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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
IndustryA-400M airplane. Signed DoI for contractual amendments
Binding for Airbus, Occra, and customer Nations, it will be improved this year
Airbus has signed a Declaration of Intent (DoI) with the Launch Customer Nations (that is Germany, France, United Kingdom, Spain, Turkey, Belgium, Luxemburg) of the tactical military transport airplane... more
IndustrySaab delivers manuals to the Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation
The transfer from the Swedish company was finalised in January 2018
Saab has successfully set up and produced maintenance manuals for Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation’s new airliner, the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ). This is the largest technical information contract S... more
IndustryBoeing debuts first B-737 MAX 7 airplane
First delivery to Southwest Airlines set for 2019
Boeing marked another airplane development milestone today as thousands of employees celebrated the debut of the first 737 MAX 7 at the company's Renton, Wash. factory.It is the third and newest member... more
IndustryNew A-330/800 airplane rolls-out of paintshop
One step closer to joining the A-330neo test fleet
The newest member of the A-330neo Family, the A-330/800 airplane, has rolled out of the paintshop, on track for its first flight mid-2018.The A-330/800 is the new generation 250 seater from Airbus’ twin a... more
IndustryAir Sénégal confirms its order for two A-330neo aircraft
Order to boost the development of the new national carrier
Air Sénégal, its national carrier has signed a firm order for two A-330neo aircraft, the new re-engined version of the A-330 wide-body airliner. The order follows on from the Memorandum of Understanding s... more
IndustryBoeing, Gecas, Travel Service: first 737 MAX aircraft delivery
In leasing from the commercial and financing arm of GE
Boeing, GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) and Travel Service, one of the largest carriers in the Czech Republic, celebrated the delivery of the airline's first 737 MAX airplane. Travel Service is leasing... more
IndustryFirst A-321LR airplane completes maiden flight -VIDEO
The aircraft adds range up for transatlantic flight capability
Airbus’ first A-321LR (Long Range), MSN7877, has accomplished yesterday its maiden flight following a mission lasting 2 hours and 36 minutes. The aircraft powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines i... more
IndustryLeonardo still down in the stock market
The title had already fallen yesterday with the presentation of the business plan 2018-2022
Still down the stocks of Leonardo at the Italian Stock Exchange: after the -12% of yesterday this morning the price was -2.82% compared to the opening value.The reaction of the financial markets to the... more
IndustryFirst A-321LR airplane completes maiden flight
On-going test-flight program for long-range aircraft
Airbus’ first A-321LR (Long Range) airplane, MSN7877, has accomplished its maiden flight following a mission lasting 2 hours and 36 minutes. The aircraft powered by CFM Leap-1A engines is now set to u... more
IndustryProfumo: returning Leonardo to sustainable growth
A comment on the 2018-2022 business plan
"After a challenging 2017 in which we re-set expectations, we intend to deliver an Industrial Plan to return Leonardo to long-term sustainable growth" declared the CEO of Leonardo Alessandro Profumo commenting... more
IndustryATR to install a new FFS in Toulouse
The simulator will expand training capacity for -72/600 pilots
ATR, the turboprop aircraft manufacturer, will add a brand new Full Flight Simulator (FFS) to its Toulouse Training Center. Manufactured by CAE, this new simulator will allow crew members to receive training... more
IndustryTUI Group receives first B-737 MAX 8 airplane
The Group also has 18 unfilled orders for the "10"
Boeing and TUI Group today celebrated the delivery of the operator's first 737 MAX 8. The airplane will play a key role in Group's ambition to operate Europe's most carbon efficient airlines.The 737 MAX... more
IndustryTurkey. Hurkus-B airplane: first test flight
From the "A" civil version to "B" military it's a short step -VIDEO
HÜRKUŞ-B airplane, which to enter in the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) fleet in the middle of this year, has successfully performed the first test flight at Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) facility. F... more
IndustryAircraft. Saab: order for Gripen development and operational support
During a period of three years
Defence and security company Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, FMV, to provide operational and development support for Gripen airplane during a period of three... more
IndustryLeonardo into top ten in the "Best Employer of Choice 2018" survey
It has risen six places in the ranking of places new graduates would like to work
Leonardo is seen by new graduates as the ideal place to work. So says the ‘Best Employer of Choice 2018’ survey by Cesop Communication, which has analysed the feedback from 2,500 young graduates across 100... more
IndustryAirbus delivers latest standard Eurofighter plane to Spanish Air Force
First two new-build aircraft to be delivered in P1Eb FW configuration
Airbus Defence and Space has delivered to the Spanish Air Force the first two Eurofighter Typhoon airplanes to be produced in the latest configuration with enhanced air-to-surface capabilities.The aircraft... more
IndustryLockheed Martin will announce earnings results via webcast
About 4Q and 2017, live and by teleconference next Monday
Lockheed Martin will webcast live its fourth quarter and full year 2017 earnings results conference call on Monday, January 29, 2018, at 10:00 am ET. Marillyn Hewson, chairman, president and chief executive... more
IndustryE-190E2 airplane flight test results
The industry's expectations fully confirmed
As the E-190E2 new generation narrow-body jet approaches certification, Embraer announces some final results from flight tests confirming that the aircraft is better than its original specification and... more
IndustryB-787/10 Dreamliner plane cleared for Commercial Service by FAA
Deliveries scheduled to start in first half of 2018
Boeing announced today the 787/10 Dreamliner received an Amended Type Certificate (ATC) from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), clearing the airplane for commercial service.The awarding of ATC... more
IndustryATR and NAC sign a deal for 15 airplanes
They will be operated by Florida-based carrier Silver Airways
ATR announces its first deal of 2018 which sees the introduction of its -600 series in the US, to be operated by Silver Airways. The airline will introduce 20 aircraft into its fleet, of which 16 will... more
Industry113 ATR aircraft sold in 2017
Turnover at USD 1.8 billion level
ATR achieved outstanding commercial results in 2017, booking firm orders for 113 aircraft, along with 40 options. The level of firm sales in 2017 tripled the number of orders received in 2016 (36). In... more
IndustryBrazil orders additional C-295 Sar aircraft
The second unit will be delivered in 2019 and the third in 2020
Brazil has ordered an additional C-295 Search and Rescue (SAR) aircraft that will eventually take to 15 the number of airplanes in service with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). This latest order constitutes... more
IndustryEmirates: agreement for up to 36 additional A-380 airplanes
Commitment to grow its flagship model fleet
Dubai-based Emirates Airline has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to acquire up to 36 additional A-380 aircraft. The agreement was signed this morning at the airline’s headquarters in Dubai b... more
IndustryA-380 airplane: the program continues, Airbus says it
The declarations by Lehay and Bregier about its abandonment are to de-contextualized
"We are simply in business negotiations with Emirates for a new order" more
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