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Civil aviationThe 1600th Ipanema agricultural airplane delivered
65 new aircraft in 2023 with +18% compared to 2022, to maintain this growth rate in 2024
Embraer's Agricultural Aviation Division delivered 65 Ipanema airplanes in 2023, an increase of 18% compared to the previous year. As a result, in December, the company reached the milestone of 1,600 units... more
AirlinesB-737 plane: emergency landing in Japan
Aviation expert denounced poor FAA supervision: "Next accident imminent"
The safety issue of the B-737 aircraft remains at the center of global attention. Today in Japan the commander of an aircraft produced by the American manufacturer had to reverse course and return to the... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines orders 20 A-350/1000 aircraft
This model will be a new airplane type in carrier’s fleet
Delta Air Lines has chosen Airbus to meet its needs for modern efficient widebodies having placed a first order for 20 A-350/1000 aircraft. This model will be a new airplane type in carrier’s fleet.The a... more
Civil aviationAirbus reports strong 2023 commercial aircraft orders and deliveries
In complex operating environment
Airbus delivered 735 commercial aircraft to 87 customers around the world in 2023, demonstrating strong performance despite a complex operating environment. The Commercial Aircraft business registered... more
AccidentsB-737 Max 9 aircraft (2): politics demands explanations
Cantwell: Alaska Airlines crash 'calls into question Boeing's quality control'
The President of the Commerce Committee in the US Senate, Maria Cantwell, has asked the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for clear answers regarding the effectiveness of its supervision of the... more
AccidentsB-737 Max 9 aircraft: FAA launches investigation
Objective: review Boeing inspection and maintenance standards
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an official investigation into the air safety of the B-737 MAX 9 aircraft. This is a move that comes following the plane crash involving an aircraft... more
Civil aviationRussia: common branding for MC-21 and SS-100 aircraft
Russian Deputy Prime Minister announcement to revive domestic industry
The Russian government has announced that the MC-21 passenger plane produced by the Irkut company and the Superjet 100 aircraft built by Sukhoi will be marketed under a common brand. This is an initiative... more
AerospaceRosario Esposito joins Avio as Chief Operating Officer
Starting from January 2024; supported by Savio Mazzarella
In the coming years Avio will face an unprecedented opportunity to increase production volumes across a wide array of programs including increased Vega C flight rate, rapid Ariane 6 propulsion systems... more
DefenseBrussels invests in artificial intelligence for military systems
935 million euros on the table in 2024 for 33 projects: planes, helicopters, drones, missiles
The European Commission plans investments in new technologies for military aircraft and armaments capable of conducting next-generation conventional warfare. Brussels is focusing in particular on the implementation... more
AirlinesTransavia France takes delivery of its first A-320neo aircraft
On lease from Avolon -DATA SHEET
French low-cost carrier Transavia France, part of the Air France-KLM Group, has taken delivery of its first A-320neo airplane, on lease from Avolon, from Airbus manufacturing site in Toulouse. The airline... more
AirlinesEVA Air places order with Airbus (18+15 planes)
For A-350/1000 and A-321neo
Taiwan’s EVA Air has finalised a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of 18 long-range A-350/1000s and 15 single-aisle A-321neo. This sees the airline become the latest global carrier to select the A... more
AirlinesRecord orders for Airbus in November 2023
Registered +354% compared to the same month 2022
Orders for aircraft commissioned in November 2023 from the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus marked a record leap of +354% compared to the performance recorded in the same month of 2022, with a growth... more
AirlinesB-737 Max accident (4): Alaska plane showed problems
Pressurization warnings were reported on three previous flights of the aircraft
In the days preceding the accident, some pressurization problems were reported on the B-737 Max 9 aircraft (register N704AL) of the US company Alaska Airlines (flight AS1282). The plane was then forced... more
AerospaceAstrobotic's Peregrine launches to the Moon
The first commercial lander, and first American one in over 50 years
Astrobotic’s Peregrine Mission One has successfully launched to the Moon. Peregrine is now flying solo on its way to the Moon, where it will attempt a lunar landing on February 23, 2024. Peregrine could b... more
DefenseNATO sends Patriot missiles to Europe
Weapon system will be sent to Germany, the Netherlands, Romania and Spain
Up to 1000 Patriot missiles could be sent to Europe to protect the territory from a possible attack by Russia. It was announced by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), which through its Support... more
AccidentsAircraft crash in Tokyo (5). Airbus on flight JAL516 of today 2 January 2024
The company will provide technical assistance to the French BEA and to the Japanese JTSB
Airbus regrets to confirm that an A-350/900 aircraft operated by Japan Airlines was involved in an accident during flight JAL516 from Sapporo New Chitose Airport to Haneda International Airport shortly... more
AirlinesAnother safety alarm on 737 Max aircraft
Boeing urges airlines to look for a "probable loose bolt" in the air rudder system
Another dispute for the B-737 Max planes. The American Boeing Group, which operates in the aerospace and defense sectors, has urged its customer airlines to inspect this model of aircraft present in their... more
AirlinesChina: 737 MAX aircraft all in service in 2023
The announcement from the head of Boeing in the Asian country referred to the Dragon airlines
The Chinese section of the Boeing Group, specialized in the aerospace and defense sectors, announced in the early hours that all B-737 MAX planes operated by airlines based in the Dragon Country will return... more
AirlinesIndia: over 100 planes grounded due to fog
Orange alert issued for the next 24 hours
There is transport chaos in the capital New Delhi and in large parts of northern India. Over 100 planes and at least 25 trains were cancelled, diverted or delayed for hours. The reason? A thick fog, with... more
AirlinesB-737 Dreamliner plane returns to China
For the first time since 2019, Boeing makes a direct delivery to Beijing
For the first time since 2019, the US Boeing Group delivered a B-787 Dreamliner aircraft to China. The direct purchase was made by the private Juneyao Airlines, which received it in the past few hours.... more
AirlinesFAA: no certain date on Max 7 plane
According to rumors, Agency certification will not arrive within the year
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has not proposed a firm date for the certification of the Boeing 737 MAX 7 aircraft. The aircraft manufacturer expected this to happen by the end of this year,... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group orders 40 additional A-220 planes
In the /300 variant, they will be added to the fleet of medium-range aircraft
The Supervisory Board of the Lufthansa Group has decided to place a firm order for 40 additional A-220/300 aircraft for its short- and medium-range fleet. The A-220 has been in service with the Group since... more
AirlinesJapan Airlines takes delivery of its first A-350/1000 airplane
It initially flying on the Tokyo-Haneda/New York-"JFK" route
Japan Airlines (JAL) has taken delivery of its first A-350/1000 from Airbus’ delivery centre in Toulouse, France. This model is set to become the airline’s new international aircraft, initially flying on... more
Civil aviationHX-50 helicopter unveiled, tests in 2024
English company ready to launch a technological aircraft for the luxury segment - VIDEO
A new luxury helicopter has been unveiled these days. The British manufacturer Hill Helicopters presented its new HX-50 for the first time during an event organized for the occasion at the Imperial War... more
HelicoptersMaxi contract for 82 H-145M helicopters signed (2)
62 firm orders plus 20 options, and support and services
The German Bundeswehr and Airbus Helicopters have signed a contract for the purchase of up to 82 multi-role H-145M helicopters (62 firm orders plus 20 options). This is the largest order ever placed for... more
IndustryGovernment agreement on the next generation GCAP programme
The industries of Italy, Japan and UK welcomed the establishment of "GIGO"
The national defence industry leaders on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) –Leonardo (Italy), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Japan) and BAE Systems (UK)- have welcomed the signing of the Convention o... more
HelicoptersBoeing: contract for six MH-47G Block II Chinook helicopters
USASOAC has awarded it to the company
The US Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) has awarded Boeing a contract to produce six remanufactured MH-47G Block II aircraft as a part of the Army’s modernization efforts. With the d... more
Civil aviationAvolon agree on new order for 40 B-737 MAX jet aircraft
The lessor also ordered the same number of units in June
Boeing and Avolon announced the Ireland-based lessor intends to purchase 40 more B-737/8 airplanes to expand the lessor's 737 MAX portfolio – consisting of 737/8 and 737/10 variants– to more than 110 jet... more
AirlinesAvolon orders a further 100 A-321neo aircraft
Taking its total order for this model to 190 units
Avolon, the international leasing company, has signed a firm order for 100 A-321neo aircraft, taking its total order for this model to 190 units. With this latest agreement, Avolon’s total firm order-tally dir... more
Civil aviationBoeing named Stephanie Pope COO
Effective January 1, 2024; she will report to President and CEO
Boeing announced yesterday Stephanie Pope as executive vice-president and chief operating officer of The Boeing Company. In this newly created position, effective January 1, 2024, she will report to its... more
DefenseBoeing cuts corporate strategists in half
Initiative that aims to reorient and manage industrial pressures in the sector
The US Boeing Group, specializing in the aerospace and defense sectors, has undertaken a rationalization of the workforce in its strategic ranks, halving the number of planners working within key divisions.... more
Civil aviationFlying Whales airships will be born in Arabia
Company aims to have four assembly lines in the world
The French company Flying Whales, specializing in the construction of rigid airships for the transport of heavy loads, plans to create a production center in the United Arab Emirates. The managers of the... more
DefenseUS ground Osprey tiltrotor (airplane-helicopter)
The official announcement from Washington arrived in the last few hours
The US military command has grounded the Bell Boeing V-22 "Osprey" tiltrotors (airplane-helicopters). A decision taken for safety reasons, following the recent fatal plane crash involving a US Marine military... more
Civil aviationFirst 100% SAF flight for AW-139 helicopter
For 75 minute and after a detailed ground test
Leonardo and Pratt & Whitney Canada today announced the successful completion of the first flight for a AW139 intermediate twin helicopter, powered by PT6C-67C engines, using 100% Sustainable Aviation... more
DefenseUS-Sweden defense agreement signed
Waiting for NATO to approve the Nordic country's membership of the Atlantic Alliance
The US State Department announced that a cooperation agreement in the defense sector between the United States and Sweden was signed in the last few hours. This agreement is signed at a particular moment:... more
Civil aviationAirbus upgrades A-400M firefighter aircraft prototype kit
A flight-test campaign carried out - 2 VIDEO
Airbus Defence and Space has conducted a new flight-test campaign of the A-400M Roll-on/Roll-off firefighting prototype kit, dropping 20,000 litres of retardant and creating high concentration lines over... more
HelicoptersGerman Navy NH-90 "Sea Tiger" helicopter performs maiden flight
It will replace "Sea Lynx" entered into service in 1981
The first NH-90 "Sea Tiger" helicopter took off on-schedule for its maiden flight, at Airbus Helicopters' site in Donauwörth, Germany. The German Bundeswehr ordered 31 NH-90 "Sea Tiger" multi role frigate... more
DefenseAirbus to make Eurofighter aircraft fit for electronic combat
It is the successor to the Tornado ECR
Now it's official: The Eurofighter EK (Electronic Combat) is coming. Following the recent parliamentary approval by the German budget committee, Airbus will equip 15 German Eurofighters for electronic... more
AirportsHeathrow Airport: Ferrovial sells 25% stake
The share is in the hands of the Saudi Pif and French Ardian funds
Spanish multinational Ferrovial Airports, operating in the transport sector, will sell its entire stake in the parent company of Heathrow Airport Holdings. This is a stake of around 25% in the company... more
AerospaceFirst flight of the Ariane 6 rocket scheduled
Announcement made after carrier passed engine tests
The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced that the new Ariane 6 rocket, built by the Group of the same name, will make its first maiden flight in a period between 15 June and 31 July 2024. The notice... more
Fair and showsBell announces delivery of its third 429 Hems helicopter to Air Zermatt
Signed purchase agreements for three aircraft with JB Investments
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced at "European Rotors 2023" (November 27-30 in Madrid), the delivery of its third 429 to Swiss-based helicopter rescue company, Air Zermatt.With its... more
IndustryAirbus: contract with the Spanish MoD for the SIRTAP UAS
First flight of the prototype in 2025
Airbus has signed a contract with the Spanish Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the development and acquisition of SIRTAP, a High Performance Tactical UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) that will reinforce the tactical... more
Fair and showsLithuanian State Border Guard Service orders three H-145 helicopters
Contract announced during "European Rotors" event
Airbus Helicopters and the Lithuanian State Border Guard Service have announced a contract for three five-bladed H-145 multi-mission helicopters at the "2023 European Rotors" (November 27-30 in Madrid)... more
IndustryBoeing: order by Usaf for additional KC-46A Tanker aircraft
Valued at USD 2.3 billion
Boeing will build an additional 15 KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft under a Lot 10 contract awarded by the US Air Force valued at $2.3 billion. One hundred fifty-three KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelers... more
AirlinesUSA: FAA tightens planes certification
New aircraft safety assessment policy adopted
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it has adopted a new aircraft certification policy in recent hours. It's a move that tightens minimum safety standards and comes following the... more
AirlinesItaly: Milan prepares air taxis for 2026
Airport operator Sea receives first green light from the capital's municipal council
The Milan City Council has authorized the Airport Operations Company (Sea), which controls the Linate and Malpensa airports, to set up a connection service to the center of the Lombard capital using air... more
DefenseFincantieri audit: industry looks at cyber ships
Folgiero: "Candidates to lead the Italian underwater pole, let's revitalize the agreement with Leonardo"
Technological base, strategic autonomy, Italian Underwater Center. These are the key points discussed today by the CEO of the Fincantieri Group, Pierroberto Folgiero, in the hearing at the Italian Defense... more
Civil aviationRolls-Royce is focusing on aviation
The aim is to achieve 15-17% turnover from this sector
The British Rolls-Royce Group will strengthen its civil aerospace sector. It was announced by management during the presentation of the new business plan and the 2023 annual financial estimates: operating... more
Finance and economyIran purchases Russian military aircraft
Warplanes, trainers and combat helicopters
The Government of Iran has recently signed several agreements to purchase Russian-made military fighter planes and helicopters. It was reported by the Iranian news agency "Tasnim". This is an agreement... more
AirlinesSingapore Airport bets on AI
Testing of new security gates based on machine learning has begun
Singapore Changi Airport is testing a new technological system, based on artificial intelligence, which could potentially halve the waiting time of passengers at security checks. The experimentation was... more