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IndustryPhoto. Embraer delivers its 1,500th E-Jet to Horizon Air
It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Alaska Air Group
Embraer celebrates the delivery of its 1,500th E-Jet, an E-175, to Seattle-based Horizon Air, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, Inc. Horizon Air’s E-175 is configured with 12 seats in first cl... more
IndustryBoeing-Embraer: will the Brazilian company be penalized by taxes?
Analysis report that the figure of the new agreement will be the same as the previous one
The costs of the transactions for the creation of the joint-venture between Embraer and Boeing will penalize the Brazilian company that will receive the same proceeds as the previous one, when 80% of the... more
IndustryEmbraer and Boeing approved the terms of aerospace partnership
Seek Brazilian Government approval
Embraer and Boeing have approved to the terms of a strategic partnership that would position both companies to accelerate growth in global aerospace markets.The approved terms define the joint-venture... more
IndustryPlanes. Embraer: Brazil's filing of written submission on Canada's subsidies to Bombardier
For its C-Series aircraft -ATTACHMENT
Embraer welcomes Brazil's filing today of its First Written Submission to the dispute settlement panel at the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva. The Panel is examining more than USD 4 billion in... more
IndustryPoland still selects M-346 aircraft
Options for additional four airplanes, worth around 130 million euros
Leonardo announces that the Armament Inspectorate of Polish Ministry of National Defense has exercised an option for acquiring four more M-346 Advanced Jet Trainers (AJT) as outlined by the contract signed... more
IndustryAir Astana receives its first E-190E2 jet airplane
The carrier will take delivery four additional units next year
Air Astana, the flag carrier of Kazakhstan, presented its first E-190E2 jet in a ceremony held today in Astana. The airline will receive four additional E-190E2s next year, with the last of the five aircraft,... more
IndustryFincantieri: sustainability plan 2018-2022 published
The company commitment to strengthen sustainability culture continues
Following approval by the Board of Directors, Fincantieri has published its Sustainability Plan in a dedicated section of its homepage (www.fincantieri.com/it/sostenibilita). This is a milestone in the... more
IndustrySikorsky-Boeing: the first flight of the SB>1 Defiant helicopter still slips
Technical transmission problem during a ground test
The Sikorsky-Boeing SB>1 Defiant helicopter will not carry out its maiden flight in 2018 as expected by the two companies, but the date will postpone in the first three months of 2019. The reason why the... more
IndustryFrance orders three more A-330MRTT tanker planes
Airbus DS has received a firm order from the French DGA
Airbus Defence and Space has received a firm order from the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) for a further three A-330MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport) aircraft.The aircraft, known as "Phénix"... more
IndustryBoeing delivers the 787th B-787 Dreamliner aircraft
Special milestone airplane to be operated by China Southern Airlines
Boeing delivered today the 787th B-787 Dreamliner aircraft to come off the production line, marking a special milestone for the airplane family and the twin-aisle jet in history.Since its first delivery... more
IndustryF-35: new problem with the outer covering of the plane?
Excessive wear that would frustrate stealth ability
For the Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft there could be a new problem, this time it would be related to the excessive wear of the outer covering which guarantees its stealth capabilities. According to a US... more
IndustryBoeing delivers first B-787/9 Dreamliner aircraft to RAM
The Moroccan carrier unveils special livery on the inaugural model
Boeing delivered today the first B-787/9 for Royal Air Maroc (RAM), introducing a second member of the Dreamliner family to the airline's fleet. In 2015, the carrier was one of the first in the Mediterranean... more
IndustryBoeing-Embraer: the stop at the joint-venture cancelled
Decision taken by the same court after government requests
The provisional injunction of the federal court of Brasilia that blocked the joint-venture between Boeing and Embraer was cancelled by the same court, after the aerospace company in São Paulo explained... more
IndustryBoeing: contract for second Japan KC-46 tanker aircraft
The industry was awarded the initial FMS agreement for Japan’s first airplane in December 2017
The US Air Force has exercised the option for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s second Boeing KC-46 tanker through the Foreign Military Sale (FMS) process. The industry was awarded the initial FMS contract f... more
IndustryAustralia's F-35 airplanes delivered to Raaf Williamtown
Signalling the dawn of a new era for the nation's defence capabilities
Australia's first two locally-based F-35 fighter aircraft arrived on home soil yesterday at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Williamtown, signalling the dawn of a new era for the nation's defence capabilities.... more
IndustryBoeing launches the BBJ-777X aircraft
BBJ also announces new order for the BBJ MAX
Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) announced today it is launching the BBJ-777X, a new Boeing Business Jet model that can fly more than half way around the world without stopping.Customers can choose between two... more
IndustryAvolon signs firm order for 100 Airbus aircraft
For A-320neo and A-321neo airplanes
Dublin, Ireland-headquartered aircraft lessor Avolon has firmed up an order for 75 A-320neos and 25 A-321neos. The agreement is the single largest order for Airbus aircraft.The agreement takes lessor’s c... more
IndustryBoeing-Embraer: federal court orders the stop at jv
It would be negative for the Brazilian company
A federal court in Brasilia ordered the halting of the creation of a joint-venture between the US company Boeing and the Brazilian industry Embraer, thus giving the right to the 4 members of the Parliament... more
IndustryBoeing: former officials accuse it of having omitted the MCAS from the manual
Muilenburg answers: "Our planes are safe"
According to "The Wall Street Journal" some ex-US aerospace company Boeing officials admitted that there was a heated internal debate when it was decided to "omit" the operation of the automated flight... more
IndustryFincantieri: "Carnival Panorama" launched in Marghera
The moment of the launch preceded by the traditional "coin ceremony"
“Carnival Panorama”, the new ship of Carnival Cruise Line, a brand under Carnival Corporation & plc, a world cruise ship operator, was launched today at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera (Venice). Int... more
IndustryUsa: replacing Turkey in the F-35 would not have devastating impacts
It would be possible in a short time to produce components in the United States
Should the United States decide to exclude Turkey from the Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft program, due to the purchase of the S-400 missile system from Russia, the industrial impact would be minimal and... more
IndustryA-330MRTT airplane. LM and Airbus sign aerial refuelling MoA
To explore opportunities to meet the growing demand for US customers
Lockheed Martin (LM) and Airbus have signed an agreement to jointly explore opportunities to meet the growing demand for aerial refuelling for US defence customers.The companies will seek to provide aerial-refuelling... more
IndustryPlanes. New C-27J Spartan baseline configuration performs first flight
Its orders total 85 from 14 countries around the world
The new C-27J Spartan baseline configuration —characterized by a brand new avionics system, new cockpit control panels and LED aircraft lights—completed its first flight yesterday at Leonardo’s Aircraft Divis... more
IndustryKC-46 tanker program completes Phase II RCT
Following three weeks of flights with F-15E aircraft
Boeing’s KC-46 tanker program has completed its planned Phase II Receiver Certification flight Testing (RCT) following three weeks of flights with F-15E aircraft out of Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. T... more
IndustryPiaggio Aerospace: Nicastro former-employee of Profumo
The task to restructure and sell it to the commissioner
The appointment of the lawyer Vincenzo Nicastro as extraordinary commissioner of Piaggio Aerospace has generated different reactions in the trade unions, because there are those who welcomed it favorably... more
IndustryEmbraer-NAC: firm order for three E-190 aircraft signed
This agreement was announced as LoI at "Farnborough Air Show" last July
Embraer has signed a firm contract for three E-190 planes with Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), the global reference in regional aircraft leasing. This agreement was announced as a Letter of Intent (LoI)... more
IndustryElettronica Group receives "100 Italian excellence" award
During a solemn ceremony at the Chamber of deputies in Rome
Elettronica Group was awarded the "100 Italian excellence" award during a solemn ceremony that took place at the Chamber of Deputies in Rome. The recognition annually identifies and enhances individuals... more
IndustryFincantieri: "Nieuw Statendam" cruise ship presented
At its shipyard in Marghera at the presence of Deputy Minister Edoardo Rixi
At the presence of the Italian Vice-minister of Infrastructures and Transport Edoardo Rixi, “Nieuw Statendam”, the new cruise ship of Holland America Line, a brand under Carnival Corporation & plc, was... more
IndustryATR delivers 1,500th aircraft
The -72/600 is flying in the colours of JAC
Turboprop manufacturer ATR today celebrates its 1,500th aircraft delivery with the entire ATR employee community. The ATR-72/600 was delivered to Japan Air Commuter (JAC) at the end of October. This represents... more
IndustryFincantieri to take part in the construction of a bridge in Romania
About 2 km long, it will be the longest suspension bridge of the country and the third in Europe
Fincantieri, through its subsidiary Fincantieri Infrastructure, will participate in the construction of a suspension bridge in Romania, which, once completed, will be the longest in the country and with... more
IndustryJapan: ground test on UH-X helicopter engines
Maiden flight and the first orders in the next year?
The operational history of the UH-1 family of helicopters could continue thanks to the Japanese UH-X prototype, built by Subaru Corporation and on which the first ground tests of the engine began before... more
IndustryPiaggio Aerospace: the Government stall on the 766 million euros
Postponed the parliamentary hearing scheduled for today
The parliamentary hearing set for today on the 766 million Euro order to purchase 20 drone (UAV, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) P-2HH aircraft from Piaggio Aerospace has been postponed until a later date, because... more
IndustryLeonardo welcomes Polish Bielik M-346 airplane
The ceremony took place in the last days in Deblin
Leonardo to welcome the Polish Bielik trainer to the M-346 family. The Polish First Lady solemnly christened the airplane, which serves in the Polish Air Force. The ceremony, which took place in the 4th... more
Industry"Innovation Day" (2). Profumo: "For Piaggio we will evaluate the situation"
Words that do not close to a possible Leonardo's intervention
Responding to the journalists present at the "Leonardo Innovation Day" today in Naples, the CEO of the company Alessandro Profumo explained that "as far as Piaggio Aerospace is concerned, we need to understand... more
IndustryRAM orders an additional ATR-72/600 airplane
Launch customer of latest -600 series expands aircraft fleet
Moroccan national flag-carrier, Royal Air Maroc (RAM), is adding an additional ATR-72/600 to its fleet. This will bring its total -72/600 fleet to six aircraft. The airplane will be delivered before the... more
IndustryPiaggio Aerospace: Di Maio ready to start the commissioner
By the end of this week the company's future will be known
For Piaggio Aerospace the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Labor and Economic Development Luigi Di Maio would be ready to start the procedure of commissioner, after the latter has asked to access the... more
IndustryUnited Technologies announces division into three independent companies
Acquisition of Rockwell Collins completed
United Technologies Corp. announced the completion of its acquisition of Rockwell Collins and the company's intention to separate its commercial businesses, Otis and Carrier (formerly CCS), into independent... more
IndustryAirbus delivers first A-330/900 aircraft to Tap
It is the launch operator
TAP Air Portugal has taken delivery of the world’s first new generation widebody A-330neo and, as the launch airline, will be the first to benefit from the aircraft’s operating economics, increased ran... more
IndustryFincantieri-MSC Cruises: "first steel is cut" in Monfalcone shipyard
For the construction of the MSC Seashore ship, for a one billion euro investment
MSC Cruises and Fincantieri today cut the first steel of MSC Seashore, the first of two MSC Cruises Seaside EVO ships currently on order at Fincantieri. At a ceremony held at industry’s shipyard in Monfalcone, I... more
IndustryPiaggio Aerospace: will it end up like Alitalia?
Will there be another public savior? AVIONEWS heard Apa from UILM
"The resignation of the managing director Renato Vaghi is a dutiful act". This was the opinion of the Secretary of the UILM of Genoa Antonio Apa, interviewed by AVIONEWS to comment on the decision of Piaggio... more
Industry"Brexit": aerospace industries accumulate components for safety
Widespread fears that the agreement is not ratified. Risk is cascading effect
The next exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union (scheduled for March 29, 2019) and the agreement that has not been ratified yet by the parliaments has led many companies to accumulate components,... more
IndustryPiaggio Aerospace: extraordinary administration requested
What will the government make now?
Although it seemed that it was close to the decision to release the 766 million euros for the purchase of 20 P.2HH drone planes, this afternoon the Board of Directors of Piaggio Aerospace asked the Ministry... more
IndustryInaugurated second maritime navigation support center in Turkey
Leonardo's VTMS installed in Izmir will manage local traffic and security of the area
Today a ceremony was held in Izmir, Turkey, for the inauguration of the town’s new maritime traffic and navigation support centre developed by Leonardo. The speaker of the Grand National Assembly of T... more
IndustryPiaggio Aerospace. Vaghi: "Industrial return for Italy of 2 billion"
The CEO emphasizes the importance of giving the go-ahead for the purchase of drones
After the meeting of last Tuesday by the unions of Piaggio Aerospace employees and the heads of the Italian Ministry of Economic Development (MISE), yesterday the managing director Renato Vaghi spoke about... more
IndustryNew "European" aircraft: it is difficult to imagine the presence of a third country
It seems more and more like a two-way deal between France and Germany
After the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed last April, France and Germany have agreed on what should be the next steps for the development and design of the new generation fighter aircraft, which... more
IndustryFirst B-777X flight test airplane assembled
Its maiden flight scheduled for 2019, delivery in 2020
Boeing has brought together the major fuselage sections to form the first B-777X airplane that will take to the skies in 2019. In a major production milestone called 'final body join,' Boeing teams connected... more
IndustrySupersonic aircraft: in 2021 the first tests over the cities of the US
Almost completed the Lockheed Martin-NASA project
After the 250 million dollar contract signed by Lockheed Martin and NASA at the beginning of the year to develop the technology needed to build low-noise supersonic aircraft, the US aerospace company would... more
IndustryeasyJet orders 17 additional A-320 aircraft
The airplanes are powered by CFM International LEAP engines
Airbus has reached an agreement with easyJet that extends the airline’s fleet plans into 2023, exercising purchase rights to firm orders for 17 A-320neo. This takes its combined order for the NEO to 1... more
IndustryMiur-Fincantieri: agreement signed for skilled training
To strengthen the relationship between education system and labor market
They have agreed to set up a specific Technical Committee, consisting of representatives of both sides, which will draw up an annual report on the initiatives taken more
IndustryBoeing: soon a conference call with airlines
It would serve to explain the operation of the anti-stall system
The US aerospace company Boeing could soon hold a conference call with all the airlines that have the B-737 MAX in their fleets. A meeting that would serve - according to what reported in the American... more