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IndustryFinmeccanica (9). Performance by sector: Alenia Aeronautica, Aermacchi
Rome, Italy - Value of production: EUR 1,709 million (+30%); EBITA: EUR 154 million (+12%)
"Aeronautics Companies: Alenia Aeronautica, Aermacchi Value of production: EUR 1,709 million (+30%); EBITA: EUR 154 million (+12%) 2004 was the year of the Eurofighter: the Italian air force took... more
IndustryBoeing names new president and Ceo
Seattle, Usa - Hugh Hefner will onwards head the industry
Boeing announced that Hugh Hefner has been appointed new President and Ceo. During the press conference which took place yesterday in Chicago the industry said that Hefner’s appointment is by no means t... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (8): consolidated economic and financial situation
Rome, Italy - Value of production
"Consolidated economic and financial situation For a better understanding and comparison of the results, note that AgustaWestland, which was 50% consolidated using the proportional method until 30 November... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (6): Research and development
Rome, Italy -Element vital for the Group
"Finmeccanica and R&D Research and development are vital for a group whose capacity to respond to market needs is based on high technology. Finmeccanica has further consolidated its position as undisputed... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (4): 2004 highlights and significant events after year-end
Rome, Italy - In the single sectors
"2004 highlights and significant events after year-end 2004 was an important year for Finmeccanica, and one in which internationalisation proceeded apace, and the group’s aerospace and defence operations w... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (3): pre-tax profit was EUR 722 million
Rome, Italy - EUR 311 million higher than the EUR 411 million achieved in 2003
"Pre-tax profit was EUR 722 million, EUR 311 million higher than the EUR 411 million achieved in 2003. The sale of 3 million STM shares on the market in the first half of 2004, and the sale of around 93... more
IndustryBombardier's profit down
Ottawa, Canada - Though the industry posted a considerable profit in the fourth quarter
Bombardier announced that its earning dropped considerably though it succeeded to post a quarterly profit thanks to higher train sales. Bombardier, one of the major industries producing aircraft all over... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (7): the transition to IAS/IFRS
Rome, Italy - Placing an implementation strategy
"The transition to IAS/IFRS In light of delays by the EU in defining the relevant principles, and by the Italian government in adopting the new measures (specifically in respect of tax implications),... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (5): outlook
Rome, Italy - In the single sectors
"Outlook A significant increase in demand for commercial aircraft is expected in 2005, with fleets expected to double over the next 20 years. Also during the year Finmeccanica’s aeronautics division w... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (2): key figures
Rome, Italy - 2004 was a positive year for Finmeccanica
"Key figures 2004 was a positive year for Finmeccanica. Results were better than expected, both in terms of the balance sheet and the P&L, and were an improvement on 2003, generating satisfactory returns... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (13). Performance by sector: Elsag
Rome, Italy - Value of production: EUR 391 million (-2%); EBITA: EUR 14 million (-42%)
"Information Technology Company: Elsag Value of production: EUR 391 million (-2%); EBITA: EUR 14 million (-42%) In 2004, this division, comprising Elsag and its subsidiaries, continued its poor performance... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp. awarded of a over 16 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-16 and F-15 aircraft
Lockheed Martin Corp., Orlando, Fla., is being awarded a $16,105,455 firm fixed price contract to provide for 12 Advanced Targeting Pods, containers, pylons, warranty, spares, and associated support.... more
IndustryGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems awarded of a over 20 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Predator
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $20,082,837 firm fixed price contract modification to provide for additional Readiness Spares Package Kits for the Predator Program.... more
IndustryBoeing Co. awarded of a over 38 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the E-4B Aircraft
Boeing Co., Wichita, Kan., is being awarded a $38,700,000 cost-plus incentive-fee contract modification to provide for Mod Block One Installation on E-4B Aircraft 75-0125. Total funds have been obligated.... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman awarded of a over 40 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-16 aircraft
Northrop Grumman, Linthicum Heights, Md, is being awarded a $40,275,710.74 cost-plus incentive-fee contract. The procurement of USAF F-16 APG-68 (V) 10 Standard 2 Radar Modernization Program (RMP) Development... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a over 41 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-17 aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Corp., Long Beach, Calif., is being awarded a $41,645,736 cost-plus fixed-fee contract modification to provide for CCP 0495-Extended Range Fuel Containment System (ERFCS) and On Board... more
IndustryEmbraer to start the development of new types of executive jets
Brasilia, Brazil - In the coming months
The Brazilian industry which produces aircraft, Embraer, announced that in the coming months it will start to develop new types of executive jets (the planes traditionally used by private firms): the announcement... more
IndustryBell-Boeing Joint Program Office awarded of a over 47 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the V-22
Bell-Boeing Joint Program Office, Patuxent River, Md., is being awarded a $47,261,249 firm fixed price, fixed price award fee, time and material delivery order against a previously awarded basic ordering... more
IndustryRockwell Collins Government Systems awarded of a over 61 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the P-3
Rockwell Collins Government Systems, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is being awarded a not-to-exceed $61,431,081 fixed-priced, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for three trial High Frequency (HF)... more
IndustryThe Boeing Co. awarded of a over 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the E-4B aircraft
The Boeing Co., Wichita, Kan., is being awarded a $7,650,000 cost plus fixed fee contract modification to provide for security accreditation effort for one E-4B aircraft. This effort includes software... more
IndustryGeneral Atomics-Aeronautical Systems awarded of a over 68 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the MQ-9 aircraft
General Atomics-Aeronautical Systems, San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $68,205,573 cost plus incentive fee contract to provide for the System Development and Demonstration (SDD) of the MQ-9 Hunter-Killer... more
IndustryBoeing Wichita Development and Modification Center awarded of a over 216 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the B-52H aircraft
Boeing Wichita Development and Modification Center, Wichita, Kan., is being awarded a $216,700,000 cost plus fixed fee contract to provide for Combat Network Communications Technology System Design and... more
IndustryEurosystems: conditions dictated by British Government
London, UK - Finmeccanica is requested to ensure the preservation of capabilities and information to protect British industry
British MoD and competent national competition authorities are supposed to take delivery of prospective notifications, by all the subjects able to indicate conditions or provide views, about the agreement... more
IndustryCombat aircraft: Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe as the major markets in the next ten years
Washington, USA - Experts forecasted relevant orders for both Western and Russian products
Military analysts are focusing on the combat airplanes market and put into evidence the existance of important requirements among the Asian, South American and Eastern European countries’ Governments. T... more
IndustrySubsidies to aerospace industry: difficult to achieve a deal by April 11
Washington, USA - While US Government would like to extend the negotiation period, EU would prove firm to achieve at least a partial agreement on such date
Relations between the United States and European Union concerning subsidies to aerospace industry are still fraught. According to US Government, EU would not be proving sufficiently willing to carry on... more
IndustryWeldin Construction Inc awarded of a near 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-17 aircraft
Weldin Construction Inc., Palmer, Alaska, was awarded on March 25, 2005, a $6,993,764 firm-fixed-price contract for Design and Construction of a C-17 Flight Simulator Facility. Work will be performed... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp. awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-130J
Lockheed Martin Corp., Orlando, Fla., is being awarded a $6,228,420 firm fixed price contract modification to provide for C130J Training-Second Half FY05 Contractor Logistics Support, Air Crew Training... more
IndustryGoodrich Corp. awarded of a near 23 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-5 aircraft
Goodrich Corp., Cleveland, Ohio, is being awarded a $22,844,376 firm fixed price contract to provide for 72 Bogie Beam Assemblies applicable to the landing gear assembly on the C-5 aircraft. At this time,... more
IndustryBell-Boeing Joint Program Office awarded of a over 37 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the CV-22 Osprey
Bell-Boeing Joint Program Office, Patuxent River, Md., is being awarded a $37,386,362 ceiling priced order under previously awarded contract (N00383-03-G-001B) for procurement of common spares for the... more
IndustryBell-Boeing Joint Program Office awarded of a near 45 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the MV-22 Osprey
Bell-Boeing Joint Program Office, Patuxent River, Md., is being awarded a $44,969,646 ceiling priced order under previously awarded contract (N00383-03-G-001B) for procurement of Low Rate Initial Procurement... more
IndustryRussia: lights and shadows over the foundation of an aerospace holding
Moscow, Russia - Some would think that it can help national industry to be more competitive but others fear that dangerous social effects could occur
Russian President, Vladimir Putin, proves certain about the necessity of carrying out the foundation of a great holding in the aerospace sector in order to become more competitive in the international... more
IndustryMarvin Engineering Co. Inc. awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18 E/F
Marvin Engineering Co. Inc., Inglewood, Calif., is being awarded a $6,294,915 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00421-00-C-0196) to exercise an option for 312 BRU-32B/A Bomb... more
IndustryMiller/Watts Constructors Inc. awarded of a near 14 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-5 and C-17 aircraft
Miller/Watts Constructors Inc., Richmond, Calif., is being awarded a $13,708,500 firm-fixed price contract for replacement of a Hydrant Fuel System at Travis Air Force Base. The work to be performed provides... more
IndustryBell-Boeing Joint Program Office awarded of a near 17 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the MV-22
Bell-Boeing Joint Program Office, Patuxent River, Md., is being awarded a $16,833,583 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-award-fee contract (N00019-93-C-0006) to provide additional funds for... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a near 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-22
McDonnell Douglas Corp., Saint Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $6,754,307 cost-plus fixed-fee contract modification. This contract is for F/A-22 Spiral 3A Phase A+ integration support to integrate the... more
IndustryGrimes Aerospace Co. awarded of a over 338 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the spare parts
Grimes Aerospace Co., Urbana, Ohio, was awarded on March 23, 2005, a delivery order amount of $338,385 as part of an $8,769,885 firm-fixed-price contract for Spare Parts. Work will be performed in Urbana,... more
IndustryHarbin Embraer secures second ERJ-145 order from China Eastern Airlines
São José dos Campos, Brazil - New order for five jets going to Jiangsu subsidiary
Harbin Embraer announced yesterday the sale of five ERJ-145s to China Eastern Airlines Jiangsu Ltd. The contract marks the second order placed by a Chinese airline with Harbin Embraer Aircraft Industry... more
IndustryBAE Systems Controls Inc. awarded of a over 10 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the spares for the T-700 helicopter engine
BAE Systems Controls Inc., Fort Wayne, Ind., was awarded on March 21, 2005, a $10,660,000 firm-fixed-price contract for Spares for the T-700 Helicopter Engine. Work will be performed at Fort Wayne, Ind.,... more
IndustryFabritech Inc. awarded of a near 11 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the CH-47 helicopter
Fabritech Inc., East Alton, Ill., was awarded on March 22, 2005, a $10,824,081 firm-fixed-price contract for CH-47 Absorber Assemblies. Work will be performed in East Alton, Ill., and is expected to be... more
IndustryTransaero Inc. awarded of a over 3 USDm order
Washington, Usa - For the CH-47 Chinook helicopter
Transaero Inc., Woodbury, N.Y., was awarded on March 21, 2005, a delivery order amount of $3,599,280 as part of a $28,062,480 firm-fixed-price contract for Servo cylinders for the CH-47 Chinook Helicopter.... more
IndustryEmbargo on weapons to China: British industry's view
London, UK - Aerospace and defence firms agree about its cancellation despite the strong relations between Great Britain and the USA as these last disagree with such a step
The relations between British aerospace and defence industry and the US one are known for being very strong but, maybe, this fact does not mean that the American criticism about the possible cancellation... more
IndustryValero Marketing and Supply Co. awarded of a over 88 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For providing of fuel
Valero Marketing and Supply Co., San Antonio, Texas, is being awarded a $88,484,030 fixed price with economic price adjustment / indefinite delivery / indefinite quantity type contract for JP-8 Jet Fuel... more
IndustryThe installation of "Alenia Aeronautica SpA" in South Italy can take place
Taranto, Italy - The Finmeccanica's company will produce the fuselages for the new Boeing B-787
After the necessary approval by Puglia’s Region (South Italy), in particular coming from Grottaglie and Monteiasi’s municipal corporations, it can take place the development of the plant related to "Al... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman Systems Corp. awarded of a near 17 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For providing of aircraft hardware
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Rolling Meadows, Ill., is being awarded a $16,803,067 contract modification for aircraft hardware, to provide associated Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures system support... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman Systems Corp. awarded of a near 28 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For 12 systems to C-130H aircraft
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Electronic Systems, Defensive Systems Division, Rolling Meadows, Ill., is being awarded a $27,943,096 undefinitized contract modification to provide for fiscal 2005 modification... more
IndustryWestern Petroleum Co. awarded of a over 31 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For providing of fuel
Western Petroleum Co., Eden Prairie, Minn.,* is being awarded a maximum $31,708,240 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for JP-8 jet fuel for Defense Energy Support Center. Contract performance... more
IndustryUnited Technologies Corp. awarded of a over 14 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For 27 F117-PW-100 install engines
United Technologies Corp., Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Group, East Hartford, Conn., is being awarded a $14,555,430 contract modification to provide for fiscal 2005 Final Economic Price Adjustment (EPA)... more
IndustryExxon Mobil Fuels Marketing Co. awarded of a over 887 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the providing of fuel
Exxon Mobil Fuels Marketing Co., Fairfax, Va., is being awarded a maximum $887,329,934 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for JP-8 aviation turbine fuel for Defense Energy Support Center.... more
IndustryTurkey: an aerospace and defence holding?
Ankara, Turkey - Government and military authorities' effort to be performed by April but some analysts fear negative effects on the domestic market competitiveness
Turkish Government and military authorities would intend to found, by next April, a holding devoted to the aerospace and defence sectors. The purpose would be the one of favouring a merge among the several... more
IndustrySagem and Snecma: Safram is born of their merge
Paris, France - The name of the new French aerospace company to be officially founded next May has been selected
Safran: this will be the official name of the new aerospace group which will be founded next May from the merge between French Sagem and Snecma. The shareholders’ representatives will meet on May 11 t... more