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IndustryDaher logs sales of 68 turboprop aircraft in 2019
From its TBM and Kodiak product lines
Daher today announced the 2019 business results for its expanded turboprop-powered aircraft family, with the company logging sales of 48 TBMs in the TBM 910 and TBM 940 versions, along with 20 Kodiak 100... more
IndustryBelugaXL airplane enters service
Adding XL capacity to the fleet
The BelugaXL has entered into service, providing Airbus with 30% extra transport capacity in order to support the on-going production ramp-up of commercial aircraft programmes.The plane, which is an integral... more
IndustryNaviris, the JV Fincantieri-Naval Group, is now fully operational
Giuseppe Bono Chairman and Hervé Guillou member of the Board
The first board meeting of Naviris, the joint-venture between Fincantieri and Naval Group, took place. This partnership cements the shared desire of the two companies to build a future of excellence for... more
IndustryAirbus: strong 2019 commercial aircraft performance
The industry will report Full Year financial results in February
Airbus delivered 863 commercial aircraft to 99 customers in 2019, outpacing its previous output record set in 2018 by eight percent. In the 17th yearly production increase in a row, the company progressed... more
IndustryLeonardo and the "Federico II" University for engineering studies
The launch of the Aerotech Academy from March 2020
Leonardo has signed a collaboration agreement with the University of Naples "Federico II" to launch the Aerotech Academy, an advanced training course on leading engineering issues. The course will provide... more
IndustryAir Kiribati receives its first E-190E2 airplane
The airline ordered two jets and has purchase rights for two more
Air Kiribati received in the last days its first E-190E2 jet. Embraer announced the contract with the Government of Kiribati, in partnership with its national airline in December 2018. The carrier ordered... more
IndustryFincantieri Marinette Marine receives contract to construct four ships
These units will be for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The US Navy awarded a Lockheed Martin-led team, which includes Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM), a multi-billion dollar (USD) order for the construction of four Multi-Mission Surface Combatants ships,... more
IndustryLeonardo’s M-40 target drone used to prove latest Mistral missiles
15 international delegations witnessed the trials
Leonardo has concluded a series of flights with its M-40 target drone as part of a trials campaign in Italy. This saw the drones simulating modern airborne threats, allowing for the realistic demonstration... more
IndustryFirst Embraer Praetor 500 business jet delivered to Flexjet
The model fleet launch customer
Over one year after its announcement at the "2018 National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition" ("NBAA-BACE") more
IndustryFirst flight of Eurofighter plane in Kuwait Air Force configuration takes place
A contract for the supply of 28 Typhoon multi-role fighters was signed in April 2016
On the 23rd December 2019 at the Flight Test Centre of Leonardo Aircraft Division in Turin-Caselle, the first Instrumented Series Production Aircraft (ISPA 6) equipped with the Kuwait Air Force configuration... more
IndustryEmbraer and FAB study development of a light military transport aircraft
The Brazilian industry and Air Force signed a MoU
Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) signed yesterday a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) which enables the study of the potential development of a new light military transport aircraft.The study... more
IndustryVard (Fincantieri): contract signed for two new Ponant cruise ships
The new units due for delivery both in 2022
In the context of the agreement announced last November for 2 new-generation luxury expedition cruise vessels, the French cruise company PONANT and Vard, Fincantieri’s Norwegian subsidiary, signed the r... more
IndustryAir France-KLM firms up order for 60 A-220 airplanes
These aircraft will be operated by the French carrier
The Air France–KLM Group has firmed up an order for 60 A-220/300 aircraft to modernise its single-aisle fleet. The airplanes are intended to be operated by the French carrrier. The Group currently operates a... more
IndustryThe activities of the Tempest program continue
Leonardo reveals a new radar technology; a new aircraft in-service with the RAF in 2035
Leonardo UK has demonstrated the performance of a new radar receiver/warner technology as part of its on-going development work for Tempest, the next generation combat air project which will see the UK,... more
IndustryBoeing statement regarding 737 MAX aircraft production
The industry suspends it starting in January due to certification moving into 2020
Reduced production output enables prioritization of stored aircraft deliver. No layoffs or furlough expected at this time more
IndustryCongo Airways signs order for two E-175 airplanes
Deliveries will begin in the last quarter of next year
Brief news. Embraer and Congo Airways have signed a firm order for two E-175 aircraft, with purchase rights for a further two. The deal has a total value of USD 194.4 million at current list prices with... more
IndustryUnited Airlines orders 50 A-321XLR aircraft
For transatlantic route expansion -DATA SHEET
United Airlines orders 50 Airbus A321XLRs for transatlantic route expansion more
IndustryFincantieri joins the "Global Compact"
The shipbuilder adopts the UN sustainability principles
As part of the process of strengthening its corporate responsibility, Fincantieri has joined the United Nations Global Compact, the world's largest business sustainability initiative.The Global Compact... more
IndustryFirst two P-72B planes delivered to Italy’s GdF
Four ATR-72/600s in Maritime Patrol configuration have been ordered
The first two out of four P-72B airplanes ordered by Italy’s Guardia di Finanza (GdF) have been handed over during an official ceremony held at Leonardo’s Caselle Torinese facility today. Deliveries will... more
IndustryJat Tehnika achieves Easa Part 145 approval on the SSJ-100 plane
For various line and base maintenance activities
Jat Tehnika Ltd. successfully achieved in the last weeks the EASA Part.145 approval for various line and base maintenance activities on the Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) regional jet, with the support of SuperJet... more
IndustryB-737 MAX 10 airplane made its debut
The model has received over 500 orders and commitments - DATA SHEET
Boeing marked a key milestone as thousands of employees gathered in the last days for the debut of the first B-737 MAX 10 at the company’s Renton, Washington factory. During a ceremony, industry's leaders hi... more
IndustryNTSB Southwest 1380 recommendations (2). Boeing statement
The company is committed to work closely with all stakeholders to implement enhancements
Boeing has issued a statement on NTSB Southwest 1380 recommendations: "We commend the NTSB for its thorough investigation into this accident. Our common goal is to help prevent similar events from happening... more
IndustryBinter receives its first E-195E2 airplane
The Spanish carrier has placed firm orders for five units -DATA SHEET
Binter of Spain celebrates the incorporation of the first E-195E2 jet airplane into its fleet at a ceremony held yesterday at Embraer’s main facility in São José dos Campos. The airline is one of the fir... more
IndustryFincantieri: dry dock works start on “Ryndam” in Marghera (Venice)
The first building block of the ship, 14 m long, 34 wide and weighing more than 500 t, is part of the central section
The keel laying ceremony for “Ryndam”, the new cruise ship which Fincantieri is building for the ship owner Holland America Line, a brand under Carnival Corporation & plc, "the world’s largest cruise ship... more
IndustryFincantieri-Ponant: signed a MoA for the construction of two ships
It envisages an option for one further sistership
Fincantieri has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), worth about 300 million euro, for the construction and design of 2 new-generation luxury expedition cruise vessels for the French cruise company... more
IndustryBoeing-Embraer jv to develop new markets for the C-390 Millennium aircraft
The name of the joint-venture announced
Boeing and Embraer announced today their joint-venture to promote and develop new markets for the C-390 Millennium multi-mission airlift and air mobility aircraft will be called Boeing Embraer–Defense. T... more
IndustryKLM firms up order for E-195E2 Jet aircraft
And it adds six further airplanes - DATA SHEET
Embraer and KLM Cityhopper have signed a firm order for 21 E-195E2 aircraft, plus 14 purchase rights. The 21 firm positions will be acquired via operating lease from industry's lessor partners Aircastle... more
IndustryFloat out of "Costa Firenze" at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera
Like the sister ship "Costa Venezia", the unit is designed specifically for the Chinese market
The interiors of the ship are inspired by the city; after the delivery scheduled on September 30, 2020, "Costa Firenze" will be heading to Singapore more
IndustryFincantieri statement on Marghera operation position
The industry denies any involvement in the facts and ensures full cooperation
Fincantieri intends to specify in a note that "With reference to the operation ordered by the Venice Public Prosecutor, involving also Fincantieri personnel investigated by the Financial Police, Fincantieri... more
IndustryHelvetic Airways received its first E-190E2 jet airplane
With conversion rights to the E-195E2 -DATA SHEET
In ceremony held in the last days at its headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, Helvetic Airways officially received its first E-190E2 jet from Embraer. The airline has a contract for a firm order of 12... more
IndustryEmbraer: aircraft deliveries in 3Q19
In commercial and executive sectors - ATTACHMENT
Embraer delivered a total of 44 jets in the third quarter of 2019 (3Q19), of which 17 were commercial aircraft and 27 were executive jets (15 light and 12 large). As of September 30th, the firm order backlog... more
IndustryFincantieri-Naval Group: joint-venture name announced
Its incorporation by the end of the year
Following the announcement made on 14 June 2019, when the operational terms for the incorporation of a 50/50 owned joint-venture between Naval Group and Fincantieri were settled out, the two industries... more
IndustryIndiGo signs for 300 Airbus aircraft
A mix of A-320neo, A-321neo and A-321XLR - DATA SHEET
India’s IndiGo has placed a firm order for 300 A-320neo Family airplanes. This marks one of Airbus’ largest aircraft orders ever with a single airline operator.This latest order comprises a mix of A-3... more
IndustryFincantieri statement: Chantiers de l'Atlantique transaction
The reported rumors have also negatively affected its share price yesterday
Fincantieri announced in the late evening of yesterday in a note that: "With reference to the rumors published by several media on the alleged decision by the EU antitrust authorities to commence a further... more
IndustryFincantieri presents "Carnival Panorama" in Marghera (Venice)
At the presence of the Italian Minister of Infrastructures and Transport Paola De Micheli
“Carnival Panorama”, the new ship of Carnival Cruise Line, a brand under Carnival Corporation & plc, one of the world’s largest cruise ship operators, was presented today at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ma... more
IndustryConstruction of wave energy power stations on an industrial scale
Eni, CDP, Fincantieri and Terna join forces to create a new company
In the presence of the Prime Minister, Giuseppe Conte, the Chief Executive Officers of Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, Fabrizio Palermo, of Fincantieri, Giuseppe Bono, of Terna, Luigi Ferraris, and of Eni,... more
IndustryPiaggio Aerospace: new order for P-180 aircraft
Agreement signed with private client for the purchase of 10 new Avanti Evo airplanes
With a total order intake worth $930M (€838M), the Extraordinary Commissioner of Piaggio Aerospace, Vincenzo Nicastro has announced at the "NBAA-BACE" in Las Vegas that he is now ready to launch a public te... more
IndustryFincantieri signed contract with Chantiers De L’Atlantique
Within the French LSS program
The Italian Group will build the forward sections of the 4 LSS vessels for the French Navy based on the Italian “Vulcano” design more
IndustryDrukair receives its ATR-42/600 aircraft
The turboprop will be used on its domestic and international routes
Drukair yesterday took delivery of its brand new ATR-42/600 aircraft. The latest-generation turboprop airplane, which will be used on the airline’s domestic and international routes, was chosen for its o... more
IndustryEuroDass consortium: concept for future Typhoon aircraft defensive aids sub-system
The launch follows the announcement of its Long Term Evolution (LTE)’ study
The EuroDASS consortium (Leonardo, Elettronica, Indra and Hensoldt), which provides the Praetorian Defensive Aids Sub System (DASS) for the Eurofighter Typhoon, has launched its concept for the future... more
IndustryEmbraer signs contracts with African and European carriers
For services and support
Embraer announced yesterday at "MRO Europe", an aeronautical maintenance event, the signing of new maintenance contracts and the extension of agreements with African and European carriers, securing customers... more
IndustryFincantieri cuts Star Breeze in half, inserting 84ft new section
Windstar completes first milestone on its USD 250m Star Plus initiative
It’s only appropriate that the culture that gave birth to the Renaissance is where Windstar Cruises ushers in a new era as one of the references in small ship cruising by making the final cut to the h... more
IndustryEmbraer welcomes Amaszonas to the E-Jets aircraft family
The airline is adding a total of six E-190 airplanes to its fleet
Amaszonas Línea Aérea of Bolivia is the newest Embraer E-Jet operator. The airline started flying an E-190 yesterday between Santa Cruz de la Sierra’s Viru Viru Airport and La Paz. Amaszonas is adding a t... more
IndustryFincantieri: "Sky Princess" delivered in Monfalcone
Fourth unit of the Royal Princess class
"Sky Princess", the fourth Royal Princess class ship built by Fincantieri for Princess Cruises, the fastest growing premium cruise line, under Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest cruise operator, w... more
IndustryAirbus-Air Austral: agreement to purchase three A-220 aircraft
Among the first customers of the model in the Indian Ocean region
Air Austral, France’s Réunion Island-based airline, has signed a firm order for three A-220 aircraft, Airbus’ newest family member. With this order the carrier becomes one of the first model customer base... more
IndustryFincantieri. Countdown to new Cunard ship begins as first steel is cut
It is set to enter service in 2022 with bookings commencing next year
Cunard and Fincantieri today celebrated the start of construction on the 249th ship of the luxury cruise line, marking an exciting moment in the company’s 179-year history.The yet unnamed ship will be t... more
IndustryAirbus delivers thousandth A-320Neo family airplane
To the Indian airline IndiGo - DATA SHEET
Airbus has delivered the 1,000th A-320neo family aircraft: an A-321neo produced in Hamburg, Germany, was delivered to Indian airline IndiGo (it is one of the world’s biggest customers for the A-320neo F... more
IndustryATR launches Short Take-Off and Landing 42/600S airplane
Its BoD approves it into the new STOL version
ATR, the regional aircraft manufacturer, confirms it has received authorisation from its board of directors for the launch of the ATR-42/600S. With the ‘S’ representing STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing), thi... more
IndustryThree ATR-72MP aircraft and logistic support services for the Italian Finance Police
Contract worth over EUR 150 million
Leonardo has signed a contract with Italian Guardia di Finanza valued at over 150 million euros for the supply of three ATR-72MP airplanes and related technical-logistic support services. This agreement... more
IndustryMS-21 aircraft: Russia accelerates PD-14 engine production
A digital factory will increase the chain's efficiency by over 15%
The United Engine Corporation (UEC, part of Rostec, a Russian State-owned conglomerate specializing in consolidation in strategically important companies, mainly in the defense and advanced technology... more