Fair and shows
3,198 news found
Fair and showsBond Air Services to deliver UK’s first H-135 helicopter to Thames Valley Air Ambulance
London, UK - Night Vision capability key in its selection
The first H-135 helicopter in the UK, acquired and operated by Bond Air Services (BAS) on behalf of Thames Valley Air Ambulance (TVAA), is imminently entering into service in the Thames Valley region.... more
Fair and showsPDG signs for H-135 helicopter and PBH support agreement
London, UK - It has received its new aircraft at a hand over event at "Helitech 2015"
PDG Helicopters has received its new H-135 at a hand over event at "Helitech 2015" (October 6-8 in London). The helicopter, the 17th Airbus Helicopters aircraft in the PDG fleet, has been selected to support... more
Fair and shows"Helitech International": contracts (worth 140 million Euro) for helicopters of AgustaWestland announced at the air show
Rome, Italy - Totally eleven AW-139 and AW-169 aircraft have been ordered by European and Asian customers of which eight ordered by the Royal Thai Army
New contracts worth a total of 140 million Euro for Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland helicopters. During the "Helitech International Show" held in London, the company announced orders for the AW-139 and AW-169... more
Fair and showsWaypoint Leasing to acquire 20 H-135 helicopters as first lessor for this rotorcraft
London, UK - First lessor to acquire and lease the H-145, now to also include the H-135
Airbus Helicopters and Waypoint Leasing (Ireland), the largest independent global helicopter leasing company, announced today that Waypoint has agreed to acquire up to 20 H-135 aircraft over the next three... more
Fair and shows"Helitech International 2015": Norwegian Air Ambulance becomes launch customer for the newly improved H-135 helicopter
London, UK - NLA AS orders three units with the option for further aircraft in the future
The Norwegian Air Ambulance (Norsk Luftambulanse AS) will be the first operator to purchase the technically improved H-135. Three units have been ordered with the option for further helicopters in the... more
Fair and shows"Helitech International 2015": Airbus Helicopters H-160 program in full swing
London, UK - First flight of second prototype planned before the end of the year
The H-160 mock-up is making its British debut today at "Helitech", as the program steadily pursues its flight test campaign. The first prototype flights are progressing according to plan by the industry... more
Fair and showsSaab at "Pacific 2015": Skeldar V-200 medium-range Uav aircraft on display
Linkoping, Sweden - The event will take in Sydney from 6 to 8 October
Defence and security company Saab will have its latest technologically advanced and innovative solutions in naval systems on show at the "Pacific 2015" exhibition in Sydney 6-8 October 2015. The industry... more
Fair and showsAirbus Helicopters at "Helitech International" with H-160, H-135 and new service
Marignane, France - The event will take place in London from 6 to 8 October
At this year’s "Helitech International" exhibition (October 6-8 in London), Airbus Helicopters will expand on how its focus on customer satisfaction, quality, safety and competitiveness is driving its c... more
Fair and shows"European Space Expo" in Milan on the occasion of the "World Expo 2015" -VIDEO and SPECIALS
Milan, Italy - Over 850,000 European citizens have now visited the "ESE"
The "European Space Expo" visits Milan, Italy, on the occasion of the "World EXPO 2015", from 18 September to 4 October. Over 850,000 European citizens have now visited the "European Space Expo" (ESE),... more
Fair and showsAircraft. Airbus Defence and Space showcased portfolio at "DSEI 2015" in London
London, UK - The virtual air show presents a virtual line-up of its platforms from TANAN UAV to Zephyr, C-295 MPA, A-400M, A-330 MRTT Voyager and A-380
Airbus Defence and Space showcased its cutting-edge products, technologies and services using virtual reality in a first at a major show at "DSEI" at the EXCEL centre in London from 15-18 September. In... more
Fair and showsRecord ministerial support for "DSEI"
London, UK - It a biennial event in London took place from 15-18 September
"DSEI" has attracted an unprecedented level of UK Government support involving the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills; Foreign & Commonwealth Office: Home Office and the Ministry of Defence (MOD).... more
Fair and showsSaab at "DSEi 2015" exhibited its full range of capabilities
London, UK - Its products on display at the event
Defence and security company Saab participated in London’s "Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition from 15-18 September 2015. At the event the industry exhibits its full range o... more
Fair and showsSelex ES exports latest thermal imaging technology to Middle Eastern user
London, UK - New marinised version of the Horizon HD camera is on exhibition at "DSEi 2015"
Finmeccanica–Selex ES has signed a contract to supply a number of Horizon HD Infrared (IR) cameras to a customer in the Middle East for long-range surveillance applications. The launch order, which was p... more
Fair and showsUAV aircraft. "China Aviation Expo": that mysterious Pterodactyl Wing Loong II -VIDEO
Beijing, China - Last updated version of the drone with the possibility of UCAV Pterodacty roles
As often happens in terms of Chinese production for the defense, AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) does not deviate from this philosophy, and is leaving a mystery that to the "China Aviation... more
Fair and showsAircraft. Intergovernmental deal between Russia and China can be signed before the end of the year
Beijing, China - Yuri Slusar at the "China Aviation Expo 2015"
Long-rage aircraft's intergovernmental project between Russia and China that reckons on melting the individual skills of the two countries in the field of components, operating systems and devices for... more
Fair and shows"DSEi 2015". Selex ES introduces its smallest, lightest, software-defined radio
London, UK - An earlier variant of the SWave HH-E, the SWave HH, is currently in-service with the Italian Army
At "DSEi 2015" (September 15-18, 2015 in London), Finmeccanica–Selex ES introduced its new SWave -family Software Defined Radio (SDR), named the Hand Held Evolution (HH-E). Designed to bring commercial s... more
Fair and showsItalian Army places further orders for Selex ES Guardian counter-IED systems
London, UK - New orders will see the number of them procured rise to nearly 500 by the end of 2016
Finmeccanica-Selex ES has received further orders from the Italian Army to provide a wide range of their vehicles with Electronic Counter Measure (ECM) equipment to protect against the continued threat... more
Fair and showsEmbraer projects demand for 1,020 new deliveries in China
Beijing, China - In 70 to 130-seat segment
During the "China 2015 Aviation Expo" (September 16-19) taking place at the National Convention Center, Embraer Commercial Aviation released its 2015-2034 Market Outlook for the Chinese market, which presents... more
Fair and showsSelex Es launches at "DSEI 2015" Falcon Shield Counter-UAV system aircraft
London, UK - The event takes place from September 15 to 18 in London
At "DSEi 2015" (September 15-18 in London), Finmeccanica–Selex ES unveiled its Counter-Unmanned Air Vehicle (C-UAV) system, named Falcon Shield. It provides users with a multi-spectral threat sensing c... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at "MAKS 2015" -VIDEO
Moscow, Russia - The program of the last days
On Thursday, August 27, guests and participants of the 12th International Aviation and Space Salon "MAKS 2015" (August 25-30) continued their active business communication at the stands and chalets of... more
Fair and showsBeijing Capital Helicopter is appointed Airbus Helicopters’ service center in China
Tianjin, China - Certified to conduct scheduled maintenance on H-125 and H-135 helicopters
Beijing Capital Helicopter (BCH), a subsidiary of Hainan Airlines Group, has been appointed as Airbus Helicopters’ service center in China. It will carry out maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) work o... more
Fair and showsMIT Group’s HEMS999 provides China’s first highway accident helicopter rescue services with purchase of seven H-130s
Tianjin, China - With purchase of seven H-130 aircraft
HEMS999, an air ambulance operator under the MIT Group, signed an agreement with Airbus Helicopters yesterday, for an order of seven H-130 light helicopters. Scheduled for delivery starting towards the... more
Fair and showsYunnan Provincial Police orders one AW-139 helicopter
Tianjin, China - Expected to enter service in 2016
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced that Yunnan Provincial Police Department has placed an order for one AW-139 intermediate helicopter. The aircraft will be used for law enforcement, border patrol,... more
Fair and showsSikorsky completes S-76D helicopter deliveries to the China Ministry of Transport for SaR operations
Tianjin, China - The industry announced it at the "CHina Helicopter Exposition"
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced at the "China Helicopter Exposition" (September 9-13 in Tianjin) that it has delivered six S-76D helicopters to the China Ministry of Transport (MOT) for Search and Rescue... more
Fair and shows"China Heli-Expo 2015" (3): Chinese CMIFL sign agreement for 100 H-125/H-130 helicopters over five years
Tianjin, China - Initial order of 10 units to be delivered in 2016
CM International Financial Leasing Corp., Ltd. (CMIFL) is to acquire 100 Airbus Helicopters Ecureuil-series rotorcraft over five years, with the initial order of 10 units to be delivered in 2016. CMIFL... more
Fair and shows"China Helicopter Exposition" (2) takes place from today to Sunday
Tianjin, China - 350 exhibitors and 50.000 trade visitors
"China Helicopter Exposition", event for rotorhub professionals, takes place from today to Sunday in Tianjin. Highlights for 2015 - Buyers Club: aimed at government officials, the civil service,... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica celebrated the 55th anniversary of the "Frecce Tricolori" with aircraft (MB-339, M-345) and tiltrotor AW-609 (plane and helicopter)
Udine, Italy - The performance of Italy’s aerobatic team relies on the very best in Italian aeronautical technology
Finmeccanica highlighted its position at the forefront of Italian aeronautical technology during a celebration to honour the 55th anniversary of the Pattuglia Acrobatica Nazionale (PAN) aerobatic team,... more
Fair and showsT-129 "Atak" helicopter. TAI signs agreements during the first day of "MSPO"
Kielce, Poland - This was the third key event of the Poland Roadshow
Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI), the producer of T-129 ATAK Advanced Attack and Tactical Reconnaissance Helicopter announced the signing of MOUs with WCBKT, WZL1, ITWL and MESKO which took place... more
Fair and showsSlovakia: the “Frecce Tricolori” airplanes performed at the “Siaf” Festival
Bratislava, Slovakia - After their great success in 2012
After their great success in 2012, the “Frecce Tricolori” airplanes returned to Slovakia. The Italian flying fleet’s Aermacchi MB-339s were the guest of honour at the country’s most prominent air event:... more
Fair and shows"MAKS 2015": the second day saw the largest number of events. The flight demonstration ended with the showing of the Be-200 amphibian aircraft
Moscow, Russia - Presentations, briefings and negotiations
On Wednesday, August 26, the Twelfth International Aviation and Space Salon "MAKS 2015" (August 25-30 in Moscow) continued its work. This day saw the largest number of events on the Business Program, presentations,... more
Fair and shows"MAKS 2015" (2): conclusion of agreements continue on purchase of airplanes
Moscow, Russia - The negotiations seem to be lively at the air show
Contracts and Supplies Conclusion of agreements on deliveries of Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft continued on the second day of "MAKS 2015" (August 25-30 in Moscow). State Transport Leasing Company (STLC)... more
Fair and shows"MAKS 2015" (3). State Transport Leasing Company signed a contract on delivery of 32 SSJ-100 aircraft (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - Contracts and supplies
Contracts and Supplies The Russian President announced the signing of a few agreements on deliveries of Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft at "MAKS 2015". State Transport Leasing Company and Sukhoi Civil... more
Fair and shows"MAKS 2015" (2). Superjet 100 on display. A plan to reduce production costs of the airplane announced (VIDEOs)
Mosca, Russia - The Russian industry will replace the foreign suppliers, and the payment in ruble will stabilise prices
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) not missed at the edition 2015 of "MAKS" (the traditional international aviation and space air show takes place in Zhukovsky, Moscow, from August 25 to 30), that at... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters. "MAKS 2015" in Zhukovsky from August 25 to 30
Moscow, Russia - AVIONEWS is present with its reporters
International Aviation and Space Salon "MAKS" (August 25-30 in Moscow) is one of the most important events of the aviation and space in the world. The main objective of it is to demonstrate Russian high... more
Fair and showsIndia seeks world markets at "DSEI"
London, UK - The event will take place in London from 15-18 September
Indian defence and security capabilities will once again be on display at "Defence & Security Equipment International" ("DSEI"), which is being staged at ExCeL, London from 15-18 September. To date a total... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica-Telespazio: geo-information services for precision agriculture
Milan, Italy - Support in the management and control of aid in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
The creation of the first National Plan for the development of precision agriculture; was the objective set out on 1 July at "Milan Expo 2015" by the Minister of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies,... more
Fair and showsAerobatic airplanes. The 28th FAI World Championships: the 60 best pilots expected
Paris, France - The competition will be held in Châteauroux, France, from August 20 to 29
From August 20 to August 29, 2015, the 60 best aerobatic pilots in the world will gather in Châteauroux, in the Center region of France, to compete for the most coveted of all aerobatic titles. The... more
Fair and showsBourget. ATR: round-up of the airplanes orders announced at the "Paris Air Show"
Paris, France - The total value of the orders received amounts to 1.98 billion dollars
Summary: the sales announced by ATR during the "Paris Air Show" 2015 ((from the opening day, to date): Cebu Pacific: This contract introduces the ATR 72-600 to the fleet of the Philippine airline... more
Fair and showsParis. Airbus Helicopters launches X6 concept phase, setting the standard for the future in heavy-lift rotorcraft
Paris, France - Major design architecture choices to be evaluated, and customer input sought, during the next two years
The concept phase start-up for a new European helicopter, Airbus Helicopters’ X6, was announced today at the Paris Air Show, initiating a two-year definition period on this next-generation heavy-lift r... more
Fair and showsBourget. Cebu Pacific places an order for 16 ATR 72-600 airplanes
Paris, France - This order includes options for 10 additional ATR72 -600s and is valued at US$ 673 million
Le Bourget Flash. The Philippines' leading airline, Cebu Pacific Air (PSE:CEB), ordered 16 ATR72 -600 from ATR, the European Turboprop aircraft manufacturer. At the "Paris Air Show", Cebu Pacific and... more
Fair and showsAirplanes. Paris. Thales to supply a complete radar system at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport
Paris, France - The system will be responsible for monitoring and tracking of all flights on take-off, approach and landing at the airport
Following an international competitive tender, Thales has been awarded a contract by Dutch Air Navigation Service Provider Luchtverkeersleiding Nederland Air Traffic Control the Netherlands (ATC-NL) for... more
Fair and showsEmbraer Defense & Security and Republic of Mali sign contract for six A-29 Super Tucano airplanes
Paris, France - At the "Paris Air Show"
Embraer Defense & Security and the Ministry of Defense and Veterans from the Republic of Mali, have signed today a contract for the acquisition of six A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced training... more
Fair and showsParis. Bell Helicopter and Milestone Aviation Group Sign LOI for 20 Bell 525 Relentless (Flash)
Le Bourget, France - The expected delivery from 2017
Le Bourget Flash. Bell Helicopter, a Textron company, and Milestone Aviation Group, a GE Capital Aviation Services company, announced today plans to move forward with a letter of intent (LOI) to acquire... more
Fair and showsBourget. Sikorsky today announce the Easa certification of Rig Approach™ for the S-92® helicopter
Paris, France - After certification of the FAA, and the Canadian and Brazilian authorities
Le Bourget Flash. Rig Approach provides operators with an automated approach to offshore rig and platform landings. Is available as an option on the S-92 helicopters, providing a fully coupled and automated... more
Fair and showsBourget. MBDA'S vision for a quantum leap in air power projection
Paris, France - FLEXIS is a fully modular missile architecture concept for 2035 and beyond.
At the International Paris Air Show 2015, MBDA is unveiling CVW102. FLEXIS, an innovative vision for delivering and sustaining military capability. A fully modular missile architecture concept for... more
Fair and showsBourget. Saudi Arabian Airlines is launch operator of new A-330/300 Regional airplane (Flash)
Paris, France - Adds 20 /300 Regional and 30 A-320ceo to fast growing fleet
Le Bourget Flash. Saudi Arabian Airlines, the national carrier of Saudi Arabia will become the first airline in the world to operate the new Airbus A-330/300 Regional. These popular fuel-efficient Airbus... more
Fair and showsLe Bourget. Airplanes. Binter announces repeat order for additional six 72-600s (Flash)
Paris, France - The carrier sets out to upgrade its fleet, commits to quality and suitability of ATRs for its short-haul operations
Le Bourget Flash. Spain’s Canary Islands airline Binter today signed an agreement for the purchase of additional six new ATR-72/600 aircraft, following their first batch for six ATR-72/ 600s in February 2... more
Fair and showsParis. Japan Airlines' subsidiary signs contract for 8 firm ATR 42-600s
Paris, France - The deal is valued at US$ 496 million and the first delivery to the airline will be in 2017
Japan Air Commuter Co., Ltd (JAC) - a JAL Group Company- andthe European turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR are pleased to announce the signature of a contract for the purchase of 8 firm ATR-42/600s,... more
Fair and showsLombardia Aerospace Cluster is ready for the "Paris-Le Bourget Air Show" ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Varese, Italy - The presence by this Regional aerospace industry will be ensured by 17 small and medium enterprises
The Lombardia Aerospace Cluster is ready for Paris. Also the Lombard aerospace industry will be at the "Le Bourget Air show" (June 15-21), one of the most important events for the sector at worldwide.... more
Fair and showsB-787/9 Dreamliner soars ahead of "Paris Air Show": video of the extraordinary take-off of the airplane to the European exhibition
Washington, USA - In the Vietnam Airlines livery
The B-787/9 Dreamliner soars above Washington State in a new video released yesterday, offering the public a first look at the demonstration Boeing is scheduled to fly June 15-18 at the "2015 Paris Air... more