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IndustryTesting of the BriteCloud system on Typhoon RAF airplanes
Leonardo was selected by the British Ministry of Defense
Leonardo has been contracted by the UK Ministry of Defence to support a series of trials in which the ‘BriteCloud 55’ Expendable Active Decoy (EAD) is being trialled for operations with the Royal Air For... more
IndustryAirbus announces performance improvement to the A-220 aircraft family
Starting from the second half of 2020
Airbus announced yesterday that the A-220 Family aircraft, the newest addition to its single-aisle portfolio, will now be offering increased range starting from H2 2020. The A-220 aircraft Maximum Take-Off... more
IndustryAirbus-SAS agreement for research on hybrid and electric planes
The ambitious challenge will be to impose them on the air transport market
Airbus, the European giant, and SAS Scandinavian Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for hybrid and electric aircraft eco-system and infrastructure requirements research.The MoU, signed... more
IndustryPraetor 600 business plane made its first transatlantic crossing
Powered by sustainable alternative jet fuel
Embraer’s new Praetor 600 super-midsize business jet has completed its first transatlantic crossing, powered by Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel (SAJF). The aircraft arrived in the last days in Farnborough (... more
IndustryFincantieri: training agreement signed
In the civil, industrial and information engineering sectors
The CEO of Fincantieri Giuseppe Bono and the Rector of the University of Calabria Gino Mirocle Crisci today signed an agreement aimed at establishing new cooperation relationships in the field of civil,... more
IndustryPilatus reopens the order book for the PC-24 aircraft
Deliveries scheduled between the end of 2020 and the end of 2021
According to Pilatus Aircraft unveiled it today, the PC-24 business jet market has officially reopened, five years after the first batch of orders (84 units) placed in just 36 hours at the "Ebace 2013"... more
IndustryACJ-319 airplane at "EBACE"
The event is scheduled in Geneva from 21 to 23 May
Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) is showing an ACJ-319 at "EBACE" ("European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition" in Geneva, from 21 to 23 May 2019). The aircraft, which is being shown for the first... more
IndustryAzul receives the first A-330neo plane in the Americas
Under a leasing contract from Avolon - DATA SHEET
The first A-330neo of the Americas has been delivered to Azul Linhas Aéreas on lease from Avolon, becoming one of the first airlines from the Americas to fly the A-330/900. The airplane is the first of... more
IndustryEmbraer: new operator in its E-Jet aircraft family
The company announced it at its business seminar in Amsterdam -DATA SHEET
Great Dane Airlines, from Denmark, has become the most recent customer of the Embraer E-Jets. The company welcomed their newest operator at its annual European Airlines Business Seminar, held this year... more
IndustryNew military radar contract for the UK
The Army will be equipped with a LTR25
Indra has been awarded a contract to supply the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom with an advanced long-range air defense deployable radar.The company was chosen after competing with the main industries... more
IndustryAeroflot cancels connections with the Sukhoi Superjet-100 plane
Thirty were suspended in five days
After the tragedy at the Moscow-Sheremetevo airport, the Russian flag company Aeroflot has cancelled, in the last five days, about thirty flights operated by the Sukhoi Superjet-100 (SSJ-100), the airplane... more
IndustryAircraft. Saab announces new US site
For advanced manufacturing and production
Saab announces a new site for advanced manufacturing and production in West Lafayette, Indiana, United States of America. The site will be located at the Purdue University-affiliated Discovery Park District.... more
IndustryPiaggio. Profumo confirms Leonardo's interest in the maintenance branch
And on Leonardo: "open to aggregation but not to the holding company"
The CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of Leonardo, Alessandro Profumo, stated about the Defense sector: "I am convinced that over time there will be sectoral aggregations in Europe. But I am equally convinced... more
IndustryLeonardo: MoU with CDP and ELITE
For sustainable growth of the Aerospace and Defence supply chains
Leonardo, CDP and ELITE today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) dedicated to supporting the growth of the companies that make up Leonardo’s supply chain. The agreement – which is linked to the... more
IndustryEmbraer: aircraft deliveries in 1Q2019
The firm order backlog totaled USD 16.0 billion
Embraer delivered a total of 22 jets in the first quarter of 2019 (1Q19), of which 11 were commercial aircraft and 11 were executive jets (8 light and 3 large). As of March 31st, the firm order backlog... more
IndustryBoeing (2). Muilenburg: "Ethiopian pilots did not follow all our directives"
The US company defends the B-737; MAX
Despite the fact that the Boeing B-737 MAX aircraft was grounded after the March 10 disaster that was probably caused by the exact same malfunction to the automatic anti-stall system (MCAS) that caused... more
IndustryBoeing. Muilenburg: "Safety is our focus"
"Success" during yesterday's shareholders' meeting
At the end of the Boeing shareholders' meeting that was held yesterday in Chicago, CEO Dennis Muilenburg told the press that he will continue to lead the aerospace company in this crisis phase and will... more
IndustryAirbus. Asam (CFO): "German embargo on Saudi Arabia costing almost 300 million Euros"
There will be no increase in the production of A-320neo aircraft
The European aerospace company Airbus has so far lost 297 million euros due to the embargo on the export of Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft imposed by Germany to Saudi Arabia, which has been extended on several... more
IndustryPiaggio Aerospace: call for expressions of interest published
For the entire company or for aircraft business or engines business -ATTACHMENT
The extraordinary commissioner of Piaggio Aerospace, Vincenzo Nicastro, intends to carry out an initial survey in order to assess the interest on the part of the market for the purchase of the entire company... more
IndustryACJ-319 Neo aircraft made first flight
Lasted one hour and 55 minutes
The ACJ-319neo (New Engine Option) successfully completed a first flight lasting one hour and 55 min. in the last days, beginning a short flight-test programme to verify its corporate jet features –such a... more
IndustryBoeing (2): double appointment confirmed to Dennis Muilenburg
Shareholders' meeting rejects the motion to separate CEO and president roles
Unexpectedly, the shareholders' meeting -today in Chicago- of the aerospace company Boeing decided to reject the motion that envisaged the separation between the role of president and CEO, roles currently... more
IndustryChina: developed material resistant to hypersonic speeds
First applications only in space or even in the military?
China would have developed a new material capable of withstanding temperatures above 3000 degrees Celsius, which would be caused by the friction of the earth's atmosphere in the case of flights with airplanes... more
IndustryBoeing: today first face-to-face between Muilenburg and shareholders
General Assembly in Chicago to evaluate the future of the company
For the first time since the two incidents at the B-737 MAX, of Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines, today the Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg will come to face with the shareholders of the US aerospace company,... more
IndustryRoscosmos: pressure on Ilyushin to terminate the development of Il-96/500T aircraft
It will be used to transport materials and rocket carriers to the new Vostochny cosmodrome
In addition to space programs, Roscosmos has among its objectives to buy Ilyushin Il-96/500T planes which will have to be used to transport materials and equipment to the Vostochny cosmodrome, which should... more
IndustryBoeing: asked for the division of powers between president and CEO
Roles currently fulfill by Dennis Muilenburg
Pensions & Investment Research Consultants (PIRC) asked Boeing shareholders to oppose the possible re-election of Dennis Muilenburg as President and Chief Executive Officer of the aerospace company. The... more
IndustryHK Airport: Leonardo secures contract for its BHS
In 2018 the Asian hub served over 74.7 million passengers as they visited 220 destinations
Leonardo’s sorting technology has been selected for the Terminal 1 Baggage Handling System (BHS) at Hong Kong (HK) International Airport. The airport’s ‘Primary Sorter Replacement’ programme will see Leo... more
IndustrySilver Airways: first new ATR-42/600 flight in the US
The US regional carrier has taken delivery of three new aircraft from NAC
Silver Airways launched yesterday its regularly scheduled flights aboard its new ATR -600 series aircraft. The first flight departed Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport at 10:40 am and arrived... more
IndustryBoeing: pressure on employees to assemble B-787 Dreamliner aircraft?
Series of reports of minor unreported defects and objects left in airplane sections
Question marks and problems continue to arise for Boeing: in this case it is not the B-737 MAX plane, but the B-787 Dreamliner. According to "The New York Times" in more than a hundred internal emails... more
IndustryFincantieri acquires control of Insis
The Group will benefit from an in-house center in engineering & technology services
As part of the enhancement of its activities in high technological content sectors, Fincantieri has acquired a majority stake of Insis, a company headquartered in Follo (La Spezia) operating in the sectors... more
IndustryDefense. Profumo: "European products must have a single export license"
The line of Leonardo's CEO for the future of the industry
"If the German embargo on Saudi Arabia was to be maintained it could create fractures in anticipation of the emergence of an European defense system". Thus the managing director of Leonardo Alessandro... more
IndustryFincantieri: development power plants on an industrial scale
The non-binding agreement signed with Eni, CdP and Terna
The Chief Executive Officers of Cassa depositi e prestiti (CdP), Fabrizio Palermo, of Fincantieri, Giuseppe Bono, of Terna, Luigi Ferraris, and of Eni, Claudio Descalzi, signed a non-binding agreement... more
IndustryLeonardo: strong interest in the Piaggio Aero engine maintenance business
It would prevent the grounded of the MB-339 aircraft
The engine maintenance divsion of Piaggio Aerospace could be soon purchase by the Italian defense and aerospace company Leonardo, thus avoiding the closure of the structures and the consequent dismissal... more
IndustryAir Mauritius receives its first A-330neo plane
Named Aapravasi Ghat in reference to Mauritius’ history - TECHNICAL SHEET
Air Mauritius has taken delivery of its first A-330/900, on lease from ALC during a ceremony held in Toulouse. The national carrier of the Republic of Mauritius is one of the first A-330neo operators based... more
IndustryHoneywell interested in the program for the new Boeing aircraft
Lewis (CFO) announces: "Between 3-4 years the first deliveries of the Comac C-919"
If Boeing decides to present and put into production a new medium-range long-haul aircraft, Honeywell will participate as a supplier of Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), avionics and flight management systems... more
IndustryOptimal start to operations for Manta Air
A GMA signed with ATR
Manta Air, the new domestic carrier of the Republic of Maldives, has signed a Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA) with ATR, the industry in the regional aviation market. This five-year contract covers the... more
IndustryFincantieri: European shipbuilders collaborate on vessel connectivity
They have announced a new cooperative initiative
The European shipbuilders have announced a new cooperative initiative to develop and demonstrate a connected vessel platform. This project is named Code Kilo.In order to meet the digitalisation challenges... more
IndustryFremm "Antonio Marceglia" delivered to the Italian Navy
At Fincantieri's shipyard in Muggiano (La Spezia)
The frigate “Antonio Marceglia” was delivered today to the Italian Navy at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Muggiano (La Spezia, in Liguria Region). It is the eighth of a series of 10 vessels of the FREMM progr... more
IndustryBoeing. Muilenburg: "96 test flights of the new B-737 MAX software have been carried out"
The new certification is also a challenge for the FAA
Speaking at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, the Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg pointed out that "we have performed 96 tests for a total of 159 hours of flight time with the updated software... more
IndustryBulgaria: Fincantieri will participate to the tender for the 2 corvettes
Previous contract cancelled due to a legislative amendment
The bids for the supply of two coastal patrol vessels to the Bulgarian Navy must be submitted by April 16, in a tender that will have a total value of about 500 million euros and to which Fincantieri,... more
IndustryEmbraer at "MRO Americas"
Three agreements signed at the maintenance event
Embraer Services & Support announces at "MRO Americas" (Atlanta), one of the world's leading aeronautical maintenance events, three agreements with Mauritania Airlines, Binter and Air Botswana.Embraer... more
IndustryLeonardo: filing of documentation of minutes of the BoD
Through different channels
Under the current legislation, notice is hereby given that the minutes of the Board of Directors’ meeting held on 28 March 2019, concerning the EMTN (Euro Medium Term Note) Program for bonds issuance, a... more
IndustryAirbus (2). Enders: "All aircraft manufacturers must learn from accidents"
For Faury, the goal will be "to continue to improve transport safety"
During the Airbus shareholders' meeting held today, the outgoing CEO Tom Enders said he was confident that US rival Boeing will soon be able to solve all the problems of the B-737 MAX by allowing the new... more
IndustryPlanes-helicopters. Boeing reports first quarter deliveries
In the civil and defense sectors
The Boeing Company announced today deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the first quarter of 2019.Major program deliveries during the first quarter, including deliveries under operating... more
IndustryB-737 MAX: China will also participate in the FAA certification team
Still not clarified if even the EASA will send technicians
According to a statement by an official of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the Beijing technicians will also participate at the revision of the certification of the Boeing B-737 MAX... more
IndustryUganda Airlines signs firm order for A-330neo aircraft
The carrier has confirmed its order -TECHNICAL SHEET
Uganda Airlines, the national carrier of Uganda, has firmed up its order for two A-330/800 airliners, the latest version of the A-330 widebody airplane. The carrier plans to use the A-330/800 to build... more
IndustryBoeing: B-737 MAX aircraft production will be cut
In the USA sure that the grounding will last even after June
Following the global grounding of the B-737 MAX, the aerospace company Boeing has decided to reduce the monthly production of these aircraft by 20% so as to avoid that these remain "parked" outside the... more
IndustrySCAC cancels order of Adria Airways for SSJ-100 aircraft
The reasons by the manufacturer
Scac (Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company) in a statement communicates that: “In response to a note by Adria Airways about cancelling the SSJ-100 order for its fleet, as our quality of the manufacturers of th... more
IndustryLeonardo: in the future the production of the fuselage of the B-797?
Visit of the US Ambassador to Grottaglie could be a first step
"Here we can breathe the energy of innovation", said the US Ambassador to Italy Lewis Eisenberg during a visit to the Leonardo factory in Grottaglie, built specifically for the production of the fuselage... more
IndustryAir Peace selects the E-195E2 airplane
And it becomes the first E2 operator in Africa -TECHNICAL SHEET
Embraer has signed a firm order for 10 E-195E2 jet aircraft with Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest airline. The order was announced today, during the Embraer’s "Africa Airline Business Seminar", in Mauritius. Wit... more
IndustryLeonardo: new contracts totaling worth USD 200 million
Its US subsidiary has been awarded two agreements
Leonardo, through Leonardo DRS, has been awarded two contracts worth about USD 200 million, continuing its legacy of supporting the US military.In the first contract, the company received an award for... more