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Civil aviationACH-160 helicopter delivered
To a Brazilian customer -DATA SHEET
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the world's first ACH-160 (premium version of the H-160 model) to a customer in Brazil on the eve of the 17th edition of the "Annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference... more
AirlinesRussian air carriers are disassembling planes
Forced by economic sanctions because they are short of spare parts
The flag carrier Aeroflot, like all other Russian air carriers, is reportedly disassembling some planes to make sure it has spare parts. A phenomenon started by the economic sanctions imposed by the international... more
AirlinesFincantieri: new incoming managers
Outgoing top figures to strengthen Group and pursue new goals
A batch of freshly appointed new managers at Fincantieri Group, which specializes in the naval and defense sectors, is under way. Drawing the team is Chief Executive Officer Pierroberto Folgiero, who... more
Helicopters400th Bell 505 helicopter delivered
European customer chose it for corporate operations
Bell Textron announced today the 400th 505 delivery to European customer Al Barratt, co-founder of Grenade and owner of Cotswold Aviation, both based in the United Kingdom. Joined by the Bell leadership... more
IndustryTanker airplanes. Italian Air Force extends relationship with Boeing
For maintenance and training
Boeing and the Directorate for Air Armaments and Airworthiness (DAAA) have signed an order for the company to continue providing full Performance Based Logistics (PBL) support to the Italian Air Force... more
IndustryFincantieri: "Norwegian Viva" floated in Marghera (Venice)
Second of six new-generation cruise ships
“Norwegian Viva”, the second of six vessels from Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) new Prima Class of ships was floated out of the shipyard in Marghera (Venice) today, only a few days after the delivery of “N... more
AirlinesShell and Lufthansa Group sign a non-binding MoU
For Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) supply
Representatives of Shell International Petroleum Co Ltd. and Deutsche Lufthansa AG (Lufthansa Group) have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for exploring the supply of Sustainable... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports 1H2022 results
297 commercial aircraft delivered in this period
Airbus reported consolidated financial results for the Half-Year (H1) ended 30 June 2022.The highlights are: 297 commercial aircraft delivered in H1 2022 Revenues € 24.8 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 2.6 bil... more
DefenseIndia: delivered three US military helicopters
An order for 24 aircraft to modernize Navy fleet by 2025
The Indian Navy announced in recent hours that it received the first batch of three US-made Sikorsky SH-60 "Seahawk" military warfare helicopters. The aircraft arrived in India in the past few days via... more
AerospaceLeonardo: BoD approved 1H results
Orders EUR 7,3bn -ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Luciano Carta, examined and unanimously approved results of the first half 2022.Alessandro Profumo, Leonardo CEO, stated “Our g... more
IndustryFincantieri: "Norwegian Prima" delivered in Marghera (Venice)
142,500-tons, 300 meters long, and accommodating 3,215 guests
"Norwegian Prima”, the first of six vessels from Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) new Prima Class of ships was delivered at the shipyard in Marghera (Venice) today, at the presence of Harry Sommer, President and... more
Civil aviationATR appoints new CEO
Effective from September
ATR announces that its Board Members, Airbus and Leonardo, have appointed the new Chief Executive Officer, Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, effective from 17 September. She succeeds Stefano Bortoli, whose four-year... more
HelicoptersLCI signs agreement for six H-175 helicopters
Valued at over USD125 million.
LCI, a reference aviation company and a subsidiary of the Libra Group, has today announced an order for up to six H-175 super-medium helicopters from Airbus, valued at over USD 125 million.The order is... more
Civil aviationFincantieri BoD approves 1H2022 results
First signs in cruise order resumption -ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Fincantieri SpA, chaired by General Claudio Graziano, has approved the first half financial statements at June 30, 2022, prepared in accordance with international financial reporting... more
Civil aviationFirefighting kit tested on A-400M aircraft
During a flight campaign in Spain
Airbus has successfully tested a removable firefighting demonstrator kit on the A-400M new generation airlifter plane during a flight test campaign in Spain.The test campaign took place in daylight conditions... more
Civil aviationChina certifies civilian helicopter AC-352
Aircraft jointly developed by Avic and Airbus
China's AC-352 civilian helicopter today received flight certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (Caac). The inaugural flight was on December 20, 2016, in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province.... more
AirlinesCondor renews fleet with A-320neo aircraft family
The airplanes will be powered by P&W engines -DATA SHEET
German Airline Condor Flugdienst GmbH has selected the A-320neo Family to modernize its Single-Aisle-fleet. The agreement will cover 41 airplanes, via lease and via direct purchase. The aircraft will be... more
DefenseAirbus and Northrop Grumman sign MOU
For future UK milsatcoms
Airbus and Northrop Grumman have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)covering their intention to address the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) SKYNET Enduring Capability (SKEC) military satellite c... more
Civil aviationAirbus invests in hydrogen infrastructure fund
Managed by the jv Hy24
Airbus has joined the world’s largest clean hydrogen infrastructure investment fund, managed by Hy24 -a joint- venture between Ardian, a world private investment house and FiveTHydrogen, an investment m... more
AirlinesLATAM Airlines additional order for A-321neo airplanes
It reinforces its fleet and endorses A-321XLR
LATAM Airlines has ordered 17 A-321neo aircraft to further expand their route offering, bringing the airline’s total A-320neo order book aircraft to 100. Additionally, the carrier has also confirmed t... more
Civil aviationCroatia buys Subaru Bell 412EPX helicopters
First contract signed in Europe on this new model
Croatia's Interior Minister Davor Bozinovic has signed a contract with U.S. company Bell Textron for the purchase of two Subaru Bell 412EPX multipurpose helicopters. The value of the agreement is 36.2... more
Civil aviationAirbus completes assembly of first future wing prototype
Project proves key wing-manufacturing industrial system targets
Airbus’ transnational R&T programme -"Wing of Tomorrow"- has successfully delivered a first full-size wing prototype or ‘demonstrator’ that will help mature next-generation wing technologies.The compl... more
Civil aviationRevealed a flight test programme to study the contrails produced by a hydrogen combustion engine
The project, named “Blue Condor”, will launch two modified Arcus gliders
Airbus UpNext, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Airbus, has revealed a flight test programme to study the contrails produced by a hydrogen combustion engine as part the Company’s ZEROe roadmap. The project, n... more
Civil aviationA-330MRTT tanker aircraft certified for automatic air-to-air refuelling operations
Launch of demonstrator to pioneer more advanced autonomous capabilities in the future
The A-330 MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport) has become the world’s first tanker to be certified for automatic air-to-air refuelling (A3R) boom operations in daylight following a successful campaign i... more
Civil aviationEmbraer and Collins Aeropace demonstrate advanced ice protection system
Utilizing MEA technology
Embraer and Collins Aerospace are collaborating on the development and testing of an innovative carbon nanotube electro thermal heating technology (CNT) for ice protection systems that seeks to result... more
AirlineseasyJet confirms order for a further 56 A-320neo Family aircraft
Following shareholder approval - DATA SHEET
easyJet has confirmed a firm order for 56 A-320neo Family aircraft following shareholder approval. The order is part of its fleet renewal and up-gauging, cost and sustainability enhancements to the business.... more
Civil aviationFincantieri: steel cutting of the second LSS unit for the Italian Navy
The ship will be entirely built at the Castellammare di Stabia shipyard
The steel cutting ceremony of the second Logistic Support Ship (LSS) for the Italian Navy, within a program including the option for a third ship, took place today at the Castellammare di Stabia shipyard,... more
Civil aviationMorocco bets on Collins Aerospace ecosystem
Agreement signed for creation
Morocco's Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour, signed an agreement with US-based Collins Aerospace these days to create an aerospace ecosystem. It involves the establishment of a procurement platform... more
AerospaceMagnaghi Aeronautica lands in the UK
Five Valleys Aerospace acquisition opens door to UK aerospace market
Italy-based Magnaghi Aeronautica Group, headquartered in Naples, has announced the acquisition of Five Valleys Aerospace, a manufacturer of components and supplier of surface treatments for the aerospace... more
AirlinesAir India evaluates maxi aircraft order
Up to 370 new aircraft: the Tata Group's initiative to revive the airline
Flag carrier Air India is reportedly considering an order for aircraft, produced by both European Airbus and US-based Boeing, worth 50 billion dollars. The initiative has been taken by the Tata Group,... more
Civil aviationPiaggio Aerospace gets new Avanti Evo aircraft order from French customer
Its delivery by the second quarter of 2023
French Operator Oyonnair, a company specializing in medical and cargo transportation, has signed today an order –through its financial arm Investairs- for the purchase of a new P-180 Avanti EVO, the e... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines confirms order for A-220 aircraft
The first model delivered in October 2018
Delta Air Lines has firmed up orders for 12 A-220/300 aircraft, bringing its total firm order for A-220s to 107 aircraft - 45 /100s and 62 /300s. The A-220s will be powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.The... more
AirlinesAirbus and carriers sign LoI at Farnborough
To explore carbon removal solutions for aviation
Airbus and a number of major carriers (Air Canada, Air France-KLM, easyJet, International Airlines Group, LATAM Airlines Group, Lufthansa Group and Virgin Atlantic) have signed Letters of Intent (LoI)... more
Fair and showsMoroccan Forces Royales Air order a fleet of H135 helicopters
The contract also covers an extensive support package
The Moroccan Forces Royales Air have ordered a fleet of H-135s for military primary training missions. The light twin-engine model, a reference helicopter in the segment, will be used for training pilots... more
Fair and showsAirbus to deliver connectivity services using its Zephyr HAPS
Following on from recent successful test flight campaigns
Airbus has launched a connectivity services business through the creation of a dedicated HAPS Services Business based around Zephyr, Airbus’ leading HAPS technology platform. This will help enable it t... more
DefenseEurope: 500 million for joint procurement on weapons
Borrell: "Without joint spending, costs rise and fragmentation risk"
The European Commission today will give the green light to the creation of a continental task-force to integrate arms procurement among member countries. A joint defense investment program on which Brussels... more
Civil defenseEurope will purchase firefighting aircraft
It's revealed by Commissioner Lenarcic; the negotiations concern amphibious planes
The European Union is reportedly in talks to purchase firefighting aircraft to increase its firefighting capacity. The negotiations concern amphibious airplanes, the British news agency "Reuters" reports.... more
Civil aviationCollins Aerospace at the "Farnborough Airshow": hybrid propulsion
First helicopter systems with electric motors unveiled
The "Farnborough International Airshow", an event being held in the spaces of the British airport of the same name until July 22, is an occasion for brands to present new systems to the market, announcing... more
AirlinesDelta: order for 100 B-737/10 aircraft with option for 30 more
The announcement at the "Farnborough Airshow" and included a signing ceremony with executives of airline and industries
Delta Air Lines will add the state-of-the-art B-737 MAX aircraft to its fleet, as the airline continues to refresh its fleet.The carrier is ordering the largest model in the MAX family, the 737/10, which... more
Civil aviationItaly-UK started cooperation path in defence sector
Collaboration on Future Combat Air System program
Italy and the UK have long been on a path to identify potential areas of industrial cooperation between leading national companies in the sector of Defense, with the ambition of initiating possible activities... more
Civil aviationThe world's largest luxury aircraft
On board theaters, clubs and hospitals, all powered by nuclear energy - VIDEO
Yemeni science popularizer Hashem Alghaili has unveiled a futuristic and very ambitious project to build the world's largest luxury plane. Its name is Sky Hotel. The idea is accompanied by a promotional... more
Fair and showsHelicopters. Airbus announces H-175M Task-Force
The industry team created to support the model in the version M
Airbus Helicopters has announced the first members of H-175M Task Force – the UK-based industry team created to offer, supply and support the British-produced H-175M aircraft for the UK’s New Medium Hel... more
AerospaceVega C completed its maiden flight with payload Lares 2
A scientific mission of the Italian Space Agency ASI
The Vega C rocket has completed its inaugural flight, placing the main payload LARES-2 –a scientific mission of the Italian Space Agency, ASI– into its planned orbit. Six additional research CubeSats fro... more
AerospaceSkynet 6A passes Critical Design Review
Designed for military communications satellite on track
Airbus has achieved a key milestone with the successful completion of the Critical Design Review (CDR) of the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) next secure military communications satellite, Skynet 6A. The co... more
IndustryFincantieri: work starts in dry dock in Ancona on "Seven Seas Grandeur"
Its delivery is scheduled for 2023
The keel laying ceremony was held today at the Ancona shipyard for “Seven Seas Grandeur”, the third luxury cruise ship that Fincantieri is building for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, brand of the Norwegian Cru... more
Civil aviationThe international debut of the B-737 MAX 10 aircraft
On the occasion of the "Farnborough Airshow" (July 18-22, 2022)
US Aviation Group Boeing will fly its B-737 MAX 10 aircraft for the first time in front of an international audience at the "Farnborough International Airshow". The aerospace show will be held next week... more
IndustryFincantieri to build a new ultra-luxury cruise ship
The order amounts to approximately euro 1.2 billion
Fincantieri has signed with an international customer a contract for the construction of a new ultra-luxury cruise ship, to be delivered by the end of 2025. The order, which includes the option for two... more
IndustryBoeing: 150th P-8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft
First deliveries to New Zealand, Korea and Germany scheduled for 2022, 2023 and 2024 -DATA SHEET
The newest Boeing P-8 maritime patrol, reconnaissance aircraft took to the skies over Puget Sound bringing the total number of P-8s delivered to 150 airplanes. The 150th multi-mission P-8 will be operated... more
AerospaceFincantieri: IDS tested the transponder antenna within ESA Biomass Mission
The activity is part of the contract awarded to Airbus DS by the European Space Agency
Fincantieri NexTech, through its subsidiary IDS – Ingegneria Dei Sistemi, in collaboration with C-CORE, have been selected to develop and install the P-band Biomass Calibration Transponder (BCT) in New-Norcia, A... more
AirlinesLeasing: planes blocked in Russia hit financial accounts
Big company suffers billion-dollar devaluation, but It bets on insurance premiums
One of the world's leading aircraft leasing companies, multinational Smbc Aviation Capital, today recorded a 1.6 billion dollars devaluation due to the block of 34 aircraft in Russia. This is the effect... more