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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
IndustryAirbus: will the A-321XLR aircraft coming soon?
On the other hand, Boeing thinks of a larger aircraft
Among Airbus's plans there would be to create a new version with even wider range for the A-321, after the "LR" version has received approval on the flight of FAA and EASA. The attempt of the European... more
IndustryLeonardo’s 70 year history: underpinning the present, inspiring the future
The milestone sees the launch of its Foundation to promote enlightened business culture and technology for the common good
The name Leonardo has always been synonymous with innovation, research and passion. Having grown and evolved for 70 years at the heart of Italy’s industrial base, the Group which was originally called F... more
IndustryAircraft. "Zhuhai Airshow": new Chinese stealth bomber will debut
The Hong-20 should have higher capacity than the US B-2
During the "Zhuhai Airshow", China should present a next-generation bomber, which will be called -as report by "the Global Times"- Hong-20 and which should take off for the first time in the short term.... more
IndustryPakistan-China: agreement for the supply and construction of 48 new drone aircraft
Pakistani industry involved in the agreement that strengthens the presence of Beijing
China and Pakistan have signed -as reported by Chinese press - an agreement to jointly produce the UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) CAIG Wing Loong II, after Islamabad has bought 48 for its Armed forces.... more
IndustryDelta Air Lines A-220 airplane took to the skies for its first flight
It will be followed by a series of tests before delivery
Delta Air Lines’ first A-220/100 took off on its first flight from Mirabel airport, Québec, at 02:02 pm local time of last Saturday (October 6). The aircraft was crewed by A-220 programme test pilots. Du... more
IndustryLeonardo joins the UN "Global Compact"
And consolidates its commitment to sustainable development
Confirming its commitment to the promotion of an inclusive and sustainable global economy, Leonardo has joined the United Nations Global Compact, the world's largest business sustainability initiative,... more
IndustryAirplanes and helicopters. Boeing reports 3Q deliveries
For commercial aircraft and defense, space, security programs
The Boeing Company announced deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the third quarter of 2018.Major program deliveries during the third quarter were as follows:Major Programs, 3rd... more
IndustryLeonardo: jv with Comac for the production of the new aircraft?
Possible landing in China
There will be a future in China for Leonardo's Aerostructures Division? It could be a hypothesis not to be discarded because the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) has proposed to form a... more
IndustryDefense. Tornado will be soon operating with the new AGM-88E missiles
It will be able to hit almost all the anti-aircraft batteries
The Italian Air Force (AMI) will be the first non-US armed force to receive the AGM-88E AARGM (Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile) which will be installed on Tornado IDS (Interdiction and Strike) and... more
IndustryBoeing-Embraer: what will be the future after the Brazilian elections?
Meanwhile the KC-390 aircraft could be equipped with technologies made in the USA
The collaboration between Boeing and Embraer on the KC-390 transport plane may not be limited to commercialization, since the US company could also provide industrial and technological expertise to the... more
IndustryJapan: the F-2 substitute will be a totally new aircraft
Possible participation in the "Tempest" program?
Japan could develop a combat aircraft autonomously to replace the Mitsubishi F-2 -the Japanese version of the US F-16-, since the Defense Ministry refused Lockheed Martin's proposal for the F-22, by Boeing... more
IndustrySudan: collision on the runway between two military aircraft
Unknown the number of people involved - VIDEO
At the Khartoum Airport in Sudan, two National Air Force transport aircraft collided, probably after landing. In fact an Antonov An-32 hit an An-26. The reason for the accident is not known and also the... more
IndustryLeonardo's third edition of the "Compliance Council"
Moving towards an integrated Group compliance
The topics related to ethical culture, transparency and compliance with regulations in all areas of business have been at the heart of Leonardo's "Compliance Council", an annual event now arrived at its... more
IndustryRussia: requirements for the engine of the new aircraft have been unveiled
It should allow you to stay in flight for 30 hours
Some Russian press sources have leaked some rumors concerning the requirements of the United Engine Corporation (ODK) for the construction of the propulsion engine of the future stealth strategic bombing... more
IndustryEasa and Faa certify long-range capability for A-321neo plane
The aircraft can operate up to three Act
Readiness to start “Long Range” (LR) operations with launch customers of the most capable and flexible A-321neo version to date –the A-321LR airplane– has moved a significant step closer with recent joint E... more
IndustryBoeing-Embraer: production line of KC-390 aircraft will move in the USA?
It would be a step towards the definitive absorption of the Brazilian company
Aerospace companies Boeing and Embraer that recently signed an agreement to set up a joint-venture -awaiting the approval of the Brazilian parliament- would be negotiating to produce the KC-390 military... more
IndustryLufthansa Group expands A-320neo aircraft fleet
The carrier orders 24+3 planes
Lufthansa Group has converted 27 A-320neo Family options into firm orders. Following a decision by the company’s supervisory board, the Group signed for an additional 24 A-320neo and three A-321neo aircraft. T... more
IndustryQatar Airways grows its A-350/1000 aircraft fleet
The carrier has upsized five /900 units
Qatar Airways has upsized five A-350/900 airplanes currently on order to the bigger /1000 version. The amended order reinforces carrier’s position as the A-350/1000 largest customer with a fleet of... more
IndustryChina: maiden flight of the new FTC-2000G aircraft
Designed for ground attack, it will primarily be a trainer
The aircraft produced by the Chinese aviation industry (AVIC, Aviation Industry Corporation of China) FTC-2000G made its first flight this morning in the province of Guizhou, taking off from the Anshun... more
IndustryAirbus DS invests EUR 60m in new military aircraft logistics centre
To be operational in 2020
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) is investing around € 60 million into a new logistics centre for spare parts of military aircraft (Military Air Spares Centre– Masc) at Manching to the north of Munich. In... more
IndustryAirplanes. USAF T-X pilot training program contract to Boeing (2)
USD 9.2 bn award funds 351 jets, 46 simulators and associated ground equipment
Brief from the world. US Air Force pilots will soon train for combat with T-X jets and simulators from Boeing. The company and its risk-sharing partner Saab designed, developed, and flight tested two all-new,... more
IndustryTAI-Airbus: signed agreement to develop aircraft structures
The ceremony at "Istanbul Airshow 2018"
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and Airbus have signed a collaborative agreement on research and development in secondary structures, such as movable parts, for Airbus aircraft programs. The agreement... more
IndustryLeonardo: Giancarlo Schisano, director of the Aerostructures division
He replaces Alessio Facondo
The appointment of Giancarlo Schisano (born in Naples in 1956) as director of the Aerostructures Division of the company led by Alessandro Profumo is certain for Leonardo's highly qualified environments.... more
IndustryFirst ANA A-380 airplane took to the skies
The aircraft is ready for cabin installation and painting
The first A-380 airplane for All Nippon Airways (ANA) took to the skies in the last days, completing a maiden flight from the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, France to the Airbus site in Hamburg,... more
IndustryAirbus: future increase in aircraft production in China?
Possible amplimaneto of the Tianjin plants
Due to the US customs duties imposed on China, the European aerospace company Airbus is trying to take advantage of its boeing rival in the world's fastest growing air transport market. The leadership... more
IndustryA-350/900 airplane receives EASA Type Certification
The American FAA certification is expected to follow shortly
The A-330/900 airplane has received its Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines. The Type Certificate was signed by... more
IndustryRussia: will the new aircraft carrier have a catamaran hull?
Atypical solution that can cause problems
Russia would be building the first light aircraft carrier equipped with a semi-catamaran hull that should hypothetically allow it to operate indifferently in coastal and ocean waters, transporting between... more
IndustryJapan: in 2025 a new supersonic planing bomb
Important development for the security of peripheral islands
The Japanese defense industries are working to try to develop a new generation of glide bombs capable of flying at supersonic speeds, in such a way as to give the military forces the possibility of disengaging... more
IndustryFirst A-350 XWB ULR airplane delivered to SIA
Singapore Airlines will start operating it next October 11
Airbus has delivered the first A-350/900 Ultra Long Range (ULR) aircraft to launch customer Singapore Airlines (SIA). The airplane prepared for flight and departed Toulouse for Singapore later last Saturday.The... more
IndustryIndia: asked the resignation by Modi for the purchase of the Rafale aircraft
Accused of corruption by the opposition
The Indian opposition is insistently demanding the resignation of the current premier Narendra Modi accusing him of corruption in the operations that led to the acquisition of 36 Rafale aircraft from France... more
IndustryNetherlands: eliminated the limit ceiling set for the purchase of F-35 aircraft
The aeronautics would like to order more than 37 planned aircraft
The Dutch government, through its defense minister, has decided to eliminate the spending limit for the purchase of F-35 fifth generation aircraft, thus giving the Dutch armed forces the opportunity to... more
IndustryPhoto. Airbus' E-Aircraft Systems test house takes shape
The project is on schedule for completion in March 2019
Airbus has celebrated the topping out of the E-Aircraft Systems Test House at its Taufkirchen/Ottobrunn site near Munich in Germany. The facility will provide the infrastructure to install hybrid-electric... more
IndustryUSA-China: sanctions for Beijing a cause of buying aircraft from Russia
Additional measures that increase the trade war between the two countries
In addition to the import tax imposed on the Beijing government, yesterday the US Department of State announced that it imposed other sanctions on China regarding the specific defense industry sector as... more
IndustryTurkey: sale of the new T-625 helicopter to Pakistan?
Possibility that it would further increase the relationship between the two states
If the United States try to bring India closer to its sphere of influence by signing commercial and military agreements, on the other hand, Turkey is trying to increase cooperation and collaboration on... more
IndustryAircraft. USAF: found two new defects to the KC-46 tanker
Problems continue for the Boeing plane
New technical problems for the Boeing KC-46 Pegasus in-flight refuelling aircraft, which will cause the US Air Force (USAF) to move forward again. During the last tests two defects were considered as "category... more