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IndustryEmbraer: jet aircraft deliveries in 2017
The firm order backlog totaled USD 18.3bn
Embraer delivered a total of 210 jets in 2017, of which 101 were commercial and 109 were executive aircraft (72 light and 37 large). The deliveries were within the outlook ranges for the year of 97 to... more
IndustryPlanes and missiles. Airbus provides update on legal cases
Matra Défense and China; termination of Eurofighter Austria investigation
Airbus SE is providing an update on two unrelated legacy legal cases. The first legal legacy case concerns a commercial dispute, previously mentioned in the company’s Financial Statements, between subsidiary Ma... more
IndustryAirbus: 718 aircraft delivered in 2017
1,109 total net orders from 44 customers
Airbus’ Commercial Aircraft deliveries in 2017 were up for the 15th year in a row, reaching a new company record of 718 airplanes delivered to 85 customers. Deliveries were more than four percent higher t... more
IndustryLeonardo to lead "OCEAN2020" program
The EDA research tender for naval surveillance technology
The first demonstration in 2019 in the Mediterranean Sea more
IndustryAircraft. Airbus and its Chinese partners strengthen cooperation
Further enhancing the industrial collaboration in Tianjin
Production ramp-up to six aircraft per month in Tianjin’s A320 FAL more
IndustryFirst BelugaXL transport airplane rolls off assembly line
Nr 1 in the test phase, n.2 into the integration
The first structurally complete airframe for the new BelugaXL airplane rolled out from its assembly hangar in Toulouse, France this month. Once operational, a fleet of these next-generation airlifters... more
IndustryAirplanes and industry. Boeing: orders record in 2017
763 commercial aircraft delivered last year
912 net orders obtained valued at USD 134.8bn at list prices more
IndustryAirbus rolls out first A-321neo ACF airplane
Powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines
It will undergo ground tests prior to its first flight in the coming weeks more
IndustryEmbraer signs Pool Program contract with Widerøe for E-Jets E2 aircraft
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The launch customer of the model will receive the first plane in April of 2018
Embraer and Widerøe, regional airline in Scandinavia and launch customer for the E-190E2 aircraft, have reached an agreement on a Flight Hour Pool Program for the carrier’s soon to be inducted E2 fleet. Th... more
IndustryBoeing and RAM announce orders for four Dreamliner airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Morocco's flag carrier expands 787 fleet to enable growth in international routes
Boeing and Royal Air Maroc (RAM) today announced orders for four B-787/9 Dreamliner airplanes –valued at $1.1 billion at list prices– that will enable Morocco's flag carrier to expand international ser... more
IndustryMitsubishi Aircraft Corporation: organizational changes
Nagoya, Japan - Effective from next January 1st, 2018
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation today announced organizational changes effective from January 1, 2018. (1) Program Management Division The Program Management Division is newly established to reinforce... more
IndustryFlydubai finalizes order for 175 B-737 MAX airplanes
Dubai, UAE - Largest single-aisle jet order in Middle East history pushes total MAX orders above 4,200
Boeing and flydubai finalized the purchase of 175 B-737 MAX airplanes in the largest single-aisle jet order in Middle East history. The deal –which includes options for an additional 50 jets– is valued at... more
IndustryAirplanes. Boeing and Embraer confirm discussions on potential combination
Chicago, Usa - Both industries do not intend to make any additional comments about it
The Boeing Company and Embraer confirmed yesterday the two companies are engaged in discussions regarding a potential combination, the basis of which remains under discussion. There is no guarantee a... more
IndustryEmbraer KC-390 airplane achieves Initial Operational Capability
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The delivery of the first series aircraft to the FAB is scheduled to take place in 2018
The new KC-390 military transport and aerial refueling jet airplane completed a relevant milestone in the last days, with Embraer demonstrating to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) the attainment of the Initial... more
IndustryUS Department of Commerce confirms duties on import of Bombardier airplanes
Rome, Italy - To apply the taxes is anyhow necessary the final determinaton of the International Trade Commission
The Department of Commerce of the United States confirmed on Wednesday its final determination on the Boeing-Bombardier issue: according to the Cabinet department of the federal US government the Canadian... more
IndustryAirbus helicopters to Kuwait: investigations on the deal
Kuwait City, Kuwait - They were asked by the authorities of the Arab Country to the National Anti-Corruption Commission
The deal for the sale of 30 H-225M "Caracal" aircraft by Airbus Helicopters to the State of Kuwait will be investigated by the National Anti-Corruption Commission of the Arab Country: according to what... more
IndustryFirst SSJ-100 test flight airplane with Saberlets performed successfully
Venice, Italy - VASO is the manufacturer of the kits, the materials used are certified in Russia as well as abroad
On the 21st of December, 2017 Sukhoi Superjet 100 airplane performed its first flight with the installed saberlets in Zhukovsky. The saber-like configuration of the tips installed on to the SSJ-100 turned... more
IndustryViva Air finalizes order for 50 A-320 Family aircraft
Toulouse, France - The Group modernizes fleet, accelerates network growth
Following an MOU signed at "Paris-Le Bourget Airshow" in June, Viva Air, the Latin America low-cost carrier group owned by Irelandia Aviation, has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for 50 A-320 Family... more
IndustryPegasus Airlines orders 25 A-321neo ACF airplanes
Toulouse, France - The Turkish low-cost now with a total of 100 A-320 Family aircraft on order
Pegasus Airlines, the Low-Cost-Carrier (LCC) in Turkey, has placed an order for 25 A-321neo ACF (Airbus Cabin Flex configuration). This comes on top of 18 A-321neo and 57 A-320neos already on order, bringing... more
IndustryAirplanes. The conflict between Bombardier and Boeing continues and might take longer
Rome, Italy - On Monday there was the hearing at the International Trade Commission, the final determinations are now expected
The final determination of the US Department of Commerce over the duties to import the C-Series airplanes by Bombardier into the United States -a countervailing duty that according to what was set in a... more
IndustryPerformed static and fatigue analysis on the Sonaca 200 airplane
Gosselies, Belgium - The delivery of the first model is scheduled for the beginning of 2018
The static and fatigue analysis for the Sonaca 200, a single-engined two-seater designed for training and leisure flights, were undertaken entirely within the SONIA environment (Structure design Environment,... more
IndustryPZL Warszawa-Okęcie to modernise Polish Air Force Orlik TC-I training aircraft
Warsaw, Poland - Major upgrade will return aircraft to service in new condition for decades of operation
The Polish Air Force’s fleet of earlier generation PZL 130 Orlik TC-I trainer aircraft are to undergo a radical modernisation that will bring them up to the latest global aviation standards and allow t... more
IndustryRostec to provide after-sale service for MC-21 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - The tender has been won by the Aircraft Service Centre of the Technodinamika Holding Company, a part of the industry
Rostec State Corporation will be the main logistics and maintenance operator of after-sale service for long-haul aircraft MC-21. The tender for providing the service has been won by the Aircraft Service... more
IndustryAn electric tail rotor for helicopters to reduce environmental impact
Rome, Italy - Leonardo wins the National Award for Innovation
The National Award for Innovation, the most important prize for Italian innovation, was awarded to Leonardo during a ceremony held in the Chamber of Deputies, in the presence of the President of the Chamber,... more
IndustryBoeing, Neos and AerCap: delivery of airline's first 787 airplane
Milan, Italy - Milan-based carrier becomes first in Italy to operate the Dreamliner and the 45th B-787 operator in the world
Boeing, Neos and AerCap today celebrated the delivery of the leisure carrier's first B-787 Dreamliner. Neos is leasing the B-787/9 through an agreement with AerCap and becomes the first Italian operator... more
IndustryAzores Airlines takes delivery of its first A-321neo airplane
Hamburg, Germany - It becomes first Portuguese A-320neo Family operator
Azores Airlines has taken delivery of its first A-321neo aircraft. The carrier, fully owned by SATA (Sociedade Açoreana de Transportes Aéreos) becomes the first Portuguese operator to receive a member o... more
IndustryDelta Air Lines places order for 100 A321neo ACF aircraft
Atlanta, Usa - Underscores airline’s confidence in Airbus single-aisle family
Delta Air Lines today placed an order with Airbus for 100 of the manufacturer’s modern A-321neo ACF (Airbus Cabin Flex configuration) aircraft. The US-based carrier selected the largest member of Airbus’ sin... more
IndustrySaab-NTU Singapore: research collaboration agreement signed
Linkoping, Sweden - For five years
Defence and security company Saab and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), one of the world research-intensive institutions, have signed a five-year master research collaboration... more
IndustrySaab starts development and production in the UAE
Linkoping, Sweden - The business will be located to Tawazun Industrial Park, Abu Dhabi
Defence and security company Saab grows its presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by establishing development and production in Abu Dhabi. Today the industry inaugurates a capability centre for development... more
IndustryLeonardo to provide baggage handling system at Kuwait City Airport
Kuwait City, Kuwait - The BHS will handle those of the more than 4.5 millon passengers per year
Leonardo has revealed that the company will design, supply and bring into service a complete Baggage Handling System (BHS) at Kuwait City International Airport’s new Terminal 4. The announcement was m... more
IndustryNew Singapore Airlines A-380 airplane takes to the skies
Toulouse, France - First aircraft delivered with carrier’s latest cabin products and innovations
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has taken delivery of the first of five new A-380 aircraft scheduled to join the carrier’s fleet over the coming year, at a special ceremony hosted by Airbus in Toulouse. The a... more
IndustryQatar Airways reconfirms its order for 50 airplanes from A-320neo to A-321neo ACF model
Toulouse, France - This updated order replaces the original one placed in 2011
Qatar Airways has re-affirmed last December 7 (and unveiled it today) its earlier order for 50 A-320neo airplanes with a firm order for 50 A-321neo ACF (Airbus Cabin Flex configuration). The selection... more
IndustryNew entries at Leonardo company: Giancarlo Boi new head of press office
Rome, Italy - He will directly report to Raffaella Luglini, head of the communication
The rumour was circulating long lost about that soon a new player would have been integrated in the Alessandro Profumo's team, CEO of Leonardo -ex Finmeccanica. It is Giancarlo Boi, who leaves the role... more
IndustryThe ATR-72/600 airplane tours West Africa
Toulouse, France - Today, about 100 aircraft are operated by 30 airlines in 18 African countries
From December 11 to 14, an ATR-72/600 plane in the colours of Air Sénégal will embark on a demonstration tour in three West African countries. The regional aircraft in the below-90-seats category will t... more
IndustryBelavia to add a further E-195 airplane to its fleet
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - For delivery in 2018
Embraer and Belavia, Belarusian Airlines, the national carrier of Belarus, announced a further firm order for one current generation E-195 jet for delivery in 2018. The firm order, with a list price value... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers 1,400th E-Jet airplane to American Airlines
São José dos Campos, Brazil - It is an E-175 model
Embraer delivered its 1,400th E-Jet, an E-175, during a ceremony at its industrial facilities in São José dos Campos, Brazil. American Airlines took delivery of this milestone aircraft and selected Envoy A... more
IndustryCALC takes delivery of its first A-320neo airplane
Toulouse, France - Leased to Frontier Airlines
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC), the Hong-Kong based lessor, has taken delivery of its first A-320neo aircraft, and in parallel celebrated handing it over to lessee Frontier Airlines. CALC... more
IndustryKC-46A Tanker airplane for USAF completed first flight -VIDEO
Washington, Usa - Newest aircraft moves closer to delivery after airborne operational checks
The first KC-46A tanker airplane that will be delivered to the US Air Force next year successfully completed its first flight and airborne tests yesterday, taking off from Paine Field at 10:32 am PST and... more
IndustryLeonardo's sales of artillery aiming systems are on-target
Edinburgh, UK - With EUR 50m exports in 2017
Leonardo has announced sales this year of over 150 units of its ‘Linaps’ artillery pointing system and over 100 FIN 3120 Inertial Navigation Units (INU), worth together more than 50M Euros, signalling a s... more
IndustryATR-72/600 FFS in Paris receives EASA certification
Toulouse, France - Today the industry has five training centers
ATR, the world’s turboprop manufacturer, has received certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its new ATR-72/600 Full Flight Simulator (FFS) based at its Paris Training Center. T... more
IndustrySaratov Airlines adds two further E-195 aircraft
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - And it extends Embraer pool program
Russian operator Saratov Airlines has extended their Flight Hour Pool Program agreement with Embraer until 2021 to continue providing repairable component support for the airline’s E-Jets fleet. Saratov A... more
IndustryMalaysia Airlines takes delivery of its first A-350XWB airplane
Toulouse, France - First A-350/900 in Air Lease Corporation’s fleet
Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) has taken delivery of its first A-350/900 airplane, leased from Air Lease Corporation (ALC), becoming the 17th airline to operate the world’s newest, modern and twin engine w... more
IndustryNew A-330/800 aircraft starts final assembly
Toulouse, France - Development of latest member of A-330neo Family progressing well
Final assembly of the newest member of the A-330neo Family, the A-330/800 aircraft, has started and is on track for the first flight planned in mid-2018. The A-330/800 complements the /900, the largest... more
IndustryPhilippine Air Force selects the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft
São Paulo, Brazil - The airplanes will be deployed for close air support
Embraer announced today a firm order of six A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced training aircraft for the Philippine Air Force (PAF). After a comprehensive public bidding process participated by... more
IndustryATR-72/500 aircraft gets certification to operate in Canada
Toulouse, France - This will enable local airlines to operate the airplanes either in passenger or cargo configuration
ATR, the world’s turboprop manufacturer, announces that its -72/500 aircraft has just received its certification from Transport Canada, the Canadian airworthiness authority. This will enable Canadian a... more
IndustryMandarin Airlines receives its first ATR-72/600 aircraft
Toulouse, France - China Airlines subsidiary will introduce this turboprop for domestic operations
ATR today delivered the first of the nine ATR-72/600 airplanes to Mandarin Airlines. The ATR -600 series is a proven route opener, creating on average 100 new routes every year worldwide, and the aircraft... more
IndustrySaab receives follow-on order for Sea Giraffe AMB in support of the US Navy’s LCS program
Linkoping, Sweden - The industry has also received an additional contract with options for delivery of another 11 systems in the program through 2024
Defense and security company Saab has received an additional order from General Dynamics for delivery of its Sea Giraffe AMB naval radar for the United States (US) Navy’s Littoral Combat Ships LCS 28 a... more
IndustrySaab to expand remote tower services on the Swedish market
Linkoping, Sweden - To provide air traffic control to the airports in Malmö, Östersund, Umeå and Kiruna
Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions has been selected by the Swedish Air Navigation Service Provider, LFV to provide remote digital air traffic control to the airports in Malmö, Östersund, Umeå and Kiruna. The co... more
IndustryA-350/1000 airplane is certified by EASA and FAA
Toulouse, France - With Type Certification achieved, the model is ready for first delivery
Delivery of the first A-350/1000 –the longest-fuselage version of Airbus’ A-350 XWB jetliner– is planned before year-end following the aircraft’s Type Certification by the European and US airworthiness authori... more
IndustrySIA selects Airbus for A-380 aircraft retrofit programme
Toulouse, France - 14 airplanes currently in service to receive airline’s new cabin products
Airbus has been selected by Singapore Airlines (SIA) to provide cabin retrofit services for 14 A-380 aircraft currently in service with the carrier. The retrofit programme, which will be undertaken at... more