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IndustryEmbraer Praetor 500 airplane receives EASA and FAA approval
And last August by the Brazilian ANAC
Embraer announces that the company’s new Praetor 500 midsize business jet airplane was granted its Type Certificate by EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) and by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). T... more
IndustryMuilenburg (Boeing): major focus on products and services safety
The industry's CEO announces immediate changes
Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Dennis Muilenburg announced yesterday several immediate actions he is taking to strengthen the company's enduring commitment to product and services safety.The actions... more
IndustryAir France takes delivery of its first A-350XWB airplane
During a delivery ceremony in Toulouse
Air France has taken delivery of its first A-350/900. The first wide-body jet aircraft out of a total order of 28 was handed over to Anne Rigail, Air France Chief Executive Officer and Benjamin Smith,... more
IndustryBoeing: Chairman-CEO and BoD reaffirm its commitment to safety
Board sets up a permanent committee and announces series of recommendations
Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Dennis Muilenburg and the Boeing Board of Directors (BoD) reaffirmed yesterday the company's longstanding commitment to aerospace safety and the safety of its products... more
IndustryAir New Zealand: order for eight B-787/10 airplanes
The deal was announced in May as a commitment
Boeing and Air New Zealand (ANZ) finalized today an order for eight B-787/10 aircraft valued at USD 2.7 billion at list prices. The carrier, recognized for its long-range flights and global network, will... more
IndustryAircraft. MQ-25 Unmanned Aerial Refueler completes first test flight
Autonomous two-hour flight under the direction of Boeing pilots
Boeing and the US Navy successfully completed the first test flight of the MQ-25 unmanned aerial refueler.The MQ-25 test asset, known as T1, completed the autonomous two-hour flight under the direction... more
IndustryMitsubishi Aircraft: plans to open SpaceJet Montreal center
Company establishes presence in this region to support global expansion strategy
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation announced yesterday plans to establish their footprint in the Montreal region of Quebec, Canada. Having launched the Mitsubishi SpaceJet family of aircraft earlier this... more
IndustryFincantieri and MSC Cruises reveal the largest and most technological ship built in Italy
It will enter service in June 2021
A traditional maritime coin ceremony today took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone (Gorizia), Italy, when the keel was laid for MSC Seashore. At the milestone event, MSC Cruises revealed... more
IndustryOver 39,000 new Airbus aircraft in the next 20 years
According to the latest Global Market Forecast 2019-2038 - TECHNICAL SHEET
The world’s passenger and freighter aircraft fleet is set to more than double from today’s nearly 23,000 to almost 48,000 by 2038 with traffic growing at 4.3% annually, also resulting in a need for 550... more
IndustryBoeing and Safran invest in Electric Power Systems
The company offering a suite of products that provide power for aerospace sector
Boeing and Safran announced a joint investment in Electric Power Systems (EPS), a company offering a suite of lightweight energy storage products that provide high-quality power for aerospace and other... more
IndustryEmbraer delivered its first E-195E2 aircraft to Azul
It is a global launch operator of the model - DATA SHEET
Embraer delivered yesterday, in a ceremony held at its main facility in São José dos Campos, its first E-195E2, the biggest of the three members of the E-Jets E2 family of commercial aircraft. The recipients a... more
IndustryEmbraer signs agreement with Horizon Air
For heavy maintenance services - DATA SHEET
Embraer announced today that Horizon Air, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, has selected Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Services (EAMS) in Nashville, Tennessee, as the exclusive heavy maintenance provider... more
IndustryAirbus strengthens partnership with China
Further step in single-aisle aircraft production cooperation
Airbus reaffirms its commitment to its long-term strategic partnership with China’s aviation industry, and has signed new agreement with AVIC to deepen industrial cooperation on Airbus single-aisle production. T... more
IndustryATR-42/72 MP aircraft completes paratrooper jump demonstration
The multi-mission airplane adds a new capability to its current range of missions
Leonardo has recently carried out an experimental air activity demonstrating the ATR MP aircraft suitability to deploy paratrooper jump missions, using a door installed at the rear of the cabin.The trials,... more
IndustryCollaboration on helicopter and training solutions for US Government
A MoA signed between Leonardo and CAE USA
Leonardo and CAE USA have joined forces to collaborate in the United States to offer integrated solutions for helicopter training requirements for the government market. A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA)... more
IndustrySpace Engineering becomes Airbus Italia SpA
Airbus is streamlining and consolidating its activities in Italy
Following shareholder approval and its registration in the Chamber of Commerce, Airbus’ Italian space subsidiary Space Engineering has officially changed its name to Airbus Italia SpA. Space Engineering i... more
IndustryWindstar cuts steel for second Star-class ship with Fincantieri
The beginning of Star Legend’s journey to transformation under small ship cruise leader’s $250M Star Plus initiative
Today at Fincantieri’s shipyard, in Palermo, Italy, Christopher Prelog, Vice President of Fleet Operations for Seattle-based Windstar Cruises, pushed the button which activated the torch to make the f... more
IndustryEurofighter Typhoon DASS enhancement study contract awarded
The EuroDASS consortium will spend 18 months exploring future upgrades for system
Leonardo, on behalf of the EuroDASS consortium, has received a contract from BAE Systems that will see the consortium explore the future of the Eurofighter Typhoon’s ‘Praetorian’ Defensive Aids Sub Syste... more
IndustryFincantieri: "Silver Moon" launched in Ancona
It is the second of three “Muse” series cruise ships for Silversea
The launching ceremony of “Silver Moon”, the second of three new ultra-luxury cruise ships that Fincantieri is building for Silversea Cruises took place today at the Ancona yard. The vessel will enter the... more
IndustryEmbraer celebrates 50 years focusing in coming decades
The company has approximately 18,000 direct employees
Embraer celebrates today its 50-year anniversary with a ceremony that brings together employees, authorities and commercial partners at company’s headquarters, in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The event is... more
IndustryFincantieri: "Enchanted Princess" floats out in Monfalcone (Italy)
Its delivery in 2020
"Enchanted Princess", the fifth Royal-class ship built for the ship operator Princess Cruises, a brand within Carnival Corporation, floated out today at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Monfalcone. Interior f... more
IndustryAirbus begins US production of A-220 aircraft
The first model is scheduled for delivery in the 3Q2020
Airbus has officially begun manufacturing the A-220 aircraft in the US. The first team of A-220 production workers began work at Airbus’ Mobile, Alabama-based production facility following their recent r... more
IndustryLeonardo sells its stake in Eurotech
The completion of the transaction is expected today
Leonardo announces in a note that the sale of its entire stake in Eurotech SpA, equal to 11.08% of the share capital (3,936,461 shares), to Emera Srl at a price of € 4.58 per share for a total consideration o... more
IndustryFincantieri. LCS Program: "Indianapolis" delivered
To the US Navy at shipyard in Marinette
Within the Littoral Combat Ship Program (LCS), the consortium consisting of Fincantieri, through its subsidiary Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM), and Lockheed Martin Corporation, has delivered “Indianapolis” (LC... more
IndustryAircalin takes delivery of its first A-330neo aircraft
The second plane joining the fleet later in 2019 -DATA SHEET
New Caledonia’s Aircalin has taken delivery of its first of two A-330/900 at a delivery ceremony in Toulouse, France, with the second aircraft joining the fleet later in 2019, replacing its existing t... more
IndustryBritish Airways receives first A-350/1000 aircraft
BA celebrates its 100th anniversary this year
British Airways (BA) has taken delivery of its first A-350/1000 at Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France, making it the first operator of the larger A-350/1000 in International Airlines Group (IAG).... more
IndustryAer Lingus receives the A-321LR airplane
The first of eight aircraft -DATA SHEET
Ireland’s national carrier Aer Lingus has taken delivery of its first of eight A-321LR aircraft, becoming the first airline in International Airlines Group (IAG) to operate the type. The aircraft on l... more
IndustryBoeing sole provider of parts for P-2012 Traveller airplane
The Tecnam's aircraft has completed EASA and FAA certifications
Boeing signed a multiyear agreement with Tecnam to be the sole provider of aftermarket spare parts and distribution services for the P-2012 Traveller, Tecnam’s first commuter airline aircraft. The US i... more
IndustryBoeing recognizes impact on earnings of the stop B-737 MAX airplanes
And it increases costs in 2Q
Boeing announced yesterday it will recognize an impact to earnings when it releases second-quarter 2019 results on July 24. The company will record an after-tax charge of $4.9 billion ($8.74 per share)... more
IndustryDefense-Piaggio Aerospace: contracts signed for MB-339 aircraft engine maintenance
And spare parts for a total amount of EUR 167 million
The Italian Ministry of Defense and Piaggio Aerospace announced today that they have signed two engine maintenance and spare parts supply contracts for a total amount of EUR 167 million.The most significant... more
IndustryB-737 Max plane crashes: 50 millions to immediate support to families victims
It will be supplied very quickly the half of the 100m allocated by Boeing
Boeing announced that it has dedicated $50 million of a previously announced $100 million fund to provide near-term financial assistance to families of the victims of the Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian... more
IndustryFirst P-8A Poseidon airplane for UK takes flight
Next step: addition of military systems - DATA SHEET
The first Boeing P-8A Poseidon for the United Kingdom Royal Air Force (RAF) took off from Renton, Wash. at 10:00 am Pacific on July 12, marking the first flight of this inaugural UK P-8A.During the 90... more
IndustryUpdate ENAV equipment to manage Italian airspace
A five-year agreement between Leonardo and Northop Grumman
Leonardo, through its subsidiary Vitrociset, has been awarded a radio replacement contract by ENAV, the Italian air navigation services provider. The agreement is a 5-year contract to replace ground-to-air... more
IndustryPortugal announces firm order for the KC-390 aircraft
Deliveries are scheduled to start in 2023
The Portuguese Government announced a firm order of five multi-mission airlifters Embraer KC-390 as part of the process to modernize Portuguese Air Force capacities to support national Armed Forces operations... more
IndustryAirplanes. Atlantia will examine possibility entry in Alitalia
The evaluations in the next meeting, but the deadline of July 15 is closer
With reference to the anticipations recently published by the press, Atlantia informs that yesterday’s meeting of the Board of Directors –in consideration of the interest of its subsidiary Aeroporti di... more
IndustryAirplanes-Helicopters-Space. Boeing reports 2Q deliveries
In the civil and military sectors
The Boeing Company announced yesterday deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the second quarter of 2019.Major program deliveries during the second quarter, including deliveries under... more
IndustryLeonardo: appointments at the end of the mandate
A few months from the deadline, Profumo appoints new managers
A few days ago three new managers were appointed to Leonardo's top management. Enrico Savio as head of the Strategy & market intelligence organizational unit; Giovanni Soccodato as Chief Strategic Equity... more
IndustryLeonardo: contract to supply GDC of the Italian Government Printing Office and Mint
Through Vitrociset for a value of EUR 11 million
Leonardo, through its subsidiary Vitrociset, has been awarded the tender called by the Italian Government Printing Office and Mint for the supply and commissioning of a Green Data Center (GDC) solution... more
IndustryE-195E2 airplane visits China
Kicking off the first stop of its global demonstration tour -DATA SHEET
Following its successful debut at the "53rd International Paris Air Show", Embraer’s newest Profit Hunter – the E195-E2 showcasing a stunning “TechLion” livery that covers the entire aircraft’s fuselage... more
IndustryAircraft 737 MAX accidents. Boeing supports families
With a commitment of USD 100 million
Ahead of Independence Day in the US, Boeing announced $100 million in funds to address family and community needs of those affected by the tragic accidents of Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers its first new Praetor 600 airplane
To an undisclosed European customer
Embraer announced the first delivery of its new Praetor 600 super-midsize business jet to an undisclosed European customer. The delivery ceremony was held at the company’s production facility in São Jo... more
IndustryLeonardo approved start of merger with Sistemi Dinamici
The engineering company, that develops, produces and sells remotely piloted aircraft
The Board of Directors of Leonardo approved yesterday the merger process by way of incorporation plan of Sistemi Dinamici SpA –the engineering company, which is directly and wholly owned, involved in t... more
IndustryLeonardo strengthens leadership team with three new organizational units
Chief Strategic Equity Officer, Strategy & Market Intelligence, and Chief Technology & Innovation Officer new roles created
Leonardo's Chief Executive Officer, Alessandro Profumo, informed the Board of Directors of the strengthening of the senior leadership in order to push further the achievements of the challenging objectives... more
IndustryTAROM selects ATR-72/600 aircraft
To renew its regional fleet
TAROM will introduce nine new ATR-72/600 aircraft into its fleet. The -72/600 will be leased from NAC, the world regional aircraft lessor. Deliveries will commence in October 2019 through to 2020. The... more
IndustryA new professional profile for the shipbuilding sector in Liguria
The course is born from the agreement between the Region and Fincantieri
Pursuant to the agreement signed last year between Fincantieri, the Liguria Region and the trade unions Cgil, Cisl and Uil, aimed at carrying out a series of initiatives to encourage job placement processes,... more
IndustryMHI to acquire Canadair Regional Jet program from Bombardier
Both industries announced today the definitive agreement
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Bombardier Inc. announced today they have entered into a definitive agreement, whereby MHI will acquire Bombardier's regional jet program for a cash consideration... more
IndustryFincantieri-CNR: innovation in the maritime field
The results of six multidisciplinary research projects presented
Fincantieri and the National Research Council (CNR) presented the results of six multidisciplinary research projects, in a program aimed at innovation in shipbuilding supported by the Ministry of Infrastructure... more
IndustryElettronica Group on board of the new PPA “Thaon di Revel” with its Naval EW suite
A new season for the Italian Navy to face the new challenging naval scenarios started
With the ship launch of the first PPA “Thaon di Revel” last Saturday (see AVIONEWS), a new season for the Italian Navy to face the new challenging naval scenarios starts.Elettronica group is on board of... more
IndustryFincantieri: “Thaon Di Revel” the Multipurpose Offshore Patrol ship launched
The ceremony took place in Muggiano (La Spezia) in the presence of its CEO Bono and the Minister Trenta
The launching ceremony of the Multipurpose Offshore Patrol Ship (PPA) “Paolo Thaon di Revel” took place last Saturday at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Muggiano (La Spezia), in the presence of the Italian Minis... more
IndustryFincantieri signs 50/50 joint venture with Naval Group
The “Poseidon” project takes shape, and strengthens military naval cooperation
Following the announcement made on 23 October 2018, today Fincantieri and Naval Group signed the Alliance Cooperation Agreement, which sets out the operational terms for the incorporation of a 50/50 owned... more