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IndustryBoeing: there will be new delays in the delivery of aircraft?
Due to the difficulties of engine manufacturers and parts of the fuselage
Although Boeing has not published yet the number of aircraft delivered to carrier in October, rumors reported by the US press indicate that the aerospace company has put less planes into service than expected... more
IndustryKamov: presented the idea of the new helicopter for the Russian Army
Two variants with a distinctive design that could revolutionize the sector
The Russian company Kamov last week showed a graphic representation of what could become the future attack and reconnaissance helicopters and escort of the Moscow Army. The aircraft, which will participate... more
IndustryRolls-Royce or General Electric engine for CR-929 aircraft
Final decision will take in the first 6 months of 2019
The future of the first wide fuselage aircraft produced in China by COMAC -together with the Russian United Aircraft Corporation (UAC)- is becoming more and more evident and after the presentation of the... more
IndustryATR aircraft: demand for over 1,000 new ones in China for next 20 years
Valued at over USD 25.6 bn -ATTACHMENT
ATR has today published its new Chinese Market Forecast at the "Zhuhai Airshow" (in China from 6-11 November) where it estimates a total market for 1,100 turboprop aircraft in the next 20 years. These... more
Industry"Zhuhai Airshow": showed up the prototype of the stealth Caihong-7 drone
All wing and built with materials that absorb radar waves
For China and the Chinese aerospace industry the air show in progress (will end on November 11) in Zhuhai is a fundamental test to show its technologies and the planes or drones that should go into production... more
IndustryFirst A-330/800 plane completes its maiden flight
Development on track for its certification in 2019
The first A-330/800 development aircraft to fly, MSN1888, has landed at Toulouse-Blagnac, France at 2:35pm local time of today after successfully completing its first flight which lasted four hours and... more
IndustryIran: mass production of the new Kosar aircraft begins
It's a "copy" of the F-5 Tiger II
After the presentation on 21st of August of the "new" attack plane on the ground of Iran or the "Kosar" which is nothing but a derivative of the Northrop F-5E/F Tiger II, today the Minister of Defense... more
IndustryChina: presented the full-scale model of the CR-929 aircraft
The cockpit will be similar to that of the Airbus
During the opening day of the "Zhuhai Airshow" was presented the CR-929 aircraft in a full-size model, designed by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) and the Russian United Aircraft Corporation(UAC)... more
IndustryFincantieri: progress in the Chinese projects
The contracts on the construction of the cruise ships have been signed
At the presence of the Under Secretary of State for the Italian Ministry of Economic Development Michele Geraci, the contracts that seal the agreements announced in February 2017 concerning the construction... more
IndustryEmirates: negotiations still in progress for Rolls-Royce engines
There will be potential danger to the order of Airbus A-380 aircraft?
Emirates would be trying to find an agreement with the Rolls-Royce engine manufacturer for the motor of its last Airbus A-380 aircraft that it should receive in the coming years, for which it has not yet... more
IndustryLeonardo: "green" helicopters with electric tail rotor
Solution that would save power and fuel
The Italian aerospace and defense company Leonardo could introduce an important innovation in the helicopter sector, that is an ecological tail rotor powered by electricity. Fabio Nannoni CTO (Chief Technical... more
IndustryAir Botswana takes delivery of its ATR-72/600 plane
It is the first of a contract signed in July for two units
Air Botswana, the national flag carrier, took delivery of its first ATR-72/600 last Friday. The aircraft, delivered in Toulouse, is the first of a contract signed in July for two units. The second is planned... more
IndustryFincantieri: the Chinese cruise hub established
The contract defines the cruise park project in the Baoshan District has been signed
At the presence of the Deputy Prime Minister of Italy and Minister of Economic development and Labor Luigi Di Maio and the Chairman of Cassa depositi e prestiti Massimo Tononi, the Fincantieri CEO Giuseppe... more
IndustryChina: the new attack drone will enter soon in production
The CH-5 Rainbow should be the rival of the MQ-9 -VIDEO
At the airshow that will held in Zhuhai, the Chinese Academy of Aerospace and Aeronautical (CAAA) will not only show the tilt-rotor CH-10 drone, but will also show the version that will go into production... more
IndustryChina: CH-10 tilt rotor drone will be unveiled next days
If all goes well it will be the basis for building one with crew -GALLERY
The China Academy of Aerospace and Aerodynamics (CAAA) will present at Zhuhai -during the "China Airshow 2018"- a new UAV drone (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) with an inclined CH-10 rotor. This will be for... more
IndustryVietjet orders 50 more A-321neo aircraft
Finalising an MoU signed at the "Farnborough Airshow" last July
Vietnamese carrier Vietjet has placed a firm order with Airbus for an additional 50 A-321neo single aisle aircraft, finalising an MOU signed at the "Farnborough International Airshow" last July. The purchase... more
IndustryBoeing: is in study a new version of the AH-64E helicopter?
Scale model under test would have innovative solutions
Boeing would be thinking of introducing a new modified version of the AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopter, which would include a wing spread, a new main rotor, a system for orientating engine exhaust to... more
IndustryPiaggio Aerospace: the Government's decision must arrive quickly
The concrete risk is the liquidation of the company
The risk of a liquidation of Piaggio Aerospace increases more and more as the days pass, this because the Mubadala fund of Abu Dhabi - owner of the company - does not want to wait long for the Italian... more
Industry"Centro servizi navali" has been created
Jv between ArcelorMittal, Fincantieri and Palescandolo
ArcelorMittal Cln Distribuzione Italia, Fincantieri and Palescandolo Lavorazioni Siderurgiche have set up in joint-venture between them a company called "Centro servizi navali SpA", specialized in logistics... more
IndustryFincantieri will build fourth ship for Virgin Voyages
Shipbuilder announces additional order set for 2023 delivery
Fincantieri, a world reference in cruise ship construction, and global travel brand Virgin Voyages, have signed a contract valued at approximately 700 million euros for the construction of a fourth cruise... more
IndustryChina: almost impossible to compete with Boeing and Airbus in airliner planes
Delays in development and technological dependence on foreign countries among the problems
The Chinese ambitions to build their own commercial aircraft began almost 40 years ago with the first economic reforms of Deng Xiaoping, but technological problems have delayed the arrival in aircraft... more
IndustryFCAS: disagreements between France and Germany for the export of the aircraft
Will it be stopped a cause of the intransigence of Berlin?
According to what was repoted by "Der Spiegel" there is a real risk that the Franco-German project for Future Combat Air Systems (FCAS) could slow down in its development. This is because France would... more
IndustryAirbus: in the coming weeks the successor of Harald Wilhelm
He is being investigated for corruption in the United Kingdom
Last May, following the corruption investigation in the United Kingdom, the Chief Financial Officer of Airbus Harald Wilhelm had resigned, and after almost 6 months his successor was not yet identified... more
IndustryATR-72 airplane ready to fly in Japan
JAC takes delivery of its first model
Japan Air Commuter Co. Ltd (JAC) today took delivery of its first ATR-72/600 airplane following the conversion in June of one of its orders of an -42/600 to its larger 72 version. The aircraft will have... more
IndustryLeonardo: guiding principles to partner on the new COMAC CR-929 aircraft
With Kangde Investment Group of China
Leonardo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kangde Investment Group of China within the framework of COMAC CR-929 long range airplane programme, aiming at further growth of its presence... more
IndustryBelgium (2). Airbus DS on country’s decision on the fighter jet aircraft replacement
"A lost opportunity for European Defence", according to the industry
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) on Belgium’s decision on the fighter jet aircraft replacement declared in its statement that"With sincere regret Airbus DS has taken note of the decision by the government o... more
IndustryRolls-Royce: problem with the engines of the A-330neo aircraft?
Defects similar to those found on the Trent 1000 of the B-787
Rumors about a possible delay in the production of Rolls-Royce engines for the Airbus A-330neo are reported today on "Bloomberg" have brought down the shares of the British company by a maximum of 13%,... more
IndustryF-35 aircraft: ground the "B" with more flight hours
Identified two other faults in the fuel pipes
For a part of the Lockheed Martin F-35B aircraft the Pentagon decided to suspend the flight operations again after that due to a possible defect of a fuel pipe in the Pratt & Whitney F-135 engine. This... more
IndustryBoeing opens new aircraft part factory in Europe
In Sheffield produces components for 737 and 767
Boeing today welcomed guests from industry, government, partners, suppliers and the local community to celebrate the opening of its new Fabrication factory in Sheffield. The new factory, the company’s f... more
Industry"Euronaval". Dassault presents the idea for the successor of the Rafale plane
Scale model of the NGF and the combat drone
At the "Euronaval 2018" the French aerospace company Dassault Aviation presented its idea of what will be the new fighter aircraft, which will have to succeed the current Rafale. The New Generation Fighter... more
IndustryFrance: the study for the new aircraft carrier is under way
The Minister of Defense Florence Parly announced it during "Euronaval 2018"
In a press conference at the "Euronaval 2018" held today by the French Minister of Defense Florence Parly it is announced that an 18-month study period has begun to design the new Marine Nationale aircraft... more
IndustryAirbus would like to enter the field of maritime patrol aircraft
Will be develop from the new A-320neo
Between Boeing and Airbus there may soon be a new field of competition since the European aerospace company would like to launch on the market a maritime patrol version of the A-320neo, which would rival... more
IndustryMitsubishi: USD 2bn to continue support for aircraft production
One part will come from the stock exchange and another will be a "debt forgiveness"
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is trying to find $ 2 billion to continue to financially support its aeronautical unit, especially to be able to deliver in 2020 the first regional passenger transport aircraft... more
IndustryAirbus and CAL present A-350/900 aircraft with joint livery
The airline now has 14 planes in its fleet
Taiwan’s China Airlines (CAL) has taken delivery of its newest A-350/900 aircraft, which features a unique joint livery that combines the airline’s distinctive plum blossom logo with Airbus’ exclusive A-350... more
IndustryChina: first take-off and landing in the water of the AG-600 amphibious aircraft
Steps forward to the next sea test -VIDEO
After the maiden flight done in December 2017, the amphibious aircraft AVIC AG-600 successfully carried out its first flight take-off and landing from water in Jingmen, central China. The seaplane will... more
IndustryManta Air will start operations with ATR-72/600 aircraft
The first will be introduced next month
Manta Air, the new domestic airline in the Republic of Maldives, has secured its first two ATR-72/600 aircraft through Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC). The first will be introduced in November 2018, with... more
IndustryBombardier: Mitsubishi accused of using confidential data
It would be used to obtain the FAA and EASA certifications
Serious allegations were made by the Canadian aeronautical company Bombardier against the Japanese Mitsubishi, because the last one was accused of receiving documents protected by industrial secrets by... more
IndustryAircraft. KAI XF-X: talks to renegotiate Indonesian participation
The KF-X project at a crucial crossroads
South Korea's KAI KF-X fifth-generation fighter aircraft project in which Indonesia is also involved for 20% of the costs could be slowed down, in fact the Indonesian government asked for new payment conditions... more
IndustryCzech Republic: the L-39NG aircraft will be purchased, probably
The Defense Minister declared it
The estimate by the CEO of Aero Vodochody Giuseppe Giordo according to which in the next 10-15 years the training aircraft market will expand a lot has had a new confirmation, in fact the Czech Defense... more
IndustryEmbraer: aircraft deliveries in 3Q18
Its firm order backlog totaled USD 13.6 billion -ATTACHMENT
During the third quarter of 2018 (3Q18), Embraer delivered 15 jets to the commercial aviation market and 24 business ones, being 17 light and 7 large aircraft. On September 30, its firm order backlog totaled... more
IndustrySaab: order from Boeing for EMD phase for the T-X aircraft
The programme is divided into multiple phases
Saab has received an order from Boeing for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase for the Advanced Pilot Training Aircraft, T-X. The value of this order is approximately MUSD 117.6.... more
IndustryUK: criticism for the order of Boeing aircraft without a tender
Charges of favoritism to the Secretary of State for Defence
Secretary of State for Defence Gavin Williamson was accused yesterday in the Defense Committee of the British Parliament of having favored the US aerospace company Boeing for the purchase of new Airborne... more
IndustryMSC Cruises-Fincantieri: MoA for the construction of four extra-luxury cruise ships
The first will come into service in Spring 2023
MSC Cruises and Fincantieri announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for the construction of four ultra-luxury cruise ships for a total value in excess of EUR 2 billion. The ships,... more
IndustryDefense. Is Saudi case a risk for US industry?
About $ 110 billion of orders
While most companies said they were ready to give up business with Saudi Arabia, the major US aerospace and defense companies -Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Raytheon- did not follow the same path. Probably... more
IndustryBrazil: Fincantieri and Leonardo together in the tender for the new corvettes
The "Brazilian" Vard is also part of the consortium
Between who will participate in the call for tenders to equip the Brazilian Navy with four new corvettes there is also Fincantieri, which should be among the four final contenders of the 1.6 billion euros... more
IndustryAircraft. Japan: will there be an "Asian Airbus"?
Discussions would be underway with Malaysia
Japan and Malaysia would be discussing a plan to create an Asian aerospace company based on the Airbus model, so as to be able to introduce airplanes to the market in response to the Chinese Comac. At... more
IndustryTAS: technology for Stratobus airship validated
Based on high-efficiency photovoltaic modules
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), announced today the successful completion of static mechanical validation tests of the first full-scale photovoltaic... more
IndustryDassault: increase in aircraft production over the next few years
Request for enhanced business aircraft
The French aerospace company Dassault Aviation should increase the production rate of some of its business aircraft in the coming years, including Falcon 8X and Falcon 2000, with the latter that will also... more
IndustryEmbraer: a long-range executive plane will be launched on the market in 2019
The jv with Boeing will help compete with rivals
The Brazilian aerospace company Embraer will soon enter in the business aircraft market that can operate on long-range routes. The idea was launched concurrently with the air show dedicated to this transport... more
IndustryLeonardo: relations with Russian industry bases for the agreement with Comac
Will it be a momentum for the Italian aerospace industry?
There's a good chance that Leonardo will formalize an agreement for a collaboration with the Chinese aircraft company Comac to build structures and parts of the fuselage of the new passenger-transport... more