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AirlinesBoom supersonic aircraft takes a step forward
First factory opens and also receives pre-order from USAF
The US company Boom Supersonic, which is developing a supersonic passenger aircraft, has recently announced the opening of its first factory. A state-of-the-art facility located near Greensboro Airport... more
Civil aviationFincantieri-Enea, team up for energy, environment, and circular economy
Signed a MoU aimed at identifying areas of common interest -2 VIDEO
Fincantieri and ENEA signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at identifying areas of common interest and developing a research and innovation program portfolio. The partnership will include different... more
AirlinesGE-Raytheon agreement on long-haul flights
Alliance of engine manufacturers to boost travel demand
Engine manufacturing is a complex segment of the aviation industry and a high-margin one for investors looking to bet on a pandemic recovery. For this reason, some of the leading jet engine manufacturers... more
DefenseCanadian city focuses on new helicopter
US 6 million dollars for a police aircraft
Canada's York Regional Police Services Board will get a new helicopter for criminal operations, drug trafficking suppression, missing persons search and other missions such as rescue. A contract with Airbus... more
Civil aviationAirplanes-helicopters. Boeing reports fourth quarter results
The data for business segment
The Boeing Company reported fourth-quarter revenue of $14.8 billion, reflecting higher commercial volume and lower defense revenue. GAAP loss per share of ($7.02) and core loss per share (non-GAAP) of... more
Civil aviationThe C-295 technology demonstrator aircraft of Clean Sky 2 makes its maiden flight
The airplane starts a campaign with the aim of testing the new wing
The C-295 Flight Test Bed 2 (FTB2) has successfully performed its maiden flight from the Final Assembly Line in Seville. The aircraft now starts a flight campaign with the aim of testing the new semi-morphing... more
Civil aviationAirbus Helicopters bounces back in 2021
The industry logged over 400 orders
In 2021, Airbus Helicopters logged 419 gross orders (net: 414) showing solid signs of recovery from the 2020 market situation which was heavily impacted by the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.... more
AirlinesIberia focuses on local biofuels
Partnership with oil company to also develop hydrogen and electricity
Spanish carrier Iberia and Compania Espanola de Petroleos (Cepsa) recently signed a partnership to promote the use of biofuels for aviation. The agreement also includes research on alternative sources... more
Civil aviationAzorra places order for 20 E2 aircraft
Deliveries will begin in 2023 -DATA SHEET
Azorra has signed an agreement with Embraer to acquire 20 new E2 family aircraft, plus a further 30 purchase rights. This flexible deal enables it to acquire E-190E2 or E-195E2 aircraft. At list prices,... more
AirportsBeluga aircraft ready to serve global outsized-cargo demand
The new service, ABT, will provide a solution in a variety of sectors
Airbus has launched a new air-cargo service using its unique BelugaST fleet to offer freight companies and other potential customers a solution to their outsized freight transportation needs. The ABT... more
AerospaceNew engines for Russian Angara rocket test
Roscosmos space agency signs contract for delivery in 2022-2023
The Russian space agency Roscosmos announced in recent days that it signed a contract with the company Npo Energomash at the end of 2021, for the supply of five prototypes of the RD-191M engine. These... more
DefenseTurkey-Russia ties hinder F-16 aircraft sales
Congress opposes; some fear it could push Ankara towards Moscow
After the suspended sale of the F-35 fighter planes built by the American Lockheed Martin and destined for Turkey, now the evaluation of the purchase of F-16 Fighting Falcon military fighters from the... more
DefenseGermany upgrades 82 NH-90 military helicopters
They will be equipped with new electronic warfare devices
The German government's defense commission has contracted the technology company Hensoldt, specialized in defense, security and aerospace, to upgrade 82 NH-90 military tactical transport helicopters developed... more
AerospaceSecond COSMO-SkyMed SG satellite ready for launch
It will take place on January 28 at 0:11 am CET (January 27 at 23:11 UTC)
The second satellite in Italy’s COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation Earth Observation programme is reach for launching. It will take place on January 28 at 0:11 am CET (January 27 at 23:11 UTC) from Cape C... more
AirlinesAirbus cancels order from Qatar Airways
6.3 billion dollars order for 50 planes; legal battle escalates - VIDEO
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has cancelled an order for 50 A-321neo aircraft placed by Qatar Airways. The deal, signed in December 2017, worth about 6.35 billion dollars at list prices. The decision... more
Civil aviationHelicopters: manufacturer Enstrom declares bankruptcy
Chinese owner in financial trouble; expressions of interest arrive
US helicopter manufacturer Enstrom Helicopter declared bankruptcy yesterday. As of today, January 21, work activities at the plants in Menominee, Michigan, are suspended. All of the company's employees,... more
Civil aviationRussia allocates millions of dollars to develop aviation
Started projects to strengthen regional and long-range aircraft production
Moscow will allocate 26.1 million dollars to provide economic support for various development projects involving Russian-made aircraft used on both regional and long-range routes. Authorities aim to give... more
AirlinesFirst A-320neo airplane delivered with new configuration
To Swiss -DATA SHEET
SWISS has taken delivery of its first A-320neo featuring the new Airspace cabin configuration. The Helvetic carrier is a long standing Airbus customer, operating A-220 and A-320 Family Aircraft on its... more
Civil aviationChinese C-919 aircraft to be delivered in 2022
The communication of a senior executive aircraft manufacturer Comac
Chinese aircraft manufacturer Comac will start delivering its C-919 narrow-body aircraft in 2022. The Dragon manufacturer previously announced that the first delivery of six aircraft destined for China... more
AirlinesPetition to define minimum seat width
Presented by consumer association to the US FAA
The consumer association Flyers Rights filed a legal action at a court in Columbia of the US Court of Appeals in recent days. In the documents it asks that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) establish... more
Civil aviationThe "Spirit of Innovation" officially breaks two speed records
Both verified by the FAI -ATTACHMENT
Rolls Royce (RR) announces that its all-electric "Spirit of Innovation" aircraft is officially the world’s fastest all-electric airplane, having set two new world records which have now been independently c... more
AerospaceAvio: new launch service contracts for Vega C and development activities
Its maiden flight is now expected in May 2022
At the end of an intense 2021 with 3 Ariane and 3 Vega missions in about 6 months, Avio announces the signature by Arianespace of several new launch service contracts for Vega C, whose maiden flight is... more
Civil aviationAirbus: around 6000 to be hired worldwide in the first part of 2022
The industry seeks new talents to prepare the future
As the aerospace industry shows strong signs of recovery post-COVID, and while Airbus continues to prepare the future of aviation and implement its roadmap for decarbonisation, the Company announces it... more
AerospaceTissier appointed Chief Technical Officer at Arianespace
He will succeed Roland Lagier after his retirement
Arianespace announces the appointment of Pierre-Yves Tissier as Chief Technical Officer, effective from today, on January 19, 2022. He will succeed Roland Lagier after his retirement. He will report to... more
AerospaceArianespace to launch Microcarb on Vega C
It is a science satellite that will trace CO2 sinks and sources on a global scale
Arianespace has been awarded a launch contract by ESA (European Space Agency), on behalf of the European Commission, to launch Microcarb in 2023 on Vega C. Microcarb is a 190kg satellite developed by CNES... more
Civil aviationAirbus and partners to establish aircraft lifecycle centre in China
Facility will offer sustainable solutions to manage it
Airbus has signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MoU) with the city of Chengdu and Tarmac Aerosave for the development of the first sustainable aircraft “lifecycle” service centre in China. This agreement wil... more
Civil aviationStudying connectivity services from HAPS
Launched with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Airbus, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT), NTT DOCOMO, INC. (DOCOMO) and SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation (SKY Perfect JSAT) jointly announced that they have begun studying the feasibility of... more
AirportsAtlantia agrees acquisition of Yunex Traffic from Siemens
Existing airport assets are expected to benefit from operating and business synergies -VIDEO
Atlantia has yesterday entered into agreement with the Siemens Group for the acquisition of Yunex Traffic at a price of €950m (Enterprise Value), to be funded from available cash. Signature of the agreement m... more
Civil aviationThe first flight of the Russian Tu-160M military aircraft
It is the new version of the strategic bomber Tupolev
The Tupolev Tu-160M White Swan strategic bomber, a new variant of the Tu-160, made its first flight in recent days. After takeoff the aircraft remained in the air for about 30 minutes. The crew of test... more
AerospaceLoft Orbital signs agreement with Airbus
To procure more than fifteen Arrow satellite platforms
Airbus has been contracted to supply space start-up Loft Orbital with more than fifteen satellite platforms derived from the Airbus Arrow platform, it is the foundational satellite platform of the OneWeb... more
DefenseMGCS program could expand
A fourth ally to develop Franco-German tank?
The Franco-German program for the development of the future MGCS (Main Ground Combat System) tank could expand. In 2022, in fact, it will enter the second phase of progress in which the work on the Milsa... more
HelicoptersBell 429 helicopter surpasses 500,000 global fleet hours
Today, more than 400 aircraft serve an array of customers
The Bell 429 helicopter surpassed 500,000 global fleet hours and continues to showcase its versatility throughout corporate, HEMS, law enforcement and utility missions. Today, more than 400 aircraft serve... more
AirlinesMicrosoft invests in biofuels for aviation
50 million dollars for ethanol propellant refinery
US technology company Microsoft is investing 50 million dollars in a Georgia refinery by the company LanzaJet to support the production of aviation biofuel from ethanol. The company said it has nearly... more
IndustryFincantieri: "Viking Neptune" floated out in Ancona
The unit will be placed in the small cruise ship segment
“Viking Neptune”, the newest ocean cruise ship which Fincantieri is building for the shipowner Viking, has been floated out today at the shipyard in Ancona. The unit will be placed in the small cruise ship... more
AerospaceAirbus commitment in Spain
Faury: "Strengthen on European defense and space sector"
The European company Airbus specialized in aerospace and defense has among its founders Madrid, which invests in the future of a company considered strategic for Spanish industry and the autonomy of the... more
AerospaceNorman Bone as the Chair of the Telespazio UK BoD
He began his career in different roles
Telespazio UK announces the appointment of Norman Bone as the Chair of the Telespazio UK Board of Directors. He is also Chair and CEO of Leonardo UK and a member of Leonardo Electronics Inc. Board of Directors,... more
Finance and economyNew military helicopters for Belgium
Investment also in planes, drones and other armaments
Belgium's Defense Minister, Ludivine Dedonder, would like to invest an additional 3 billion Euros to strengthen the national strategic armaments plan. These would be in addition to a 9.2 billion investment... more
Civil aviationAirplanes-helicopters. Boeing: 4Q deliveries
And for the entire year
The Boeing Company announced yesterday major program deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the fourth quarter of 2021.The company will provide detailed fourth quarter financial results... more
AerospaceAirbus: Power Management and Distribution System for key Lunar Gateway module
Scheduled for launch in 2024
Airbus Crisa, an affiliate company of the industry, has signed a contract for the development of the Power Management and Distribution (PMAD) system for the Habitation and Logistics Outpost (HALO) with... more
DefenseFincantieri: first Italian Navy's NFS submarine
Production activities started today
Production activities for the first of 2 new-generation submarines, as part of the U212NFS (Near Future Submarine) acquisition program of the Italian Navy, started today at the Muggiano (La Spezia) shipyard. The... more
AirlinesGrowing environmental alliance by Lufthansa Cargo
Db Schenker is joined by a technology company
The German alliance between logistics company Db Schenker and Lufthansa Cargo expands across borders and welcomes multinational technology company Lenovo, which will use low Co2-impact airline flights... more
Civil aviationRolls-Royce Electrical, new business unit
Rob Watson appointed President
Rolls-Royce announces that Rob Watson has joined the Executive Team as President - Electrical with effect from January 1st, 2022. He has led Rolls-Royce Electrical since October 2017, having previously... more
Civil aviationAzorra orders 22 A-220 Family aircraft
Two ACJ TwoTwenty included
Airbus has signed a purchase agreement with Azorra for twenty-two A-220 Family aircraft including twenty A-220/300s and two ACJ TwoTwenty aircraft. Azorra is a Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, based aircraft... more
Finance and economyBreakthrough on helicopters for the Indian Coast Guard
Russia abandons tender, Airbus remains the only one supplier with H-225M
An important turning point occurred in the tender for the supply of 14 new heavy twin-engine helicopters for the Indian Coast Guard, which will use them to carry out various missions related to security... more
Civil aviationAirbus achieves 2021 commercial aircraft delivery target
+8% compared to 2020
Airbus delivered 611 commercial aircraft to 88 customers in 2021, demonstrating resilience and recovery with progress on ramp-up plans.Approximately 25% of commercial airplanes in 2021 were delivered using... more
HelicoptersFrance becomes first H-160 helicopter law enforcement customer
The first units will be delivered before the Olympic Games 2024 -DATA SHEET
The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has signed a contract, on behalf of the Ministry of Interior, for the procurement and maintenance of 10 H-160 helicopters in a law enforcement configuration... more
Civil aviationFrance: maintenance of Sccoa systems to Thales
The 1.5 billion Euro contract for ten years
French aerospace, defense, and security specialist Thales has signed a 1.5 billion dollars 10-year contract with the French Defense Ministry's Directorate of Aeronautical Maintenance (Dmae) to take care... more
AirlinesAllegiant Air orders up to 100 B-737 MAX aircraft
Growing US carrier places first direct order for 50 jets, with options -DATA SHEET
Boeing and Allegiant Air announced in the last days an order for 50 B-737 MAX jets, with options for 50 additional airplanes. In Boeing's first US ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC) deal, Allegiant selected... more
AirlinesFirst ACJ TwoTwenty aircraft delivered to Comlux
The model to enter service in early 2023
The first ACJ TwoTwenty, launched just over a year ago, was successfully delivered to Comlux from the Airbus A-220 Final Assembly Line in Mirabel, Canada. The all-new business jet will be joining the Comlux’s f... more
Finance and economyAirplane-helicopter. Bell-Boeing wins V-22 tiltrotors maintenance
A 1.6 billion dollars tender for hundreds of aircraft
The American manufacturers Bell and Boeing won in these days the tender of the US Department of Defense for maintenance, repair and support services for V-22 tiltrotor (aircraft-helicopter) in service... more