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IndustryFirst flight completed of B-737 MAX 9 airplane
Seattle, Usa - The program continues to execute on track, on time; aircraft scheduled to deliver to customers in 2018
The B-737 MAX 9 completed its first flight yesterday in the skies above Puget Sound. The program achieved the milestone on schedule, beginning a comprehensive flight-test program leading to certification... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers 18 commercial and 15 executive jet aircraft in 1Q17 -SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Its firm order backlog totaled USD 19.2 billion
During the first quarter of 2017 (1Q17), Embraer delivered 18 jets to the commercial aviation market across the US, Europe and China. In the business aviation market, 15 aircraft were delivered in the... more
IndustryBelugaXL airplane reaches final assembly hangar in Toulouse
Toulouse, France - First large sections road convoy have arrived
The first large sections of Airbus’ next generation new transport airplane, the BelugaXL, have arrived at the aircraft Final Assembly facility (L34) in Toulouse. Following a five night long road convoy f... more
IndustryIran could receive its first B-777 airplane next month
Tehran, Iran - According to local sources the delivery might take place one year ahead of when it was scheduled in the agreement between Boeing and Iran Air
The first B-777/300ER airplane to be delivered to Iran Air could land at the Tehran-Mehrabad International Airport already next month, one year before when planned in the agreement between Boeing and the... more
IndustryEmbraer receives customers to celebrate 20 years of the ERJ-145 jet aircraft operations
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The first commercial flight of the model occurred on April 6, 1997, with US airline Continental Express
As part of the celebrations for the 20 years of commercial operation of the 50-seat ERJ-145 jet aircraft, Embraer receives, as of today, almost 30 operators of the jet family for the two-day Embraer Operators... more
Industry500th Eurofighter Typhoon airplane produced, delivered to the Italian Air Force
Turin, Italy - Eight customers have already ordered it worldwide; almost 400,000 flying hours achieved worldwide
The 500th Eurofighter Typhoon airplane has been delivered today to the Italian Air Force during a special ceremony held at Leonardo Aircraft Division’s Turin site. Lt. Gen. Gabriele Salvestroni, Logistic C... more
IndustryHypothesis of 12 A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to Nigeria
Washington, USA - Trump would like to tighten the relationship with Nigeria and help the Country to fight terrorism
Twelve A-29 Super Tucano airplanes equipped with modern targeting devices might be sold to Nigeria soon. The aircraft should be used to fight the jihadist terrorist organization Boko Haram. The National... more
IndustryFincantieri: bow section of the LSS unit "Vulcano" launched. Base for rescue operations by helicopters
Trieste, Italy - In the presence of the Italian Minister of Defence and high military authorities
The launching ceremony of the bow section of the LSS logistic support unit “Vulcano”, took place today at the shipyard in Castellammare di Stabia (Naples) in the presence of the Italian Minister of Def... more
IndustryA-350/1000 airplane completes noise test campaign in Spain
Madrid, Spain - Its entry into service on schedule before year end
Airbus’ A-350/1000, MSN065 test aircraft, fitted with cabin, has completed a series of noise tests in Moron, south of Spain, between March 27 and April 5th, as part of its type certification flight test c... more
IndustrySonaca Aircraft unveils the "200" and flies towards European certification
Gosselies, Belgium - Technical specifications
During the rollout which took place on April 3 in Gosselies, Belgium, Sonaca Aircraft presented the final version of the Sonaca 200, its two-seater single-engine aircraft specially designed and adapted... more
IndustryRolls-Royce marks hat-trick with first flight of B-787/10 airplane
London, UK - Trent 1000 engines have powered the first flights of every version of the Dreamliner
Rolls-Royce (RR) has celebrated a hat-trick of firsts as its Trent 1000 TEN engine powered the first test flight of the latest version of the B-787 Dreamliner airplane, the 787/10. It means Trent 1000... more
IndustryAirplanes-helicopters. Boeing reports first quarter deliveries
Chicago, Usa - 169 planes
The Boeing Company announced yesterday deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the first quarter of 2017. Major program deliveries during the first quarter, including deliveries... more
IndustryBoeing: contract for P-8 aircraft for USA, Australia and UK
Seattle, Usa - Agreement for 17 airplanes includes first for UK RAF
Boeing, the US Navy, the Royal Australian Air Force and the United Kingdom Royal Air Force will continue modernizing global maritime patrol capabilities through a $2.2 billion contract awarded in the last... more
IndustrySingapore-Changi Airport Surface Safety System Awarded to Saab
Linkoping, Sweden - The company is deploying its I-ATS
Defence and security company Saab has been selected by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) to deploy its Advanced – Surface Movement Guidance & Control System (A-SMGCS) and latest generation M... more
IndustryThe A-319neo airplane takes to the skies
Toulouse, France - Third member of A-320neo Family starts flight test campaign
The first A-319neo airplane performed its maiden flight in the last days and the industry unveiled it in these hours. The smallest member of the A-320neo Family, powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines... more
IndustryBoeing-Iran: agreement for 30 B-737 MAX airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Deliveries would be scheduled to start in 2022
Boeing confirms the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Iran Aseman Airlines, expressing the airline’s intent to purchase 30 B-737 MAX airplanes with a list price value of $3 billion. The a... more
IndustryB-787/10 Dreamliner aircraft's first flight
North Charleston, Usa - The airplane proceeds to comprehensive flight testing before first delivery in 2018
The B-787/10 Dreamliner aircraft took to the skies for the first time in the last days at Boeing South Carolina. The airplane, which is the newest and longest model of the 787 family, completed a successful... more
IndustryMRJ's FTA-3 airplane completed ferry flight to the US
Nagoya, Japan - The total distance and time were approximately 14,000 km and 19 hours and 48 minutes respectively
The flight test aircraft #3 (FTA-3) of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) program touched down at Grant County International Airport in Washington State, USA, at 11:24 am on April 1 (JST) (7:24 pm on March... more
IndustrySaab signs framework contracts for static and mobile camouflage systems
Linkpoping, Sweden - Over a four year agreement period
Defence and security company Saab has, under a joint procurement process with Denmark and Norway, signed framework agreements with the respective countries for the supply of static and mobile camouflage... more
IndustryLeonardo DRS will produce the T-100 airplane in Alabama
Tuskegee (Alabama), Usa - The jet trainer competing for the Air Force T-X program
The US company Leonardo DRS announced yesterday plans to build a new aircraft manufacturing facility in Tuskegee, Alabama to produce its T-100 integrated jet training system if it is selected by the US... more
IndustryContinental Motors Group to build a new factory and corporate office in Mobile, AL (USA)
Mobile, Usa - And it invests globally in the future of General Aviation
Continental Motors Group Ltd (CMG), an AVIC International Holding Corporation company, announced it has chosen the city of Mobile, Alabama, USA for the first step of a 3-year global investment plan to... more
IndustrySkyworld Aviation has arranged the sale of an ATR-42/320 aircraft
London, UK - On behalf of long term Channel Islands-based customer Blue Islands
Skyworld Aviation arranged the sale of an ATR-42/320 airplane on behalf of long term Channel Islands-based customer Blue Islands. Serial number 066, registered as G-ZEBS, was sold to charter and cargo... more
IndustryA-350/1000 airplane performed flight test campaign in Latin America
Toulouse, France - Currently the aircraft is in Bolivia for the "High and Warm"’ tests
With the objective of conducting a "High and Warm" flight test campaign to check aircraft and engine performance in high-altitude, warm and humid conditions, the A-350/1000 MSN071 test aircraft flew first... more
IndustryBoeing-Ryanair: delivery of airline's 450th NG B-737/800 airplane
Dublin, Ireland - Milestone has been reached in less than two decades
Boeing and Ryanair announced the delivery today of the airline's 450th Next-Generation B-737/800 airplane. This significant milestone has been reached in less than two decades, with the Irish low-cost... more
IndustryLeonardo and Hensoldt sign agreement to offer secure ‘Mode-5’ friend-or-foe systems to the worldwide market
Langkawi, Malaysia - Both have already been chosen by the UK MOD to provide their “Team Skytale” solution for over 400 platforms
Leonardo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hensoldt (the new name for Airbus DS Electronics and Border Security) to offer Mode-5 IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) solutions to customers around... more
IndustryEmbraer flies fourth E-190E2 airplane prototype
São José dos Campos, Brazil - And it advances in the certification campaign
Embraer performed last Friday afternoon (but it unveiled only today), at the São José dos Campos facility, the maiden flight of the E-190E2 fourth prototype, which was completed in two hours. This aircraft w... more
IndustryAirbus to cooperate with France’s Parquet National Financier in preliminary investigation
Amsterdam, Holland - Into allegation of fraud, bribery and corruption in the civil aviation business of the Group
Airbus announced on 7 August 2016 that the United Kingdom Serious Fraud Office (SFO) had opened an investigation into allegations of fraud, bribery and corruption in the civil aviation business of Airbus... more
IndustryLeonardo (ex-Finmeccanica): Moretti exits, the banker Profumo enters
Rome, Italy - Turnover in the position of CEO of the Group
According to latest well-informed sources the position of Chief Executive Officer of Leonardo (ex-Finmeccanica), that Mauro Moretti should soon leave vacant being close to retirement, should be hold by... more
IndustryEmbraer Legacy 450 airplane sets speed records between California and Hawaii with AirSprint
Melborune-Florida, Usa - According to the NAA (National Aeronautic Association)
Embraer’s Legacy 450 mid-light business jet set speed records on its recent flights between California and Hawaii, according to the National Aeronautic Association (NAA). The Hawaii trip was a first f... more
IndustryEmbraer lands in the Silicon Valley, with sights on disruptive innovation
San Francisco, Usa - Operations will begin this month
Embraer announced yesterday that it is forming innovation teams in Silicon Valley and in Boston, in the United States. The objective is to explore business opportunities in the future of air transportation,... more
IndustryCDB Aviation Lease Finance announced order for 30 B-737 MAX 8 airplanes
Dublin, Ireland - Both sides eye new height in the partnership
Boeing and CDB Aviation Lease Finance (CDB Aviation) announced an order yesterday for 30 B-737 MAX 8 airplanes. The order, valued at $3.3 billion at current list prices, was previously unidentified on... more
IndustryIran Air received its first A-330/200 airplane
Toulouse, France - Its fleet upgrade continues
Iran Air has taken delivery of its first new A-330/200 airplane last Friday. The delivery of the aircraft is part of airline’s major fleet renewal plan, and is the first wide body from a firm order p... more
IndustryKAIR Airlines orders eight A-320 airplanes
Toulouse, France - The new South Korean carrier to begin low-cost international operations in 2018
South Korean start-up carrier KAIR Airlines has announced that it has selected the A-320 Family to launch its new low-cost operation, with a firm order for eight A-320ceo airplanes. The new airline will... more
IndustryBrazil’s Azul becomes the E-195E2 airpalne launch operator
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The contract is for up to 50 aircraft, 30 orders+20 purchase rights
Embraer announced yesterday that Azul Brazilian Airlines, the largest operator of the E-195s current-generation in the world, will be the launch operator of the E-195E2. Its contract with the industry... more
IndustryThe future markets of Leonardo? Differently than today the new CEO shall also be liked by the USA "system"
Rome, Italy - For Trump, could Leonardo be a good provider for American defence?
In these last years the Leonardo company seems to have not taken care of the relations with foreign partners too much. To the point that the lack of a consolidated collaboration with the more important... more
IndustryEmbraer rolls out the E-195E2 aircraft
São José dos Campos, Brazil - With the first flight scheduled for the coming months, the jet is expected to enter into service in the first half of 2019
In a ceremony held yesterday at the Company's facilities in São José dos Campos, Embraer presented the largest aircraft of the second generation of the E2-Jets family, the most efficient aircraft in t... more
IndustryRollout of first B-737 MAX 9 airplane
Washington, Usa - The aircraft scheduled to fly in the coming weeks, deliver to customers in 2018
Boeing marked a milestone yesterday as the first 737 MAX 9 made its debut in front of thousands of its employees. The 737 MAX 9 is the second member of industry's 737 MAX family, with a maximum capacity... more
IndustryMauro Moretti defends what he did in Leonardo. His communicator Federico Fabretti might go to Confindustria...
Rome, Italy - The CEO of ex-Finmeccanica complains for the lack of support from the Italian Government abroad
The cavalier Mauro Moretti listened by the Industry Commission of the Italian Chamber of Deputies told today about his three years of activity blaming the former managements for the wrong acquisitions,... more
IndustryTelespazio receives Northrop Grumman’s Enterprise Supplier Recognition Award
Chantilly, Usa - The ceremony held in Virigina on February
Telespazio, a Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%) joint-venture, has received an Enterprise Supplier Recognition Award from Northrop Grumman Corporation, which is assigned to suppliers who achieve exceptional... more
IndustryLeonardo acquires Daylight Solutions
Rome, Italy - Through the US subsidiary Leonardo DRS
Leonardo, through the US subsidiary Leonardo DRS, has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Daylight Solutions, Inc., a developer and supplier of quantum cascade laser products and technology. Both... more
IndustryLeonardo: is Stefano Siragusa, ex-CEO of Ansaldo STS running for becoming next CEO?
Rome, Italy - Is Mauro Moretti looking for his successor?
An article with title "Finmeccanica, the post Moretti begins: identikit of Mr X" was published today on the website "Lettera 43". Some names that might succeed Mauro Moretti are presented in the article,... more
IndustrySaab signs contract with NATS to deliver remote tower demonstrator
Linkoping, Sweden - A suite at its Swanwick Control Centre
Defence and security company Saab has been selected by NATS, the United Kingdom’s provider of air traffic control services, to install a remote tower demonstrator suite at its Swanwick Control Centre. The i... more
IndustryAir Caraïbes takes delivery of its first A-350/900 airplane
Toulouse, France - Opening up a new era in air transport to the French Caribbean
With this latest delivery, Air Caraïbes becomes the first French airline to operate the A-350 XWB. The aircraft, leased from AerCap, was delivered during a ceremony held in the last days at the Airbus... more
IndustryWill the "stew" of Leonardo continue?
Rome, Italy - By March 20 the name of the new CEO of Leonardo
While yesterday Mauro Moretti was talking in front of the Italian Senate Industry Committee about the new business plan of Leonardo to be achieved within 2021 (as if he were certain to be reappointed in... more
IndustryWill the "stew" of Leonardo continue?
Rome, Italy - By March 20 the name of the new CEO of Leonardo
While yesterday Mauro Moretti was talking in front of the Italian Senate Industry Committee about the new business plan of Leonardo to be achieved within 2021 (as if he were certain to be reappointed in... more
IndustryAVIONEWS exclusive. Interview with Roberto Scaramella, CEO of ALA, Advanced Logistics for Aerospace – VIDEO
Rome, Italy - The Chief Executive Officer talks about the company, the achieved results and the plans for the future
AVIONEWS interviewed Roberto Scaramella, CEO of ALA -Advanced Logistics for Aerospace- a distributor of aeronautical material and service provider for aerospace and energy that in few years was able to... more
IndustryAla (Advanced Logistics for Aerospace) opens a logistics center in Apulia Region (Italy)
Naples, Italy - Predicted in Spring in Brindisi
ALA (Advanced Logistics for Aerospace) announces opening of a new logistics center in Brindisi in Spring to serve better customers of the aerospace district in Apulia Region. The new warehouse will be... more
IndustryA321neo powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines receives type certification
Toulouse, France - Customers to benefit from two engine options
Following a comprehensive flight test programme, the A-321neo airplane powered by CFM International’s LEAP-1A engines has been granted joint Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (... more
IndustryThe future rocket arises in AVIO
Colleferro, Italy - The monolithic motor at solid propellant all in carbon fiber
The world greatest monolithic motor at solid propellant all in carbon fiber is arising in AVIO at Colleferro (Rome). Five times lighter and twice more resistant than steel, the carbon is the material with... more
IndustryFincantieri: oceanographic icebreaker ship for Norway launched; its hangar will have two helicopters
Trieste, Italy - One of the most advanced units in the world for the study of climate change
“Kronprins Haakon”, the oceanographic icebreaker which Fincantieri is building for the Norwegian government, has been launched at the shipyard in Muggiano (La Spezia). Fittings will continue leading the... more