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IndustryAirbus. Forgeard: European technology is not in danger
Paris, France - Consortium can transfer its manufacturing for a 20% stake out from Europe
Airbus can transfer its manufacturing for a 20% stake out from Europe, compared to current 5%. It will be important to make market share opportunities rise up to a 40% to win. Noel Forgeard, EADS co-CEO,... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. UBS upgraded the Italian group to "Neutral" from "Reduce"
Milan, Italy - Price target was lifted to EUR16.8 from EUR 14.2
UBS, Swiss investment banks, upgraded Finmeccanica’s titles to "Neutral" from "Reduce" saying its decision came from the earnings outlook of the Italian defence industry which was increasing. UBS raised 2... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica: Finmeccanica group's company acquired Grottaglie-based Atitech division
Rome, Italy - It was unveiled to unions
Alenia Aeronautica, a company owned by Finmeccanica group, unveiled to unions it has acquired Grottaglie-based Atitech division, a company competent for aviation maintenance and previously owned by Alitalia... more
IndustryGalileo. Finmeccanica: a major step forward for the satellite system operational start
Rome, Italy - An agreement on infrastructures locations has been achieved, as Finmeccanica reported
Galileo global positioning system licensee headquarter will be built in Toulouse, while the operational company site will be located in London. Germany and Italy will host the two control centre (Constellation... more
IndustryBoeing: United Airlines uses Preston's TAAM to analyze system-wide solutions
Melbourne, Australia - The objective of the simulation project is to assess the impact of various proposed schedule changes by carrier
Preston Aviation Solutions Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of The Boeing Company, has been commissioned by United Airlines to conduct a system-wide computer simulation study of its operations. The objective of... more
IndustryEmbraer 190 received Canadian type certification
São José dos Campos, Brazil - This allows deliveries to begin to Air Canada
Embraer announced yesterday it has been granted type certification for the 100-seat EMBRAER 190 airliner from Canadian certification agency Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA). This paves the way for... more
IndustryEADS: 700 jobs "Hanging by the Ariane 5's thread"
Paris, France - There could be job cuts in case ESA do not resort to EUR 200m investments for the rocket carrier-related programme
Jobs appear at risk for around 700 employees of the EADS’ space division. ESA (European Space Agency) should ensure the provision of some EUR 200m this week for the programmes related to the European r... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. awarded of a over 10 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the S-3B aircraft
Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Marietta, Ga., is being awarded a $10,108,886 estimated value indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for engineering and logistics services... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp. awarded of a over 28 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the B-52
Lockheed Martin Corp., Owego, N.Y., is being awarded a $28,062,803 firm-fixed price contract modification to provide for B-52 Avionics Midlife Improvement Program. At this time, $7,532,920 has been obligated.... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a over 69 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Black Hawk Helicopters
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded on Nov. 30, 2005, a $69,406,253 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for Black Hawk Helicopters Unique Configuration. Work will be performed... more
IndustryEmbraer: Finnair selected the EMB-190
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Airline to increase its fleet of E-Jets to 16 aircraft
Embraer announced today that Finnair has exercised four of its EMBRAER 170 options, converting them to EMBRAER 190 firm orders. These aircraft add to the original firm order of 12 EMBRAER 170s placed in... more
IndustryEADS about to lead the Dutch space industry
Amsterdam, Holland - The major company in such field, Dutch Space BV, has been acquired
The leading Dutch company specialized in the space sector, Dutch Space BV, has been acquired by EADS’ Space division. This effort enables EADS to lead a large part of the space activities in some five E... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft awarded of a over 14 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the H-60 Helicopter
Sikorsky Aircraft, Stratford, Conn., is being awarded a $14,354,633 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity option contract for the repair/overhaul for the tail rotor blades on the H-60... more
IndustryFinncomm Airlines took delivery of its first Atr-42/500 aircraft
Toulouse, France - This airplane is part of the contract for eight ones unveiled in June at Paris air Show
Finnish Commuter Airlines (Finncomm Airlines) took delivery of its first new ATR 42-500 aircraft, yesterday, in Toulouse. Delivered with a 48-seat configuration, this aircraft is part of the contract for... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp. awarded of a over 29 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-16
Lockheed Martin Corp., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $29,419,876 cost-plus fixed fee contract to provide for support of the F-16 Development, Test and Evaluation at Edwards and Eglin Air Force... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a over 8 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the VH-3D/VH-60N Presidential Helicopter
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded an $8,241,615 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-03-C-0006) to extend the period of performance of the Special... more
IndustryRolls Royce Corp. awarded of a over 9 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Marine Corps KC-130J
Rolls Royce Corp., Indianapolis, Ind., is being awarded a $9,062,613 modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00019-03-D-0002) to exercise an option for logistics... more
IndustryAirbus and China closer and closer
Beijing, China - The signature of the French-Chinese cooperation's documents linked to the aviation is near
"Currently Airbus’ airplanes fill already a third in the passengers aircraft’s market of the Chinese civil aviation, and China hopes that to continue to reinforce the cooperation with Airbus", Zhao Jun... more
IndustryBoeing delivered first B-777/300ER with fuel-efficiency enhancements to Air France
Everett, Usa - The industry plans to incorporate these changes into the 27 models currently in service
The Boeing Company has delivered to Air France the first Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplane that includes enhancements that improve the overall fuel efficiency of the 777-300ER by 1.4 percent.... more
IndustryL-3 Communications Corp. awarded of a near 20 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Navy's C-40A aircraft fleet
L-3 Communications Corp., Arlington, Texas, is being awarded a $19,952,385 modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00019-04-D-0110) to exercise an option... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a over 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the VH-60N executive helicopter
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded a $7,758,703 cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order against a previously awarded basic ordering agreement (N00019-03-G-0003) for the cockpit upgrade... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a over 13 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded on Nov. 22, 2005, a $13,784,578 firm-fixed-price contract for the Flight Control Panels for the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter. Work will be performed... more
IndustryTalon Instruments acquired by EADS
Washington, USA - The American company presently owned by the European holding is competent for the production of hardware and software to test digital devices
Talon Instruments, a US company located in California, has been acquired by European aerospace and defence leading firm EADS by its American division, EADS North America. The acquired company is competent... more
IndustryAero Vodochody stakes concentrated in a sole subject before privatization
Prague, Czech Republic - The Czech Parliament established it
Aero Vodochody, about to be privatized (see for details AVIONEWS), is owned by Letka company by a 53.31% and by the State company Ceska kponsolidacni agentura by 46.65%. The Czech Parliament has recently... more
IndustryCanada: thinking about a funding plan for aerospace research
Ottawa, Canada - Also the Bombardier C Series programme is likely to take advantage of it
Canadian Bombardier group intends to expand its production to avoid to restrict its industrial activity in the civil field most of all dealing with the regional segment. The C Series programme under design... more
IndustryAero Vodochody: privatization started yesterday
Prague, Czech Republic - Offers should reach the privatization agency by December 14
Starting from yesterday Aero Vodochody company’s buyers can present their offer to Government’s privatization agency. Offers can reach it within next December 14: short list companies can present their off... more
IndustryBoeing celebrated with ANA the delivery of the first B-737 Next Generation
Seattle, USA - The Japanese carrier ordered 45 of these planes in all
Boeing and All Nippon Airways have celebrated the delivery of the first B-737/700 of 45 ordered by the Japanese carrier in 2003. ANA’s first B-737 Next Generation will carry between 118 and 136 passengers d... more
IndustryAgustaWestland: an offer for the provision of 141 US-101s has been notified
Washington, USA - This offer was suggested on last Monday but it is also competing for the bid related to the US Army's LUH programme
AgustaWestland is competing to supply 322 US Army’s helicopters. Moreover, it notified an offer for the provision of 141 US-101s to US Air Force on last Monday. The supply of 322 multirole light choppers t... more
IndustryLockheed Martin: Computer Sciences purchase offer has been withdrawn
New York, USA - The "Wall Street Journal" wrote
Lockheed Martin and two other investors has released an offer for the purchase of Computer Sciences company early in November (see for details AVIONEWS). The "Wall Street Journal", quoting some sources... more
IndustryBAE Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc. awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18
BAE Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc., Communication, Navigation, Identification & Reconnaissance, Greenlawn, N.Y., is being awarded a not-to-exceed ceiling price $6,270,000 delivery... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp. awarded of a over 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-16 aircraft
Lockheed Martin Corp., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $7,510,278 time and materials contract to provide for modification of 18 Dutch F-16 aircraft to Chile MLU configurations. This work involves... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Co. awarded of a over 10 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-130J
Lockheed Martin Co., Marietta, Ga., is being awarded a $10,299,983 firm-fixed-price contract modification to provide additional Depot Repair Services to support the C-130J program through Jan. 31 - 6,259... more
IndustryAerojet-General Corp. awarded of a over 19 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile System
Aerojet-General Corp., Sacramento, Calif., is being awarded a $19,920,685 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to provide for research and development to demonstrate affordable technologies in a strategic upper-stage... more
IndustryITT Industries awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the purchase of the supplies and services
ITT Industries, Van Nuys, Calif., is being awarded a $6,199,959 firm fixed price contract to provide commercial acquisition for the purchase of the following supplies and services: one airport surveillance... more
IndustryGeneral Electric Aircraft Engine awarded of a over 9 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For overhaul and repair for the entire T-700 family of engines
General Electric Aircraft Engine, Cincinnati, Ohio, was awarded on Nov. 21, 2005, a $9,628,361 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for overhaul and repair for the entire T-700 family of engines.... more
IndustryThales could be ascended by Alcatel according to British press
Paris, France - Thales stock up and down at Paris stock exchange
After the numerous news about the future of Thales (see for details AVIONEWS), the French Defense group shares boosted 3.48% yesterday while today they fell 1.4%. Brtish press wrote last Sunday that Alcatel... more
IndustryAero Vodochody: privatization plan ready to start
Prague, Czech Republic - "Ctk" Czech press agency announced it
According to "Ctk" press agency, the Czech privatization agency will announce on next Thursday the plan for the sale of Aero Vodochody military aircraft maker. The first stage of the sale will start on... more
IndustryThales: French Government did not respond to Finmeccanica's requests
Paris, France - "La Tribune" French newspaper reported it
"La Tribune" French newspaper claims that French Government did not back the merge between Finmeccanica and Thales despite of it was a rational project (see for details AVIONEWS). "For Thales not all roads... more
IndustryBoeing: China and UAE's orders have a worth USD 134bn and 700m
New York, Usa - Seattle's industry announced it
Boeing has officially today received two orders, one for 70 aircraft by China and another one for 42 airplanes by UAE, for an overall worth USD 13,7bn. Boeing signed a contract with Emirates for providing... more
IndustryBoeing: China's maxi order on the occasion of Bush's visit in Beijing
Beijing, China - The Asiatic country to purchase 70 B-737
The visit by US’ President, George W. Bush, will not have produced many effects regarding the human rights, but about the commercial point of view has achieved some beneficial effect for American economy. C... more
IndustrySelex: Single European Sky agreement has been signed
Brussels, Belgium - The deal includes 29 partners and European industrial subjects
The contract that will start the SESAR (Single European Single Sky Implementation Programme), the programme which will change the air traffic management in Europe as a part of the European Single Sky,... more
IndustryAlenia Spazio North America signed an USD 2,5m worth contract with Boeing
Seattle, USA - It provides supplying of engineering support services
Alenia Spazio North America signed a three-year-contract worth USD 2,5m with Boeing for supporting a payload develop from 2006 to 2008. The contract provides that Alenia Spazio North America will supply... more
IndustryEmbraer delivered first EMB-190 to Copa Airlines
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The Panamanian carrier ordered 12 aircraft
Embraer yesterday delivered the first of 12 EMBRAER 190 Advanced Range (AR) aircraft to Copa Airlines of Panama. Additional deliveries are scheduled through 2008. In addition to the firm orders, Copa holds... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: Aermacchi signs contracts with Goodrich for potential revenues in excess of USD 500 million
Rome, Italy - To supply fan cowls for the engine nacelles for both the Airbus A-350 and the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft
"Aermacchi, an Alenia Aeronautica (Finmeccanica) company, announced yesterday that it entered into two agreements with Goodrich Corporation’s Aerostructures (NYSE: GR) to supply fan cowls for the engine n... more
IndustryFlightSafety Services Corp. awarded of a over 17 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-5
FlightSafety Services Corp., Centennial, Colo., is being awarded a $17,334,420 firm-fixed-price contract modification to provide for C-5 Aircrew Training Systems this contract fund option seven for student... more
IndustryBoeing: a contract has been signed together with technicians and aerospace engineers
Seattle, USA - A workers referendum will be performed now
The three-years contract for technicians and aerospace engineers of the Puget Sound area has been signed with the unions. Boeing achieved a draft with Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace,... more
IndustryThales, French Government proves split about the future of the electronics company
Paris, France - "La Tribune" newspaper wrote
French "La Tribune" newspaper wrote that the future of Thales appears unclear as French Government proves split about its destiny. The hypothesis of an EADS-Thales partnership (see for details AVIONEWS)... more
IndustryBoeing: Kenya Airways signed for fourth B-777/200ER; leased 767-300ER
Seattle, Usa - The 777 ordered is scheduled for delivery in 2007
The Boeing Company and Kenya Airways yesterday announced planned additions to the airline’s fleet with an order for its fourth 777-200ER and an option for a fifth, as well as plans to lease its sixth 7... more
IndustryEADS signed a contract worth EUR 524,5m with Romanian Government
Bucharest, Romania - The "Ziarul Financiar" financial newspaper wrote it
The Rumanian Government wants control better its borders and has thought to EADS for services, means and technology. The "Ziarul Financiar", financial newspaper, reported the news, confirmed by the Interior... more
IndustryDassault Aviation: French group intends to emerge from Thales shareholders
Paris, France - Chief Executive Officer Charles Edelstenne stated
"We want to emerge from Thales share capital as we have not power with our 6%. As yet, we have not been contacted for acquiring our stake, but we have proposed to sell it, if there is some buyer, and eventually... more