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IndustryPratt & Whitney's geared turbofan engine completes phase II ground
New York, USA - The new engine has been cleared for flight testing
Pratt & Whitney's Geared Turbofan demonstrator engine has completed Phase II ground tests and has been cleared for flight testing on Pratt & Whitney's 747SP flying test bed mid-year. Phase II, which... more
IndustryPilatus delivers 1st PC-12 NG to Customer
Berne, Switzerland - Delivery ceremony held in Broomfield, Colorado
Pilatus started the PC-12 NG customer deliveries with a delivery ceremony held in Broomfield, Colorado. This important milestone was celebrated by Pilatus employees and the exclusive PC-12 Sales and Service... more
IndustryBoeing: Cathay Pacific Airways celebrated first 747-400ERF delivery
Everett, Usa - The new aircraft is powered by PW-4062A engines
"Boeing and Cathay Pacific Airways celebrated the delivery of the airline's first 747-400ERF (Extended Range Freighter) last Friday. The airplane, the first of six Boeing 747-400ERFs to be delivered... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: reconfirmed the leadership of Pier Francesco Guarguaglini
Rome, Italy - "For worths and growth that the manager has known how impress to the company"
The first name to be reconfirmed by the Econimics Minister Giulio Tremonti is Pier Francesco Guarguaglini as President of the Finmeccanica Group, a company controlled by the Government to 32%, and probably,... more
IndustryEmbraer has new sales to Middle East customers
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Region continues to be a thriving business aviation market
"Embraer has bolstered its executive jet order book in the Middle East with the signing of orders for two Legacy 600 jets, one Phenom 300, and one Phenom 100. The deal also includes a letter of intent... more
IndustrySaab’s maiden flight with Gripen Demo
Linköping, Sweden - It lasted 30 minutes
"Saab conducted today the maiden flight with the Gripen Demo, the test bed for the further development of Gripen. The flight lasted for 30 minutes (10:55 – 11:25) and went totally according to plan.... more
IndustryBoeing, Shenzhen, MTI and MC delivered supplies for China earthquake effort
Seattle, Usa - The initiative called "Flight of Hope"
"The Boeing Company, Shenzhen Airlines, Medical Teams International, and Mercy Corps have delivered nearly three tons (U.S.) of medical supplies for victims of the recent China earthquake in an effort... more
IndustryERJ-145 family obtained final Russian certification
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Embraer foresees strong opportunity in the local airline market
"Embraer received final approval from Russia’s Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) for the 37 to 50-seat ERJ-145 regional jet family, comprised of the 37-seat ERJ-135, the 44-seat ERJ-140, and the 50-seat E... more
IndustryLockheed Martin receives USD 2,2 billion for F-35 Lot 2 production long-lead funding
Fort Worth, Usa - USD 197 million for Lot 3
"The United States Department of Defense has authorized the release of funds to buy six conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) F-35A Lightning IIs for the U.S. Air Force, with provisional approval to... more
IndustryEmbraer received certification in China; delivered first 190 jet to Grand China Express
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The industry sells seven 170 aircraft to Eta Star Group
"Embraer received certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for operating the EMBRAER 190 and EMBRAER 195 jets in mainland China. The first aircraft was delivered to Grand... more
IndustryEmbraer sells Phenom 100 to the UK's VLJ Consultancy Ltd
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The industry and the Finnish Aviation Academy sign for two Phenom 100 jets
"Embraer has signed VLJ Consultancy Limited for the sale of one Phenom 100 on behalf of private investors. The customer took options on two additional jets of the same model. The delivery of the first... more
IndustryEmbraer: US operator, Executive AirShare, doubles its order for Phenom 300 jets
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The industry secures second Legacy 600 order from Linxair
"Executive AirShare, of Kansas City, Mo., has doubled its order for Phenom 300 aircraft to four firm orders and four options. In September 2007, the U.S. fractional aircraft ownership company announced... more
IndustryAirbus announces new important orders for its own airplanes
Toulouse, France - Model ACJ and A-350XWB Prestige by Jet Alliance and MAZ Aviation
"The Jetalliance Group of Vienna has placed a repeat order for one Airbus Corporate Jetliner (ACJ) and two A-318 Elites, adding to the orders that it has previously placed for the family. Like its other... more
IndustryGrob Aerospace launches maintenance cost assurance plan for the business jet
Portsmouth, USA - The programme will be launched during the Geneva premier business aviation show
Grob Aerospace is launching its new maintenance cost assurance plan, which guarantees customers of its business jet full direct maintenance cost control. The program is being launched at "EBACE 2008",... more
IndustryThe all-new Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100 flies for the first time
Moscow, Russia - Successfully at Komsomolsk-on-Amur airport, in the Russian Far East
"The all-new Sukhoi Superjet 100 made a successful first flight at Komsomolsk-on-Amur. During its 65 minute flight, the SSJ 100 took off, performed four circuits of the airfield at various altitudes,... more
IndustryNew industrial structure for Grob Aerospace
Altenrhein, Switzerland - New settlement will create 100 new positions
Grob Aerospace industry is opening a new center in Alternheim, Switzerland, San Gallo canton, in north-west of the country. New aircraft's interior decorations, already assembled in Mattsies' Bavarian... more
IndustryGrob Aerospace, new collaboration and training programmes
Portsmouth, USA - Agreement with FedEx for the spare parts delivery
Grob Aerospace is teaming with overnight delivery leader FedEx to make sure spare parts get to North American customers in absolutely, positively the shortest amount of time. Rather than keep all spares... more
IndustryAgustaWestland favourite for the contract of 12 helicopters to the India Air Force
New Delhi, India - Fight all over again with the Sikorsky S-92
AgustaWestland would be favourite for the contract with the India Air Force for the supplying of 12 helicopters VVIP, Indian indiscretions said. Accordign to these unconfirmed sources, the AW-101 helicopter... more
IndustryBoeing and Jeppesen Technology and China Eastern Airlines: first flight with RNP technology
Seattle, Usa - A B-737/700 aircraft completed a flight with this method
"A China Eastern Airlines (CEA) Boeing Next-Generation 737-700 completed a flight into China's Lijiang Airport to validate the capability and benefits of an advanced navigation method known as Required... more
IndustryEmbraer confirms two 170 jets options for Régional
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Firm orders for Air France’s regional airline subsidiary now total 20 aircraft
"Embraer and Régional, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Air France, signed a contract for two additional EMBRAER 170 jets, confirming options originally placed in August 2007. The value of the transaction,... more
IndustryEmbraer plans to expand its operations in the US
São José dos Campos, Brazil - New facility to support expansion of Company’s Executive Jets business
"Embraer announced in the presence of Mayor Harry Goode, of the City of Melbourne, Florida, Governor Charlie Crist of the State of Florida, Enterprise Florida, and other state and local officials, that... more
IndustryBoeing delivered 400th 737 to ILFC
Seattle, Usa - For lease to Travel Service
"The Boeing Company and International Lease Finance Corp. (ILFC) celebrated the delivery of the leasing company's 400th Boeing 737 airplane, a Next-Generation 737-800 that ILFC customer Travel Service... more
IndustrySukhoi Civil Aircraft: the first taxiing and run tests of the Sukhoi Superjet
Moscow, Russia - As part of the first flight campaign preparation
"As part of the first flight campaign preparation, yesterday Komsomolsk-on-Amur witnessed the first taxiing and run tests of the Sukhoi Superjet 100. The run tests featured a gradual speed increase... more
IndustryFinmeccanica approves the first quarter results 2008 (5): significant events of the period
Rome, Italy - SELEX Galileo, Alenia Aeronautica, Alenia Aermacchi, Telespazio
- On 1 January 2008 the new brand SELEX Galileo was launched, which will be used by Galileo Avionica SpA and SELEX Sensors and Airborne Systems Ltd to present a unified, solid front to the market in the... more
IndustryFinmeccanica approves the first quarter results 2008 (4): costs in research and development
Rome, Italy - The main programmes were in Defence Electronics and Security
Costs in Research and Development totalled EUR 394 million, compared with EUR 402 million in 1Q07, a decrease of EUR 8 million (-2%). Group’s Research and Development is equivalent to around 13.5% of r... more
IndustryFinmeccanica approves the first quarter results 2008 (3):
Rome, Italy - Aerospace and Defence accounted for 82% of new orders while Energy and Transport accounted for the remaining 18%
New orders totalled EUR 3,292 million, an increase of EUR 862 million (+35%) versus EUR 2,430 million in 1Q07, with good performance spread across nearly all segments. Aerospace and Defence accounted for... more
IndustryP&W wins contract to power Learjet 85 aircraft
Longueuil, Canada - It's the all-new composite Learjet 85 midsize business jet.
Pratt & Whitney Canada's PW-307B engine has been selected by Bombardier Aerospace to power the all-new composite Learjet 85 midsize business jet. The PW-307B turbofan engine, rated in the 6,000-pound-thrust... more
IndustryFinmeccanica approves the first quarter results 2008 (2): breakdown of key figures
Rome, Italy - The increment is mainly due to the aeronautics sector performance
Revenues were EUR 2,916 million in 1Q08 versus EUR 2,740 million in the same period of 2007, an increase of EUR 176 million (+6%). This was mainly due to the aeronautics sector performance, with greater contributions... more
IndustryFinmeccanica approves the first quarter results
Rome, Italy - Revenues rise 6%. New orders up 35%
Finmeccanica again improved results in the first quarter of 2008. - Revenues grew 6% year on year to EUR 2,916 from EUR 2,740 million. - Orders grew sharply (+35%) versus 1Q07. This increase mainly... more
IndustryFinmeccanica purchases 100% of the US company DRS Technologies
Rome, Italy - A deal worth 3.4 billion Euro
Finmeccanica, a world leader in the supply of electronics equipment and defense and security systems and services, and DRS Technologies, a leading supplier of integrated defense electronics products, services... more
IndustryAirbus: A-380 production ramp-up revisited
Milan, Italy - The industry has completed the programme review
"Airbus has completed the A-380 programme review and is now informing customers about changes to its delivery schedule. The review assessed the programme status at the critical juncture of transitioning... more
IndustryBoeing, El Al Israel Airlines finalized order
Seattle, Usa - For four 777-200ER airplanes
"The Boeing Company and El Al Israel Airlines have completed an order for four 777-200ERs (Extended Range). The Israeli airline has secured options for two additional 777s and holds conversion rights for... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi signs a contract with Philippine Air Force
Varese, Italy - Valued at USD 13.8 million
"Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, has signed with the Department of National Defence a contract valued at USD 13.8 million for 18 SF-260F/PAF primary training aircraft. In addition to the aircraft... more
IndustryChina: inaugurated the new aviation industry Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China
Beijing, China - To the ceremony also the representatives of Boeing and Airbus
China's first ever jumbo passenger aircraft company, which was a major part of the nation's large jet program, was officially inaugurated in Shanghai on Sunday. Vice-Premier, Zhang Dejiang, said at... more
IndustryAirbus and Latecoere discontinue negotiations on sites divestment
Meaulte , France - Difficulties found to reach an agreement
Airbus and Latecoere have terminated negotiations regarding the sale of the Airbus sites in Meaulte and Saint Nazaire Ville since a viable solution could not be finalised within the required time frame,... more
IndustryLockheed Martin: its facility in Marietta is home to the final assembly line for the F-22 Raptor
Georgia, Usa - The 5th Generation fighter aircraft
"The Lockheed Martin facility in Marietta, Ga., is home to the final assembly line for the F-22 Raptor, the world’s only 5th Generation fighter in full rate production. The Marietta workforce is j... more
IndustryGE Aviation expects its CF34 engine fleet to double in 10 years
Evendale, USA - It's one of more used engines in the world
With more than 4,000 CF34 engines powering regional aircraft, GE Aviation expects the engine fleet to exceed 8,600 by 2018 - based on the strong demand being forecast for GE-powered regional aircraft. With... more
IndustryBoeing, Asiana Airlines finalized order for two 777-200ER Jetliners
Seattle, Usa - The order is valued at USD 438 million at list prices
"The Boeing Company and Asiana Airlines have completed an order for two 777-200ERs (Extended Range). The order is valued at USD 438 million at list prices. The South Korean airline holds rights to substitute... more
IndustryBoeing delivered first 737-900ERs to GECAS for lease to Futura International Airways
Seattle, Usa - Futura becomes first European carrier to operate the newest 737 model
"The Boeing Company last week delivered Europe's first two Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplanes to GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) and its leasing customer, Spanish carrier Futura... more
IndustrySESAR programme presented today
Rome, Italy - In front of 400 people from all the world
It's been presented today, in Rome, the "Master Plan Stakeholder Forum" of SESAR (Single European Sky Atm Research), the project promoted by EU which will change the controls' systems of the air traffic,... more
IndustryPilatus could fire 500 workers
Berne, Switzerland - Industry could move its PC-9 production to avoid export prohibitions
According to declarations of the Swiss economics minister, Doris Leuthard, the Pilatus firm could move production of its PC-9 aircraft from Nidvaldo in Switzerland to some other foreign country, if some... more
IndustryBoeing disproves news about further delays in Dreamliner delivery
Chicago, USA - European press had postulated delivery's retardations
Boeing, American aerospace company, has officially denied European media reports that deliveries of its new 787 Dreamliner plane will be further delayed. On April 9, Boeing said the first B-787 flight... more
IndustryBoeing and Iraq announce an order for new airplanes
Baghdad, Iraq - And discuss also about support for Iraqi aviation modernization
"Boeing and the Government of Iraq announced an order for 30 Boeing 737-800 commercial airplanes, the first step in re-establishing that country's scheduled commercial aviation operations. Iraq has also... more
IndustryBoeing selects General Dynamics for F-15 radar modernization program
Seattle, USA - The anticipated program start date is no later than the end of the third quarter, 2008
General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products has been selected by The Boeing Company as the preferred provider to supply the next generation of wideband radomes for the F-15 Radar Modernization Program.... more
IndustryBoeing completes 737 carbon brakes certification testing
Seattle, USA - Next-Generation 737 operators benefit from reduced weight and emissions
Boeing recently completed certification testing of new carbon brakes designed for the Next-Generation 737 airplane family by French supplier Messier-Bugatti. A Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range)... more
IndustryEmbraer delivered model 190 jet to Flybaboo
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Aircraft is leased by Lebanon-based M1 Travel Ltd. for the Swiss airline
"Embraer delivered the first EMBRAER 190 jet to Swiss carrier Flybaboo S.A. The Geneva-based airline, which previously flew a dedicated turboprop fleet, will begin operating the EMBRAER 190 in 2008 under... more
IndustryBoeing: delivered 50th 777 airplane to Air France
Everett, Usa - Launch customer Air France to receive 1st 777 Freighter later this year
"Boeing and Air France reached a historic milestone with the delivery of Air France's 50th 777 aircraft. The Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) is the carrier's 25th of that model type and joins a fleet... more
IndustryFinal assembly begins on fifth Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Washington, Usa - The first airplane to fly is on track for "Power on" in June
"Final assembly began yesterday on the third flight-test airplane for the all-new Boeing 787 Dreamliner. This is the fifth Dreamliner to be loaded into the first position of the 787 production system.... more
IndustryFirst Boeing 777 Freighter leaves factory in Everett
Seattle, Usa - To prepare the flight test this Summer
"Progress continues on the first Boeing 777 Freighter as the company's newest cargo airplane was towed out of its factory in Everett, Wash. and onto the flight line Tuesday night. Work will continue on... more
IndustryFirst Phenom 300 executive jet performed maiden flight
São José dos Campos, Brazil - In the coming months the airplane will be subjected to a series of flight tests
"The Embraer Phenom 300 successfully took to the air on its maiden flight, yesterday. In the coming months, the first Phenom 300, serial number 99801, will be subjected to the flight tests along with three... more