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IndustryCompleted engine tests for the first batch of Su-57 aircraft
The AL-41F-1 prototype engine for the 5th generation fighter
The State tests of the AL-41F-1 prototype engine for the fifth generation Su-57 fighter airplane have been completed.Experimental design work assuming a deep modernization of the Soviet turbojet engine... more
IndustryAnd the Italian M5S' blog realizes that there is Leonardo
Shortly after the appointment of the president and the members of the new Board of Statutory Auditors
While in these days the Movement is debating between hypotheses of Government, nods from the Hill, orders of stable and winkles to the France of Macron , and while rivers of ink flow on the identity of... more
IndustryPrimera Air receives first A-321neo plane
During an event in Hamburg
Primera Air, a low-fare Nordic airline, has taken delivery of its first A-321neo at an event in Hamburg, Germany attended by Andri Már Ingólfsson, CEO and President of Primera Travel Group and Kimon S... more
IndustryEmbraer: aircraft delivered in 1Q18
The quarter’s main highlights
During the first quarter of 2018 (1Q18), Embraer delivered 14 jets to the commercial aviation market across the US, Europe and Asia Pacific. In the business aviation market, 11 aircraft were delivered... more
IndustryMandarin Airlines adds a maintenance agreement with ATR
Repair, overhaul and pooling services of units
ATR and Mandarin Airlines, a regional subsidiary of Taiwan’s flag carrier China Airlines, have signed a Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA). This comprehensive support package covers the repair, overhaul a... more
IndustryLeonardo: agreement on early retirement plan
65 executives involved
Leonardo and Federmanager, Italy’s national association of executives, in coordination with Representatives of the Group Managers, have signed an agreement relating to early retirement. This is in line w... more
IndustryThe era of smart-working begins with a pilot project
Agreement signed between Leonardo and unions
Leonardo and the Italy’s trade unions signed yesterday an innovative smartworking agreement on with the aim of gradually introducing the ability of employees to work at a company location closer to home (... more
IndustryAircraft-helicopters. Boeing: first quarter deliveries
For commercial and defense products
The Boeing Company announced yesterday deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the first quarter of 2018.Major program deliveries during the first quarter were as follows:Commercial... more
IndustrySas signs order for 35 A-320neo planes
The engine selection will be announced at a later date
SAS Group has signed yesterday a firm order for 35 A-320neo aircraft. The airline will also lease 15 additional A-320neos from leasing companies. This important new strategic commitment will result in... more
IndustryEmbraer SS completes upgrade of Phenom 300 plane
The announcement during an event in Austin
Embraer Services & Support (SS) has completed the first upgrade of a Phenom 300 light business jet with a two-person divan, increasing cabin passenger capacity to 11 occupants, the highest in its class.... more
IndustryLion Air Group orders Boeing aircraft
50 B-737 MAX 10
Boeing and the Lion Air Group announced today the airline purchased 50 of Boeing's new 737 MAX 10 airplane, the single-aisle jet in the aviation industry. The deal, valued at approximately $6.24 billion... more
IndustryAmerican Airlines orders other Dreamliner aircraft
For 47 units plus 28 options
The relationship has lasted for over 80 years more
IndustryFincantieri: oceanographic ship delivered
At the bow the hangar is able to accommodate two helicopters
“Kronprins Haakon”, the oceanographic icebreaker which will operate in in the polar waters and which was built by Fincantieri for the Institute of Marine Research (IMR), the Norwegian governmental body... more
IndustryJet Airways announces order for 75 B-737 Max aircraft
First Indian carrier to receive new improved jet
Boeing and Jet Airways announced yesterday a new order for 75 B-737 MAX airplanes as India's premier international airline looks to the new and improved 737 jet to power its future growth.The carrier unveiled... more
IndustryPlanes. Leonardo awarded by Airbus
A thirty-year partnership between the two industries
Yesterday in a ceremony in Toulouse, France, Leonardo’s aerostructures division was named ‘Best Performing Supplier’ by Airbus, recognizing the industry for its sustained level of excellence including 100%... more
IndustryWiderøe receives world’s first E-190E2 plane
The Norwegian carrier will fly with it on domestic routes later this month
Embraer and Widerøe, Scandinavia’s largest regional airline, celebrated the delivery of the manufacturer’s first production E-190E2 yesterday at a ceremony at industry’s facility in São José dos Campos.... more
IndustryEmbraer certifies and delivers first Phenom 300E airplane
Its launch and debut last year during an event
Embraer has delivered the first new Phenom 300E business jet, having received its type certificate in the first quarter from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the European Aviation Safety Agency... more
IndustryFincantieri-Grimaldi: renewal contract of two cruise ferries
After the signing of the letter of intent on March 5
After the signing of the letter of intent on March 5, Fincantieri and the Grimaldi Group signed the contract for the lengthening and refurbishment program for the cruise ferries “Cruise Roma” and “Cruise Barce... more
IndustryAegean signs MoU for 30 A-320 family aircraft
New fleet will ensure its growth into the future
Aegean Airlines, the Greek carrier, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus to purchase 30 A-320neo Family aircraft, comprising 20 A-320neos and 10 A-321neos. The airline will also a... more
IndustryEME Aero acquires building site in Poland
The jv of Lufthansa Technik and MTU Aero Engines will start operations in 2020
Starting in May 2018, one of the most advanced maintenance facilities in the aerospace industry will be erected in Jasionka (province of Subcarpathia) in the south-east of Poland. EME Aero (Engine Maintenance... more
IndustryPolish contract for M-346 aircraft supply
Four training planes and logistic support
Leonardo and the Armament Inspectorate of the Polish Ministry of National Defense have signed a contract to supply four additional M-346 Advanced Jet Trainers (AJT) that will join the Polish Air Force’s e... more
IndustryFLC Group selects A-321neo aircraft
For Bamboo Airways
Vietnam’s FLC Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus for up to 24 A-321neo aircraft for future operation by start-up carrier Bamboo Airways.The agreements were signed in Paris y... more
IndustryBoeing: first B-787/10 airplane to SIA
Singapore Airlines first to operate all three Dreamliner models
Boeing and Singapore Airlines (SIA) celebrated yesterday the delivery of the first 787/10 airplane, the newest and largest member of the Dreamliner family and a jet that will set a new global standard... more
IndustryPhoto. Double A-400M aircraft delivery
It launches 20th anniversary of OCCAR signature
Airbus has for the first time formally delivered two A-400M new generation airlifter airplanes to two different nations in one day. The company handed over the aircraft on 20 March (but the industry communicated... more
IndustryBoeing delivers first B-737 MAX 9 aircraft
Destined to Lion Air Group, it will go into service with Thai Lion Air
Its added capacity will launch new international routes more
IndustrySend to trial asked for Alessandro Profumo
The hypothesis of the judge of Salerno (South Italy) is that of usury
In his capacity as president of the Monte di Paschi di Siena, Alessandro Profumo, together with Giuseppe Mussari, was sent to trial by Judge Giovanna Pacifico of the Court of Salerno (Campania Region,... more
Industry10th anniversary of first A-380 flight to London
Over 200mln passengers have flown with it
Airbus and Heathrow Airport celebrate the 10th anniversary of A-380 airplane operations departing and arriving from this airport. They began on 18 March, 2008 with the arrival of the first A-380, Singapore... more
IndustryFirst fuselage section for the A-321 plane delivered
A ceremony in Nola (near Naples, South Italy) in recent days
A delivery ceremony for the first A-321LR (Long Range) fuselage section took place in the last days at Leonardo Aircraft Division’s site located at Nola near Naples (South Italy). The A-321LR features a n... more
IndustryANA's A-380 airplane towards final assembly
The main sections reach Toulouse
The main sections of the first A-380 airplane for Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) have arrived at the Airbus final assembly line in Toulouse via a special convoy, with six subassemblies (the nose, central a... more
IndustrySaab receives a three year order
For maintenance of flight safety equipment
Saab has signed an agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) concerning the maintenance of technical system support for flight safety equipment. The total value of the agreement... more
IndustryLeonardo: the most disappointing budget of the companies controlled by the State
It will take a long time to get back to normal
There are no words to comment on the latest budget published yesterday by Leonardo. Profumo certifies the further reduction of Leonardo's business perimeter. Just look at the table below to understand... more
IndustryFirst flight for GlobalEye aircraft
Its launch customer is the UAE Armed Forces
GlobalEye took off on its maiden flight at 12:52 local time on 14 March 2018, from Saab’s airfield in Linköping, Sweden. The aircraft, a modified Bombardier Global 6000 jet platform, undertook a 1 hour 46... more
IndustryBoeing: 10,000th B-737 aircraft
Fueled by strong market demand
It's a MAX 8 destined to Southwest Airlines more
IndustryLeonardo agrees plan for early retirement with Italian unions
1,100 employees will be involved
Leonardo and Italy’s national trade unions have signed an agreement relating to early retirement, in line with Article 4 of Italian Employment Law (92/2012), also known as the "Fornero Law". The agreement w... more
IndustryBoeing-Turkish: agreement for 30 B-787 airplanes
Order of the Dreamliner program above 1300 orders
Boeing and Turkish Airlines announced they have finalized a firm order for 25 B-787/9 Dreamliner aircraft with options for five more airplanes. The firm order will allow Turkey's flag carrier to further... more
IndustryTurkish Airlines selects A-350XWB aircraft
To acquire 25 units plus five options
Istanbul-based Turkish Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to acquire 25 A-350/900 aircraft plus five options, underlining its strong confidence in the global market-dynamism and growth.The... more
IndustryMalta selects Leonardo solution
For air traffic control communication
Leonardo has signed a contract with Malta Air Traffic Services Ltd. (MATS), the Maltese Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP), to supply an integrated Data Link solution for air traffic management applications.... more
IndustryHawaiian Airlines purchases 10 B-787 aircraft
The carrier passes to the Dreamliner model
Boeing and Hawaiian Airlines announced yesterday that the carrier has selected the "market-leading" 787 Dreamliner as its flagship airplane for medium to long-haul flights. As part of the selection, the... more
IndustryFramework contract for meteorological radar by Australia
Leonardo will supply and install systems in the next four years
Leonardo, through its German subsidiary Selex ES GmbH, has been awarded a major contract by the Bureau of Meteorology to deliver state-of-the-art meteorological radars in Australia. In the long-awaited... more
IndustryPlanes and job. Airbus to meet European Works Council
Falsified news on the cuts diffused by the media
Senior management representatives of Airbus will meet with the European Works Council on 7 March 2018 to explain previously announced rate reductions on the A-380 and A-400M aircraft programmes and to... more
IndustryBelgian adhesion brings MRTT NATO fleet to eight planes
Besides Netherlands, Luxembourg, Norway and Germany
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) has received a firm order for an A-330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transport airplane from Europe’s organisation for the management of cooperative armament programmes –OCCAR– on be... more
IndustryIcelandair: first B-737 MAX airplane delivered
The carrier expands fleet and strengthens operations thanks to 8 and 9 versions
Boeing and Icelandair today announced the delivery of the airline's first 737 MAX airplane as the carrier seeks to grow and renew its fleet and enhance its trans-Atlantic operations.The MAX, a new and... more
IndustryE-190E2 airplane obtained certification by ANAC, FAA and EASA
For the first time together by three authorities
In a ceremony held yesterday at the Company's facilities in São José dos Campos, Embraer received Type Certificate for the E-190E2, the first member of the E-Jets E2 family of commercial aircraft, from t... more
IndustryThe first Ultra Long Range A-350XWB airplane makes its debut
SIA prepares to resume world’s longest commercial flights
The first Ultra Long Range version of the A-350XWB airplane has rolled out of the Airbus final assembly line in Toulouse. The latest variant of the A-350XWB Family "will be able to fly further than any... more
IndustrySaab reveals first GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft
The rollout marks a significant milestone on the programme
Today Saab rolls out the first GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft to the media at its Linköping site, Sweden. GlobalEye is an advanced, swing role airborne surveillance system... more
IndustryAirbus delivers the A-350/1000 plane to Qatar Airways
It is the first of 37 aircraft to the launch customer
Airbus has delivered the world’s first A-350/1000 widebody airliner to launch customer Qatar Airways (QA) at a delivery event in Toulouse, France. The airplane is the first of 37 airplanes ordered by t... more
IndustryB-737 MAX 9 plane awarded FAA certification
Aircraft now being prepped for delivery in the coming weeks
Boeing announced today that the B-737 MAX 9 aircraft has received an Amended Type Certificate (ATC) from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), officially certifying the airplane for commercial... more
IndustryAircraft. Munich Public Prosecutor ends Eurofighter Austria investigation
The allegations of bribery not confirmed, but issued million fine
The investigation of Airbus Defence and Space GmbH by the Munich Public Prosecutor (Staatsanwaltschaft München I) related to the sale of Eurofighter aircraft to the Republic of Austria in 2003 has been... more
IndustryTechnodinamika is ready to supply ignition systems
For Chinese civil aircraft engines
Technodinamika Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) and the Chinese company AVIC Shaanxi Aero Electric Co., Ltd. have signed a cooperation protocol on the design and manufacturing of ignition... more
IndustryEmirates firms up order for up to 36 additional A-380 planes
Aircraft to continue airline’s growth
Emirates and Airbus firmed up an earlier Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and signed a contract for the 20 additional A-380 airplanes with a further 16 options to be confirmed at a later date. The total... more