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Fair and shows"NBAA 2008" (2): AgustaWestland makes order of USD 120 million
Orlando, Usa - And Chevron orders two AW-139s
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Ornge of Ontario, Canada, has ordered ten AW-139 medium twin helicopters with an option for two additional aircraft. The overall contract value is... more
Fair and shows"NBAA 2008": Media Luna orders "Grand" helicopter
Orlando, Usa - It will be used to provide executive transport missions
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Media Luna has signed a contract for one Grand light twin turbine engine helicopter. The signing ceremony was held at NBAA yesterday. The helicopter... more
Fair and shows"NBAA 2008" (6): ISIS Group signed order for 10 Beechcraft Hawker 400XPs
Orlando, Usa - A contract is in excess of USD 70 million
"Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) announced a significant order from UK-based property developer and investment company ISIS Group for 10 Hawker 400XPs—the preferred light jet for the fractional market a... more
Fair and shows"NBAA 2008" (7): Wright B Flyer debuted at the event
Orlando, Usa - More than 30 volunteers helped to build the "Silver Bird" for over a year
"There aren't many structural differences between the newest Wright B Flyer look-a-like and the original aircraft that Orville and Wilbur Wright used to introduce a country to aviation. Wright 'B' Flyer... more
Fair and shows"NBAA 2008" (5): the 61st Annual Meeting & Convention opened yesterday
Orlando, Usa - Over 1,000 exhibiting Companies
"The NBAA 61st Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA 2008) opened yesterday at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, where 27,247 attendees have already registered at the start of the three-day... more
Fair and shows"NBAA 2008" (4): ECTS launches first technical and pilot training programs for Phenom 100 aircraft
Orlando, Usa - First technical phase of training is completed and pilot phase has commenced
"CAE and Embraer’s training joint-venture, Embraer CAE Training Services (ECTS) announced at 'NBAA' that it has launched its first pilot and technical training programs for the Phenom 100 aircraft at C... more
Fair and shows"NBAA 2008" (3): P&WC PW-535D turbofan selected to power New Hawker 450XP Light Jet
Orlando, Usa - Certification of the PW-535D is targeted for 2009
"Pratt & Whitney Canada announced that its PW-535D turbofan engine has been selected to power Hawker Beechcraft’s new Hawker 450XP light business jet. The PW-535D, rated at 3,000 pounds of thrust, w... more
Fair and shows"NBAA 2008" (2): Hawker Beechcraft launches the Next-Generation Hawker 450XP Light Business Jet
Orlando, Usa - First flight of the aircraft is scheduled for Q2 2009
"Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) announced the launch of its newest light business jet—the Hawker 450XP that, based on the Hawker 400XP, will receive the modern technologies. Four key areas of u... more
Fair and shows"NBAA 2008": Cessna unveiled Next-Generation Citation Columbus mock-up
Orlando, Usa - The airplane is expected to gain full certification in 2013 and enter service in 2014
"Cessna Aircraft Company yesterday unveiled a new Citation Columbus concept mock-up reflecting progress to date on the program and two years of research into customer preferences. The mock-up was unveiled... more
Fair and shows"NBAA 2008": Bombardier Challenger 300 Jet airplane entered in service with Xojet
Orlando, USA - Today the debut
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that XOJET’s first Challenger 300 aircraft entered service. Bombardier and XOJET executives were on hand to mark the delivery and the aircraft’s debut at "NBAA 200... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica at "AUSA 2008"
Washington, USA - From October 6th to 8th
The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) will be holding this year's edition of its Annual Meeting & Exhibition on 6 and 8 October at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington DC.... more
Fair and showsEmbraer partipates in Defendory 2008 Defence Exhibition in Greece
São José dos Campos, Brazil - From October 7th to 11th
Embraer participates in the 15th Specialized Exhibition of Conventional Systems for National Defence on Land, Sea, and Air (Defendory International 2008, www.DefendoryInternational.gr), October 7-11, at... more
Fair and shows"Air Forces and Europe: upcoming challenges"
Paris, France - The conference will be held in Paris
"Air Forces and Europe: upcoming challenges": this is the title of the conference that will be held in Paris on October 10th, organized by EPAA (European Partnership of Airforce Associations). Representatives... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the first days in October
Rome, Italy - From Wednesday 1st to Sunday 5
Wednesday 01 - "Japan International Aerospace Exhibition 2008" - Trade Day. Pacifico Yokohama, Japan. + 81 3 3585 1641 www.japanaerospace.jp Thursday 02 - "Japan International Aerospace Exhibition... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the fourth week in September
Rome, Italy - For Saturday and Sunday
Saturday 27 - "Festival of the Sky". Barcelona, Spain. www.festaalcel.com Sunday 28 - "Festival of the Sky". Barcelona, Spain. www.festaalcel.com more
Fair and showsItalian Space Agency: "Beyond the Earth", in Milan the great public photo exhibition
Milan, Italy - From September 18th to 28th in collaboration with INAF and ESA
“Beyond the Earth” is a photo exhibition in Milan presented by the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and the National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF). The exhibition is realized in co-operation with ESA, the... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica at "InnoTrans 2008"
Berlin, Germany - From September 23rd to 28th
The German company "InnoTrans" is having another international railway transport and technology trade show. From 23-28 September the much anticipated event is being organised by Messe Berlin "turning the... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week of September
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 15 to next Sunday 21
Monday 15 - Ballooning - "18th FAI World Hot Air Balloon Championship". Hofkirchen, Austria. + 43 3334 2262-0 www.balloon2008.com Tuesday 16 - Ballooning - "18th FAI World Hot Air Balloon Championship".... more
Fair and shows"Clipper's Day International 2008": international meeting for civil aviation fans
Varese, Italy - Fixed for Sunday 14 and 21 at Malpensa's airport
"Clipper, for its six year in a row, gathers in Malpensa a numerous public of civil aviation fans coming from abroad. The event regroups in Italy fans coming from over 12 Countries. More than 150... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week of September
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 8 to next Sunday 14
Monday 08 - "MSPO 2008 International Defence Industry Exhibition". Trade Fair Centre, Kielce, Swietokrzyskie, Poland. + 48 41 365 1222 www.targikielce.pl Tuesday 09 - "MSPO 2008 International... more
Fair and showsItalian Air Force (AMI) participates to the "JPOW", the international interforce drill
Rome, Italy - Italy, at its first participation, will cooperate with 43 men of AMI, Italian Army and Navy, from September 4-19 in Holland
"The Italian Air Force (AMI), together with Army and Navy, participates to the tenth edition of 'Joint Project Optic Windmill' (JPOW X), that takes place from September 4-19, 2008, near the De Peel air... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week of September
Rome, Italy - From tomorrow on Thursday 4 to next Sunday 7
Thursday 04 - "Gidroaviasalon 2008". Gelendzhik, Black Sea, Russia. + 7 8634 315 415 +44 1732 874754 www.gidroaviasalon.com Friday 05 - "AIR 2008". Airport Magdeburg, Germany. + 49 391 5934-50... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhhibitions in the last week of August
Rome, Italy - From Thursday 28 to next Sunday 31
Thursday 28 - "2008 African Bush Pilots Fly-in". Barberton Valley Airfield, Lowveld, South Africa. + 27 (0)82 490 5721 www.bushair.co.za Friday 29 - "2008 African Bush Pilots Fly-in & Airshow".... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week of August
Rome, Italy - From Monday 18 to on Sunday 24
Monday 18 - Rotocraft - "13th FAI World Helicopter Championship". Eisenach-Kindel / Thüringen, Germany. + 49 8191 64230 www.deutscher-hubschrauberclub.de - Microlights - "10th FAI European Microlight... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week of August
Rome, Italy - From next Monday 11 to on Sunday 17
Monday 11 - Gliding - "30th FAI World Gliding Championship". Lüsse, Berlin, Germany. + 49 531 235 4053 www.wgc2008.org - Gliding - "2008 Coppa internazionale del Mediterraneo". Rieti, Italy. + 39... more
Fair and showsEmbraer showcases Phenom 300 jet for the first time
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Company takes three executive jets to "LABACE", August 14 to 16, in Brazil
"Embraer is promoting its executive jet portfolio at the fifth edition of the Latin American Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition ('LABACE'), August 14 to 16, at Congonhas Airport, in São Paulo,... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week of August
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 4 to next Sunday 10
Monday 04 - Gliding - "36th International Vintage Glider Rally". Wels, Austria. + 43 7242 26 499-0 Fax +43 7242 26 499-12 www.wels2008.at - Gliding - "30th FAI World Gliding Championship". Lüsse,... more
Fair and shows"Oshkosh Air Show" (2): Icon Aircraft's revolutionary sport plane makes public debut at "AirVenture"
Oshkosh, Usa - Aircraft production and initial deliveries are scheduled to begin in late 2010
"ICON Aircraft, a start-up Light Sport Aircraft manufacturer, publicly unveiled the ICON A-5 consumer sport plane last Monday on the opening day of 'AirVenture 2008', the world's largest aviation event... more
Fair and shows"Oshkosh Air Show": Embraer displays Phenom 300 mock-up
Oshkosh, Usa - Guests invited to visit the light jet interior at the U.S. event
"Embraer participates at the 56th Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) 'AirVenture Oshkosh', in Wisconsin, U.S., where professional and enthusiasts gather annually to take part in one of the world’s mos... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the last week of July
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 28 to next Sunday August 3
Monday 28 - Gliding - "International Vintage Glider Rally 2008 Rendezvous". Gundelfingen, Germany. + 49 90 73 75 20 www.segelflug.de - Aerobatics - "2008 European Advanced Glider Aerobatic Contest".... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the fourth week of July
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 21 to next Sunday 27
Monday 21 - Rally Flying - "16th FAI World Rally Flying Championship". Ried - Kirchheim, Austria. + 43 7752 87480 www.ried2008.at Tuesday 22 - Rally Flying - "16th FAI World Rally Flying Championship".... more
Fair and showsDisaster strikes UK, but it's only simulated: "Special Farnborough 2008" (10)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The demonstration of SELEX Sistemi Integrati
SELEX Sistemi Integrati, a division of Finmeccanica, is demonstrating its Gold Standard computer-based disaster simulation system at this year's "Farnborough Air Show", providing comprehensive training... more
Fair and showsMAS Aerospace Engineering and Alenia Aeronavali to set up JV company for ATR maintenance: "Special Farnborough 2008" (7)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - For the future fleet of 15 airplanes that will join two MAS subsidiaries
"MAS Aerospace Engineering (MAE), a wholly owned subsidiary of Malaysian Airline System Berhad (MAS) and the Italian Alenia Aeronavali, a Finmeccanica Company controlled by Alenia Aeronautica, yesterday... more
Fair and showsIATA. Taxes don't reduce emissions: "Special Farnborough 2008" (4)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The Association called on governments to abandon punitive environment taxes
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to abandon punitive environment taxes and instead support global environment solutions that will actually reduce aviation’s 2% o... more
Fair and showsBoeing and Alenia to support Italy's first composite industrial recycling plant. "Special Farnorough 2008" (3)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Agreement establishes framework for recycling aircraft composite waste into reusable materials
"The Boeing Company and Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, announced that they are joining forces to help establish Italy's first composite recycling facility, which will be located in Southern... more
Fair and showsAgustaWestland. Kaigai Aviotech Corporation to establish spare parts centre in Japan: "Special Farnborough 2008" (5)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Air Transport Europe LLC signed contract for two Grand helicopters; Red Cross AMS of South Africa ordered four AW-119 Ke
"AgustaWestland announced that Kaigai Aviotech Corporation of Japan will establish a spare parts centre for AgustaWestland helicopters at the Tokyo Heliport to serve the commercial light helicopter market.... more
Fair and showsAirbus announces orders worth over USD 40 billion: "Special Farnborough 2008" (2)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - For 256 airplanes
"Airbus announced transactions covering 256 aircraft, valued at USD 40.5 billion at the '2008 Farnborough Air Show'. These transactions include firm orders for 247 aircraft and nine commitments. This also... more
Fair and showsQatar Airways signs MoU for purchase of up to six Airbus: "Special Farnborough 2008"
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Four firm and two on option for A-321
"Qatar Airways has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the purchase up to six Airbus A-321 aircraft – four firm and two on option. The agreement was signed at a press-conference at 'Farnborough I... more
Fair and showsBoeing and Air China announce agreement for B-777s and 737s: "Special Farnborough 2008" (14)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - For 15 B-777/300ER and 30 Next-Generation B-737/800
"The Boeing Company has signed an order with Air China, the flag carrier of the People's Republic of China, for 15 777-300ER (Extended Range) and 30 Next-Generation 737-800 jetliners. Air China operates... more
Fair and showsNew orders for Airbus airplanes: "Special Farnborough 2008" (12)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - By Synergy Aerospace (10) and by Alis Aerolinee Italiane (5 cargo airplanes)
"Synergy Aerospace, main shareholder of Avianca and SAM in Colombia, Oceanair in Brazil and VIP in Ecuador, has signed a contract with Airbus for ten A-350/800s. This contract firms up the Memorandum of... more
Fair and showsAgustaWestland, leading the way in the "Clean Sky" programme: "Special Farnborough 2008" (11)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The industry focuses on customers satisfaction; AW-139 the helicopter for Sar missions
"AgustaWestland is fully committed to investing in technologies and processes that reduce the impact on the environment in all phases of the life-cycle of its rotorcraft, from manufacturing and operation... more
Fair and showsGE Aviation for Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules: "Special Farnborough 2008" (10)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The CNI's deal worth 30 million dollars
GE Aviation will supply Lockheed Martin with the open systems avionics solution for C-130J airplane, supporting Block 7.0 Communications, Navigation, Identification (CNI) for flight deck avionics for more... more
Fair and showsSELEX ATC Systems for India now operational: "Special Farnborough 2008" (8)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The systems value 22 million Euro
Finmeccanica subsidiary SELEX Sistemi Integrati has completed installation of the ATC systems at India's Hyderabad and Bangalore airports. The new systems, valued at 22 million Euros, will enable the... more
Fair and showsEASA OKs StandardAero for PW600 turbine engine: "Special Farnborough 2008" (7)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Two models for the Eclipse 500 and CESSNA Mustang
StandardAero has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 145 approval for Pratt & Whitney Canada PW600-series turbine engine maintenance at its Tilburg, Netherlands, facility. The authorization... more
Fair and showsAgustaWestland at the forefront of rotor technology: "Special Farnborough 2008" (6)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - BERP IV Rotor Technology delivers operational benefits today while active rotor technology promises future advances
"AgustaWestland as a result of its technology investment strategy is now delivering BERP IV rotor technology to its customers to give improved operational capabilities and is also investing in active rotor... more
Fair and showsWorldwide interest in Bell's Huey II kits: "Special Farnborough 2008" (5)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - To upgrade older aircraft, to extended life and improve performance
Bell Helicopter is seeing an increased interest in its Huey II kits as operators around the world look to upgrade their older Hueys for extended life and improved performance. Mike Blake, Bell's Executive... more
Fair and showsBoeing e Aviation Capital Group siglano ordine per quindici aerei B-737NG: "Speciale Farnborough 2008" (4)
Farnborough, Regno Unito - Con questo accordo, Acg ha ordinato un totale di 96 velivoli
"La Boeing e l'Aviation Capital Group (Acg), una sussidiaria della Pacific LifeCorp, hanno annunciato ieri che la società di leasing, basata a Newport Beach (California), ha ordinato 15 ulteriori B-737/700NG. La... more
Fair and showsBoeing and Malaysia Airlines announce order for 35 Next Generation 737: "Special Farnborough 2008" (3)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Valued at more than USD 2.6 billion at current list prices
"Boeing and Kuala Lumpur-based Malaysia Airlines yesterday announced the airline has ordered 35 Next-Generation 737-800 airplanes. The order is valued at more than USD 2.6 billion at current list prices.... more
Fair and showsAsiana Airlines orders Airbuses: "Special Farnborough 2008" (2)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - For 30 A-350 airplanes
"Asiana Airlines of South Korea has signed a contract with Airbus for the purchase of 30 A-350 XWB aircraft, plus 10 options. Delivery of the aircraft will begin in 2016 and the airline will take a... more
Fair and showsLockheed Martin partnerships are key to enhancing "Military Readiness": "Special Farnborough 2008"
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Some of the corporation’s successful PBL partnerships
"A senior Lockheed Martin official told reporters attending the Farnborough Air Show today that Lockheed Martin partnerships around the world are providing military customers with enterprise support solutions... more