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CargoEmbraer Commercial Aviation expands its sales organization
With the Global Leasing and Freighter team
Embraer Commercial Aviation has formed a dedicated Global Leasing and Freighter team as it continues to strengthen its strategic position in the cargo and leasing markets. The new team is based in Amsterdam,... more
Civil aviationPiaggio Aerospace delivers a new Avanti EVO airplane
To a North American customer; first aircraft equipped with EVS
Piaggio Aerospace has just delivered a new P-180 Avanti EVO airplane, the iconic turboprop produced by the Italian firm in Villanova d’Albenga (Savona, Liguria Region) and Genoa, to a young businessman f... more
Civil aviationTecnam aircraft announces fleet agreement for 90 planes
With US Aviation Academy
Tecnam and US Aviation Academy, a leading professional flight training institution, announce the expansion of its training fleet with the acquisition of 38 aircraft, consisting of the P-2010 powered by... more
Civil aviationRobinson unveils R-88 helicopter
Powered by single engine Safran Arriel 2W
Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) announced its first all-new aircraft in nearly 15 years, the R-88, a larger, and increasingly capable helicopter designed to meet a wider range of mission requirements.... more
AerospaceAsia's satellite operator selects jv TAS
To build “JSAT-32” communications satellite
Its launch is scheduled in 2027, and will be designed to have an in-orbit lifetime of over 15 years more
AerospaceAriane-6 launches CSO-3 (3): double success for France and Europe
The MUSIS programme
The Airbus-built CSO-3 (Composante Spatiale Optique) Earth observation satellite for the French Armed Forces, has been successfully launched by Arianespace on Ariane 6’s first commercial flight from t... more
AerospaceCSO-3 launched (2), the optical Earth-observation satellite
The instrument flying built by prime contractor TAS
The CSO-3 military observation satellite has been successfully launched by Arianespace atop an Ariane 6 from Europe’s spaceport in French Guyana (on March 6, 2025 at 1:24 pm local time in Kourou, 4:24 p... more
AerospaceAriane 6 VA263 flight: CSO-3 satellite put in orbit
For the French Armed Forces; AVIO partner of the program
The Ariane 6 launcher has successfully completed the VA263 flight (happened on March 6, 2025 at 1:24 pm local time in Kourou, 4:24 pm UTC, 5:24 pm CET), from the Guyana Space Centre, putting in orbit the... more
DefenseLeonardo and Baykar: partnership for unmanned technologies
A MoU signed to establish a jv for Unmanned Aerial Systems
The sites in Italy involved in the activities developed by the joint-venture will be four: Ronchi dei Legionari (Gorizia, Friuli Venezia Giulia Region), Turin (Piedmont Region) and Rome-Tiburtina, and Nerviano (Milan, Lombardy Region) more
IndustryS-100 UAS selected by European Defence Agency
For cross domain logistics programme
Under the Hub for European Defence Innovation (HEDI), EDA (European Defence Agency) has established the “Autonomous Systems for Cross-Domain Logistics (Air and Land)” programme and selected Schiebel’s CAMCO... more
AerospaceTrump: economic growth, defense systems, and space ambitions in his speech
The US President illustrates to Congress in 100 minutes the founding programs of his administration
Donald Trump has just delivered the longest speech an American President has ever given to a joint session of the United States Congress. Among the central themes, as far as this Agency is concerned, he... more
Finance and economyAirbus publishes agenda for 2025 Annual General Meeting
It will take place in April 15
Airbus has published the agenda for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) taking place on 15 April 2025 in Amsterdam. Proposed resolutions include the renewal of Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury’s B... more
DefenseTrump temporarily suspends military aid to Kiev
Billions of dollars blocked
The Trump administration announced a temporary halt in the delivery of US military aid to Ukraine, in a move that blocks billions of dollars in munitions, vehicles and other equipment that were planned... more
Civil aviationRussian UAC renews its management: Bocharov new deputy executive director
Will he solve the problem of delays in civil aircraft programs, including the Yakovlev MC-21 and SJ-100?
Former Deputy Trade Minister joins leading Russian aerospace industry more
Civil aviationFAA certifies H-125 IFR capability
Pawing the way for first deliveries in 2025
The H-125‘s single pilot Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) capability has been certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), paving the way for first deliveries in 2025 from Airbus Helicopters’ ass... more
AerospaceMoon: Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander successfully landed
A suite of NASA science instruments will operate for 14 Earth days (1 lunar day)
Carrying a suite of NASA science and technology instruments, Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost 1 mission (designated Ghost Riders in the Sky) made a soft landing on the Moon at 3:34 am EST yesterday, March 2... more
Civil aviationEmbraer: results 4Q2024 and FY2024
The industry delivered 75 jets in the 4th quarter
EMBRAER unveils results 4Q2024 and FY2024.The highlights: Guidance for 2025: Commercial Aviation deliveries between 77 and 85 aircraft, and Executive Aviation deliveries between 145 and 155 aircraft.... more
DefenseELT Group joins forces to deliver cutting-edge EW systems for European Navies
In a major development for the defense industry
Rohde & Schwarz and ELT Group signed a contract to provide EW systems for the German Navy’s F124 project and the Polish Navy’s new Miecznick class multirole frigates.This collaboration is founded on ELT... more
Civil aviationAirbus to build the communication network for the French air and naval force, stage 3
Contract valued of 480 million euros and a maximum duration of 10 years
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded the contract for the IP Network of the Naval Force (RIFAN) stage 3 to an industrial consortium led by Airbus Defence and Space and also comprising... more
AirlinesFirm order for 15 E-190E2 aircraft from ANA Group (2)
Deliveries to commence in 2028; options for extra five units
ANA Holdings Inc., has ordered 15 E-190E2s aircraft from Embraer with options for an additional five planes. The selection of this model is part of ANA’s fleet renewal plan. Deliveries are expected to c... more
AirlinesANA Holdings expands fleet with decision to place orders for 77 aircraft
68 confirmed ones and 9 options for small and medium size airplanes
ANA Holdings, Inc. today announced the decision to order 77 aircraft at the board of directors meeting.In anticipation of future growth in passenger demand, including strong inbound demand, ANAHD has decided... more
AerospaceNASA entrusts Musk's SpaceX with launching new telescope for planetary defense
It will detect difficult-to-detect near-Earth objects that could impact Earth
NASA has chosen SpaceX to launch an innovative telescope to monitor potentially dangerous asteroids and comets. As part of the Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor mission, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch... more
AerospaceBiomass forest measuring satellite shipped to Kourou
Its launch scheduled in April 2025 and will operate in orbit for five years
Biomass, the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Airbus-built satellite, has left in the last days Toulouse for its journey by ship to Kourou, French Guiana, ready for launch.An Earth Explorer satellite is E... more
AerospaceMpge engine: first bi-propellant firing tests
It is entirely designed, manufactured, assembled, and tested in Italy
The MPGE, Multi Purpose Green Engine, is an environmentally friendly engine that uses hydrogen peroxide and kerosene as propellants. It is entirely designed, manufactured, assembled, and tested in Italy.The... more
AirlinesAir Greenland expands its Atlantic fleet with an A-320neo aircraft
Scheduled to join the 2027 Summer schedule
Air Greenland has signed an agreement with company Carlyle to lease an A-320neo aircraft, which is scheduled to join the 2027 Summer schedule. The agreement runs for six years with an option to extend... more
Finance and economyP&W awarded F119 engine contract for USAF's F-22 aircraft fleet
A three year agreement valued up to USD 1,5 bn
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, secured a three-year contract valued up to $1.5 billion to sustain F119 engines, which power the US Air Force's F-22 fighter jets. The agreement will improve readiness... more
Civil aviationBoeing appoints Jeff Shockey to lead Government Operations, Global Public Policy & Corporate Strategy
Effective from next Monday, he will report to President and CEO
Boeing announced yesterday Jeff Shockey as the company's new executive vice president of Government Operations, Global Public Policy & Corporate Strategy, effective Feb. 24.He will lead industry's global... more
Civil aviationA-321XLR plane with P&W engine receives EASA type certification
The first model completed its maiden flight in June 2022
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued the Type Certificate for the A-321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. This follows the certification of the CFM LEAP-1A powered it in... more
AerospaceBoD of Leonardo approved the preliminary results 2024
Update on the Industrial Plan will be presented on March 11
The Board of Directors of Leonardo reviewed yesterday the preliminary results for the year ended December 2024.Results above or in line with 2024 GuidanceNew Orders increased to €20.9 billion (+12.2% c... more
HelicoptersJapan orders 17 CH-47JA Block II Chinook helicopters
The aircraft will be co-produced by Boeing and KHI - DATA SHEET
The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) has ordered 17 CH-47 Block II Chinooks Extended Range to modernize its fleet, replacing some of its CH-47 JAs. The aircraft will be co-produced by Boeing and Kawasaki... more
IndustryTrump threatens to cancel Boeing deal for new Air Force One
The two VC-25B aircraft based on the B-747/8I were scheduled to be operational in 2024
US President Donald Trump said at an event in Miami that he plans to terminate Boeing's contract to build the next Air Force One if the company fails to meet delivery deadlines. Trump said in a tone that... more
Civil aviationPhenom 300 series named "world’s best-selling, most delivered, light jet" aircraft
Numbers were released during a press conference in Washington
Embraer’s Phenom 300 series is once again the world's best-selling, most delivered light jet for the 13th consecutive year, according to data released by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (G... more
AerospaceAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports Full-Year (FY) 2024 results
And provided guidance for 2025
Airbus reported consolidated Full-Year (FY) 2024 financial results and provided guidance for 2025.The highlights are:766 commercial aircraft delivered Revenues € 69.2 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 5.4 bill... more
Civil aviationArcher receives FAA certification to launch its pilot training academy
To build a pipeline of pilots in preparation for air taxis services with its Midnight aircraft
Archer Aviation received FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) certification to launch its pilot training academy. This certification, referred to as Part 141, is granted to a flight school by the FAA,... more
Civil aviationJet Systems and Volocopter to partner in eVTOL operations in France
This agreement covers the initial delivery of two VoloCity aircraft after it is certified by EASA
Volocopter and Jet Systems Hélicoptères Services announced that they had signed an agreement to bring electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft services to France.This long-term agreement c... more
Civil aviationPilatus aircraft: 2024 a positive year despite challenges
Signed a contract for 19 PC-21s and simulators with the Royal Canadian Air Force
2024 was a very successful year for Pilatus. Despite ongoing challenges, it was able to hand over 153 aircraft to its customers thanks to continued high demand. With total sales of 1.633 billion Swiss... more
Fair and showsEdge and Leonardo sign collaboration agreement
During the "Idex 2025" event from February 17 to 21
EDGE and Leonardo have signed a groundbreaking collaboration agreement to further enhance their partnership in developing solutions across six critical domains. The agreement aims to strengthen existing... more
Civil aviationELT Group and Edge Group explore potential establishment of a jv in the UAE
Initial focus on naval systems, with expansion into air, space and land applications
Collaboration to drive advanced electronic warfare (EW) capabilities across multiple domains more
Civil aviationUS Transportation Secretary Duffy: SpaceX Team, "Advisor" to FAA Command Center
Musk's engineers called on to contribute to new air traffic control system
Of course, the current critical moment that the air traffic control system is experiencing, following the tragic mid-air collision between a commercial aircraft and a military helicopter that occurred... more
Civil aviationItalian Motor Valley, new epicenter for Concorde's return?
The new factory that will build the supersonic planes of the future should be built in Emilia
An ambitious project to relaunch the famous Concorde supersonic aircraft seems to have found new impetus in the Emilian Motor Valley. During a conference in Modena, Pano Kroko Churchill, founder and CEO... more
Defense"Idex 2025" (2). Embraer participates at the event
The company promotes two aircraft, C-390 and A-29
Embraer promotes its portfolio of defense aircraft and solutions at "IDEX 2025" (February 17-21 in Abu Dhabi, UAE), including the C-390 Millennium multi-mission military transport airplane and the A-29... more
DefenseELT Group at "IDEX 2025" (February 17-21)
The main technologies showcased at the stand
ELT Group attends the 2025 edition of "IDEX" Exhibition, The International Defence Exhibition and Conference at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre between 17th and 21st February as a confirmation of... more
IndustryEmbraer begins production of Austria’s first C-390 Millennium airplane
This step took place during an official ceremony held at its production facility
Embraer has officially begun the structural assembly of the first C-390 Millennium for Austria. This major step took place during an official ceremony held at the Gavião Peixoto production facility in... more
Civil aviationDOT Secretary Duffy calls Boeing CEO to discuss safety and quality
After the Alaska Airlines B-737 MAX case in 2024, FAA standards controls become more stringent
The new Secretary of the US Department of Transportation, Sean Duffy, has asked Boeing CEO and President Kelly Ortberg to travel to Washington for an urgent meeting to review the company’s efforts to a... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space-ESA: contract signed for Hydron system
The project conducted with the support of the space agencies involved in this challenge
Thales Alenia Space (Tas), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) for Element #2 of the HydRON (High-thRoughput Optical space... more
Finance and economyEmbraer intends to invest USD 3.5 Billion by 2030
The announcement during a ceremony with authorities
Embraer announced yesterday its plans to invest approximately USD 3.5 billion by 2030 during the ceremony for "Mission 6 of the New Industry Brazil (Nova Indústria Brasil/NIB) - Technologies of interest... more
AirlinesEmbraer and Airlink sign contract for Collaborative Inventory Planning
The agreement will provide support for 68 aircraft
Embraer and Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, inked yesterday a spare parts inventory support agreement covering the carrier’s all-Embraer fleet of 68 aircraft.The agreement will see Airlink bec... more
CargoEmbraer's E-Freighter aircraft earns triple certification
By EASA comes after FAA and ANAC approval in 2024
Embraer’s E-Freighter, the E190F, is fully certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and is therefore certified for global operations. Full certification from the Federal Aviation A... more
AirlinesHeathrow Airport: CAA to review pricing regime
Operators and airlines call for a profound reform of the regulatory model
'Heathrow Reimagined: A Better Hub for Britain' campaign launched more
AerospaceSpace Norway orders THOR 8 satellite from Thales Alenia Space
With a launch mass of 4 metric tons; launch in 2027
Space Norway, Northern Europe’s leading satellite operator, and Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), today announced they have signed a contract for the s... more