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Fair and showsTo study future Typhoon aircraft friend-or-foe recognition capability with new UK MoD technology programme
Farnborough, UK - The IFF system allows it to distinguish between friendly and potentially hostile aircraft
Work by Leonardo-Finmeccanica is underway on a new Technology Demonstrator Programme (TDP) with the UK Ministry of Defence regarding the Eurofighter Typhoon’s IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) system. T... more
Fair and showsAirbus forecasts $3 trillion commercial aviation aftermarket services over the next 20 years -VIDEO
Farnborough, UK - 560,000 new pilots to fly the and maintain the new aircraft entering the market
A lot of attention goes to Airbus’ product line of modern single-aisle and widebody aircraft –and justifiably so– but just as important are the company’s tailored customer services that keep these jetline... more
Fair and showsLeonardo-Finmeccanica signs with ESA to develop the PROSPECT laboratory with The Open University
Farnborough, UK - Europe takes us back to the Moon
At the "Farnborough Air Show" yesterday, Leonardo-Finmeccanica has signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop the system that will allow Europe to analyse the Moon’s subsoil. The p... more
Fair and showsJapan Ground Self Defense Force distinguish friend from foe with new Mode 5 IFF system
Farnborough, UK - Major platforms worldwide including the Eurofighter Typhoon and Saab Gripen E
Leonardo-Finmeccanica will provide the latest Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) technology for Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF). The deal, signed with a Japanese prime-contractor, will see Leonardo... more
Fair and showsGo Air doubles A-320neo order to 144 airplanes
Farnborough, UK - AirAsia places major order for 100 A-321neo
Go Air doubles A-320neo order to 144 as part of ambitious expansion, AirAsia places major order for 100 A-321neo airplanes. Go Air Indian low-cost airline has chosen Airbus for its further expansion... more
Fair and showsTUI Group finalizes order for 10 B-737 MAX airplanes, one B-787/9 Dreamliner
Farnborough, UK - Leisure group continues fleet modernization with more than 70 airplane orders since 2013
Boeing and TUI Group finalized an order yesterday at the "2016 Farnborough International Airshow" for 10 B-737 MAX 8s and one 787/9 Dreamliner. The order, valued at $1.4 billion at current list prices,... more
Fair and shows"Team Skytale": to upgrade over 400 UK platforms (air, navale and ground) in major MoD IFF refresh
Farnborough, UK - Leonardo-Finmeccanica selected, partnered with Airbus DS EBS
Leonardo-Finmeccanica, partnered with Airbus DS Electronics and Border Security (EBS) as “Team Skytale”, has been chosen as preferred bidder by the UK Ministry of Defence to upgrade the Identification Fri... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters. Mecaer America chooses Quebec for design and construction of new landing gears
Farnborough, UK - The growth path of the MAG Group continues
During the "Farnborough International Airshow", Québec’s Prime Minister, Philippe Couillard, Mecaer Aviation Group President, Alberto Ribolla, and Economy, Science and Innovation Minister and Numerical St... more
Fair and showsAir Lease Corporation announces order for six B-737 MAX airplanes
Farnborough, UK - Three of them are new, and three were previously attributed to an unidentified customer
Boeing and Air Lease Corporation announced an order for six B-737 MAX 8 airplanes at the "2016 Farnborough International Airshow". Three of the orders are new, and three were previously attributed to... more
Fair and showsMahindra to make parts for AS-565 MBe helicopter
Farnborough, UK - The industries are proposing the Panther for India’s Naval Utility Helicopter programme
Airbus Helicopters has awarded a contract to Mahindra Aerostructures to make airframe parts for the AS-565 MBe Panther. These parts will be produced at the Mahindra facility in Bengaluru. They will be... more
Fair and showsGermania Group orders 25 A-320neo airplanes; WOW Air four A-321
Farnborough, UK - The contracts signed during the air show
Germania Group has placed a firm order for 25 A-320neo airplanes. The contract was signed at the "Farnborough International Airshow" by Karsten Balke, CEO of Germania and SAT, and Fabrice Brégier, President... more
Fair and showsAircraft. ATR presents its new market forecast 2016-2035
Farnborough, UK - Air connectivity is the key to regional development all over the world
ATR, the regional aircraft manufacturer, unveiled its brand new 20 year Market Forecast at the "50th Farnborough International Airshow". Populations, living standards and therefore connectivity needs are... more
Fair and showsAnnounced commitment for 30 B-737 airplanes from unidentified Chinese customer
Farnborough, UK - During the "Farnborough Air show"
Boeing today announced a commitment for 30 B-737 airplanes from an unidentified Chinese customer at the "2016 Farnborough Airshow". The commitment includes a mix of 737 MAX and Next-Generation 737 planes,... more
Fair and showsARJ-21 aircraft. COMAC gets largest commercial order from CALC
Farnborough, UK - The first batch of aircraft of this purchase will be delivered in the next one to two years
Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Limited (“COMAC”), Friedmann Pacific Asset Management Limited (“FPAM”) and China Aircraft Leasing Limited (“CALC”), entered into a tripartite cooperative framework a... more
Fair and showsSale of three GrandNew helicopters to US air ambulance market
Farnborough, UK - Over 115 AW EMS aircraftt now in service across North America
Leonardo-Finmeccanica announced yesterday the sale of three GrandNew helicopters in EMS configuration to long-time US customer, LifeFlight of Maine. The new helicopters will transition into a mixed fleet... more
Fair and showsEmbraer projects market demand for 6,400 new jet aircraft deliveries in the 70-130+ seat segment
Farnborough, UK - The industry has released its 2016-2035 market outlook at "Farnborough Airshow"
Embraer has released at the "Farnborough Airshow", its 2016-2035 Market Outlook, which details forecasted deliveries of new aircraft over the next 20 years. The company projects market demand for 6,400... more
Fair and showsRockton signs LOI with Mitsubishi Aircraft for purchase of up to 20 MRJ airplanes
Farnborough, UK - First European company and second lessor to select the model
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation and Rockton, a regional aircraft leasing company based in Sweden, announced yesterday the entering into a Letter of Intent (LOI) for an order of ten firm MRJ-90 aircraft... more
Fair and showsAirbus at Farnborough signed aircraft orders with Air Côte d’Ivoire, Arkia and Jetstar Pacific
Farnborough, UK - A-320, A-330/900neo and A-320ceo
"Farnborough": Airbus signed a firm order with Air Côte d’Ivoire, Arkia Israeli Airlines will operate up to four A-330/900neo airplanes and Jetstar Pacific signed a MoU for 10 A-320ceo planes. Air Co... more
Fair and showsAW-139 reached 50 helicopters sold in Japan
Farnborough, UK - 50th model to arrive later this year, confirming its success in para-public market
Leonardo-Finmeccanica and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace of Japan celebrated yesterday at "Farnborough Air Show 2016" the imminent delivery of the 50th AgustaWestland AW-139 intermediate twin-engine helicopter... more
Fair and showsEuropean debut for the US Coast Guard C-27J airplane at the "Farnborough Air Show"
Farnborough, UK - 14 Leonardo-Finmeccanica aircraft will patrol the American coast
The first C-27J aircraft in the traditional United Coast Guard livery of red, white and blue make its European debut at the "Farnborough Air Show" in the UK, one of the world's leading showcases for the... more
Fair and showsFirst AW-169 Full Flight Simulator certified
Farnborough, UK - Jointly developed by Leonardo Helicopters and CAE, the device has now obtained ENAC and EASA certification
Leonardo-Finmeccanica announced yesterday the first Level D Full Flight Simulator for the new generation AgustaWestland AW-169 light intermediate helicopter obtained ENAC (Ente Nazionale Aviazione Civile... more
Fair and showsLeonardo-Finmeccanica selected to supply two Beechcraft King Air 350ER aircraft for an African customer
Farnborough, UK - They will be equipped with its ATOS mission system and full complement of sensors including the Seaspray AESA radar
Leonardo-Finmeccanica has been selected to supply two Beechcraft King Air 350ER aircraft, including their mission systems and sensor load-outs, for an African customer. The airplanes will be equipped... more
Fair and showsDonghai Airlines announces its intent to purchase B-737 MAX 8 and B-787/9
Farnborough, UK - At the "Farnborough International Airshow"
Boeing and Donghai Airlines announced today the airline's intent to purchase 25 B-737 MAX 8s and five B-787/9 Dreamliners at the "2016 Farnborough International Airshow". The agreement is valued at more... more
Fair and showsEmbraer and Boeing: global collaboration for sales and support of KC-390 medium airplane
Farnborough, UK - The agreement increases the already existing cooperation between the two companies
Embraer and Boeing have signed a teaming agreement to jointly market and support the KC-390, a multi-mission mobility and aerial refueling aircraft. Under the agreement the companies will together pursue... more
Fair and showsAirbus: over 33,000 new planes for the next 20 years
Farnborough, UK - Over 500,000 new pilots required
In the next 20 years (2016-2035), according to Airbus’ Global Market Forecast, passenger traffic will grow at an average 4.5% a year, driving a need for over 33,000 new aircraft above 100 seats (32,425 p... more
Fair and showsALC increases its portfolio with three A-350 airplanes and an A-321
Farnborough, UK - Virgin Atlantic selects the A-350 as its future flagship
Air Lease Corporation, the Los Angeles based aircraft leasing company announced a firm order for three A-350/900s and one A-321 at the "Farnborough Airshow" to meet strong market demand for more modern... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and newness. E-190E2 debuts at Farnborough
Farnborough, UK - 45 days after its inaugural flight
Less than 45 days after it’s inaugural flight, the first E-190E2 aircraft prototype is at the "Farnborough Airshow" for its international debut. The ferry flight from Sao Jose dos Campos to Farnborough t... more
Fair and showsBoeing forecasts demand for 39,620 new airplanes; single-aisle request driving growth
Farnborough, UK - Valued at $5.9 Trillion
Boeing projects a demand for 39,620 new airplanes over the next 20 years, an increase of 4.1 percent over last year's forecast. The US industry released its annual Current Market Outlook (CMO) on the first... more
Fair and showsThales and Elettronica strengthen their cooperation
Farnborough, UK - The aim is to explore joint initiatives and pursue growth business opportunities in the EW segment
Thales and Elettronica have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their industrial and commercial operations and relations in the aerospace and defence business. The aim of the agreement... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters. "Farnborough International Air Show" opens today -VIDEO
London, UK - First days dedicated to the industries, the last ones open to the public
The "Farnborough International Airshow" is a week-long event (July 11-17, 2016) that combines a major trade exhibition for the aerospace and defence industries with a public airshow. The event is held... more
Fair and showsFull Ice Protection System certification for the AW-189 helicopter
Farnborough, UK - It is the first super-medium class aircraft to have a FIPS
Leonardo-Finmeccanica announced the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified the AW-189’s Full Ice Protection System (FIPS) clearing the way for the aircraft to operate in full icing conditions w... more
Fair and showsThe new M-346FT airplane unveiled at the "Farnborough Air Show"
Farnborought, UK - Aermacchi M-346FT -Fighter Trainer- will be the name of the new aircraft
World’s first for the Aermacchi M-346FT aircraft of Leonardo Finmeccanica that makes its official debut at "Farnborough Air Show" that opens today July 11th. It is the multi-role version of the M-346 w... more
Fair and showsLeonardo-Finmeccanica at the "2016 Farnborough International Airshow"
London, UK - Showcasing its new name, company reorganization and broad range of products
Leonardo-Finmeccanica is a key exhibitor at the "2016 Farnborough International Airshow" which takes place in the UK from 11 to 17 July with a new profile, the result of the deep reorganization of the... more
Fair and shows"Eurosatory". ELDIG's Presidency from Patria to Leonardo-Finmeccanica
Paris, France - Heikki Allonen passed it to Roberto Cortesi
The European Land Defence Industry Group, ELDIG, is now chaired by Leonardo-Finmeccanica. President and CEO of Patria Heikki Allonen passed the Presidency to Roberto Cortesi, Managing Director of Leonardo-Finmeccanica... more
Fair and shows"Eurosatory 2016". Airbus Helicopters completes first firing campaign with HForce system
Paris, France - Development on track for qualification end of 2017
Airbus Helicopters has recently completed a first round of firing tests with HForce, a generic weapon system in development for the company’s commercial helicopter range. The innovative system, which i... more
Fair and showsLeonardo-Finmeccanica and Bittium to demonstrate the first European cross-platform military radio technology for effective joint operations
Paris, France - Able to improve the cooperation among the European ground forces
Leonardo-Finmeccanica, an international high-tech security company, and Bittium, a Finnish company providing modern tactical communications systems and reliable, secure communications and connectivity... more
Fair and showsLeonardo-Finmeccanica presents at "Eurosatory 2016"
Paris, France - Media, defence systems and equipment on display highligh the technology that will equip the ground forces of the future
Leonardo-Finmeccanica attends the "Eurosatory exhibition" in Paris (June 13 to 17), a benchmark international event for ground-based defence and security technologies. The focus of Leonardo’s presence a... more
Fair and showsCIO-IVECO Oto Melara: Centauro II presented at "Eurosatory"
Paris, France - The Consortium displays the latest and most innovative achievements in the field of armoured vehicles
"Eurosatory 2016" gives the Iveco–Oto Melara Consortium (CIO) the opportunity to display the latest and most innovative achievements in the field of armoured vehicles. CIO presents in Paris its newly d... more
Fair and showsAircraft. Air shows and exhibitions in the second week in June
Rome, Italy - Many events as of today to next Sunday in the world
Aircraft 13-17 June "Eurosatory 2016" Defence and Security International Exhibition The Land & Airland Solution, Paris, France 15 Jun Québec City Snowbirds Display Quebec City, Quebec, Canada 17-18... more
Fair and showsAircraft. "Eurosatory 2016" takes place from June 13 to 17 -VIDEO
Paris, France - The event is dedicated to defence and security sectors
"Eurosatory 2016" in its 25th edition is the defence and security international exhibition and the land & airland solution. It takes place this week (from June 13 to 17 in Paris). Among the exhibitors... more
Fair and showsWIKING Helikopter Service GmbH orders two H-145 helicopters
Berlin, Germany - For off-shore operations
Today, Airbus Helicopters and WIKING Helikopter Service GmbH signed a contract for two H-145s in off-shore configuration at the international aerospace exhibition "ILA" in Berlin, making them the first... more
Fair and shows"ILA Air Show". Airbus Helicopters advances Clean Sky 2 high-speed efficient rotorcraft demonstrator
Berlin, Germany - Flight-testing phase to begin before the end of the decade
Airbus Helicopters earlier this year passed an important milestone in the development of the high-speed, compound helicopter demonstrator currently being built as part of the Clean Sky 2 European research... more
Fair and shows"ILA Airshow" (2). Airbus Group and The Heinrich Böll Foundation present views on ‘Green Flight’
Berlin, Germany - Air traffic must become climate neutral and more environmentally friendly
Air traffic must become climate neutral and more environmentally friendly. The question of how to achieve this has been the subject of discussions since 2014 between Airbus Group and the Heinrich Böll... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus Group to present innovative technologies at "ILA 2016"
Toulouse, France - A-350XWB, A-380, A-320neo, A-400M, Eurofighter, A-330MRTT, E-Fan, Perlan glider as aircraft; Bluecopter will be presented for the first time
At the "ILA 2016" airshow, Airbus Group will present its wide range of products and innovative technologies for sustainable flight. Airbus, a manufacturer of passenger aircraft, will have three crowd-pullers... more
Fair and shows"ILA 2016": 1,017 exhibitors from 37 countries, 200 aircraft, helicopters, UAV, UAS and space
Berlin, Germany - The event from 1 to 4 June
The "ILA Berlin Air Show"(from 1 to 4 June) will feature the latest aircraft (airplanes and helicopters), innovative hi-tech products and technology, and a varied programme of supporting events and shows... more
Fair and showsOff-shore helicopter fleet grows in the UAE with first AW-169
Geneva, Switzerland - Second aircraft to be delivered to Falcon Aviation in August to perform VVIP transport
Leonardo-Finmeccanica announced today that Falcon Aviation (FA) of Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) has taken delivery of a new generation AgustaWestland AW-169 light intermediate twin helicopter this... more
Fair and showsFalcon Aviation signs Letter of Intent for the VIP version of the H-160 helicopter
Geneva, Switzerland - Its interior design unveiled yesterday at "EBACE"
Airbus Helicopters and Falcon Aviation have signed a letter of intent for a VIP version of the H-160 in a private ceremony today at "Ebace" (Geneva, May 24-26). The H-160 offers an ultimate VIP experience... more
Fair and showsTeam Spartan highlights support for Canadian jobs and C-27J airplane capabilities at "CANSEC 2016"
Ottawa, Canada - During global defence and security trade show from May 25-26
Team Spartan (TS), offering the C-27J for the Canadian Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue Program, will showcase its Canadian-led and Canadian-supported industry partners during Canada’s global defence and s... more
Fair and showsMonacair takes delivery of its 6th and last H-130 helicopter
Geneva, Switzerland - All aircraft operate scheduled flights between Monaco and Nice; more than 15,000 passengers transported since start of operations in January
Monacair has received the last H-130 of a contract for six units signed in September 2015. Like the previous five aircraft, the new helicopter will join the regular scheduled flight service that Monacair... more
Fair and shows"CANSEC", the Canada's Global Defence and Security Trade Show (May 25-26)
Ottawa, Canada - It has been held annually since 1998
"CANSEC" has been held annually in Ottawa since 1998 by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI). "CANSEC 2016" once again showcases leading-edge technology, products and services... more