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IndustryEmbraer announces firm order for 20 E-Jet aircraft from SkyWest
São José dos Campos, Brazil - It has a value of USD 914 million
Embraer today announced a firm order from SkyWest, Inc. (SkyWest) for 20 E-Jet aircraft. The order has a value of USD 914 million, based on current list prices, and will be included in Embraer’s 2017 t... more
IndustryAutogrill: preliminary approval of the reorganization project
Milan, Italy - A business branch related to the concessions in motorways, airports and the railway stations along with the downtown locations in Italy
Autogrill SpA announced that today its Board of Directors has identified the preliminary framework of transactions for the implementation of the corporate reorganization project launched and announced... more
IndustryLaunch of a French-Italian roadmap to strengthen naval defence cooperation
Rome, Italy - Naval Group and Fincantieri will play a key role in the steering committee
Naval Group and Fincantieri welcome yesterday’s decision of the French and Italian governments to launch a joint process paving the way for the future creation of a progressive alliance in the naval d... more
IndustryJetBlue unveiled as launch airline for A-320 aircraft Family Airspace cabin
Long Beach, Usa - Following an agreement unveiled at "APEX Expo".
JetBlue will become the first airline to introduce Airspace by Airbus on the A-320 Family, following an agreement unveiled at "APEX Expo". Its customers will experience this newest A-320 Family cabin aboard... more
IndustryIndra develops FFS for the H-145 helicopter
Rome, Italy - In collaboration with Airbus Helicopters
Indra, in collaboration with Airbus Helicopters, has developed the market's first Full Flight Simulator (FFS) for the H-145 helicopter, which has obtained the highest qualification —Certification Specifications -... more
IndustryGermany and Norway funded five A-330 MRTT airplanes for NATO
Madrid, Spain - The two countries, together with Netherlands and Luxembourg, will have the esclusive right to operate them
Airbus Defence and Space has received a firm order for five A-330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transports aircraft from Europe’s organisation for the management of cooperative armament programmes –OCCAR– on be... more
IndustryTurkish Airlines announces intent to order 40 Dreamliner airplanes
New York, Usa - Boeing, Turkish Industry establish Aerospace Initiative
Boeing and Turkish Airlines yesterday announced the airline's intention to order 40 B-787/9 Dreamliner airplanes. The order will be reflected on the industry Orders and Deliveries website once finalized. The... more
IndustryC-Series airplanes: Boeing will not stop, even risking to lose the deal for the F/A-18 Super Hornets
Rome, Italy - In a TV interview the president and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security division talked about the trade dispute with Bombardier
Boeing is not going back in the dispute with the Canadian manufacturer Bombardier about the CS-100 and CS-300 airplanes that would have been sold to the US market at a lower price than their production... more
IndustryLeonardo: Gian Piero Cutillo new Head of AgustaWestland taking the place of Romiti
Rome, Italy - Is Profumo beginning to build his team?
The meeting of the Board of Directors of Leonardo, that as it was on the agenda shall also appoint the new division heads that shall lead the Group in the future, is taking place today. There is no shortage... more
IndustryThe interests of the United Kingdom, Canada and USA in the war between Boeing and Bombardier for the C-Series airplanes
New York, United States - The British Prime Minister Theresa May is directly interested to save jobs in Northern Ireland
The decision of the Department of Commerce of the United States on the claims that Boeing made against the Canadian manufacturer Bombardier for the "price dumping" on the C-Series airplanes is expected... more
IndustryRostec-AECC CAE agree development of an engine for a long-range wide-body aircraft (LRWBA/C-929)
Beijing, China - The UEC has previously started to develop a high-thrust civil engine PD-35
The United Engine Corporation (UEC, part of Rostec State Corporation), as part of "Aviation Expo China 2017", has signed a memorandum with the Chinese company AECC Commercial Aircraft Engine Co., Ltd.... more
IndustryAirbus inaugurates its A-330 airplane Completion & Delivery Centre in China
Tianjin, China - First wide-body centre outside Europe, first European and Chinese made A-330 delivered
Airbus has inaugurated its A-330 Completion and Delivery Centre (C&DC) in Tianjin, China, taking additional steps in the expansion of its global footprint and strategic partnership with China. At the same... more
IndustryAirbus Foundation and Spanish Red Cross Association: signed an agreement to promote a project
Toulouse, France - Volunteers and students from five secondary schools will be involved in the programme
Airbus Foundation has signed a cooperation agreement with the Spanish Red Cross Association to promote the "Flying Challenge" project, a mentoring programme that aims to help school-age children achieve... more
IndustryComac: orders for 130 C-919 jet aircraft
Beijing, China - From ABC Financial Leasing and three other Chinese leasing firms
The Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (Comac) won a contract for 130 C-919 jets yesterday from ABC Financial Leasing and three other Chinese leasing firms. The latest deal brings total orders for the... more
IndustryAirbus files legal submission to Vienna Public Prosecutor in Eurofighter aircraft case
Toulouse, France - The airplanes were delivered as ordered by Austria
On Monday, Airbus filed a submission to the Vienna Public Prosecutor in response to allegations of deception in the procurement of Eurofighter combat aircraft in 2003, which have been made by Austrian... more
IndustryFirst firm orders of the Sonaca 200 airplane
Brussels, Belgium - The industry proceeded with the recapitalisation of the company in anticipation of the industrialisation phase; Yoan Beulque joined as Production Manager
Sonaca Aircraft’s first customers have been invited last Monday September 4th 2017 (but the industry communicated it only today), to test the Sonaca 200 (OO-NEW), the new two-seater single-engine aircraft d... more
IndustryA-350XWB aircraft flies 30 tonnes of relief goods and medical personnel to Guadeloupe
Toulouse, France - Airbus Foundation and French Red Cross bring equipment to victims of hurricane "Irma"
The Airbus Foundation and the French Red Cross have sent an A-350XWB test aircraft with 30 tonnes of emergency goods and 84 medical personnel from France, to Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe. The relief equipment... more
IndustryLeonardo Teams with Discovery Air Defence and Inzpire to Deliver a Solution for Air Support to Defence Operational Training Programme for the British Armed Forces
London, United Kingdom - Solution capabilities for operational and technological needs of live air training, operations, and simulation to support RAF Typhoon and F-35 Lightning II
Leonardo has teamed with Discovery Air Defence Services Inc. (“DA Defence”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Discovery Air Inc., and Inzpire Ltd. to develop and deliver a customer centered, low-risk, liv... more
IndustryT-X program, the tender for the trainer airplane might be awarded in 2018
Washington, USA - Leonardo, Lockheed and Boeing maybe compelled to wait, funding for the USAF could be not enough to immediately finance the program
The contract award for the T-X program of the US Air Force for the construction of the new trainer airplane for the pilots of the United States -that was expected by the end of the year- might be delayed. In... more
IndustryA-330MRTT "Phenix" airplane for France makes maiden flight
Madrid, Spain - It is the first of nine units ordered by the DGA
Airbus Defence and Space has yesterday successfully completed the maiden flight of the first A-330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transport for France. The aircraft, which will be known in French service as "Phénix",... more
IndustryQantas to upgrade the cabins of its 12 A-380 aircraft fleet
Toulouse, France - The installation phase will start in Q2 2019 and will be completed around the end of 2020
Qantas has reached an agreement with Airbus to upgrade its 12 A-380 cabins to further improve passenger comfort on long-haul operations while maximising economics. In particular, the new interior takes... more
IndustryTrent XWB engine order for A-350 airplanes to UA
Rome, Italy - And long-term Total Care service support
Rolls-Royce (RR) is to provide additional Trent XWB engines to United Airlines following the airline’s announcement that it will update and expand the number of A-350XWB aircraft on order from 35 A-350/1000 t... more
IndustryA-320 airplane: FACC-Airbus agreeement for EUR 500m
Vienna, Austria - The contract is about the supply of components for the new series of the aircraft
FACC, manufacturer of components for airplanes, based in Austria, signed a new contract with Airbus, worth of EUR 500 regarding the supply of the overhead stowage compartments and ceiling panels of the... more
IndustryAll Nippon Airways takes delivery of its first A-321neo airplane
Hamburg, Germany - ANA currently operates 16 A-320 Family aircraft
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) had taken delivery of its first A-321neo, becoming the launch operator of the version of the aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM geared turbofan engines. ANA’s A-3... more
IndustryNew agreement with United Airlines increases A-350XWB aircraft order to 45
Chicago, Usa - They will replace older and less efficient airplanes
United Airlines has increased the number of A-350XWB aircraft it will bring into its fleet, updating and expanding its previously existing order for 35 A-350/1000 to 45 A-350/900 widebody to replace older,... more
IndustryBoeing raises forecast for new airplane demand in China
Beijing, China - Over 7200 aircraft over the next 20 years, valued at nearly USD 1.1 trillions
Boeing, China's provider of commercial airplanes, projects a demand for 7,240 new aircraft in the country over the next 20 years valued at nearly $1.1 trillion dollars. Its annual China Current Market... more
IndustryFirm order for 25 E-Jets aircraft announced
São José dos Campos, Brazil - From SkyWest; 15 of them 15 will be E-175SC (Special Configuration)
Embraer today announced a firm order agreement from SkyWest for 25 E-Jets. The order has a value of USD 1.1 billion, based on current list prices, and will be included in industry’s 2017 third-quarter b... more
IndustryWTO (2) will move on to judge actionable Boeing subsidies to 777X airplane
Toulouse, France - In a new round of the more than decade-long spat, the AB has today reversed a 28 November 2016 report
In a new round of the more than decade-long spat at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), the Appellate Body (AB) has today reversed a 28 November 2016 report which found that the Washington State tax subsidies... more
IndustryAirplanes. WTO reverses ruling against Washington State tax incentive
Chicago, Usa - Appeal decision "marks resounding defeat for EU efforts to justify illegal Airbus subsidies"
The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) achieved a significant victory today in its long-running dispute with the European Union over aerospace subsidies. The WTO Appellate Body announced a reversal... more
IndustryHong Kong Airlines, new operator of the A-350XWB airplane
Toulouse, France - 15th carrier to fly newest long haul aircraft
Hong Kong Airlines has taken delivery of its first A-350/900 ariplane last Friday, on lease from AerCap, making the carrier the 15th airline to operate the twin aisle airliner. Altogether Hong Kong Airlines... more
IndustryRR: correction on the Italian company name
Rome, Italy - The exact one is Forgital Italy SpA and Fly SpA
The Rolls-Royce industry sent a correction to the previous press release already published by AVIONEWS regarding the Italian company name. We report the exact part: "The engine is partially realized... more
IndustryAirplanes, helicopters and satellite to support of hurricane "Harvey" disaster relief efforts
Rome, Italy - Cosmo SkyMed provide information, C-27J of US Coast Guard for transportation of crew and AW-139 for recovery
As the communities along the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana begin to recover from the devastating effects of Hurricane "Harvey", a number of Leonardo products and technologies have been activated in... more
IndustryAirplanes and engines. Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 receives certification
Rome, Italy - The new great unit is realized partially in the South and the North of Italy
The Rolls-Royce (RR) Trent XWB-97, the latest and most powerful variant of the Trent XWB, has received formal flight certification, leading the way to the engine entering into service later this year. Certification... more
IndustryAirplanes and industry. United Technologies might acquire Rockwell Collins
Rome, Italy - The value of the operation would be over 20 billion dollars
Rockwell Collins could be bought by United Technologies, giving rise to a giant in the aircraft supplies market. According to US press the acquisition could be concluded by this week-end; the two companies... more
IndustryVixen 500E AESA radar chosen for Romanian IAR-99 tech demonstrator airplane
Rome, Italy - The prototype aircraft with the device on-board is expected to be ready for testing by the end of 2017
Leonardo’s Vixen 500E AESA radar has been procured by the National Institute for Aerospace Research “Elie Carafoli” (INCAS), Romania’s aerospace research and development establishment, for its new tra... more
IndustryAdditional 17 F-35 airplanes to Israel, the deal with Lockheed Martin has been finalized
Tel Aviv, Israel - The delivery of the aircraft is expected by 2024
The Defense Ministry of Israel finalized an agreement with Lockheed Martin for the purchase of 17 F-35 airplanes. It was reported yesterday by the same Ministry, concluding in such way a path that started... more
IndustryNew nuclear missile for the US: Lockheed Martin and Raytheon get contracts for 1.8 billion dollars
Washington, United States - US Air Force plans to replace its AGM-86B armaments
Lockheed Martin and Raytheon signed on Wednesday two contracts with the US Air Force (USAF) to proceed in the development of the new LRSO (Long Range Standoff) missile that shall replace its AGM-86 ALCM... more
IndustryMi-38T: Russian Helicopters starts production of the military helicopter
Moscow, Russia - The program is in the framework of the contract that was signed in July with the Russian Ministry of Defense
Kazan Helicopters of the Russian Helicopters Holding (part of Rostec State Corporation) has started to assemble the first prototype of the Mi-38T helicopter within the framework of the implementation of... more
Industry234 new helicopters for the Indian Navy
New Delhi, India - The Ministry of Defense started the procedure that will lead to the tender. The order is estimated at over 5 billion dollars
The Indian Navy wants to be provided with more than two hundred new helicopters and for this reason the Ministry of Defense of India would have prepared a RFI (Request For Information), a request of written... more
IndustryFirst US-built A-320 takes flight
Alabama, USA - Airbus in the United States can produce three members of the A-320 Family: tha A-319, the A-320 and the A-321
The first Airbus A-320 aircraft to be produced at the Airbus US Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama, has flown for the first time on August 15. The aircraft took off from the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley... more
IndustryGSE Industria Aeronautica Srl: the auction deadline (August 31) is imminent
Rome, Italy - Design, development, manufacturing and assembly of aerostructures
GSE is private and independent company with more than 20 years experience in production of aeronautical components. The main business areas of GSE are: - Manufacturing engineering of structural aeronautic... more
IndustryPiaggio Aerospace participates with Avanti EVO airplane at eventin London
Savona, Italy - "Air Charter Expo 2017" will take place on September 12
Piaggio Aerospace, an Italian aircraft manufacturer active in the business and defense and security sectors, announced yesterday it will participate with its Avanti EVO airplane in the "Air Charter Expo... more
IndustryNew Czech unmanned aircraft engine Primoco 500
Prague, Czech Republic - The company extends its portfolio
Czech company Primoco UAV SE, which develops, manufactures and sells the unmanned aircraft Primoco UAV One 100/150 extends its portfolio with the new self-designed Primoco 500 piston engine. The engine... more
IndustryATR and Stobart Air renew their GMA
Toulouse, France - After ten years of cooperation
After ten years of cooperation, ATR, the world's turboprop manufacturer, and the Irish regional airline Stobart Air announce the extension of their Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA). This new six-year... more
IndustryRostec: memorandum on bilateral trade under a contract sale of Su-35 airplanes to Indonesia
Moscow, Russia - The list of goods will be negotiated by the members a working group appointed by the parties in accordance with the agreement
State-owned Rostec Corporation and the Indonesia owned Enterprises State Trading company, PT.PPI signed a memorandum on cooperation. The document was signed by Deputy CEO Igor Zavyalov on behalf of Rostec... more
IndustryC-295 SAR airplane for Brazil ends its successful world tour
Campo Grande, Brazil - Aircraft arrives in Brazil after Paris Airshow and five-week tour
The first Airbus C-295 search and rescue (SAR) aircraft for the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), which performed a successful five-week demonstration tour through four continents, ended its long trip yesterday... more
IndustryBoeing: BOC Aviation finalizes order for 10 B-737 MAX 10 airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Lessor adds latest version of the 737 MAX family to growing portfolio
Boeing and BOC Aviation Limited have finalized a deal for 10 B-737 MAX 10 airplanes. The announcement, first made at the "2017 Paris Air Show", is valued at approximately USD 1.25 billion at list prices. BOC... more
IndustryA regulation for seats on civil airplanes, a federal appeal court of the United States asks for it
Washington, USA - A consumer associations appealed to the court after FAA had refused to establish their minimum sizes
Three judges from the federal appeal court of the United States asked the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) -the authority that regulates all aspects of civil aviation in the US- to reconsider its... more
IndustryBoeing and Dassault Systèmes extend their partnership
Paris, France - Across commercial aviation, space and defense programs
Dassault Systèmes and Boeing have extended their partnership. The US industry will expand its deployment of Dassault Systèmes’ products across its commercial aviation, space and defense programs to inc... more
IndustryAirbus to sell Plant Holdings to Motorola Solutions
Amsterdam, Holland - Completion of the transaction is expected by the end of 2017
Airbus has executed a definitive agreement under which Motorola Solutions will acquire Plant Holdings, which holds the Airbus DS Communications business. This agreement is part of the portfolio reshaping... more