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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
IndustryP&W PW1200G engine for MRJ aircraft acquires type certification
Nagoya, Japan - The MRJ-70 and MRJ-90 will each be powered by two engines of this kind
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation and Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. announced yesterday that Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower Geared Turbofan PW1200G e... more
IndustryAircraft. Saab and FMV sign contract for continued Gripen support and maintenance
Linkoping, Sweden - Valued at around SEK 1.9 billion it will be in effect from June 2017 to December 2019
Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) regarding the continued support and maintenance of Gripen C/D aircraft. It is valued at approximately... more
IndustryStrong growth for Aerostar’s commercial aviation Mro business prompts expansion plans
London, UK - The new hangar for airplanes will open in the Summer of 2019
Aerostar, the Romanian aerospace company, is demonstrating continued strong growth in its commercial aircraft MRO business and is planning a further expansion to meet customer demand. The company is in... more
IndustryFincantieri: cooperation agreement signed with ENI
Trieste, Italy - For the development of natural gas power systems
The CEOs of Fincantieri and Eni, Giuseppe Bono and Claudio Descalzi, signed yesterday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the cooperation in the field of Research & Development, including possible... more
IndustryVistara receives its first A-320neo airplane
Toulouse, France - The delivery is the first of seven aircraft to be leased from BOC Aviation
Airbus has delivered the first A-320neo airplane to Vistara, a Delhi based full service airline and joint-venture between Tata Sons Ltd. and Singapore Airlines (SIA). The delivery is the first of seven... more
IndustryFirst Air Mauritius A-350XWB airplane takes shape in Airbus’ FAL
Toulouse, France - The delivery scheduled in Q4 2017 of the first A-350/900 to the airline
Assembly of the first A-350 XWB airplane for Air Mauritius is advancing well at Airbus’ Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, France. The wing-fuselage junction, the installation of the tailplane and a... more
IndustryTrump (3). Helicopters. LM plays major role in strengthening US-Saudi Arabia ties to bolster global security
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Agreements for more than USD 28 billion worth
Last Saturday the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) took major steps to enhance global security and stimulate economic progress in the United States and the Middle East. KSA has expressed... more
IndustryTrump (2). Planes and helicopters: business agreements strengthen Boeing-Saudi Arabia partnership
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - And create or sustain thousands of jobs in both Nations
Several defense and commercial agreements announced last Saturday will further strengthen Boeing’s partnership with Saudi Arabia, create or sustain thousands of jobs in both the United States and Saudi A... more
IndustryNineteen planes by Boeing in the future of Hainan Airlines
Rome, Italy - The airline announced it at the Shanghai stock exchange on Saturday, convertible bonds will cover part of the costs
With a public notice at the Shanghai (China) stock exchange the Chinese Hainan Airlines announced on Saturday the issuance of convertible bonds for 15 billion yuan to finance the purchase cost of thirteen... more
IndustryTrump signs 110 billion dollars deal with Saudi Arabia for military and defence procurement
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The agreement would include missile defence systems, radars, technologies for communications and cybersecurity, tanks and combat ships
In his visit in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) last Saturday May 20, the President of the United States Donald Trump signed a deal with the Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for military procurement to the... more
IndustryAirbus establishes new Independent Compliance Review Panel
Toulouse, France - Noëlle Lenoir, Lord Gold and Theo Waigel appointed as external consultants
Airbus has established an Independent Compliance Review Panel (ICRP) composed of eminent external consultants. The ICRP members are Lord Gold from the UK, Noëlle Lenoir from France and Theo Waigel from... more
IndustryUS starts "antidumping" investigation against Bombardier for its CS-100 and CS-300 planes. Canada warns that the purchase of Super Hornets might be reviewed
Washington, USA - The Canadian manufacturer would have sold its aircraft below cost benefiting of State subsidies
The US Commerce Department started a procedure against Bombardier to verify the allegations that Boeing reported last April, according to which the Canadian manufacturer would have placed its CS-100 and... more
IndustryLeonardo: to Moretti as compensation and indemnity, an amount of EUR 9,262,000, in addition to...
Rome, Italy - ... the severance benefits and any other amount owed to him for the rights accrued for his participation medium-to-long term incentive plans
In relation to the termination of the employment contract with Mr. Mauro Moretti, started on 15 May 2014, Leonardo informs of the following. The Company’s Board of Directors, during the meeting held o... more
IndustryGianni Dragoni talks about Leonardo ex-Finmeccanica - VIDEO-INTERVIEW AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - The journalist of "Il Sole 24 ore" expresses his point of view on the past and the future of the Group
The day after the shareholders' meeting of Leonardo-Finmeccanica the journalist of the Italian newspaper "Il Sole 24 ore" Gianni Dragoni in an interview to this agency AVIONEWS expressed his viewpoint... more
IndustryLeonardo: Fabrizio Giulianini, Head of Electronics, Defence & Security Systems, unexpectedly resigned
Rome, Italy - The reasons of his resignation are unknown
Fabrizio Giulianini, Head of Electronics, Defence & Security Systems at Leonardo Finmeccanica, announced at the shareholders' meeting that he will resign on next May 31. Giulianini was considered as a... more
IndustrySaab Swordfish MPA delivers true multi-rolemaritime air power
Linkoping, Sweden - This Maritime Patrol Aircraft was launched at the "2016 Singapore Air Show"
Defence and security company Saab continues to enhance the Swordfish Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA). Detailed design studies have expanded operational capabilities, adding new mission equipment and a significantly... more