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IndustryThe new operations by Boeing Global Services depart from Plano
Plano, USA - Innovative solutions in four key areas
Boeing inaugurated its third business unit in Plano (Texas): the Boeing Global Services, that will operate next to the Commercial Airplanes and Defense, Space & Security divisions. The new unit, led by... more
IndustryLeonardo (2), data of first half 2017 have been released
Rome, Italy - Slight decrease of Revenues compared to the same half of 2016, Net Debt goes down
The financial data of the first half 2017 of the Leonardo Group have been released today after their approval by the Board of Directors of the company. Revenues slightly decrease to EUR 5326 million (-1.6%... more
IndustryLeonardo, the T-100 airplanes for the US and the Russian past of Profumo
Rome, Italy - "Il Fatto Quotidiano" assumes that the assignments in Sberbank of the CEO of the ex-Finmeccanica Group could have a negative impact on the competition for the trainer jet to the USAF
According to an article that was published yesterday by the Italian newspaper "Il Fatto quotidiano" the assignments that Alessandro Profumo -CEO of Leonardo- held in the Russian bank Sberbank could have... more
IndustryBoeing Global Services forecasts 1.2 million aircraft pilots and technicians needed by 2036
Oshkosh, Usa - 20 year demand for cabin crew exceeds 800,000
Boeing released its 2017 Pilot and Technician Outlook at "EAA AirVenture Oshkosh" and projects a demand for more than 1.2 million pilots and technicians over the next 20 years. Now in its eighth year,... more
Industry100th A-350XWB airplane delivered
Toulouse, France - Just some 30 months after the first one in December 2014
Airbus has delivered its 100th A-350XWB, just some 30 months after the first delivery of the widebody aircraft in December 2014, and delivered to China Airlines (A-350/900). To date the A-350 has been... more
IndustryLeonardo inaugurates its new airborne systems facility in L'Aquila
L'Aquila, Italy - Focused on industry's airborne systems activity and employs around 140 people
Today Leonardo officially inaugurated its airborne systems facility in L’Aquila, Italy. L’Aquila, the capital of Italy’s Abruzzo region, is one of the birthplaces of Leonardo’s airborne and space systems... more
IndustryF-35 planes and 10.000 jobs: for the Italian Court of Auditors the realistic ones are 3586
Rome, Italy - In the report on the general audit of the State 2016 labour forecasts are adjusted downwards
In the report on the general audit of the Italian State 2016 which was communicated to the Parliament of the Country on June 27 the Italian Court of Auditors (Corte dei Conti) dedicated a section to the... more
IndustryIAG orders three more A-330/200 airplane for LEVEL
Toulouse, France - The low-cost of the Group began operating last month
Following the recent and successful launch in Barcelona of International Airlines Group’s (IAG) low-cost long-haul airline brand, LEVEL, the Group has selected the A-330/200 as its aircraft of choice t... more
IndustryKC-390 airplane successfully concludes world demonstration tour
Gavião Peixoto, Brazil - Lasted 40 days, flew over 19 Countries and presented to nine Nations
The new multi-mission military transport and tanker aircraft, the KC-390, concluded last week a successful 40-day demonstration tour. During this tour it flew over 19 countries and was presented to nine... more
IndustryS7 Airlines takes delivery of its first A-320neo aircraft
Toulouse, France - First to operate this model in Russia
S7 Airlines, one of Russia’s carriers, member of Oneworld global airline alliance, has taken delivery of its’ first A-320neo which is on lease from BOC Aviation. The aircraft is the first Airbus to fea... more
IndustryTaiwan’s Mandarin Airlines buys six ATR-72/600 airplanes
Toulouse, France - Valued at some USD 160 million
ATR and Taiwan’s Mandarin Airlines, a regional subsidiary of Taiwan’s flag carrier China Airlines, today signed a contract for the purchase of six -72/600 airplanes, valued at some USD 160 million. With the... more
IndustryGlobal 7000 aircraft program surpasses 500 flight test hours
Montreal, Canada - Development and certification schedule is on track for entry-into-service in the 2H2018
Bombardier Business Aircraft announced yesterday that its Global 7000 aircraft flight test program is progressing as planned and has surpassed the 500-hour milestone. With three flight test vehicles (FTVs)... more
IndustryAir Côte d’Ivoire receives its new A-320 airplane
Toulouse, France - The cabin of the aircraft delivered is configured in two classes
Air Côte d’Ivoire, the Ivory Coast’s flagship airline based in Abidjan, received its new A-320 at a ceremony that was held at the Airbus Delivery Centre in Toulouse on Monday 17 July. This ceremony was... more
IndustryEmbraer flies first Legacy 500 airplane assembled in Melbourne
Melbourne-Florida, Usa - Just eight months after the first 450 jet assembled in Melbourne took flight
Embraer announced the maiden flight of its first Legacy 500 midsize business jet airplane assembled at its industrial facilities in Melbourne, Florida, just eight months after the first 450 mid-light jet... more
IndustryAvio Aero will produce components for ATP engine
Rivalta di Torino, Italy - To include 3D printed parts
Avio Aero, a GE Aviation business that designs, builds and maintains aviation engines, will produce, at its Brindisi plant, the additive-manufactured components of the General Electric ATP (Advanced Turboprop)... more
IndustryNew contract to continue to keep UK Typhoon aircraft protected from threats
Rome, Italy - A two year contract will see Leonardo lead the upgrade of the ‘Praetorian’ Defensive Aids Sub System for jets operated by the RAF
Leonardo has welcomed a contract between NETMA and Eurofighter for a Defensive Aids Sub System (DASS) capability upgrade for the UK’s Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft. The two-year, €45M (£40M) cont... more
IndustryA-350/1000 aircraft completes hot weather tests at Al Ain Airport
Toulouse, France - They took place from 4 to 7 July in the UAE
The A-350/1000 test aircraft, MSN065, successfully completed the hot weather tests at the Al Ain International airport, in the UAE. The tests which took place from 4 to 7 July, involved the aircraft undergo... more
IndustryATR obtains EASA certification for the new Standard 3 avionics for the -600 series of aircraft
Toulouse, France - The new suite has been co-developed with Thales
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has granted certification to the latest innovations, co-developed by ATR and Thales, which further enhance the avionics of the -42/600 and -72/600 aircraft. The... more
IndustryEmbraer: aircraft deliveries in 2Q17
São José dos Campos, Brazil - 35 commercial and 24 executive jets
During the second quarter of 2017 (2Q17), Embraer delivered 35 jets to the commercial aviation market and 24 jets to the business aviation market, of which 16 were light jets and eight were large jets. The... more
IndustrySSJ-100 aircraft confirmed its ability to fly from short runways
Venice, Italy - To one of the oldest airports of Northern Europe, Bromma in Sweden
Since the beginning of July 2017 Sukhoi Superjet 100 has successfully performed flights to one of the oldest airports of Northern Europe–Bromma (Sweden). It has relatively short runway of 1660 m and i... more
IndustryAirplanes and helicopters. Boeing reports second quarter deliveries
Chicago, Usa - And year-to-date, including deliveries under operating lease
The Boeing Company announced deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the second quarter of 2017. Major program deliveries during the second quarter and year-to-date, including deliveries... more
IndustryTurkish and Indonesian aviation companies continue to strengthen the collaboration
Ankara, Turkey - Following the MoU signed during the "IDEF 2017 Fair"
Turkey's aerospace company, Turkish Aerospace Industries -TAI-, and Indonesia's aerospace firm PT Dirgantara Indonesia -PTDI, continue to strengthen the collaboration on aerospace. Following the Memorandum... more
IndustryNegotiations for acquisition of Vector Aerospace
Amsterdam, Holland - StandardAero and Airbus announced it yesterday
StandardAero and Airbus yesterday announced that they have entered into exclusive negotiations with respect to an acquisition by StandardAero of Vector Aerospace Holding SAS (“Vector”) from Airbus. Vector is... more
IndustryAirbus sells 140 aircraft to Chinese Cas
Berlin, Germany - Gta Agreement for 100 A-320 and 40 A-350XWB
China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS) has signed with Airbus a General Terms Agreement (GTA) for the purchase of a total of 140 aircraft. The agreement comprises of 100 A-320 Family airplanes and... more
IndustryFirst Phenom 100 aircraft delivered for UK's MFTS programme
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The business jet to Affinity Flight Training Services
Embraer delivered yesterday the first Phenom 100 business jet to Affinity Flight Training Services. The aircraft has been selected to provide Multi-Engine Pilot Training to UK Armed Forces as part of the... more
IndustryFlying as one: fully integrated Airbus takes off
Toulouse, France - Company united under single brand following corporate reorganisation
Airbus SE on 1 July integrated as planned its Group structure with its largest division, Commercial Aircraft. Following a reorganisation announced in September 2016, Airbus will benefit from a simpler... more
IndustryNovair receives its first A-321neo airplane
Hamburg, Germany - On lease from Air Lease Corporation (ALC)
Swedish charter airline Novair, has taken delivery of its first A-321neo on lease from Air Lease Corporation (ALC). The airplane will join carrier’s existing Airbus fleet of two A-320 Family aircraft. The p... more
IndustryGermany and Norway join to operate pooled fleet of NATO-owned A-330MRTT tanker aircraft
Madrid, Spain - Order to be placed by NSPA through OCCAR under EDA initiative
Germany and Norway officially joined the European/NATO program to acquire A-330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft along with Netherlands and Luxembourg. The two Nations committed to participating in... more
IndustryAirplanes and maintenance: Embraer appoints SIA Engineering as E-Jets Authorized Service Center in the Philippines
Singapore, Singapore - The Philippine company will service E-170, E-175, E-190 and E-195 aircraft
Embraer has appointed SIA Engineering (Philippines) Corporation (SIAEP), a subsidiary of SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC), as an E-Jets authorized service center. Embraer’s E-Jets family of commercial j... more
IndustryMoscow ceases production of AN-148 airplanes
Moscow, Russia - After that the two last units, now in progress, will exit from its facility in Voronezh
Sources close to VASO (Voronezh Aircraft Production Association), a company that in Voronezh serves one of the greatest aircraft production facility in Russia unveil that ended the two units of AN-148... more
IndustrySaab receives Self-Protection Systems order for H-225M Caracal helicopters
Linkoping, Sweden - Production of the IDAS will take place in 2017- 2018 with deliveries scheduled for 2020
Defence and security company Saab has received a contract from Airbus Helicopters for the IDAS integrated electronic warfare self-protection systems for H-225M Caracal multirole utility helicopters. Saab’s I... more
IndustryContract to upgrade more than 350 UK air, land and sea platforms
Rome, Italy - Worth over EUR 290 millions
Leonardo has signed a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) worth in excess of 290 million Euros. The contract will see Leonardo and HENSOLDT, working together as ‘Team Skytale’, upgrade the IFF... more
Industry89 ATR aircraft sold since the beginning of the year
Toulouse, France - The regional aircraft manufacturer reaches by mid-year its commercial goals for 2017
ATR has received commitments for the purchase of 89 aircraft and options for 20 additional ones since the beginning of the year. These commercial results have enabled the regional turboprop manufacturer... more
IndustryLeonardo: new aircraft, uavs and orders while waiting developments for ATR and MBDA after the "resignation" of the French Minister of Defense
Paris, France - The project to transfer shares between Airbus and Leonardo in MBDA and ATR are intertwined with politics and market developments
The present French Minister of Defense Sylvie Goulard announced yesterday that she will not be part of the Government that the neo-President Emmanuel Macron will appoint on Wednesday. The decision of Goulard... more
IndustryStrong market potential for ATR-42/600 airplane with enhanced STOL capabilities
Toulouse, France - The manufacturer is ready to offer this new version "S" to its current and potential customers
ATR is finalising the evaluation for the launch of a version of the -42/600 airplane with enhanced Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) capabilities. The regional turboprop aircraft manufacturer is ready... more
IndustryHi-Fly orders two A-330/200 airplanes
Toulouse, France - The Portuguese airline places its first direct firm order with Airbus
Hi Fly, a Portuguese airline specialising in worldwide widebody aircraft wet leasing, has placed its first direct firm order with Airbus for two A-330/200 planes. The carrier is an all-Airbus operator... more
IndustryLogistic and support services for Nato's AGS program
Rome, Italy - Leonardo will develop, execute and maintain services for the ground-based elements of it
Leonardo, a member of the primary Northrop Grumman-led industrial team for the delivery of the NATO AGS Core System, has been chosen to develop and deliver the NATO AGS Logistics Information System (ALIS). The... more
IndustryThe first flight of the Sonaca 200 aircraft completed at Charleroi airport
Gosselies, Belgium - The company uses the FTA2 assembled in its factories in Belgium
Sonaca Aircraft has just started the flight test campaign of the Sonaca 200, single engine two-seater designed for pilots' training and leisure flights. In order to achieve the flight tests, the company... more
IndustryAirbus presents the A-380plus airplane
Toulouse, France - New large winglets to provide fuel burn savings
Airbus is presenting a development study for an enhanced A-380, the “A-380plus”. The study includes aerodynamic improvements in particular new, large winglets and other wing refinements that allow for... more
IndustryUS military planes to Qatar: 12 billion dollars deal with the Country accused to support terrorism
Washington, USA - The United States will provide F-15s to the emirate; the sale was discussed on Wednesday in Washington
In the middle of an international diplomatic crisis that sees Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt and some other Countries accusing Qatar of supporting pro-Iranian terrorism and that for... more
IndustrySaab to boost security for Australian government agencies
Linkoping, Sweden - The systems will be rolled out during 2017 and 2018
Defence and security company Saab has been awarded a contract to enhance security measures at strategic Australian Government facilities under a transformation project in response to increased threats. Under... more
IndustrySuperJet International extends its maintenance services on the SSJ-100 aircraft
Venice, Italy - The approval has been released by the Italian ENAC following a formal audit
SuperJet International (SJI) –as MRO provider for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100 aircraft) customers– received the extension of the Part 145 maintenance capabilities up to “2 years check”. The approva... more
IndustryeasyJet receives first of 130 Airbus A-320neo aircraft
Toulouse, France - It is also the airline's 300th A-320 Family airplane
Airbus has delivered easyJet’s first A-320neo, which is also the airline’s 300th A-320 Family aircraft, at a ceremony in Toulouse involving Carolyn McCall, carrier CEO, Gaël Méheust, CFM international CEO,... more
IndustryATR expands its training capacities in Paris
Toulouse, France - The simulator will be EASA-certified and will start operations as of November 2017
The world’s turboprop manufacturer ATR will be adding a brand new Full Flight Simulator (FFS) to its Paris Training Center. Manufactured by TRU Simulation+Training, this new simulator will allow crew m... more
IndustryBahrain relies on Thales-SITA supply for security systems at Al Muharraq Airport
Manama, Bahrein - In the context of the modernisation and expansion four year project launched in 2015
Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) assigned to Thales and Sita supply of security systems and operations management for the Al Muharraq international airport according to a four year project in the context... more
IndustryE-190 jet airplane receives South African CAA type certification
Amsterdam, Netherlands - Airlink’s model will make its public debut at the "Adrenaline Air Show" (Pretoria, 10-11 June)
The E-190 has this week received type certification from South Africa’s Civil Aviation Authority. Airlink, southern Africa’s largest privately owned regional airline, recently took delivery of their fir... more
IndustryPlane & Industry. Boeing thanks US Trade representative for winning major WTO compliance ruling
Chicago, Usa - The declarations by General Counsel of the industry
Boeing today commended the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) for achieving another significant win in the long-running dispute between the United States and the European Union (EU) over aerospace... more
IndustryAirbus: nearly 35,000 aircraft required in the next 20 years
Toulouse, France - Additional need for 530,000 pilots and 550,000 technicians with services set to grow
The world’s passenger aircraft fleet above 100 seats is set to more than double in the next 20 years to over 40,000 planes as traffic is set to grow at 4.4 percent per year, according to Airbus’ latest Glo... more
IndustryCebu Pacific orders more A-321 airplanes
Toulouse, France - Seven CEOs aircraft to meet growth on domestic and regional services
Cebu Pacific of the Philippines has placed an order with Airbus for seven A-321ceo airplanes to meet ongoing strong growth on its domestic and regional network. The latest contract comes on top of an existing... more
IndustryAircraft. Boeing to deliver the US Navy’s first deployable P-8A Poseidon trainers
Arlington, Usa - New contract comprises seven trainer deliveries for troops on missions, starting in 2019
Boeing will deliver the US Navy’s first deployable P-8A Poseidon trainers, allowing aircrew and operators to improve their mission readiness even while serving away from home. Under a recently signed c... more