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IndustryFinmeccanica: around USD 200 million contract with Mexico for four C-27J aircraft
Rome, Italy - The first model will be delivered by the end of this year
Finmeccanica, through its operating company Alenia Aeronautica, signed a contract worth approximately USD 200 million with Mexico to supply four tactical transport aircraft C-27J. The contract was signed... more
IndustryAgustaWestland chooses Curtiss-Wright Controls to provide new computer
Charlotte, USA - Satisfied American firm's CEO
It has been signed yesterday on Monday, July 4 an agreement between AgustaWestland and the American society Curtiss-Wright Controls for the latter's supply of a Vibration Management System (VMS) computer,... more
IndustryEurocopter Holding acquires Vector Aerospace's shares
Leiden, The Netherlands - After the trading, reshuffling at the leadership of the Canadian society
Eurocopter Holding, a subsidiary of EADS, and Vector Aerospace Corporation, a Canadian corporation listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, announced that all of the terms and conditions of the offer by 7762798... more
IndustryGaruda Indonesia adds new A-330 airplanes to fleet
Blagnac, France - Four models into the 300 version
Garuda Indonesia, the national carrier of Indonesia, has signed a new firm order for four A-330/300s. The airline has chosen the latest 235 tonne maximum take-off weight variant for long-haul services... more
IndustryAirbus’ Quovadis subsidiary to implement PBN network across 11 Philippine airports
Blagnac, France - In cooperation with French DGAC and local CAAP
Quovadis, Airbus’ Flight Operations Services company, will participate in the development of a full Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) network at a total of 11 Philippine airports, in cooperation with t... more
IndustryFincantieri delivers two vessels to Kenyan Navy
Trieste, Italy - Refitting completed
"Today at Muggiano (La Spezia) shipyard there was the delivery of the “Nyayo” and “Umoja”, two vessels assigned by the Kenyan Navy to Fincantieri for mid-life refitting. The order, which Fincantieri gained... more
IndustryAirbus: China’s CAS and ICBC Leasing buy 88 A-320 Family aircraft
Berlin, Germany - The GTA signed in Berlin
China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS) and ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (ICBC Leasing) have signed agreements with Airbus for a total of 88 A-320 Family aircraft. CAS’s General Terms A... more
IndustryDema and Bombardier: agreement for the initial development phas on two new programs
Naples, Italy - It will involve the BA plant in Saint-Laurent and new manufacturing site in Montréal
"DEMA SpA, the Italian aerospace company headquartered in Naples, and with sites abroad in Canada and Tunisia, has announced that is discussing a long-term agreement with Bombardier Aerospace. The two... more
IndustryFinmeccanica finalised contracts from Singapore for the M-346 airplane logistic support
Rome, Italy - Finalized with ST Aerospace
"Alenia Aermacchi –a company of Finmeccanica’s Aeronautics Sector led by Alenia Aeronautica– has finalised with ST Aerospace the logistics support contracts for the 12 M-346 trainer aircraft sold at th... more
IndustryFokker Aerostructures will open new facility in Mexico
Paris, France - Strategic move for The Netherlands company
It has been signed yesterday, on Wednesday, June 22, during the exhibition "Paris Air Show", an agreement between Fokker Aerostructures and representatives of the city of Chihuahua (Mexico), for the construction... more
IndustryLM: Norway approves funding for four F-35
Forth Worth, Usa - In training version
"The Norwegian parliament unanimously approved the funding of four Lockheed Martin (LM) F-35 Lightning II training airplanes to begin fulfilling Norway’s future air-combat capability requirements. These 5... more
IndustrySelex Sistemi Integrati: Malta ATM systems’ upgrading awarded
Rome, Italy - Agreement signed with MATS
"SELEX Sistemi Integrati (SSI), a Finmeccanica company, signed a contract with MATS, Malta Air Traffic Services, for the upgrading of the Maltese air traffic management system. The upgrading will allow... more
IndustrySuperJet International signs an aircraft order with Blue Panorama Airlines
Paris, France - Worth USD 370 million
"SuperJet International - a joint-venture between Alenia Aeronautica (a Finmeccanica Company) and Sukhoi Holding– signed an order today with the Italian Blue Panorama Airlines for the purchase of 12 S... more
IndustryFinmeccanica could be a new EADS stockholder
Paris, France - Top's meeting at Le Bourget
According to a recent interview with Louis Gallois, CEO of EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company), Finmeccanica could become part of the shareholder of the group, which also controls Airbus.... more
IndustryEurocopter recruits more than 300 experienced engineers to "Write the next chapter in its history” (VIDEO X3)
Marignane, France - They will reinforce the research and development teams in Marignane, France and Donauwörth, Germany
Eurocopter today launched an ambitious program to hire over 300 experienced engineers for its French and German operations as the company further enhances its research and development resources in remaining... more
IndustryRecord of orders from Asia at "Paris Air Show"
Paris, France - After IndiGo, now AirAsia
Chase each other the items on the record purchase that should be made official during the "Paris Air Show", scheduled for June from 20 to 26 at the Paris-Le Bourget airport (see AVIONEWS). The news... more
IndustryDefense industry: Israel records great exports
Jerusalem, Israel - 15 Israeli firms at "Le Bourget"
Israel is among the first Countries in the world by number of exports in the field of military defense: awaiting the unfolding of the event "Paris Air Show" (see AVIONEWS), SIBAT, the Defense Ministry's... more
IndustryChinese aviation industry makes its entrance at "Le Bourget"
Hong Kong, China - 280 square meters for the Asian exhibitor
China presents itself as one of the leading actor in the event of the year, the "Paris Air Show", scheduled for June from 20 to 26 at Le Bourget airport (see AVIONEWS). The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation... more
IndustryEurofighter airplane: 1000 Typhoon flying hours for Italian Air Force over Libya
Hallbergmoos, Germany - By 4 and 36 Stormo
Italian Air Force Typhoons aircraft of 4 and 36 Stormo, redeployed to Trapani-Birgi Air Force Base, have reached the milestone of 1000 flying hours whilst involved in the NATO operation "Unified Protector"... more
IndustryBoeing takes time on decision of the plane renewal B-737
Chicago , USA - It could build a model ex novo
Yesterday, marketing director of Boeing American industry, Randy Tinseth, said: "The company has decided to take time" before deciding whether to develop an updated version of the B-737 with a new engine,... more
IndustrySelex Sistemi Integrati achieves CMMI level 3 rating certification also for Civil Systems
Rome, Italy - Another important result reached
"After having achieved the level 3 rating CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) in the domain of Large Systems, SELEX Sistemi Integrati (SSI), a Finmeccanica company, has reached another important... more
IndustryRolls Royce will revamp Trent XWB engine
London, England - Details will be unveiled at "Paris Air Show"
The news is expected to be confirmed during the "Paris Air Show " about Rolls Royce will develop a new version of the Trent XWB engine for Airbus A-350/1000 aircraft specifically, that will allow the manufacturer... more
IndustryAlcoa introduces new solutions for aerospace industry
Pittsburgh, USA - Develop of aluminium lithium alloys
Alcoa, an American company among the largest producers of aluminum, said in a statement on the development of new solutions for the aerospace industry based on aluminum and lithium alloys, a material studied... more
IndustryLockheed Martin awarded a $ 58 million contract with the US Marine Corps
Orlando, USA - For new systems of equipment and support
Lockheed Martin obtained a $58.6 million contract from the US Marine Corps for new systems, equipment and support services associated with the Vehicle Optic Sensor Systems II (VOSS II) and Portable Rapid... more
IndustryNew Boeing plant at the center of union dispute
North Charleston, USA - For B-787 assembly
Today, on Friday, June 10 will be held the inauguration of a new assembly plant of Boeing in South Carolina State; the ceremony will be presided over by the state governor, Nikki Haley and by American... more
IndustryGoodrich closes Ohio landing gear factory
Cleveland, USA - Shares of the company go down
Aircraft accessories supplier, Goodrich Corp, said it would close its landing gear factory in Cleveland, Ohio by the end of 2012, due to a lack of new work, recording a charge of about $39 million. The... more
IndustryBoeing reports continued environmental improvements
Washington, Usa - Highlights of it include
"While increasing airplane production, The Boeing Company generated year-over-year improvements in environmental performance, the company reported yesterday in its annual Environment Report. At manufacturing... more
IndustryATR-72/600 aircraft receives EASA certification
Toulouse, France - The industry can commence delivery of the regional aircraft
The turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR announces that the ATR-72/600, the new member of its aircraft family, has obtained certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). A prerequisite for... more
IndustryLockheed Martin attacked by hackers
New York , USA - The statement of the company
On Saturday, May 21st, Lockheed Martin detected a significant and tenacious attack on its information systems network. The company’s information security team detected the attack almost immediately, a... more
IndustrySELEX Sistemi Integrati: two successful launches for the combat management system and the EMPAR radar
Rome, Italy - Onboard the Italian Navy aircraft carrier "Cavour"
SELEX Sistemi Integrati executed two very positive launches to test the capabilities of the combat management system (CMS) and multifunctional EMPAR radar onboard the Italian Navy aircraft carrier... more
IndustryeasyJet takes delivery of its 200th Airbus aircraft
Toulouse, France - Europe’s largest Airbus Single Aisle operator keeps growing
easyJet, have marked becoming the world’s youngest and quickest airline to reach a fleet of 200 Airbus aircraft at a ceremony in Toulouse. Carolyn McCall, easyJet CEO, Jean-Paul Ebanga, CFM International P... more
IndustryB-787 Dreamliner plane ready to enter service on a commercial basis
Seattle, USA - Boeing and ANA are cooperating to show it. The first copy should be delivered between August and September
Boeing has unveiled it's working with ANA, All Nippon Airways, to show that B-787 Dreamliner aircraft is ready to enter service on a commercial basis. ANA, launch customer of Dreamliner, has ordered... more
IndustryFinmeccanica won orders for a combined value of approximately EUR 117 million
Rome, Italy - Through four of its companies of the Group: AW, DRS, SC and Oto Melara
Finmeccanica has won orders for a combined value of approximately EUR 117 million through its companies AgustaWestland, DRS Technologies, SELEX Communications and Oto Melara. AgustaWestland has won... more
IndustryFirst F-35 flight test aircraft completed first flight
Fort Worth, Usa - The variant will continue its flight testing
The final F-35 Lightning II flight test aircraft, a carrier variant designated CF-3, launches from Naval Air Station (NAS) Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base on May 21 on the way to completing its first test... more
IndustryKorean Air celebrates delivery of its first ACJ-380
Toulouse, France - Carrier to become sixth operator of world's most eco-efficient aircraft
Korean Air has celebrated the delivery of its first ACJ-380 at a special ceremony at Airbus in Toulouse today. The ceremony was attended by Korean Air Chairman Yang Ho Cho and hosted by Airbus President... more
IndustryRolls Royce Trent 700 engines for TransAsia Airways
London, England - For new Airbus aircraft
Rolls Royce, British industry producing engines, today announced it has been selected by the Taiwanese airline TransAsia Airways to supply Trent 700 engines for the new Airbus ACJ-330 (see AVIONEWS for... more
IndustryAirbus helps spread UN’s "Green Wave" around the world
Blagnac, France - International Day of Biodiversity on 22 May raises awareness of the need to protect nature
To celebrate the United Nations International Day for Biodiversity on 22 May, Airbus, one of the world aircraft manufacturer, is supporting projects across the world that are helping to raise awareness... more
Industry"IMDEX Asia 2011": ITT points to a widening of the market
Singapore, Singapore - Developed systems for coastal monitoring
Occurred during the international event "IMDEX Asia 2011" (see AVIONEWS), the communications company ITT announced its intention to develop systems C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence,... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica delivers nEUROn Smart Integrated Weapon Bay hardware to Dassault Aviation
Rome, Italy - A complex system designed, built and integrated by the Finmeccanica's company
Alenia Aeronautica (AA), a Finmeccanica company, announces today that it has recently delivered the Weapon Bay Doors & Mechanism for nEUROn (the new-generation technology demonstrator for a European Unmanned... more
Industry"Heli Russia 2011": UTair’s Training Center approved for AS-350 and AS-355 helicopters
Moscow, Russia - PTC becomes the 20th training center in Eurocopter training network and the 1st one without Eurocopter shareholding participation
Andrei Martirosov, CEO UTair Aviation, and Vladimir Demkin, director of Personnel Training Center (PTC) received from Derek Sharples, Eurocopter Executive Vice-President for Support and Services, a certificate... more
IndustryUTair takes delivery of the first ATR-72/500 plane to operate in Russia
Toulouse, France - Two parts recently announced an order for 20 models
The Russian air carrier UTair has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-500 aircraft, which is also the first one of this type to be operating in Russia. UTair and ATR recently announced an order for 20 aircraft,... more
IndustryWTO ruling on State subsidies: statements by Airbus and Boeing
Geneva, Switzerland - The matter the two industrial giants fighting for years within the World Trade Organization
Last May 18, the WTO (World Trade Organization) has issued a ruling on the dispute between the two industry giants Airbus and Boeing, European and American, respectively, in charging one another to have... more
Industry"IMDEX Asia 2011": Singapore Technologies Engineering increases the UAV airplane family
Singapore, Singapore - Developed new type of powering
Singapore Technologies Engineering (STE), which occurred within the biennial exhibition "IMDEX Asia 2001" (see AVIONEWS), today announced the latest addition to the family of UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle)... more
IndustryTurbomeca's Arriel 2D engine for AS-350B3 helicopter is certified by EASA
Bordes, France - Its entry into service is scheduled in the second half of this year
The Turbomeca (Safran group) Arriel 2D engine, with a take-off power of 950 shp, has been certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The Arriel 2D will power the Eurocopter AS-350B3e helicopter.... more
Industry"IMDEX Asia 2011": The German Navy will receive Carl Zeiss MEOS II systems
Singapore, Singapore - Unknown the quantity of devices ordered
The magazine "Shephard", present at the biennial "IMDEX Asia 2011" (see AVIONEWS), reported that there is an ongoing negotiation between the German Navy and industry Carl Zeiss, for the delivery of an... more
IndustryAirbus single aisle aircraft production to increase to 42 per month in Q4 2012
Toulouse, France - It reflects strong order backlog and continued stable growth
Airbus will increase the production rate of its popular A-320 Family of eco-efficient single-aisle aircraft to 42 aircraft per month in the fourth quarter of 2012. Currently Airbus produces 36 A-320 Family... more
IndustryEmbraer points out its objectives and signed two sell agreements at "EBACE 2011"
Geneva, Switzerland - The vice-president spoke at the exhibition
During the event, which dominates in these days the landscape of the aviation world, "EBACE 2011" (European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition) in Geneva May 17 to 19, the vice-president of the... more
IndustrySELEX Sistemi Integrati: CMMI level 3 certification for Large Systems
Rome, Italy - It's among the first companies in the world
SELEX Sistemi Integrati (SSI), a Finmeccanica company, is among the first companies in the world to have acquired a specific level 3 CMMI (Capability Maturity Model® Integration) certification in the... more
IndustryAirbus introduces new corporate aircraft branding, colours and names
Toulouse, France - A-318 will become ACJ-318
Airbus has introduced new branding, colours and names for its corporate jets, reflecting aircraft improvements, the company’s culture of innovation and family commonality. The new colours comprise m... more
IndustryLM F-35 airplane program flight test update
Fort Worth, Usa - For 125 ones, 331 the total number of flights for the year
Since the last F-35 flight test program update issued March 31, Lockheed Martin (LM) F-35 Lightning II aircraft have conducted 125 test flights, bringing the total number of flights for the year to 331.... more