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AccidentsFlight AF447 crash: Air France and Airbus acquitted
The French judges: "No certain causal link with the accident has been demonstrated"
The European manufacturer Airbus and the airline Air France were acquitted of manslaughter charges. It was decided today by the criminal court of Paris. The case on which the French judges ruled is that... more
AerospaceJUICE began its odyssey
ESA mission will study Jupiter and its icy moons -VIDEO
At 14:00 UTC of last Fiday, JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer) spread its wings following the Ariane 5 successful lift-off two hours earlier. The ESA spacecraft operations team at the European Space Operations... more
DefenseIndia: increasingly indigenous industry
Revival of Made-in-India in civilian and military fields
India has come a long way since the State-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) started producing helicopters in 1962. By that year, it had entered into an agreement with France's Sud Aviation for... more
DefenseChile will purchase new military helicopters
Selection is underway to replace the current Bell UH-1H Iroquois
The Chilean Government has officially started the procedure for the purchase of 14 light helicopters which will enter service in the Air Force fleet. According to national and international media reports,... more
Civil aviationBoeing: making European airspace more sustainable
The industry collaborates in research projects
Boeing will collaborate with major European air carriers on seven new SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking research projects aimed at making Europe's safer airspace managed in a more integrated way for all users.The... more
AerospaceSpace mission to Jupiter kicks off
Probe Juice will study the planet's Moons to understand how life is formed
Tomorrow, Thursday 13 April 2023, the Juice (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer) space mission organized by the European Space Agency (ESA) will start. An Ariane 5 carrier rocket will take off at 2:15pm Italian... more
Civil aviationChina’s GDAT, signed for 50 H-160 helicopters
During French President Macron’s visit to China - DATA SHEET
During French President Macron’s visit to China, Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with GDAT, one of China’s most prominent helicopter lessors and operators, for 50 H-160 helicopters. This contract is... more
DefenseUSA: V-22 Osprey tiltrotor impasse
Production doomed to a premature halt if Congress does not act
Production of the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor (airplane-helicopter), jointly developed by Bell (Textron Group) and Boeing (Lockheed Martin Group) to meet the specific operational needs of the US Marine Corps,... more
DefenseIndia: military exports to Africa
Made-in-India philosophy to expand business in 30 countries
The Indian Government has recently published the data relating to the volume of exports in the defense sector: in evaluating the 150.9 million euros in the pocket in the 2022-23 fiscal year (+24% on 2021-2022),... more
Finance and economyUSA: Government-Lockheed tensions over helicopters
Center tussle: 7 billion dollar tender won by Bell-Textron
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has rejected to the sender the appeal made by the American Defense Group Lockheed Martin against the award procedure of the "Future Long Range-Assault Aircraft"... more
AirlinesAirbus-China: signed next phase in partnership
General terms agreement to allocate 160 aircraft to Chinese airlines
During a French State visit to China, Airbus signed new cooperation agreements with China Aviation industry partners. Witnessed by Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron, Airbus C... more
AirlinesAzerbaijan Airlines orders 12 A-320neo aircraft
The engine choice will be announced later -DATA SHEET
The Azerbaijan flag carrier, Azerbaijan Airlines, has placed a firm order with Airbus for 12 A-320neo Family aircraft including A-320neo and A-321neo. The contract was signed at a ceremony held in Baku.These... more
DefenseIndia: data on defense exports
Record growth announced in the last six years, but goals still far away
The Indian Defense Ministry recently released some data on the volume of exports in the defense sector. The numbers show a 10-fold increase in the last six years which determines the historical record... more
AirlinesFedEx reorganizes its structure
Towards unification of land, air and logistics activities by 2024
The multinational FedEx, a transport company specializing in the sectors of road and air shipping and logistics, has announced that it will merge almost all of its land, air and other activities within... more
AirlinesReplacing engines in aircraft
How often companies do it
When is the right time to replace aircraft engines? It all depends on the number of times the aircraft took off and landed. Scheduled aircraft used in the passenger transport service must be adequately... more
Civil aviationNATO Agency orders additional A-330 MRTT aircraft
Increasing the MMF fleet to 10 airplanes -DATA SHEET
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has ordered an additional A-330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT), increasing the Multinational MRTT Fleet (MMF) to 10 aircraft.This announcement follows... more
Civil aviationAirbus achieves in-flight autonomous guidance and control of a drone from a tanker aircraft
A second campaign is expected towards the end of 2023
Airbus Defence and Space and the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Airbus UpNext, have achieved in-flight autonomous guidance and control of a drone using an A-310 MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport).In a... more
AirlinesAirbus FAL in China delivers its first A-321neo airplane
The aircraft to Juneyao Air; flight operated with SAF
Airbus has delivered the first A-321neo aircraft assembled at its Final Assembly Line Asia (FAL Tianjin) to China’s Juneyao Air in Tianjin, China. The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines an... more
Civil aviationReturn of "China Helicopter Exposition"
Sixth edition of the fair from 14 to 17 September 2023
After a two-year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the main Chinese helicopter show is back. The 6th "China Helicopter Exposition" will be held from 14 to 17 September 2023 in Tianjin city. It was communicated... more
DefenseGcap programme, international industry partners: agreement signed for advanced electronics
During the "Dsei Japan" in Tokyo (March 15-17)
At the "DSEI Japan" exhibition in Tokyo (March 15-17), the national industry champions for advanced defence electronics representing Japan, the UK and Italy have announced the signing of a collaboration... more
Civil aviationLeonardo: no more captains of finance, let's go with skills
Towards the appointments of the chairman and the new Chief Executive Officer
The names change, but there is a risk that everything will remain the same. The assignment of the new Italian government starts the match on the appointments of the highest offices of publicly-owned companies.... more
AirlinesUSA: B-787 Dreamliner aircraft back to the skies
FAA approves restart of airplane deliveries after safety concerns
Deliveries of the B-787 Dreamliner to customers resume this week. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave the green light to the US aviation group Boeing, after the aircraft manufacturer positively... more
IndustryMinistries to politicians, companies to experts
The Italian Motherland history provides us with countless disasters made by so-called
"Deo gratias", we have finally set aside the absurd idea that a doctor should go to the Ministry of Health, a soldier to the Ministry of Defence, a civil engineer to Public Works or an airline pilot to... more
Civil aviationCityAirbus NextGen’s future medical missions in Norway
Partnership to develop them
Airbus Helicopters has partnered with the Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation to develop CityAirbus NextGen’s future missions for medical services in Norway. To this end, the parties will jointly measure t... more
Civil aviationAirbus Helicopters grows in North America
Increasing demand for H-160 aircraft, first flight simulator on the way
European manufacturer Airbus Helicopters continues to see growing demand for H-160 aircraft in North America. More than 12 units have already been ordered by North American customers. Private companies... more
HelicoptersBoeing begins MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter production
Deliveries to the USAF are slated to start in 2024
Boeing will begin production on the first 13 MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, following the award of a $285 million US Air Force contract for aircraft, sustainment and support services.The MH-139A’s enhanced c... more
Civil aviationMore R-66 Police helicopters on patrol
The Robinson company celebrates 50 years
June 2023 marks 50 years in business for Robinson Helicopter Company. Founded by Frank Robinson on 20 June 1973, his goal was to design and manufacture simple, reliable helicopters, as efficiently as... more
Civil aviationSikorsky Helicopters are 100 years old
How the US company changed the aircraft industry
Christmas 1976 perhaps changed the history of the US helicopter manufacturer Sikorsky forever. At that time, the US Army chose the Black Hawk as the official aircraft of the military fleet. According to... more
Civil aviationMD Helicopters boosts production
From bankruptcy risk to expansion: 50 aircraft by 2025
The US manufacturer MD Helicopters has announced its aim to enhance the annual production capacity of aircraft: assembling 19 of them in 2023, bringing it to 25 in 2024 and finally rising to 50 by 2025.... more
Civil aviationIndia boosts sky industry
New Delhi will build Imrh aircraft in partnership with France
India boosts domestic helicopter industry. The aim is to expand into domestic and international markets. After the opening of the largest helicopter factory of the State-owned Hindustan Aeronautical (HAL)... more
DefenseTaiwan extends military service
The enlistment period for the island's young men increases from 4 months to a year
Tensions rise between Taiwan and China. Taipei's defense minister, Chiu Kuo-cheng, announced the extension of mandatory military service for men today. The enlistment period for the island's young men... more
AerospaceContract from Angola for satellite Angeo-1
As part of French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit today
As part of French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit today, Airbus Defence and Space has announced an agreement for Angeo-1, the first very high performance Angolan Earth observation satellite, to be ma... more
Civil aviationRobinson helicopters: orders on the rise
American aircraft manufacturer increases production
On the 50th anniversary of its foundation, the US helicopter manufacturer Robinson Helicopter announced that it will increase aircraft production capacity in 2023. This is a decisive move to respond to... more
Civil aviationAirbus Helicopters and International Sos: launch an EMS improvement programme
Estonia is the first Country to work with them
Airbus Helicopters has partnered with International SOS to launch a next generation emergency medical system improvement programme, LifeSaver, which enhances healthcare systems to improve patient outcomes.... more
AirlinesLufthansa orders 10+5 Airbus aircraft
The A-350 model in two versions
Lufthansa Group has signed an agreement with Airbus to expand its fleet by 10 A-350/1000s and 5 A-350/900s. With this firm order for the latest generation widebody aircraft, the airline will continue its... more
Civil aviationB-787 Dreamliner aircraft deliveries still stalled
FAA: "They will not resume until it meets required safety standards"
Deliveries of the long-range B-787 Dreamliner aircraft, suspended in recent days by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) due to a fuselage problem, will not resume until the issue is resolved,... more
AirlinesItaly looks to the "Dubai Airport Show"
Institutional stand at the aeronautical show scheduled for May 2023
Italy will be present with an institutional stand at the "Dubai Airport Show" international aeronautical exhibition, scheduled from 9 to 11 May 2023 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The exhibition space... more
Defense"Avalon 2023" kicks off in Australia (February 28-March 5)
The fair showcases novelties from the aerospace and defense sectors
The international aeronautical show "Avalon 2023" (February 28-March 5) kicks off today in Australia. The "Australian International Airshow & Aerospace and Defense Exposition" event is held in the city... more
Defense"Idex 2023". Elettronica: supply of the EW System for Angola Navy’s corvette
The industry partner of Abu Dhabi Ship Building
In the framework of the contract between Adsb-Abu Dhabi Ship Building (Edge Group) and the Angolan Navy for the supply of Corvettes, unveiled during "IDEX" (February 20-24, 2023 in Abu Dhabi), Elettronica... more
Fair and shows"Idex 2023": Elettronica and Etimad signed a strategic partnership agreement
Establish an ILS Hub for EW systems and share capabilities on surveillance
Elettronica and Etimad Holding signed a Strategic Partnership for the establishment of ILS Hub for EW systems in UAE. By the signature of this agreement ELT will cooperate with Etimad Holding and its... more
DefenseHelicopters. Bell completes Bahrain AH-1Z program of record
Continues production of Foreign Military Sales aircraft
Bell Textron has completed the AH-1Z Program of Record (POR) for the Kingdom of Bahrain. The industry delivered the final production aircraft to Naval Air Systems Command in December of 2022. The first... more
Fair and showsElettronica showcases Edge Ew Solution on Ew at "Idex"
The 30th edition of the event between 20 and 24 February
Elettronica group at the 30th edition of "IDEX Exhibition" held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre between 20th and 24th February. In this period where UAE has significantly increased its role... more
Finance and economy"Aero India 2023": Embraer bets on defense
C-390 Millennium aircraft exhibited at an event to boost exports
The management of the Brazilian aviation group Embraer has decided that in 2023 it will aim to strengthen the exports of its Defense and Security division (in 2022 revenues at -40% on 2021). In particular,... more
Finance and economyChina: US companies blacklisted
Restrictions on the trade of aero engines, landing gear and various components
China has placed two US companies on the "unreliable entities list": Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Technologies. Their fault is that of supplying arms to Taiwan, the island which Beijing defines as "rebel"... more
Civil aviation"Aero India 2023" (2): news on display
Drones, electric motors and helicopters; New Delhi emancipate itself from foreign countries
The "Aero India 2023" (13-17 February) air show is a vital showcase for the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The event, in fact, exhibits the best Made in India products in the sector: helicopters,... more
HelicoptersEnstrom Helicopter Corporation names its incoming president
It is Todd Tetzlaff, no stranger to the company
Enstrom enters an era of growth and expansion with new leadership at the helm. The industry welcomes Todd Tetzlaff back to the Enstrom family as incoming president.He is no stranger to the company. He... more
DefenseMalaysia towards the purchase of 16 Indian aircraft
The announcement at the "Aero India 2023" air show
Indian State-owned aircraft manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a Preliminary Agreement with the Government of Malaysia for the purchase and sale of 16 Tejas Light Combat Aircraft... more
AirlinesRussia: Putin meets aeronautical sector
Allocated 161 million Euros for transport in the Far East, thud in the tourism sector
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with representatives of the national aviation industry in the past few hours. At the center of the meeting once again the effects of the economic sanctions inflicted... more
Civil aviationPhoto. ATR and P&WC: achieve 100% SAF readiness for PW127-powered aircraft
They conducted a flight test on an -72/600 airplane last June 2022
Photo. Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) and ATR announced today an agreement to collaborate to achieve 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) readiness in PW127 series engines by 2025, including the new PW127XT. In... more
IndustryIran unveils underground air base
It is the first infrastructure of its kind in the country
Iran revealed today the existence of the underground airbase dubbed "Eagle 44". It is the first infrastructure of its kind in the country, built deep underground. It is large enough and protected to accommodate... more