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IndustryAirplanes. Boeing increases production and opens first facility in Europe
Sheffield, UK - To make components and systems of the B-737NG, MAX and B-777
Boeing will open a production plant in Sheffield, UK, to build high-tech components for B-737 Next Generation, B-737 MAX and B-777 airplanes. These parts will be introduced in the trailing edge of the... more
IndustryEmbraer Phenom 300 is the world’s most delivered business jet plane for the fourth year in a row
São José dos Campos, Brazil - According to the GAMA report
Embraer Executive Jets delivered 63 Phenom 300 light jets in 2016, the highest volume of any business jet model for the year, according to a report made by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association... more
IndustryBoeing delivered Korean Air's first B-787/9 Dreamliner airplane
Charleston, Usa - Flag carrier becomes the first in Korea to operate this model
Boeing and Korean Air announced yesterday the delivery of the airline's first B-787/9 Dreamliner airplane. The Seoul-based airline will be the first Korean to operate the Dreamliner in the country. The... more
IndustryAircraft. ATR opens new Training Center in Miami
Miami, Usa - The turboprop manufacturer responds to the increasing presence of airplanes in the region and provides pilot training solutions
The world’s turboprop manufacturer ATR officially inaugurated yesterday its new Training Center in Miami, Florida, US. This new facility is equipped with a brand new Full Flight Simulator (FFS) for ATR -... more
IndustryDonald Trump in the factory of the B-787/10 opens to the purchase of new F/A-18 planes
North Charleston, USA - Keeping his slogan "America first" the American president is considering the possibility to support the manufacturer. The position on the new Air Force One has been reconsidered too
"God bless Boeing", with these words last Friday Donald Trump ended his visit in the factory of the American manufacturer in North Charleston, South Carolina (USA). At an event to celebrate the B-787/10... more
IndustryRoll-out B-787/10 Dreamliner airplane; it will fly for the first time in the next weeks
North Charleston, Usa - It will be delivered to customers in 2018
The B-787/10 airplane, the third member of the Dreamliner family, made its debut last Friday at Boeing South Carolina. Thousands of employees at the North Charleston, SC site celebrated the event, along... more
IndustrySonaca prepares to tests of the two seater "200" aircraft
Gosselies, Belgium - Two test airplanes ready: one for ground and other for flight tests. Production begins in June
The beginning of 2017 will be devoted to the assembly of the first two aircraft intended for the ground and flight tests of the new SONACA 200 model, a single-engine two-seater developped by the Belgian... more
IndustryAir India becomes latest A-320neo aircraft operator
Toulouse, France - The model will join to existing fleet of 66 airplanes
Air India has become the latest A-320neo operator after taking delivery of the first of 14 aircraft leased from Kuwait headquartered ALAFCO Aviation Lease And Finance Company, becoming the first CFM powered... more
IndustryMauro Moretti: does his "Via Crucis" deserve for the reappointment in Leonardo-ex-Finmeccanica?
Rome, Italy - What has he been doing in the three years of his term, from an industrial perspective?
Some people believe that Mauro Moretti should not be confirmed as manager of the Leonardo-ex-Finmeccanica company because of his seven-year sentence for the train disaster of Viareggio. Obviously this... more
IndustryLeonardo publishes the guidelines on the size and composition of the BoD -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - For the next three-year mandate 2017-2019
In accordance with the recommendations of the Corporate Governance Code of the Italian Stock Exchange (art. 1.C.1, lett. h), is hereby given that on the Company’s website, www.leonardocompany.com, under t... more
IndustrySaab offers sensor package for Indian Tejas LCA fighter aircraft
Linkoping, Sweden - It consists of an AESA radar integrated with a compact electronic warfare suite
Defence and security company Saab offers a fighter sensor package for the Indian Tejas LCA Mk1A fighter aircraft. The package consist of a state-of-the-art Saab AESA fighter radar closely integrated with... more
IndustryNorway’s Widerøe to be the E-190E2 aircraft launch operator
São José dos Campos, Brazil - It will receive it in the first half of 2018
Widerøe, the regional airline in Scandinavia, will be the first airline in the world to receive the brand-new E-190E2 jet, the first member of the E-Jets E2, the second generation of the E-Jets family... more
IndustryTaiwan will develop 66 new XT-5 planes instead of buying M-346s by Leonardo
Rome, Italy - The Italian manufacturer loses the possibility of more than 1 billion euros' worth of orders
Sixty-six trainer planes for Taiwan will be developed by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (CSIST), a research institute based in Taoyuan, in the North of the Asian Country. Therefore... more
IndustryLockheed Martin wants to move the production of F-16 planes to India. What is Trump going to do?
Washington, USA - The decision was planned for a long time with the administrations of the United States and India, now the new US president could look at the program
The decision of Lockheed Martin to move the production of F-16 planes to India might clash with president Donald Trump, who proved to be definitely hostile to US companies that relocate abroad. The program... more
IndustryBoeing unveils the commitment by Singapore Airlines for 39 new airplanes
Seattle, Usa - The carrier to become newest 777X customer. Also its previous order confirmed for 30 aircraft
Boeing unveiled the commitment by Singapore Airlines to purchase 20 B-777/9s and 19 B-787/10 Dreamliners. The flag carrier and 787/10 launch customer also confirmed its previous recommitment for 30 B-787/10... more
IndustryAirplanes. Leonardo to compete for the T-X competition through its US company
Washington, USA - It will be the future training aircraft of the US Air Force
Leonardo confirms its participation in the US Air Force T-X competition with its T-100 integrated training system. The industry will leverage its US company, Leonardo DRS, as the prime-contractor, bringing... more
IndustryAirplanes. Embraer supports Brazil’s request for consultations with Canada at the WTO
São Paulo, Brazil - Regarding subsidies benefiting Bombardier’s C-Series aircraft program
With Embraer’s support, Brazil formally requested consultations with the Canadian Government at the World Trade Organization (WTO) today, in Geneva, regarding subsidies benefiting Bombardier’s C-Series air... more
IndustryChina, C-919 plane: maiden flight in March, will it be on time?
Shanghai , China - After years of delays a prototype of the aircraft started tests in Shanghai. Comac expects to sell 2300 units
It's years that Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) -the Chinese State-owned aerospace manufacturer- announced the intention to build a single-aisle aircraft able to compete with Airbus and... more
IndustryPlanes and workers. Leonardo: in Grottaglie (Puglia, Italy) 100 people risk losing their jobs
Taranto, Italy - The ex-Finmeccanica company optimizes its manufacturing processes: 2 allied firms compelled to fire their employees
One hundred workers from allied activities of Leonardo, ex-Finmeccanica in Grottaglie -province of Taranto- (Puglia Region, Italy) risk losing their jobs. In the industrial site the manufacturer builds... more
IndustryVitrociset selected by Eurocontrol as partner of the SDDS
Rome, Italy - The order is valued about 3 million Euros (from the end of 2016 to 2020)
As a major player in ATM and ATC sectors the Italian Vitrociset SpA has been selected, after an international call for tender, as partner of Eurocontrol for the provisioning of Enhancement, Maintenance... more
IndustryAirplanes. Sweden’s BRA perform first ATR biofuel flight
Stockholm, Sweden - The industry invests in solutions to reduce environmental footprint of its aircraft; it supports sustainable operations with alternative fuels
An ATR-72/600 airplane of the Swedish carrier BRA (former Braathens Regional) took off from Stockholm-Bromma today to Umeå fueled at 45% with fossil-free used cooking oil, marking the first biofuel-powered... more
IndustryTrain disaster in Viareggio (Tuscany, Italy). 32 dead. Mauro Moretti: why should he be condemned?
Viareggio, Italy - Judgement at first instance by Court of Lucca is expected tomorrow
"It is the moment of truth, don't leave us alone": this is the plea of the relatives of the victims of the disaster of Viareggio (June 29, 2009). 33 people will sit tomorrow on the dock in front of the... more
IndustryRaytheon and Leonardo team withdraws from T-X trainer aircraft competition for USAF
McKinney, Usa - They have not reached an agreement from the business point of view
Raytheon Company and Leonardo have decided not to jointly pursue the US Air Force Advanced Pilot Training program, known as T-X. The companies released the following statement: "In February 2016, Raytheon... more
IndustryLeonardo. Moretti cedes Electron Italia because not "core business"
Rome, Italy - He declared it alongside the "Innovation Awards". Simply "We give back it to the market"
The ceremony of the "Innovation Awards 2016" took place yesterday in Rome attended by the Minister for Education, Universities and Research, Valeria Fedeli and by the Leonardo’s senior executives. Alongside i... more
IndustryAircraft and transport. Indra wins contracts for the European Sesar project
Rome, Italy - Worth 30 million Euros
Indra, one of the global consulting and technology companies, will play a prominent role in the second phase of the program to create the "Single European Sky", called "SESAR 2020". The company will take... more
IndustryATR consolidates its position among regional aircraft manufacturers in 2016
Toulouse, France - -600s rank first among regional airplane sales, despite challenging market
ATR further consolidated its position in 2016 as the preferred choice of regional airlines. The modern -600s ranked first among all regional aircraft sales of the year, with orders for 36 aircraft (34... more
IndustryMRJ aircraft: two year postponement the first deliveries -SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
Tokyo, Japan - From mid-2018 to mid-2020 to meet the requirements for certification
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries announced today that MHI and Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation will adjust the first delivery of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) from mid-2018 to mid-2020. The change is due... more
IndustryJapan Air Commuter starts new era with ATR aircraft
Toulouse, France - Japanese airlines are preparing for several major world events in the next years
Japan Air Commuter Co. Ltd. (JAC), subsidiary of Japan Airlines, became today a new ATR operator with the introduction of the modern and eco-efficient ATR-42/600 into its fleet. Eight other aircraft will... more
IndustryAirlink becomes first South African airline to acquire E-Jet aircraft
Amsterdam, Holland - Five airplanes: three E-170s and two E-190s
Airlink, Southern Africa’s largest independent regional airline, is joining the E-Jet operator’s family. The carrier is acquiring five E-Jets - three E-170s and two E-190 airplanes, from ECC Leasing, a w... more
IndustryAircraft and photo. C-295W airplane refuels a helicopter
Getafe, Spain - At speeds of 105-115kt; both crews reported smooth and simple operation
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) has followed its recent demonstration of air-to-air refuelling made with two C-295W medium transport airplanes. The refuelling contacts happened with a H-225M Caracal helicopter.... more
IndustryRolls-Royce announces agreements in principle with investigating authorities
London, Uk - The industry has co-operated fully with the authorities and will continue to do so
Rolls-Royce (RR) announces that it has in principle reached a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) with the UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO), which was the subject of a preliminary court ruling yesterday.... more
IndustryEmbraer signs order with Widerøe for up to 15 E2 aircraft
Dublin, Ireland - Three firm orders for the E-190 and purchase rights for 12 further E2 family jets
Embraer has signed a contract with Widerøe, the largest regional airline in Scandinavia, for up to 15 E2 family jets. The contract consists of three firm orders for the E-190E2 and purchase rights for... more
IndustryAgreement with the Italian MoD for the new M-345 aircraft and for the development of the new exploration and escort helicopter
Rome, Italy - The airplanes will work alongside the M-346s; the aircraft will replace the AW-129 used by the Italian Army
Leonardo has signed with the Italian National Armaments Directorate of the Italian Defence Ministry two contracts for an initial batch of five Aermacchi M-345 trainer aircraft and for the first phase of... more
IndustryEmbraer delivered 108 commercial and 117 executive jet aircraft in 2016 -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The total of 225 airplanes for these two markets represents the highest volume of deliveries in the last six years
Embraer delivered 32 commercial and 43 executive jets, 25 of which are light jets and 18 are large, during the fourth quarter of 2016 (4Q16). The Company ended the year with 108 aircraft delivered to the... more
IndustryBoeing: SpiceJet announces deal for up to 205 airplanes
New Delhi, India - 100 additional B-737 MAX 8s and 50 purchase rights; largest order in low-cost carrier's history
Boeing and SpiceJet announced today a commitment for up to 205 airplanes during an event in New Delhi. Booked at the end of 2016, the announcement includes 100 new 737 MAX 8s, SpiceJet's current order... more
IndustrySCA and Interjet have returned airline’s SSJ-100 aircraft fleet into service
Moscow, Russia - The industry has completed work of 11 airplanes operated by the carrier
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCA) has completed work on airworthiness restoration of 11 Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) aircraft operated by Interjet. At the end of December, 22 SCA’s experts were sent to M... more
IndustryEurofighter Typhoon aircraft fleet: 5 year arrangement to support it
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The arrangement consists of two main contracts
Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH has welcomed a 5 year arrangement with NETMA (the NATO Eurofighter & Tornado Management Organisation) to support the global Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft fleet. The arrangement... more
IndustrySatair Group inks global distribution agreement with Techsat
Copenhagen, Holland - The agreement covers the Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe
Satair Group has signed a new distribution agreement with TechSat GmbH, an expert in integration and verification equipment. The agreement covers the Americas (except USA and Canada), Asia Pacific and... more
IndustrySSJ-100 airplane: fitting issue under resolution
Moscow, Russia - This issue does not affect the manufacturer’s plans and deliveries
With reference to the stabilizer’s issue of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft, the manufacturer would like to clarify the following: The stabilizer’s repair is not complicated technically and it is... more
IndustryAirplanes. Babcock France and Dassault Aviation to team up for French FOMEDEC training contract
Paris, France - The 11-year agreement will provide new PC-21, simulators and modernised facilities
Babcock France and Dassault Aviation have signed a partnership which would initially materialize in the delivery of the French “FOMEDEC” training contract with the creation of a joint company under the... more
IndustryGoAir firms contract for 72 A-320neo aircraft
Toulouse, France - The airline doubles overall order for the type to 144
GoAir, a Wadia Group company, has penned a firm contract for 72 A-320neo aircraft following its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed during the "Farnborough International Airshow". The agreement reached... more
IndustryAirplanes. Airbus conference: very pleased and confident in the future
Toulouse, France - The annual press conference on 2016 ended. President Fabrice Brégier: we are stronger than ever and will keep growing
Airbus annual press conference on the results achieved in 2016 and the expectations for the next years jended in Toulouse (France). President Fabrice Brégier and the Chief Operating Officer - Customers... more
IndustryAirplanes. Airbus conference (2): 688 deliveries and 731 net orders in 2016 -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Toulouse, France - The industry achieved last year targets proving ramp-up readiness
Airbus’ commercial aircraft deliveries in 2016 were up for the 14th year in a row, reaching a new company record of 688 airplanes delivered to 82 customers. Deliveries were more than eight percent higher t... more
IndustryLeonardo: verdict for Mauro Moretti next January 31. Will judges confirm 16 years of prison?
Lucca, Italy - What will happen for the industry if the CEO would be convicted?
Rail disaster in Viareggio (Tuscany): the verdict of the first level of the trial for the massacre on June 29, 2009 is fixed on Tuesday, January 31. In the trial different directors are involved as accused,... more
IndustryInterjet resumes to operate its SSJ-100 aircraft after the technical intervention
Moscow, Russia - A team of SCA completes repair-replacement works of the attachment on six units
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCA) has completed repair-replacement works on six SukhoiSuperjet 100 (SSJ-100) aircraft of Interjet: technical team composed of 22 experts has been sent to Mexico as part of after-sales... more
IndustryIndra supplier of NATS, thanks to the iTec system in Prestwick
Rome, Italy - The device has been in full operational service since June of last year
A complex project to introduce the Prestwick Upper Airspace new generation iTEC flight data processor and controller working position system has earned technology partner Indra the NATS Supplier of the... more
IndustryBoeing achieves strong delivery numbers in 2016 (748 airplanes and 668 net orders)
Seattle, Usa - And aircraft development programs reach milestones
Boeing recorded strong commercial delivery numbers in 2016 and achieved several airplane program milestones. The company delivered 748 commercial airplanes. The industry booked 668 net orders, valued... more
IndustryGECAS announced order for 75 B-737 MAX airplanes
Seattle, Usa - It is valued at USD 8.25 billion
Boeing and GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric, announced an order for 75 B-737 MAX 8 airplanes. The order, booked in December,... more
IndustryATSG subsidiary (AMES) to acquire PEMCO World Air Services
Wilmington, Usa - Services will be offered from multiple locations
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) yesterday said its subsidiary, Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services, (AMES), has acquired PEMCO World Air Services (PEMCO), a privately held provider of outsourced... more
IndustrySuccessful first flight for the new Aermacchi M-345 airplane
Rome, Italy - Tests will be completed within 2017
The prototype of the new Aermacchi M-345 HET (High Efficiency Trainer) two-seat basic jet trainer has completed its first flight from Venegono Superiore airfield (Varese, Italy) on December 29. The aircraft... more