weather forecastsFarnborough Air Show 2006 (22). Tucci: we aim at India for next expansions
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Selex Communication CEO, Maurizio Tucci, reports the situation
Maurizio Tucci, CEO of Selex Communication (Finmeccanica Group), said he aims at "India where a strong and reliable partner in needed". Tucci presented Tetra communication system, which was tested in Turin... more
Weather forecastsFarnborough air show 2006 (19): an agreement between Alenia and Romaero signed
Farnborough, UK - The agreement forecasts the production of fuselage components of the ATR
It was made known, during the 45th Farnborough air show (near London), that a company of Finmeccanica group, Alenia Aeronautica, signed an agreement with Romanian company Romaero to produce fuselage components... more
Weather forecastsFarnborough Air Show 2006 (17): agreement Italy-Malaysia on flight rights
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Aermacchi sells eight training airplanes to the Malaysian Air Force
The Italian Transport Ministry, Alessandro Bianchi, and his Malaysian counterpart, Chan Kong Choy, signed an agreement on flight rights between the two Countries today at Finmeccanica stand in Farnborough.... more
Weather forecastsFarnborough Air Show 2006 (15). Strati: any new majority shareholder should let us work
Farnborough, United Kingdom - In the meantime, Avio CEO, Saverio Strati, announces cooperation with General Electric and Rolls-Royce
Avio CEO, Saverio Strati, answered some journalists’ questions at Farnborough Air Show on the future of the company which is controlled by Carlyle (70%) and Finmeccanica (30%). Strati said that "Carlyle a... more
Weather forecastsFarnborough Air Show (13): Gallois: we want the 100% of MBDA
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The final decision is in the hands of Finmeccanica and Bae according to Louis Gallois
"We have talked in the past and still see benefits to have 100% of the Mbda for a better management of society. We consider that a clear leadership of Eads was a good thing, but is in the hands of other... more
Weather forecastsFarnborough air show 2006 (12): the cooperation with Finmeccanica will be improved in September
Farnborough, UK - The announcement has been made known during a press conference of EADS' two Co-CEOs Thomas Enders and Louis Gallois
During a press conference, convoked by the two co-CEOs of EADS, German Thomas Enders and French Louis Gallois, they made some declaration concerning the cooperation with Finmeccanica. By these declarations... more
Weather forecastsFarnborough Show 2006 (11): within the month of September the partners for A-350 project will be decided
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The new co-managing director of Eads, Louis Gallois, makes know he have spoken on this argument with Guarguaglini
"A day as protagonist, yesterday, for the new co-managing director of Eads, the French Louis Gallois. During several meetings and visits to Aeronautic Show of Farnborough stands, Gallois had made known... more
Weather forecastsFarnborough Show 2006 (9): presented the new model of A-350 XWB
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The Finmeccanica General Director, Giorgio Zappa, confirms the industrial cooperation but not the financial one
Using the occasion of the presentation, from Airbus President, Christian Streiff, of the new model of A-350XWB, Xtra Wide Body, the General Director of Finmeccanica, Giorgio Zappa, has reasserted the will... more
Weather forecastsFarnborough air show 2006 (8). Guarguaglini: we cannot win everytime
Farnborough, UK - Finmeccanica President's answers to a journalist question concerning the race for the supply of helicopters
Finmeccanica President and CEO, using the occasion of the visit of the US Defense undersecretary, Ken Krieg, to Finmeccanica’s booth, commented the result of the recent race to supply helicopter to US G... more
Weather forecastsFarnborough Air Show 2006 (7): Airbus is our priority
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Press conference between two Administrators of EADS, Louis Gallois and Thomas Enders
Gallois and Enders, during the press conference, have ranged on all argues of discussion finding fully in agreement. Among the argues treated also the collaboration with Finmeccanica. Objects of discussion... more
Weather forecastsFarnborough Air Show 2006 (2). Parisi: Italy will honour its commitments
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Despite Defense cuts and backwardness situation
The Italian Defense Minister, Arturo Parisi, on the frame of a visit in Finmeccanica booth at Farnborough Air Show, talked about Armed Forces cuts in the State budget, specifying that "Defense needs have... more
Weather forecastsFarnborough Air Show 2006 (12): Global Maintenance Agreement between ATR and Kingfisher Airlines
Farnborough, United Kingdom - For 35 ATR-72/500s ordered by the Indian carrier
ATR, the Toulouse-based avio-manufacturer which is EADS and Alenia Aeronautica (Finmeccanica Group) partner, signed a Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA) with Indian Kingfisher Airlines today at Farnborough... more
Weather forecastsFarnborough Air Show 2006 (6): C-27J final assembly will be made in Florida
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The consortium joining the US Armed Forces tender announced that
The three members of the joint-venture joining the tender for US Armed Forces military transport airplane, Alenia North America (Finmeccanica Group), L3 Communications and Boeing Integrated Defense Systems,... more
Weather forecastsFarnborough Air Show 2006 (8): Finmeccanica aims at new foreign markets
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Far East most of all
Finmeccanica is at the 45ft edition of "FIA2006" showing its supply of high-technology products in aeronautic, helicopter, space and defence sectors, and presenting the new structure of the Group after... more
Weather forecastsGalileo Avionica at UV Europe 2006
Rome, Italy - It was held in London yesterday and today
"Galileo Avionica, a Finmeccanica company, is attending the UV Europe 2006 Conference & Exhibition in London on the 13th and 14th of July with the Falco UAV system and the concept of operations (CONOPS)... more
Weather forecasts"Farnborough Air Show 2006" (3): the 42/500 aircraft by ATR
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Statically displayed in the livery of Air Madagascar
The French Toulouse-based regional aircraft manufacturer ATR will be present at the "Farnborough International Air Show 2006", which is taking place in London suburbs from July 17 to 23, with the static... more
Weather forecastsFarnborough Air Show 2006: AgustaWestland helicopters on view
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Military and commercial aircraft, simulations and softwares
The 45th edition of the "Farnborough International Airshow" (London) will start Monday July 17 and will go on until Sunday July 23. AgustaWestland will participate within the Finmeccanica display area. As... more
Weather forecastsGalileo Avionica in Norway at the "Midnight sun military show"
Rome, Italy - It takes place today and tomorrow
"Galileo Avionica, a Finmeccanica company, is attending the aeronautic ’Midnight Sun Military Show’ at Bardufoss, in Norway, on June 23rd and 24th. At the event, organized by the 139th Air Wing of Bar... more
Weather forecastsGalileo Avionica in Bulgaria: real-time thrills with "Falco"
Rome, Italy - During the HEMUS International Exhibition held from May 31 to June 3rd
"The Falco Uav tactical system, entirely designed and developed by Galileo Avionica, a Finmeccanica company, proved its ability to operate in surveillance missions at the ’HEMUS’ International Exhibition in... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS special. "ILA 2006 Berlin Air Show" (4): AgustaWestland presents "Grand EMS"
Berlin, Germany - ILA has been chosen to launch the new helicopter
The helicopter manufacturer AgustaWestland, part of the Finmeccanica group, is using the ILA2006 to officially launch its new flagship, the "Grand", in an EMS configuration for rescue operations. It uses... more
Weather forecastsGuests of honor at "Insubria Air Show" 2006 edition
Varese, Italy - Cheli will pilot EFA and "Frecce Tricolori" and "Red Bull" will perform
Varese area skies will be crossed by planes of 2006 "Insubria Air Show", which will take place Saturday May 13 and Sunday 14 at "Adele Orsi" Aero Club in Calcinate del Pesce, Varese Lake (Lombardy, Northern... more
Weather forecasts"Frecce tricolori" start 2006 season
Rivolto, Italy - May 1 two new pilots began to fly in the Italian Acrobatic Platoon
As usual, May 1 Italian PAN (National Acrobatic Team) started the 2006 shows program with its planes in Rivolto, natural site of the 313rd Acrobatic Training Group "Frecce tricolori". Dozen thousand fans,... more
Weather forecasts"Asian Aerospace" (2): the agreement Sukhoi-Finmeccanica raises air carriers' interest
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - Sale estimates for 700 aircraft in 20 years
After the announce given yesterday in Singapore by Anatoly Mezhevov, general director of the Russian aeronautic industry Sukhoi, of the next signature of an agreement with Alenia Aeronautica (see for details... more
Weather forecastsATR at the "Asian Aerospace 2006"
Singapore - It will take place from 21 to 26 February
ATR will participate at the Asian Aerospace 2006, from 21-26 February 2006 (chalet located at Row D10-D11). ATR will also be present on the exhibition stands of both of its partners, EADS and Finmeccanica.... more
Weather forecastsSELEX Sensors and Airborne Systems showcases key products at Defexpo 2006 in India
New Delhi, India - It's ongoing from January 31 to February 3
SELEX Sensors and Airborne Systems (S&AS) SpA, a Finmeccanica company comprising SELEX Sensors and Airborne Systems UK and Galileo Avionica Spa, is a leading supplier of integrated sensor systems for military... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Dubai Air Show (10): Abu Dhabi Aviation to attend to maintenance for the AgustaWestland's helicopters
Dubai, UAE - A committment devoted to all the operators in the entire region
The largest helicopter operator all over the Middle Eastern area will manage maintenance for the AgustaWestland-made choppers in this region. Representatives from Abu Dhabi Aviation who signed an agreement... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Dubai Air Show 2005 (3): Finmeccanica attending the event
Dubai, EAU - The main products of the holding are being shown and the firm is about to open a representative office and a helicopter maintenance centre in the country
Finmeccanica proves to be a protagonist in Dubai with all the main aerospace products and by a strong promotional effort there, even deciding to open a representative office in the UAE, together with the... more
Weather forecastsBangkok Defense 2005: Galileo Avionica attending the international exhibition
Bangkok, Thailand - The Falco UAV and the Janus and Colibri systems have been shown
Finmeccanica attends to Defense 2005 in Bangkok (November 2-5) by Selex Sensors and Airborne Systems, also including so Galileo Avionica. Among the products shown by this firm one should remind some systems... more
Weather forecastsGalileo Avionica: the Mirach 100/5 exhibited in the United States
Mobile, USA - During a symposium on targets, remote-controlled aircraft and shooting range
A symposium devoted to shooting range, targets and remote-controlled aircraft is being held in Monterey (California) from October 31 till today and Galileo Avionica (Finmeccanica Group) is showing one... more
Weather forecastsDefence Systems and Equipment International: Selex attending the event
London, UK - Some of the main defence products of the Finmeccanica-owned company are being exhibited
Selex Sensors and Airborne Systems, a Finmeccanica-owned company, is attending the Defence Systems and Equipment International in London (September 13-16 2005), showing some among its major products. Among... more
Weather forecastsLe Bourget Air Show: Europe leads the aerospace sector worldwide growth
Paris, France - An amazing success for Airbus and Finmeccanica both at a commercial and promotional level
An absolute and partially unexpected media success as well as for the growth of the entire aerospace sector. This was the 46th edition of the Paris-Le Bourget International Air Show, which ended yesterday... more
Weather forecastsLe Bourget Air Show (3): Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' representatives attending Finmeccanica's stand
Rome, Italy - Giving evidence to the role played by Italian Government's support for national industry in this sector from a promotional point of view
Also Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs visited Finmeccanica’s stand during the 46th edition of the Paris-Le Bourget International Air Show, sending Undersecretary Giampaolo Bettamio. An important attendance a... more
Weather forecastsLe Bourget Air Show (10): also Pera visiting Paris' exhibition
Paris, France - "Here we are showing that we are highly competitive"
Italian Republic President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi’s yesteday visit and Italian Vice-premier Giulio Tremonti’s participation at the 46th Le Bourget Air Show (see for details AVIONEWS), were followed today by... more
Weather forecastsLe Bourget Air Show (3): Ciampi and Tremonti visiting the Finmeccanica stand
Paris, France - President of Italian Republic appreciated the efforts to become more and more competitive in a sector which Vice-premier defined as a "strategic" one
President of Italian Republic, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, visited the Italian exhibition area at the Le Bourget Air Show yesterday. President appreciated the quality and variety of national industry’s products a... more
Weather forecastsLe Bourget Air Show (11): the Galileo Avionica Falco UAV has been permitted to fly
Paris, France - The Finmeccanica-owned company unveiled it during the international air show after the ENAC's green light
The Galileo Avionica Falco remote-controlled aircraft has achieved the permission to fly by ENAC (Italian National Civil Aviation Authority) for both the prototypes named Falco Demos. The company, competent... more
Weather forecastsLe Bourget Air Show (4): annual turnover up to EUR 15bn in the next three years for Finmeccanica
Paris, France - The Italian aerospace and defence holding unveiled it according its forecasts and thanks to all its developed or under-development programmes
Finmeccanica announced its own ambitions for the next three years, effectively summarizing them during the Le Bourget Air Show in terms of annual turnover. The Italian aerospace and defence holding hopes... more
Weather forecastsLe Bourget Air Show (2): AgustaWestland's presence in Asia is increasing
Paris, France - Contracts for the provision of helicopters to India and Japan while a facility will be built in Malaysia for maintenance/repairing services of the vehicles in such a country
That the Asian market proves more and more an important one for the Western helicopter industry is a matter of fact now of which both companies and analysts take into account, and AgustaWestland appears... more
Weather forecastsLe Bourget Air Show (4): Alenia proves confident about the future of the C-27J in North America
Paris, France - Good chances, according to the Finmeccanica-owned company, when considering also the relations with Lockheed Martin and L-3
Alenia Aeronautica (Finmeccanica Group) proves particularly confident about the possibility that its C-27J Spartan military tactical airlifter can be awarded with the orders related to the future cargo... more
Weather forecastsLe Bourget Air Show (5): Italian General Tricarico suggested the idea of a sole advanced Euro-trainer
Paris, France - And Aermacchi obviously relies upon its new M-346
Italian Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Leonardo Tricarico is visiting Paris on the occasion of the Le Bourget Air Show, and he seized a chance to express his own opinion regarding some operational exigencies... more
Weather forecastsLe Bourget Air Show (2): Sea King, a good platform to test Finmeccanica-Thales' deals
Paris, France - Italian-British Selex and the English section of the French group signed an agreement for the UK helicopters maintenance
Logistics support and spare management/general maintenance for the British Sea Kings’ fleet (including at the same time both RAF and Royal Navy’s helicopters) will be ensured by an important agreement sig... more
Weather forecastsLe Bourget Air Show (6): Italy interested in Thales
Paris, France - Italian Minister Scajola and Finmeccanica President and CEO Guarguaglini confirmed it during the Air Show opening day
Finmeccanica President and CEO, Pier Francesco Guarguaglini, had already made AVIONEWS understand that a certain interest by the Italian holding in Thales exists (see for details AVIONEWS). Nevertheless,... more
Weather forecastsLe Bourget Air Show (5): Neuron unveiled, the European challenge in the UCAV sector
Rome, Italy - In front of French President Jacques Chirac and Italian Minister for Productive Activities Claudio Scajola
Dassault (France), Finmeccanica-owned Alenia Aeronautica (Italy), SAAB (Sweden), EADS-CASA (Spain), HAI (Greece) and Ruag (Switzerland) showed, during the opening day of the Paris-Le Bourget International... more
Weather forecastsLe Bourget Air Show: ATR about to announce new orders
Paris, France - Eastern Europe's airlines would intend to purchase some regional turbo-props of the group but it is also interested in the African and Asian markets
The ATR group (which links Finmeccanica to EADS in a joint-venture dedicated to regional air transport) intends to remarkably increase its orders and deliveries by 2007, and the Le Bourget aerospace International... more