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IndustryVard (Fincantieri): order signed for a new generation unit for Akraberg
The subsidiary is also finalizing another contract; it will mark its entry in a new market segment
VARD, Fincantieri’s subsidiary and one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels, signed an important contract for the design and construction of a sophisticated unit for t... more
IndustryAirbus to produce 3D-printed hospital visors
The industry continues to support efforts in fight against Covid-19
The majority of Airbus sites in Spain have joined forces to produce 3D printed visor frames, providing healthcare personnel with individual protection equipment in the fight against Covid-19. More than... more
IndustryBoeing receives P-8A Poseidon aircraft contract
From US Navy for $1.5 bn -DATA SHEET
The US Navy awarded Boeing a $1.5 billion production contract for the next 18 P-8A Poseidon aircraft. The agreement includes eight airplanes for the US Navy, six ones for the Republic of Korea Navy and... more
IndustryIs Leonardo interested in Caio?
The CEO role of the Italian largest aerospace company likes to many
Intense days for the government which, committed on the one hand to the epidemic and its economic and financial consequences on the Italian country, must also bring to an end some important dossiers such... more
IndustryAircraft: series production of PD-14 turbofans has started
Intended for the new MS-21/300 short and medium range narrow-body -VIDEO
The executive director of the Russian Rostec, Oleg Yevtushenko, has announced that the serial production of the PD-14turbofan for the Russian Irkut MS-21/300 (or MC-21) aircraft has started. Previously... more
IndustryPhoto. A-330 plane realises new face mask supplies
To support Europe’s fight against COVID-19
Photo. Airbus has deployed a new air-bridge flight between Europe and China to deliver additional face mask supplies to France, Germany, Spain and United Kingdom health systems in support of the COVID-19... more
IndustryFincantieri: stoppage of production activity further extended
An agrement signed with unions
Despite having already implemented all the necessary measures to ensure the safety of its employees, Fincantieri has decided to further extend the work stoppage in all its Military and Cruise Vessels... more
IndustryAirbus adapts aircraft wing production activity
In COVID-19 environment
Airbus is supporting efforts globally to tackle the COVID-19 crisis. The Company has carried out extensive work in coordination with its social partners to ensure the health and safety of its employees... more
IndustryAirbus set to partially resume production in France and Spain
And it supports global efforts against COVID-19 pandemic
Airbus announces that it expects production and assembly work to partially resume in France and Spain on Monday, 23 March following health and safety checks after the implementation of stringent measures.... more
IndustryLeonardo: active health coverage for employees in case of infection
A package of guarantees and insurance services
With the aim of increasingly protecting its workers’ health, Leonardo has decided to activate extraordinary insurance coverage for the management of a possible Coronavirus (Covid-19) infection for all i... more
IndustryWill air taxi become reality in Germany?
Volocopter collects EUR 122 millions for the “VoloCity” drone project -VIDEO
The German company DB Schenker, acquired in 2002 by the German railway company DB Bahn, has joined 11 other investors, including Daimler and the Chinese car company Geely, to finance the start-up Volocopter... more
IndustryBoeing estimate: USD 60bn to save the US aerospace industry
A partisan vision that wants to position the Seattle company as a leader in the entire sector
“A minimum of USD 60 billions in public and private liquidity, including adequate loan guarantees, is needed for the aerospace and air transport industry. This is the most effective way to support carriers, a... more
IndustryMaiden flight of Mitsubishi SpaceJet FTV10 aircraft
Flight information in details
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation, a MHI Group company, announced today that it has completed the maiden flight of Flight Test Vehicle 10 (FTV10), the first Mitsubishi SpaceJet M-90 in final, certifiable... more
IndustryCovid-19 (2). Airbus closes production sites in France and Spain
Only 4 days to sanitize and secure employees
Airbus announces today on March 17 that it has ordered the temporary suspension of production and assembly activities at its French and Spanish sites for the next four days. This is to allow itself the... more
IndustryChinese aviation industry reconverts to produce face masks
And what does the Italian Leonardo make?
AVIC, Aviation Industry Corporation of China, through its Avic Manufacturing Technology Institute (Avic Mti), has developed -in a few days days according to the authoritative "Xinhua"- a new production... more
IndustryCovid-19. Fincantieri: production activities suspended
From today for two weeks
Following the Coronavirus emergency and in order to apply the measures that the Italian Government has gradually determined, Fincantieri has promptly carried out a series of actions aimed at preventing... more
IndustryLeonardo: Profumo was a big disappointment
Too many strategic errors in his mandate
The three years by Mauro Moretti's management in Finmeccanica-Leonardo ended with sharp reductions in terms of orders and consequently in turnover. When Profumo arrived three years ago, there were numerous... more
IndustryFincantieri: the “ship-bridge” over the Polcevera stream
A new 100m maxi deck has been raised
Rapidity and know-how of excellence: industry’s production model at the service of Genoa and the Country more
IndustryFincantieri on energy transition and environmental sustainability
It collaborates with CdP and Eni
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), Eni and Fincantieri confirm their shared commitment on the energy transition path to decarbonisation and environmental sustainability: today, the companies signed a Memorandum... more
IndustryContract to upgrade Italian Armed Force’s identification systems
Signed between Leonardo and Italian Defence authorities
Leonardo has signed a contract with the Italian Defence authorities to supply and install ‘New Generation Identification Friend or Foe’ (NGIFF) identification equipment, updated to the latest NATO Mod... more
IndustryLeonardo publishes the guidelines about composition of the BoD
For the next three-year term of office
In compliance with the recommendations of the Corporate Governance Code, Leonardo informs that are available to the public on its website www.leonardocompany.com (Corporate Governance/ Board of Directors/Composition... more
IndustryFranco-Italian summit: agreement and support to Naviris, jv Fincantieri-Naval Group
The two governments and the cooperation between their naval industries
The intergovernmental agreement signed yesterday during Naples Franco-Italian summit reaffirms the full support of the French and Italian States to Naviris, the joint-venture between Naval Group and Fincantieri. This... more
IndustryBoeing: B-787 aircraft production reduced by 30%
Possible repercussions on Leonardo?
Boeing will reduce production of B-787 "Dreamliner" aircraft by 30% due to falling demand. The cut will start from the first months of 2021: it is a decision prior to the outbreak of the coronavirus, and... more
IndustryAna Holdings: commitment of up to 20 B-787 aircraft
It plans to acquire 11 Dreamliner /10, four 9 and options for another five units
Ana plans to use the model to replace some B-777s on domestic routes more
IndustryGermany. Volocopter develops helicopters for taxi service
To transport people and cargo - VIDEO
The German aircraft manufacturer Volocopter is developing autonomous electric helicopters for take-off and landing (eVtol) to offer taxi services in cities around the world as an addition to existing transport... more
IndustryFincantieri and Marakeb Technologies sign MoU
To explore global opportunities in the field of autonomous technology
Marakeb Technologies, an autonomous technology provider, and Fincantieri, one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in order to explore global collaboration op... more
IndustryPhoto. Swiss takes delivery of its first A-320neo plane
During a ceremony in Hamburg -DATA SHEET
Photo. Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has taken delivery of its first A-320neo aircraft at a delivery ceremony in Hamburg, Germany. It is the first of 25 A-320neo Family airplanes ordered by Swiss... more
IndustryTarom takes delivery of ATR-72/600 airplane
It is the first of nine units
Tarom, Romania’s national flag carrier, took delivery yesterday of its first -72/600 aircraft. With a brand new livery, this plane is the first of a leasing contract with regional aircraft lessor NAC, f... more
IndustryEmbraer: aircraft deliveries in 2019
The firm order backlog totaled USD 16.8 bn -ATTACHMENT
Embraer delivered a total of 198 jets in 2019, of which 89 were commercial aircraft and 109 were executive jets (62 light and 47 large), which represents an increase of 9% compared to 2018, when the Company... more
IndustryTwo King Air 350ER planes delivered for surveillance
They have flown their first missions with an African Navy
The first flights of maritime patrol duties begin more
IndustryA-330/800 airplane receives EASA certification
Paving the way for entry into service this year -DATA SHEET
The A-330/800 plane has received joint Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The aircraft’s certification flight-test campaign w... more
IndustryFincantieri for the new Genoa viaduct
The 100-meter maxi deck has been raised: the “ship-bridge” takes shape
On this half of the bridge, there are more than 500 meters of steel more
IndustryFincantieri presents “Scarlet Lady” in Genoa
It is the first ship built for Virgin Voyages
“Scarlet Lady”, the first of four ships which Virgin Voyages (new cruise operator and a brand part of Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group), ordered to Fincantieri, was presented today at the shipyard in Ge... more
IndustryNew jv on security, infrastructure management, and helicopter-based services
Announced the creation of Leonardo&Codemar
Leonardo through its subsidiary Leonardo International, which was set up to support the Company’s operations around the world, and Codemar, Companhia de Desenvolvimento de Maricá, have announced the cr... more
IndustryLeonardo: gifts to Qatar for billionaire contract?
Italian Senator Vitali to AVIONEWS: transparency is needed
The Italian ministers of Economy and Defense will have to to explain how the consortium led by Leonardo obtained the maxi-order in Qatar for 16 NH-90 land-based helicopters and 12 NH-90 aircraft for naval... more
IndustryFincantieri delivers "Seven Seas Splendor" in Ancona
Second cruise ship built for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
"Seven Seas Splendor", the second ultra-luxury cruise ship which Fincantieri built for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, brand of the Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NCLH), was delivered today at the Ancona... more
IndustryAircraft. Boeing and Embraer welcome Brazilian approval
The decision will become final within the next 15 days
Boeing and Embraer welcome the unconditional approval of their strategic partnership by the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE)'s General-Superintendence (SG) in Brazil. The decision will... more
IndustryB-777X airplane completes first flight
Lasted three hours and 51 minutes; delivery in 2021
The new B-777X etliner took to the skies last Saturday, entering the next phase of its rigorous test program. Based on the popular 777 and with proven technologies from the 787 Dreamliner, the 777X took... more
IndustryFincantieri: the tenth multipurpose frigate “Emilio Bianchi" launched
It is the last unit of the Italo-French FREMM program
The launching ceremony of the “Emilio Bianchi” frigate, the tenth and last FREMM vessel – Multi Mission European Frigates, took place last Saturday at the integrated shipyard of Riva Trigoso (Genoa) in th... more
IndustryFincantieri strengthens the strategic partnership with Qatar
It possibly leading to a future acquisition of new vessels already in 2020
Fincantieri, one of the world’s top shipbuilding groups, and the Ministry of Defence of Qatar through Barzan Holding, a company wholly owned by the Qatari Ministry of Defense and responsible for empowering t... more
IndustryAtitech-CDB Aviation: relationship with maintenance check work on two planes
The flash news announced by the Italian industry
Flash news. CDB Aviation has agreed to work with Atitech, one of the biggest MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) in Europe, located in Naples, Italy, in developing a mutually beneficial business relationship... more
IndustryDefence radar system for Indonesian Air Force
Contract signed between Leonardo and Persero
Leonardo has signed a contract with Indonesian company PT Len Industri (Persero) to provide a RAT 31 DL/M radar system for the Indonesian Air Force (IAF). The IAF will operate the radar to strengthen the... more
IndustryAirbus to add A-321 plane production capabilities in Toulouse
The entire system modernization project is underway
Following its strategy to keep its overall production system at the leading edge of technology and to increase industrial capacity and flexibility, Airbus has decided to create new A-321 production capabilities... more
IndustryProposed acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s Military GPS business
And Raytheon’s Airborne Tactical Radios business
BAE Systems announces that it has entered into a definitive Asset Purchase Agreement to acquire Collins Aerospace’s Military Global Positioning System business (“GPS business”) for $1.925bn in cash. As an... more
IndustryFincantieri enters the green project "ITER"
The Group strengthens its commitment in the field of clean energy
Fincantieri has been awarded a prestigious order, worth almost 100 million euros, for a number of high-profile equipment furniture and installations as part of the International Thermonuclear Experimental... more
IndustryDaher logs sales of 68 turboprop aircraft in 2019
From its TBM and Kodiak product lines
Daher today announced the 2019 business results for its expanded turboprop-powered aircraft family, with the company logging sales of 48 TBMs in the TBM 910 and TBM 940 versions, along with 20 Kodiak 100... more
IndustryBelugaXL airplane enters service
Adding XL capacity to the fleet
The BelugaXL has entered into service, providing Airbus with 30% extra transport capacity in order to support the on-going production ramp-up of commercial aircraft programmes.The plane, which is an integral... more
IndustryNaviris, the JV Fincantieri-Naval Group, is now fully operational
Giuseppe Bono Chairman and Hervé Guillou member of the Board
The first board meeting of Naviris, the joint-venture between Fincantieri and Naval Group, took place. This partnership cements the shared desire of the two companies to build a future of excellence for... more
IndustryAirbus: strong 2019 commercial aircraft performance
The industry will report Full Year financial results in February
Airbus delivered 863 commercial aircraft to 99 customers in 2019, outpacing its previous output record set in 2018 by eight percent. In the 17th yearly production increase in a row, the company progressed... more
IndustryLeonardo and the "Federico II" University for engineering studies
The launch of the Aerotech Academy from March 2020
Leonardo has signed a collaboration agreement with the University of Naples "Federico II" to launch the Aerotech Academy, an advanced training course on leading engineering issues. The course will provide... more