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IndustryPiaggio Aero-Cofax agreement for video-communication system
Genoa, Italy - The headquarters will be always connected with plants of production
Italian Piaggio Aero Industries will have use of video-communication system planned and produced by Cofax Telematica: the system is realized on IP net by devices connected to personal computer: in this... more
IndustryUnion representing Boeing's employees hopes for positive changes
New York, Usa - After the ex-president of the industry was forced to resign
Speea (society of professional engineering employees in aerospace), the union representing more than 21,500 technical and professional workers at the US industry Boeing, said it hopes for positive changes... more
IndustryFurther costs for Us airline industry
New York, Usa - According to a norm which foresees the replacement of the insulation on certain model of aircraft
Us airline industry, which is already facing losses due to high cost and low fares, has now to face further financial difficulties lead to the replacement of the insulation on certain model of aircraft... more
IndustryEmbraer: 6th ERJ-145 Heavy Maintenance Forum hosted by Swiss Airlines
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Event promotes sharing of best maintenance practices by participating airlines
Embraer announced yesterday it participated in the sixth edition of the Heavy Maintenance Forum (HMF) on March 2-3. The event was held at the headquarters of Swiss International Airlines in Basel, Switzerland. Embraer... more
IndustryDaimlerChrysler opposes a firm denial against the merge between EADS and Thales
Berlin, Germany - The purpose proves to be the one of defending the German share compared to French interests
The future of Thales proves more and more uncertain. DaimlerChrysler, as a shareholder of EADS aerospace and defence group, would not agree with the prospective merge between the holding and the French... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Systems awarded of a near 50 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the H-60R helicopter
Lockheed Martin Systems, Owego, N.Y., is being awarded a not too exceed $48,989,454 definite-delivery/definite-quantity order under a basic ordering agreement contract (N00383-01-G-004N) to purchase spares... more
IndustrySimmonds Precision Products Inc. awarded of a over 953,655 USD contract
Washington, Usa - For the CH-47 helicopter
Simmonds Precision Products Inc., Vergennes, Vt., was awarded on March 3, 2005, a delivery order amount of $953,655 as part of an $8,565,855 firm-fixed-price contract for Rotary Switches for the CH-47... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. awarded of a over 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For F/A-22
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $7,402,120 firm fixed price contract modification to provide for increase funding for F/A-22 Lot 2 AVA Concurrency Cap. The location... more
IndustryBell-Boeing Joint Program Office awarded of a over 8 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the MV-22
Bell-Boeing Joint Program Office, Patuxent River, Md., is being awarded an $8,379,903 cost-plus-award-fee delivery order against a previously awarded basic ordering agreement (N00019-04-G-0007) to exercise... more
IndustryBoeing: Air France orders four additional B-777/300ERs
Seattle, Usa - For a value of USD 920m
Air France recently ordered four additional Boeing 777-300ERs through options it held from an existing contract. The airplanes are valued at $920 million at list prices. Deliveries begin in April 2006.... more
IndustryEADS: the new board to be appointed on next May 11
Amsterdam, Holland - Lagardère and Bischoff the new Chairmen while the new CEOs will be Enders and Forgeard
The meeting of the EADS European aerospace and defence group’s Board of Directors aimed to appoint the new board of the company is scheduled to be held in Amsterdam on next May 11. All the new names w... more
IndustryBAe Systems acquires United Defence
London, UK - Representatives from the British group prove convinced it can become in this manner the 6th weapon system provider for Pentagon
British Aerospace accomplished recently one of the most important acquisition programmes in the USA during the last years and the most relevant one for the United Kingdom’s aerospace company. BAe Systems w... more
IndustryChange of leadership at Boeing
New York, Usa - With immediate effect
The table of Boeing established and obtained today the resignation of President and Ceo Harry Stonecipher after searches established a relationship between the man and an executive woman of the industry.... more
IndustryB-777/200LR: taxi-test completed
Washington, USA - It is expected to take off tomorrow for the first time
Boeing pilots have carried out for the first time last Friday the taxi-test of the new B-777/200LR Worldliner, one of the first steps towards the inaugural flight of the world’s longest range airplane. T... more
IndustryCIRA-CRIAQ agreement to favour the Italian-Canadian collaboration for aerospace research
Capua, Italy - Several issues are of common concern and this deal will last for two years
CIRA (Italian Centre for Aerospace Research) signed a cooperation agreement on aerospace matters recently with Canadian CRIAQ (Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec) which schedules... more
IndustryRussia threatens war against Airbus and Boeing
Moscow, Russia - Thanks to a plan worth about USD 5bn
Russian president Vladimir Putin exposed to the State Counsil his project related to the boost that he intends to give to aeronautical industry so as to make it competitive internationally. In spite of... more
IndustryIt is expected in short time the announcement concerning the choice of the consortium to which Galileo will be entrusted
Brussels, Belgium - The firm which started the project said tomorrow would give it
Galileo Joint Undertaking (JU), the firm to which it has been entrusted the phase of the development of the European satellite navigation project, announced that tomorrow March, 2, at 12:00 o’ clock i... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers 900th jet of the ERJ-145 family
Brasilia, Brasile - To European company Luxair
"Milestone aircraft is an ERJ 135 that will fly in the colors of Luxair São José dos Campos, February 28, 2005 – Embraer delivered its 900th jet of the ERJ 145 family to European customer Luxair tod... more
IndustryNew European scenes for Finmeccanica
Rome, Italy - Italian industry expects mature times for new European scenes in the field of electronics for the defense
The General Associate Manager of Finmeccanica, Remo Pertica, interrogated on possible alliances with the French Thales on the European market of electronics for the defense, asserted that "They have had... more
IndustryBombardier Aeronautique deliveries up
Roma, Italy - Good walk for the industry carries on with the deliveries of new technological platforms for both regional and business aircraft
The industry Bombardier Aeronautique carries on with good walk in the previous financial year like the industry itself confirmed by means of a note underlining the positive result ot it to have increased... more
IndustryHartzell Propeller: a new facility in Oregon
Portland, USA - Aimed to meet the needs related to repairing and maintenance for companies such as Rolls Royce, Honeywell e Pratt & Whitney
The latest Hartzell Propeller’s facility dedicated to maintenance and repairing activities for aircraft is located at Portland International Airport (Oregon, USA). Such a plant is being managed by Flightcraft, a... more
IndustryIndia provided with new supersonic missiles
New Dheli, India - Thanks to joint-ventures with Russia
India President, Abdul Kalam, announced to press that new supersonic missiles have been developed thanks to the collaboration with Russia. It deals with the evolution of the Russian-made Yahont anti-ship... more
IndustryBaldassarri: first Finmeccanica's business plan and then asset-stripping
Rome, Italy - Italian Economy vice-Minister said he is favourable at the choices related to a readjustment of the company but only after a well definite business plan
Italian Economy vice-Minister, Mario Baldassarri, at the end of the meeting of the national political part denominated National Alliance in which it has been discussed the business organization of Finmeccanica,... more
IndustryBig deal for Boeing: Ryanair purchases 70 aircraft B-737/800
New York, Usa - The contract has an option which would allow the airline to acquire further 70 planes
Boeing confirmed Ryanair’s purchase related to 70 aircraft B-737/800 with an option into the contract which will enable the low-cost to acquire further 70 planes of the same type. It seems to be one o... more
IndustryStrike of Vitrociset workers to occur tomorrow
Rome, Italy - They'll go on four hour strike in protest against an asset-stripping
Vitrociset workers, members of CGIL, CISL and UIL unions, will go on strike tomorrow from 9:30am to 1:30pm and perform a picket before the Prime Minister’s office in protest against the Vitrociset decision o... more
IndustryA corruption attempt by EADS? (3): the aerospace group "vigorously" gave the lie to it
Berlin, Germany - The company confirmed it to AVIONEWS
The European aerospace and defence group EADS "vigorously" gave the lie together with Eurocopter (owned by EADS) that relations can exist with the person accused in Singapore of corruption by the local... more
IndustryA corruption attempt by EADS? (2): the aerospace group did not comment on the matter
Singapore - International press has meanwhile revealed the names of the two persons who would be involved, according to local Judge, in this matter
Sources from press unveiled the names of the two persons who would be considered as liable of a case of corruption in Singapore, a case which should involve, according to local Judge, the aerospace group... more
IndustryBush promotes the purchase of Boeing aircraft
Varsaw, Poland - First Poland Minister claimed in Brussels he received a letter from US President in support of a bid by Boeing
Marek Belka, Polish Prime Minister, claimed in Brussels during a news conference that he received in last months a letter from George W. Bush which supported a bid by US industry Boeing; Belka confirmed... more
IndustryA corruption attempt by EADS?
Singapore - In order to be awarded with a contract for the provision of helicopters, EADS would have bribed an officer of the Asian country's Defence Ministry
Singapore Judge, according to local press sources, would have arrested a man bringing a bribery charge against him related to the supposed transfer of about USD 305,000 in favour of an officer from Defence... more
IndustryBoeing selected Egat for B-747 Large Cargo Freighter modifications
Taipei, Taiwan - The agreement signed last week
Boeing has selected Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corporation (EGAT) to convert three 747-400 passenger jets into cargo freighters that will be used to transport major assemblies for the all-new Boeing... more
IndustryHigh-speed Internet on El Al fleet
Seattle, USA - The Israeli airline has signed the contract with Connexion by Boeing
Connexion by Boeing and El Al Israel Airlines have signed an agreement to bring the Internet on the long-haul fleet of the Israel carrier. Connexion service will be available on the Boeing 747-400 and... more
IndustryM7 Aerospace LP awarded of a 10 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For 43 C-23 Sherpa aircraft
M7 Aerospace L.P.*, San Antonio, Texas, was awarded on Feb. 17, 2005, a $10,000,000 increment as part of a $309,208,348 firm-fixed-price contract for 43 C-23 Sherpa aircraft. Work will be performed in... more
IndustryThales: "A turning point must be reached but the traditional relations must be preserved"
Paris, France - The French group's representatives appear convinced of it within the future possible alliances cadre
Thales’ representatives, the well known French group competent for defence electronics sector, would have recently commented on rumors which indicated meetings with Finmeccanica during the last days t... more
IndustryBoeing named Spain's Gamesa to B-747 Large Cargo Freighter Design Team
Seattle, Usa - The contract was formalized last week in Madrid during a ceremony with the President of two societies
Boeing is adding Gamesa Aeronáutica of Vitoria, Spain, to its team designing the structure of the 747 Large Cargo Freighter, a specially modified 747-400 passenger jet that will be used to transport major... more
IndustryThales' dilemma: EADS or Finmeccanica?
Rome, Italy - The Italian holding, however, reacted with a firm "no comment" to the news regarding supposed meetings with the French company
Thales is searching for partners and there would appear to be several hypotheses in order to reinforce the sector for which the French company has a long and relevant experience, that is to say the one... more
IndustryBell Helicopter Textron Inc. awarded of a over 17 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Kiowa OH-58D
Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, was awarded on Feb. 16, 2005, a $17,266,217 modification to a firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the Kiowa OH-58D Safety Enhancement... more
IndustryKitco Inc. awarded of a near 13 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the E-3 aircraft
Kitco Inc., Springville, Utah, is being awarded a $12,751,923.17 indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to provide for Aircraft Lower Lobe Refurbishment Kits for the E-3 aircraft. The Air Force... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp. awarded of a over 414 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-22 aircraft
Lockheed Martin Corp., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $414,364,104 firm fixed price contract. This effort supports F/A-22 Lot 6 Production Advanced Buy for twenty-four (24) Lot 6 aircraft and associated... more
IndustryPratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) joined celebration in roll-out of first Dassault Falcon 7X Business Jet
Merignac, France - P&WC was selected by Dassault Aviation in October 2001 to supply the IPPS for the aircraft
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) joined Dassault Aviation last Tuesday in celebrating the roll-out of the first Dassault Falcon 7X business jet. The unveiling of the first Falcon 7X came a few weeks after... more
IndustryItaly: negotiating between Vitrociset and Enav goes on
Rome, Italy - Despite of the dependents discontent, the two parties are working to reach an agreement on the involved department
Negotiations between Enav (Italian Flight Assistance Authority) and Vitrociset for the taking over of the department providing software for air traffic control devices and maintenance, are underway while... more
IndustryProfit's increase for Dassault
Paris, France - The announcement of the French industry about its greater profit
Dassault Aviation announces an increasing operative profit and a growth in its revenues, lead mainly to the new orders including 59 Rafale fighter and 69 Falcon jet. Dassault Aviation’s Chief Executive, C... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman Corp. of 600 Hick Road awarded of a 105 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the CV-22 aircraft
Northrop Grumman Corp. of 600 Hick Road, Rolling Meadows, Ill., is being awarded a $105,000,000 maximum value, indefinite delivery contract for infrared countermeasures for the CV-22 aircraft. The first... more
IndustrySnecma grew in 2004
Paris, France - The group is attending to important programmes both in the civil and military sectors
Snecma analyses the situation regarding the perfomance accounted in 2004. The entire group appears to be growing when considering that the value of the total orders increased for around a +23% compared... more
IndustryItalian Defence industry now faces to radar
Milan, Italy - The new challenge of Italian Defence industry after the helicopter victory, is the electronically scanning array radar
R&D Finmeccanica Technical Director, Giancarlo Grasso, announced that the next Italian industrial challenge will be the radar technology. In the 13 research centres, among which only six are directly... more
IndustryItaly: Vitrociset RSU four hours strike to occur tomorrow
Rome, Italy - To protest against the selling of the overhaul, logistic and systems sector to ENAV
Vitrociset Socially Helpful Representations (RSU) tomorrow will be on strike for four hours, from 9:00am to 1:00pm in the three plants of the company and performing union pickets on the national territory:... 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 $7,340,549.93 firm fixed price contract modification. This provisioned items order modification will procure 14 separate line items of initial... more
IndustryMandelson: "Clashing on aerospace industry subsidies matter is wrong"
Washington, USA - New EU Trade Commissioner proves convinced with reference to the relations between European Union and the United States
European Trade Commissioner, Peter Mandelson, visited the United States recently and clearly expressed his own point of view regarding the matter concerning subsidies for aerospace industry. Mandelson... more
IndustryUSA: aerospace sector employment is rising
Washington, USA - A successful 2004 but also 2005 would have started all for the best
Employment in the aerospace industry goes on improving in the United States. It would have been revealed by the recent surveys on such matter, so putting into evidence that the general situation is an... more
IndustryUnited Arab Emirates to use Piaggio engines
Genoa, Italy - The Italian company will operate as a Service Center
The Italian Piaggio Aero Industries unveiled by a statement that it has signed an agreement equal to USD 40m with the Special Operation Command Group of UAE, United Arab Emirates, in order to provide for... more
IndustryThe Connexion by Boeing WI-FI system on SAS flights
Seattle, USA - It is applicable also to Airbus aircraft
Scandinavian Airlines is the first international carrier to introduce the Connexion by Boeing WI-FI system: SAS has made to take off an Airbus A340-300 from Denmark bound for Seattle. Last year the Scandinavian... more