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IndustryAirbus presents the A-380plus airplane
Toulouse, France - New large winglets to provide fuel burn savings
Airbus is presenting a development study for an enhanced A-380, the “A-380plus”. The study includes aerodynamic improvements in particular new, large winglets and other wing refinements that allow for... more
IndustryUS military planes to Qatar: 12 billion dollars deal with the Country accused to support terrorism
Washington, USA - The United States will provide F-15s to the emirate; the sale was discussed on Wednesday in Washington
In the middle of an international diplomatic crisis that sees Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt and some other Countries accusing Qatar of supporting pro-Iranian terrorism and that for... more
IndustrySaab to boost security for Australian government agencies
Linkoping, Sweden - The systems will be rolled out during 2017 and 2018
Defence and security company Saab has been awarded a contract to enhance security measures at strategic Australian Government facilities under a transformation project in response to increased threats. Under... more
IndustrySuperJet International extends its maintenance services on the SSJ-100 aircraft
Venice, Italy - The approval has been released by the Italian ENAC following a formal audit
SuperJet International (SJI) –as MRO provider for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100 aircraft) customers– received the extension of the Part 145 maintenance capabilities up to “2 years check”. The approva... more
IndustryeasyJet receives first of 130 Airbus A-320neo aircraft
Toulouse, France - It is also the airline's 300th A-320 Family airplane
Airbus has delivered easyJet’s first A-320neo, which is also the airline’s 300th A-320 Family aircraft, at a ceremony in Toulouse involving Carolyn McCall, carrier CEO, Gaël Méheust, CFM international CEO,... more
IndustryATR expands its training capacities in Paris
Toulouse, France - The simulator will be EASA-certified and will start operations as of November 2017
The world’s turboprop manufacturer ATR will be adding a brand new Full Flight Simulator (FFS) to its Paris Training Center. Manufactured by TRU Simulation+Training, this new simulator will allow crew m... more
IndustryBahrain relies on Thales-SITA supply for security systems at Al Muharraq Airport
Manama, Bahrein - In the context of the modernisation and expansion four year project launched in 2015
Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) assigned to Thales and Sita supply of security systems and operations management for the Al Muharraq international airport according to a four year project in the context... more
IndustryE-190 jet airplane receives South African CAA type certification
Amsterdam, Netherlands - Airlink’s model will make its public debut at the "Adrenaline Air Show" (Pretoria, 10-11 June)
The E-190 has this week received type certification from South Africa’s Civil Aviation Authority. Airlink, southern Africa’s largest privately owned regional airline, recently took delivery of their fir... more
IndustryPlane & Industry. Boeing thanks US Trade representative for winning major WTO compliance ruling
Chicago, Usa - The declarations by General Counsel of the industry
Boeing today commended the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) for achieving another significant win in the long-running dispute between the United States and the European Union (EU) over aerospace... more
IndustryAirbus: nearly 35,000 aircraft required in the next 20 years
Toulouse, France - Additional need for 530,000 pilots and 550,000 technicians with services set to grow
The world’s passenger aircraft fleet above 100 seats is set to more than double in the next 20 years to over 40,000 planes as traffic is set to grow at 4.4 percent per year, according to Airbus’ latest Glo... more
IndustryCebu Pacific orders more A-321 airplanes
Toulouse, France - Seven CEOs aircraft to meet growth on domestic and regional services
Cebu Pacific of the Philippines has placed an order with Airbus for seven A-321ceo airplanes to meet ongoing strong growth on its domestic and regional network. The latest contract comes on top of an existing... more
IndustryAircraft. Boeing to deliver the US Navy’s first deployable P-8A Poseidon trainers
Arlington, Usa - New contract comprises seven trainer deliveries for troops on missions, starting in 2019
Boeing will deliver the US Navy’s first deployable P-8A Poseidon trainers, allowing aircrew and operators to improve their mission readiness even while serving away from home. Under a recently signed c... more
IndustryP&W PW1200G engine for MRJ aircraft acquires type certification
Nagoya, Japan - The MRJ-70 and MRJ-90 will each be powered by two engines of this kind
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation and Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. announced yesterday that Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower Geared Turbofan PW1200G e... more
IndustryAircraft. Saab and FMV sign contract for continued Gripen support and maintenance
Linkoping, Sweden - Valued at around SEK 1.9 billion it will be in effect from June 2017 to December 2019
Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) regarding the continued support and maintenance of Gripen C/D aircraft. It is valued at approximately... more
IndustryStrong growth for Aerostar’s commercial aviation Mro business prompts expansion plans
London, UK - The new hangar for airplanes will open in the Summer of 2019
Aerostar, the Romanian aerospace company, is demonstrating continued strong growth in its commercial aircraft MRO business and is planning a further expansion to meet customer demand. The company is in... more
IndustryFincantieri: cooperation agreement signed with ENI
Trieste, Italy - For the development of natural gas power systems
The CEOs of Fincantieri and Eni, Giuseppe Bono and Claudio Descalzi, signed yesterday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the cooperation in the field of Research & Development, including possible... more
IndustryVistara receives its first A-320neo airplane
Toulouse, France - The delivery is the first of seven aircraft to be leased from BOC Aviation
Airbus has delivered the first A-320neo airplane to Vistara, a Delhi based full service airline and joint-venture between Tata Sons Ltd. and Singapore Airlines (SIA). The delivery is the first of seven... more
IndustryFirst Air Mauritius A-350XWB airplane takes shape in Airbus’ FAL
Toulouse, France - The delivery scheduled in Q4 2017 of the first A-350/900 to the airline
Assembly of the first A-350 XWB airplane for Air Mauritius is advancing well at Airbus’ Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, France. The wing-fuselage junction, the installation of the tailplane and a... more
IndustryTrump (3). Helicopters. LM plays major role in strengthening US-Saudi Arabia ties to bolster global security
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Agreements for more than USD 28 billion worth
Last Saturday the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) took major steps to enhance global security and stimulate economic progress in the United States and the Middle East. KSA has expressed... more
IndustryTrump (2). Planes and helicopters: business agreements strengthen Boeing-Saudi Arabia partnership
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - And create or sustain thousands of jobs in both Nations
Several defense and commercial agreements announced last Saturday will further strengthen Boeing’s partnership with Saudi Arabia, create or sustain thousands of jobs in both the United States and Saudi A... more
IndustryNineteen planes by Boeing in the future of Hainan Airlines
Rome, Italy - The airline announced it at the Shanghai stock exchange on Saturday, convertible bonds will cover part of the costs
With a public notice at the Shanghai (China) stock exchange the Chinese Hainan Airlines announced on Saturday the issuance of convertible bonds for 15 billion yuan to finance the purchase cost of thirteen... more
IndustryTrump signs 110 billion dollars deal with Saudi Arabia for military and defence procurement
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The agreement would include missile defence systems, radars, technologies for communications and cybersecurity, tanks and combat ships
In his visit in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) last Saturday May 20, the President of the United States Donald Trump signed a deal with the Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for military procurement to the... more
IndustryAirbus establishes new Independent Compliance Review Panel
Toulouse, France - Noëlle Lenoir, Lord Gold and Theo Waigel appointed as external consultants
Airbus has established an Independent Compliance Review Panel (ICRP) composed of eminent external consultants. The ICRP members are Lord Gold from the UK, Noëlle Lenoir from France and Theo Waigel from... more
IndustryUS starts "antidumping" investigation against Bombardier for its CS-100 and CS-300 planes. Canada warns that the purchase of Super Hornets might be reviewed
Washington, USA - The Canadian manufacturer would have sold its aircraft below cost benefiting of State subsidies
The US Commerce Department started a procedure against Bombardier to verify the allegations that Boeing reported last April, according to which the Canadian manufacturer would have placed its CS-100 and... more
IndustryLeonardo: to Moretti as compensation and indemnity, an amount of EUR 9,262,000, in addition to...
Rome, Italy - ... the severance benefits and any other amount owed to him for the rights accrued for his participation medium-to-long term incentive plans
In relation to the termination of the employment contract with Mr. Mauro Moretti, started on 15 May 2014, Leonardo informs of the following. The Company’s Board of Directors, during the meeting held o... more
IndustryGianni Dragoni talks about Leonardo ex-Finmeccanica - VIDEO-INTERVIEW AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - The journalist of "Il Sole 24 ore" expresses his point of view on the past and the future of the Group
The day after the shareholders' meeting of Leonardo-Finmeccanica the journalist of the Italian newspaper "Il Sole 24 ore" Gianni Dragoni in an interview to this agency AVIONEWS expressed his viewpoint... more
IndustryLeonardo: Fabrizio Giulianini, Head of Electronics, Defence & Security Systems, unexpectedly resigned
Rome, Italy - The reasons of his resignation are unknown
Fabrizio Giulianini, Head of Electronics, Defence & Security Systems at Leonardo Finmeccanica, announced at the shareholders' meeting that he will resign on next May 31. Giulianini was considered as a... more
IndustrySaab Swordfish MPA delivers true multi-rolemaritime air power
Linkoping, Sweden - This Maritime Patrol Aircraft was launched at the "2016 Singapore Air Show"
Defence and security company Saab continues to enhance the Swordfish Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA). Detailed design studies have expanded operational capabilities, adding new mission equipment and a significantly... more
IndustryIran Air takes delivery of its first four ATR-72/600 airplanes
Toulouse, France - The country enters an era of renewal and expansion of its regional network connectivity
Iran Air, Iran’s national flag carrier, today took delivery of its first four ATR-72/600 airplanes. Both signed earlier this year a firm contract for 20 -72/600s and options for a further 20. Deliveries o... more
IndustryAircraft. SNC & Embraer participate in USAF OA-X experiment with A-29 Super Tucano
Sparks, Usa - The assessment will begin in July in New Mexico
Embraer Defense & Security, together with its partner, Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), have been invited to participate in the US Air Force’s (USAF) Capability Assessment of Non-Developmental Light A... more
IndustryA big goodbye for Cavalier Moretti: today he is leaving Piazza Monte Grappa, the headquarter of Leonardo - Finmeccanica
Rome, Italy - A new "Profumo" in the rooms of Leonardo
With the meeting of Tuesday May 16th, the three-year period of Cavalier Mauro Moretti in Leonardo-Finmeccanica comes to an end. A few evenings ago Mauro Moretti wanted to greet his closes collaborators... more
IndustryUnexpected occurrence for Boeing: the engines of the new B-737 Max planes need inspections
Seattle, USA - CFM informed about a possible problem to some propellers, the industry grounds all aircraft that use them as a precaution
The flights of about 25 B-737s MAX -test planes and aircraft to be delivered to customers- were grounded by Boeing on Wednesday as a precaution for a possible issue to their engines. Last week CFM International... more
IndustryDelta orders 30 additional A-321 airplanes
Atlanta, Usa - Its fourth A-321ceo order in as many years
Atlanta, Georgia (US)-based Delta Air Lines has placed an incremental order for 30 firm A-321ceo aircraft. This order follows three previous orders for the Current Engine Option (CEO) version of the largest... more
IndustryPrimera Air announces order for up to 20 B-737 MAX 9 airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Scandinavian low-cost airline to utilize aircraft to open new transatlantic routes
Boeing and Primera Air today announced an order for eight B-737 MAX 9 airplanes, valued at more than $950 million at list prices. The contract also includes purchase rights for four additional units and... more
IndustryPlanes for SAR missions challenge each other in Court: C-27Js against C-295Ws to reopen the Canadian contract
Ottawa, Canada - Federal Judges in Ottawa shall decide if the appeal of Leonardo against the government of Canada for the contract won by Airbus in December is well-founded
In these weeks the specifications of C-295W Airbus planes are brought to the notice of Federal Court judges of Ottawa (Canada) who shall decide if lawyers and consultants of Leonardo were right to criticize... more
IndustryIndiGo selects the ATR-72/600 aircraft for its plans to enter regional market
Toulouse, France - The Indian carrier will play a key role in the government’s Regional Connectivity Scheme
ATR announced that it has signed a term sheet with India’s largest airline by market share, IndiGo, for the sale of 50 ATR-72/600 aircraft, with the flexibility to reduce the number of aircraft deliveries b... more
IndustryAircraft. Airbus achieves Automatic Air-to-Air Refuelling contact
Madrid, Spain - With boom performed for first time ever
Airbus Defence and Space has successfully demonstrated automatic air-to-air refuelling (AAR) contacts with a fighter aircraft from a tanker’s refuelling boom – the first time in the world that this has... more
IndustryMaiden flight for the C-919 airplane by COMAC– 2 VIDEO
Shanghai, China - The aircraft of the Chinese manufacturer took off Friday from Shanghai airport for its inaugural flight
The C-919, built by the Chinese state-owned COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) made its inaugural flight on Friday. The plane took off from Pudong International Airport in Shanghai (China)... more
IndustryEmbraer delivered its 1,100th business jet aircraft
Melbourne-Florida, Usa - The Phenom 300 destined to NetJets
Embraer delivered yesterday its 1,100th business jet. The milestone aircraft is the industry’s Phenom 300, and the customer is NetJets, the world private aviation company, with a portfolio of services t... more
IndustryWOW air takes delivery of its first A-320neo airplane
Toulouse, France - The Iceland-based airline to strengthen its all Airbus fleet
WOW air the low-fare airline based in Iceland has taken delivery in the last days of its first A-320neo on lease from Air Lease Corporation. WOW air is an all Airbus operator with 12 aircraft in its fleet... more
IndustryBoeing KC-46A Tanker aircraft joins flight test program
Washington, Usa - Newest airplane is third for testing in full KC-46 configuration
Boeing now has six aircraft in its KC-46 tanker test program, expanding its ability to complete ground and flight-test activities as it progresses toward first deliveries to the US Air Force. The newest... more
IndustryThales Alenia Space to build a new automated facility dedicated to PVA for satellite solar panels
Rome, Italy - The company makes its mark on Industry 4.0 and smart data
Thales Alenia Space (TAS) announced today that it will build a new facility in Hasselt, Belgium, dedicated to the automated manufacturing of photovoltaic assemblies (PVA), the electricity generating cells... more
IndustryEmbraer and American Airlines sign a contract for four additional E-175 airplanes
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The deliveries will start in the last quarter of this year
Embraer and American Airlines Group (AAG) have signed a firm order for four E-175 jets. The contract, in addition to the original order placed by the airline in 2013, for 60 airplanes, has a value of USD... more
IndustryBeechcraft planes for Argentina, the US DoD awards an 88 million dollar contract
Washington, USA - The agreement with Argentina Air Force is for four T-6C+ aircraft, pilot training and a maintenance package
The Department of Defence (DoD) of the United States reported on Tuesday to have approved a contract between Beechcraft and the Air Force of Argentina to supply -by April 30, 2018- four T-6C+ aircraft,... more
IndustryEmbraer enters innovation partnership with "Uber Elevate Network"
Dallas, Usa - The announcement was made in Dallas (Texas) in the opening session of the summit
Embraer announced yesterday an agreement with Uber to explore the concept of an ecosystem—dubbed Uber Elevate Network—that will allow the potential development and deployment of small electric vertical tak... more
IndustryJapan Air Commuter starts operations with ATR aircraft
Toulouse, France - JAC performed its first -42/600 flight today
Japan Air Commuter Co. Ltd. (JAC) performed its first ATR-42/600 flight today. Its flight 3741 departed from Kagoshima at 8:50 am (local time) for a 40-minute flight to Yakushima. The aircraft then performed... more
IndustryLeonardo: Federico Fabretti head of communication is going to step aside....
Rome, Italy - He leaves Leonardo to go in Hitachi
Federico Fabbretti gets off the flying aircraft of Finmeccanica and climbs into a carriage. After the sudden departure of Alessio De Sio (head of communication) from Ansaldo Hitachi (ex-Finmeccanica),... more
IndustryPlanes and engines. Rolls-Royce: European Commission approves acquisition of ITP
Bruxelles, Belgium - The Spanish company that manufactures engine components can be acquired by the Brithish industry
ITP (Industria de Turbo Propulsores) one of the leading companies in the manifacturing of airplane components and engines might be acquired by Rolls-Royce. ITP -a Spanish company- is already a member -together... more
IndustryPlanes and photo. Kazakhstan orders two more C-295 aircraft
Madrid, Spain - Following the signature of a new contract with Airbus DS
Kazakhstan is to acquire two more C-295 transport aircraft following the signature of a new contract with Airbus Defence and Space. The agreement, which includes a spares and support package, covers the... more
IndustryPlanes and industry. Alessandro Profumo studies Leonardo and his future team
Rome, Italy - The candidate of Italian Ministry of Economy to lead the Group met the Government and the top managers of the industry
According to the article by Gianni Dragoni published today on the newspaper "Il Sole 24 Ore" the candidate who was chosen by the Italian Government for the presidency of Leonardo Alessandro Profumo started... more