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DefenseJapan wants only a company for new military planes
Fighter aircraft will replace the current F-2 in 2035
New generation fighter aircraft: this is the priority by the Ministry of Defense of Japan, which intends to produce military airplanes to replace the current F-2, the multirole fighters that will be introduced... more
AerospaceTAS technology to enable Viper to communicate to Earth
Future mission to the Moon, the fourth lunar one with the participation of Thales Alenia Space in Spain
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a contract with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Johnson Space Center (JSC) for the... more
AirlinesAirplanes: Russia wants to invest in ekranoplans
Project consists in production of some ground-effect aircraft in Far East
Russian government agency referred about Orion society that wants to produce some ekranoplans. This aircraft is considered the joining link between seaplanes and hydrofoils, able to move few meters above... more
AerospaceAriane 5: the possible date launch of flight VA253 on Friday
Total payload lift performance is an estimated 10,468 kg
The heavy-lift Ariane 5 for Arianespace’s fifth mission of 2020 is now complete following integration of its three passengers at the Spaceport in French Guiana.The mission is designated Flight VA253 i... more
CargoEmbraer develops cargo solutions for commercial aircraft
There’s a critical need for more cargo space
With the significant decline in the number of airline passengers and the booming demand for air cargo capacity, Embraer has developed cargo transportation solutions for its line of commercial aircraft.... more
AerospaceThales: 2020 half year results
The highlights
Thales’s Board of Directors met on 23 July 2020 to review the financial statements for the first half of 2020.The highlights are:Order intake: €6.1 billion, down 13% (-23% on an organic basisSales: €7.... more
Civil aviationAirplanes (2). Airbus: final step to WTO dispute and US tariffs
After 16 years of litigation
Airbus has agreed with the governments of France and Spain to make amendments to the A-350 Repayable Launch Investment (RLI) aircraft contracts. After 16 years of litigation at the World Trade Organisation... more
Civil aviationBoeing advances environmental leadership
The Global Environment Report 2020 published -ATTACHMENT
Boeing released yesterday its 2020 Global Environment report, highlighting how the company is sustainably designing and building products, while conserving resources and reducing waste across its global... more
IndustryM-346 Fighter Attack plane embarks on maiden flight equipped with Grifo radar
The first aircraft will be delivered in 2021
The operational version of the M-346 Fighter Attack, equipped with an optimised variant of Leonardo’s Grifo radar, successfully completed its maiden flight last July 13th. The M-346FA is the new light a... more
IndustrySeastema (Fincantieri) launches the "Marin" project
For the development of unmanned ships
With a total investment of about euro 6 million over three years more
DefenseTempest: collaboration for development on combat air capability
Significant step forward for UK, Italy and Sweden to strengthen it
UK, Sweden and Italy have begun trilateral industry discussions to strengthen collaboration between the three Nations, as they develop world-leading future combat air capability.The new trilateral framework... more
IndustryNaviris to develop feasibility study for the upgrade of the "Horizon" frigates
The Fincantieri-Naval Group jv signed agreement with Occar
Today, Naviris, the 50/50 owned joint-venture by Fincantieri and Naval Group, has signed a contract with OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) for a feasibility study on the mid-life upgrade... more
IndustryEmbraer: aircraft deliveries in 2Q20
The firm order backlog totaled USD 15.4 billion
Embraer delivered a total of 17 jets in the second quarter of 2020, of which four were commercial aircraft and 13 were executive jets (nine light and four large). As of June 30, the firm order backlog... more
AirlinesHelvetic Airways upgrades Embraer E2 aircraft order
The original one was announced in September 2018 -DATA SHEET
Helvetic Airways has signed a commitment with Embraer to convert four of their remaining firm orders to the larger E-195E2 aircraft. The original order, for 12 E-190E2s with purchase rights for a further... more
IndustryFrance relies on Airbus for the maintenance of its coastal surveillance system
An over 20 yearlong collaboration between the French Navy and industry for safer oceans
The French authorities have renewed the maintenance contract of the French Coastal Surveillance System, Spationav, building on an over 20 yearlong successful collaboration between the French Navy and Airbus... more
IndustrySaab starts Gripen aircraft production in Brazil
SAM reaches another important milestone - DATA SHEET
Saab Aeronáutica Montagens (SAM), Saab's first aerostructures plant outside of Sweden for the new Gripen E/F fighter aircraft, reaches another important milestone with the start of production. This site... more
IndustryFincantieri acquires control of Support Logistic Services
The Group can now rely on its own communications systems center
Fincantieri subsidiary INSIS acquired a majority share in Support Logistic Services (SLS), a company based in Guidonia Montecelio (Roma), specialized in the production, installation and maintenance of... more
IndustryAirbus plans to further adapt to COVID-19 environment
Necessary reduction of approximately 15,000 positions across its global workforce
Airbus has announced plans to adapt its global workforce and resize its commercial aircraft activity in response to the COVID-19 crisis. This adaptation is expected to result in a reduction of around 15,000... more
Civil aviationThe delivery of the first MC-21 aircraft in 2021?
Russian industry minister Manturov almost certainly gives it
Deliveries of the Irkut MC-21 (or MS-21) passenger plane to the airlines that ordered it could begin at the end of 2021. Denis Manturov, Minister of Industry and Commerce stated it in an interview with... more
IndustryAirbus concludes ATTOL with fully autonomous flight tests
Dopo numerosi test svolti negli ultimi due anni
Following an extensive two-year flight test programme, Airbus has successfully concluded its Autonomous Taxi, Take-Off and Landing (ATTOL) project.In completing this project, the industry has achieved... more
IndustryFincantieri: steel cutting of the forward section for Chantiers De l’Atantique
The Group will build the parts of the four logistic support ships under the Franco-Italian LSS program led by OCCAR
The steel cutting of the first of four forward sections for as many logistic support units LSS (Logistic Support Ship) ordered by Chantiers de l’Atlantique to Fincantieri under the FLOTLOG program (“Flotte log... more
IndustryEmbraer Services & Support completes first Praetor 500 aircraft conversion
For an undiscosed customer
Embraer Services & Support announced the completion of the first conversion of a Legacy 450 to a Praetor 500 for an undisclosed customer. The conversion was performed at the Embraer Executive Jets Service... more
IndustryHi Air purchases two ATR-72 aircraft
Airline doubles its fleet as domestic operations continue to grow
ATR today announces the sale of two -72/500 aircraft from its asset management portfolio to Hi Air. With this purchase, the South Korean start-up, which began operations in December 2019 will increase... more
IndustryAgreement signed for strategic alliance in the naval sector
Between Leonardo and Intermarine
Leonardo and Intermarine have signed a strategic research and development agreement on new technologies. It focuses on the creation of new generation products and commercial collaboration which will be... more
IndustryFincantieri: “Viking Venus” floated out in Ancona
It will be the seventh of a total of 20 units to be built for Viking Cruises
“Viking Venus”, the seventh ocean cruise ship which Fincantieri is building for the shipowner Viking, was floated out today at the shipyard in Ancona. Interior fittings will now begin, leading the ves... more
IndustryCAP and Textron Aviation Special Missions continue collaboration
Contract for the sale of 17 Cessna aircraft
Short. Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, was awarded a contract by the US Civil Air Patrol (CAP) for the sale of 17 Cessna piston engine aircraft. Using fiscal year 2020 funds, the CAP agreed... more
IndustryGE delivers first engine for South Korea's KF-X aircraft
Flight tests on the new twin-engine fighter will begin in 2023
GE Aviation has announced in these hours that it has delivered the first F414-GE-400K engine to Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for the new generation South Korean indigenous fighter known as KF-X. Developed... more
IndustryFincantieri Infrastructure: design and construction of the new stadium in Bologna
For redevelopment and modernisation works
Bologna Stadio signed a partnership agreement with Fincantieri Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Fincantieri Group, for the design and execution of the redevelopment and modernisation works of the “Renato D... more
IndustryNaviris: contract signed with Occar for program of five projects
Activities by the Fincantieri-Naval Group jv kick-off
Naviris, a 50/50 owned joint-venture by Fincantieri and Naval Group, has signed its first contract regarding R&T with OCCAR, the European Joint Armaments Cooperation organisation. Naviris, as prime contractor,... more
IndustryFincantieri-Eni: MoU in the field of circular economy and decarbonisation renewed and extended
The two groups will also approach new technological frontiers
The CEOs of Eni and Fincantieri, Claudio Descalzi and Giuseppe Bono, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which extends the cooperation in Research & Development sector, set out by the two Italian... more
IndustryEuropean Commission acknowledges strategic importance of shipbuilding industry
Investments aimed at achieving the “green” transition of “vehicles, ships and aircraft"
European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen presented yesterday in Brussels a new plan to ensure economic recovery from the Covid-19 crisis: “Next Generation EU”- a 750 billion euro fund consisting of... more
IndustryLeonardo: contract for FAA’s distance measuring equipment system
Through its US subsidiary, Selex ES
Leonardo's US subsidiary, Selex ES Inc., developer of surveillance, en route navigation, and precision approach and landing systems, was recently awarded a contract by the Federal Aviation Administration... more
IndustryBoeing (2) resumes B-737 MAX aircraft production
System enhanced through factory initiatives
Boeing has resumed production of the 737 MAX aircraft at the company’s Renton, Washington factory. The 737 program began building airplanes at a low rate as it implements more than a dozen initiatives f... more
IndustryCongo Airways converts E-175 order to E-190E2 jet aircraft
The new deal has a total value of USD 256 million
Congo Airways has converted the firm order made in December 2019 for two E-175 aircraft, with purchase rights for two more, into a firm order for two E-190-E2 jets, with purchase rights for a further two.... more
IndustryUK MCA to get latest radar technology from Leonardo
Seaspray 7300E E-scan effective during SaR and border protection missions
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) will upgrade to Leonardo’s latest Osprey radar to support missions such as Search and Rescue, border protection, fishery and pollution patrols. The Osprey 3... more
IndustryLeonardo (2). The BoD confirms Alessandro Profumo CEO
Riunitosi oggi per la prima volta sotto la presidenza di Luciano Carta
The Board of Directors (BoD) of Leonardo met today, for the first time under the chairmanship of Luciano Carta, appointed by the Shareholders' Meeting held previously, also today.The Board granted to the... more
IndustryPiaggio Aerospace: maintenance contract for P-180 aircraft fleet signed
For a worth of EUR 125 million
While getting closer to the deadline for the submission of expressions of interest for the purchase of its business complexes, Piaggio Aerospace is awarded a new contract worth approximately € 125 million. T... more
IndustryRRoyce: important company reorganisation to block aircraft and transport crisis
Among the measures, 9,000 layoffs on 52,000 workers
The Rolls-Royce (RR) unveiled in a press release that: "The impact of COVID-19 on RR and the whole of the aviation industry is unprecedented. We have already taken action to strengthen the financial resilience... more
IndustrySeastema (Fincantieri) certified its Seas-Pilot Hcs autopilot
The system will be used on the new naval units that the industry will deliver to the Italian Navy
Seastema, a Fincantieri company, reference in the design and supply of integrated naval automation and navigation systems in the military, merchant and yacht sectors, has been certified for its Seas-Pilot... more
IndustryFincantieri: its subsidiary to rebuild the port of Rapallo and the breakwater of Vado Ligure
It consolidates its presence in the infrastructure sector, after the new Genoa Bridge and that one over the Danube
Fincantieri Infrastructure SpA through its subsidiary Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, has signed the contract for the reconstruction, reinforcement and adaptation of the historic international... more
IndustryRussia: Aviastar-SP cuts wages?
The aircraft manufacturer, in the sights of the authorities, denies. Employees in turmoil
The Russian aircraft manufacturer Aviastar-SP is in the crosshairs of the investigating authorities after a series of declarations released on the web and to the national press by its employees, who complain... more
IndustryBoeing delivers 100th P-8A Poseidon plane built for the US Navy
The global fleet approaches 300,000 flight hours -DATA SHEET
The US Navy received its 100th P-8A aircraft from Boeing yesterday as the global fleet, which also includes the Indian Navy and the Australian and UK Air Forces, approaches 300,000 flight hours of hunting... more
IndustryEmbraer: aircraft deliveries in 1Q2020
The Phenom 300E jet was granted its Type Certificate by three authorities- ATTACHMENT
Embraer delivered a total of 14 jets in the first quarter of 2020, of which five were commercial aircraft and nine were executive jets (five light and four large). As of March 31st, the firm order backlog... more
IndustryM-345 new jet trainer aircraft ready for the global market
The DAAA (the Italian Ministry of Defence) has issued the "Initial Certification" -VIDEO
It is close to entering into service with the Italian Air Force, and future aircraft of the Italian Air Force acrobatic team "Frecce Tricolori" more
IndustryAirbus aircraft: orders and deliveries in April 2020
12 A-320neo Family units were delivered last month
Airbus informs about its orders and deliveries in April 2020. The month in review: April 2020The industry logged net orders last month for nine commercial aircraft from its A-320 product line from Avolon.By... more
IndustryPlanes. Mitsubishi and Bombardier: agreed transaction to acquisition of CRJ program
To be operated under new name of MHI RJ Aviation Group upon 1, June, 2020
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Bombardier Inc. (Bombardier) of Canada have agreed that all closing conditions have been met and the transaction pertaining to the acquisition of Canadair Regional... more
IndustryPhoto. Atitech continues its maintenance activity on aircraft
A tweet published yesterday from its hangar
Photo. From Atitech official twitter account: "We are an independent MRO located in Naples. We provide heavy maintenance services to the most diffused kind of airplanes".A-320' skin replacement in progress,... more
IndustryFincantieri: Genoa has its own ship-bridge
Giuseppe Bono (CEO): “A model of economic development that will remain in history” - PHOTO
A process which began with the cutting of the first metal sheet on March 11, 2019, at the Fincantieri Infrastructure plant in Valeggio sul Mincio and which, since the raising of the first deck on October 1, 2019, has involved 7 months of uninterrupted work to lift all the spans that make up the new bridge more
IndustryThe agreement between Boeing and Embraer failed
The press releases issued by the US and Brazilian industry
"Boeing announced Saturday that it has terminated its Master Transaction Agreement (MTA) with Embraer, under which the two companies sought to establish a new level of strategic partnership. The parties... more
IndustryPhoto. Atitech: a Neos B-737NG airplane, repair completed
The Italian industry published a tweet yesterday from its hangar
Photo. Atitech, MRO located in Naples, South of Italy is gradually returning at normalityFrom its hangar in a tweet yesterday:NEOS B-737NG airplane, AOG (Aircraft on ground) repair completed.B-737NG, registration... more