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IndustryIran Air takes delivery of its first four ATR-72/600 airplanes
Toulouse, France - The country enters an era of renewal and expansion of its regional network connectivity
Iran Air, Iran’s national flag carrier, today took delivery of its first four ATR-72/600 airplanes. Both signed earlier this year a firm contract for 20 -72/600s and options for a further 20. Deliveries o... more
IndustryAircraft. SNC & Embraer participate in USAF OA-X experiment with A-29 Super Tucano
Sparks, Usa - The assessment will begin in July in New Mexico
Embraer Defense & Security, together with its partner, Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), have been invited to participate in the US Air Force’s (USAF) Capability Assessment of Non-Developmental Light A... more
IndustryA big goodbye for Cavalier Moretti: today he is leaving Piazza Monte Grappa, the headquarter of Leonardo - Finmeccanica
Rome, Italy - A new "Profumo" in the rooms of Leonardo
With the meeting of Tuesday May 16th, the three-year period of Cavalier Mauro Moretti in Leonardo-Finmeccanica comes to an end. A few evenings ago Mauro Moretti wanted to greet his closes collaborators... more
IndustryUnexpected occurrence for Boeing: the engines of the new B-737 Max planes need inspections
Seattle, USA - CFM informed about a possible problem to some propellers, the industry grounds all aircraft that use them as a precaution
The flights of about 25 B-737s MAX -test planes and aircraft to be delivered to customers- were grounded by Boeing on Wednesday as a precaution for a possible issue to their engines. Last week CFM International... more
IndustryDelta orders 30 additional A-321 airplanes
Atlanta, Usa - Its fourth A-321ceo order in as many years
Atlanta, Georgia (US)-based Delta Air Lines has placed an incremental order for 30 firm A-321ceo aircraft. This order follows three previous orders for the Current Engine Option (CEO) version of the largest... more
IndustryPrimera Air announces order for up to 20 B-737 MAX 9 airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Scandinavian low-cost airline to utilize aircraft to open new transatlantic routes
Boeing and Primera Air today announced an order for eight B-737 MAX 9 airplanes, valued at more than $950 million at list prices. The contract also includes purchase rights for four additional units and... more
IndustryPlanes for SAR missions challenge each other in Court: C-27Js against C-295Ws to reopen the Canadian contract
Ottawa, Canada - Federal Judges in Ottawa shall decide if the appeal of Leonardo against the government of Canada for the contract won by Airbus in December is well-founded
In these weeks the specifications of C-295W Airbus planes are brought to the notice of Federal Court judges of Ottawa (Canada) who shall decide if lawyers and consultants of Leonardo were right to criticize... more
IndustryIndiGo selects the ATR-72/600 aircraft for its plans to enter regional market
Toulouse, France - The Indian carrier will play a key role in the government’s Regional Connectivity Scheme
ATR announced that it has signed a term sheet with India’s largest airline by market share, IndiGo, for the sale of 50 ATR-72/600 aircraft, with the flexibility to reduce the number of aircraft deliveries b... more
IndustryAircraft. Airbus achieves Automatic Air-to-Air Refuelling contact
Madrid, Spain - With boom performed for first time ever
Airbus Defence and Space has successfully demonstrated automatic air-to-air refuelling (AAR) contacts with a fighter aircraft from a tanker’s refuelling boom – the first time in the world that this has... more
IndustryMaiden flight for the C-919 airplane by COMAC– 2 VIDEO
Shanghai, China - The aircraft of the Chinese manufacturer took off Friday from Shanghai airport for its inaugural flight
The C-919, built by the Chinese state-owned COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) made its inaugural flight on Friday. The plane took off from Pudong International Airport in Shanghai (China)... more
IndustryEmbraer delivered its 1,100th business jet aircraft
Melbourne-Florida, Usa - The Phenom 300 destined to NetJets
Embraer delivered yesterday its 1,100th business jet. The milestone aircraft is the industry’s Phenom 300, and the customer is NetJets, the world private aviation company, with a portfolio of services t... more
IndustryWOW air takes delivery of its first A-320neo airplane
Toulouse, France - The Iceland-based airline to strengthen its all Airbus fleet
WOW air the low-fare airline based in Iceland has taken delivery in the last days of its first A-320neo on lease from Air Lease Corporation. WOW air is an all Airbus operator with 12 aircraft in its fleet... more
IndustryBoeing KC-46A Tanker aircraft joins flight test program
Washington, Usa - Newest airplane is third for testing in full KC-46 configuration
Boeing now has six aircraft in its KC-46 tanker test program, expanding its ability to complete ground and flight-test activities as it progresses toward first deliveries to the US Air Force. The newest... more
IndustryThales Alenia Space to build a new automated facility dedicated to PVA for satellite solar panels
Rome, Italy - The company makes its mark on Industry 4.0 and smart data
Thales Alenia Space (TAS) announced today that it will build a new facility in Hasselt, Belgium, dedicated to the automated manufacturing of photovoltaic assemblies (PVA), the electricity generating cells... more
IndustryEmbraer and American Airlines sign a contract for four additional E-175 airplanes
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The deliveries will start in the last quarter of this year
Embraer and American Airlines Group (AAG) have signed a firm order for four E-175 jets. The contract, in addition to the original order placed by the airline in 2013, for 60 airplanes, has a value of USD... more
IndustryBeechcraft planes for Argentina, the US DoD awards an 88 million dollar contract
Washington, USA - The agreement with Argentina Air Force is for four T-6C+ aircraft, pilot training and a maintenance package
The Department of Defence (DoD) of the United States reported on Tuesday to have approved a contract between Beechcraft and the Air Force of Argentina to supply -by April 30, 2018- four T-6C+ aircraft,... more
IndustryEmbraer enters innovation partnership with "Uber Elevate Network"
Dallas, Usa - The announcement was made in Dallas (Texas) in the opening session of the summit
Embraer announced yesterday an agreement with Uber to explore the concept of an ecosystem—dubbed Uber Elevate Network—that will allow the potential development and deployment of small electric vertical tak... more
IndustryJapan Air Commuter starts operations with ATR aircraft
Toulouse, France - JAC performed its first -42/600 flight today
Japan Air Commuter Co. Ltd. (JAC) performed its first ATR-42/600 flight today. Its flight 3741 departed from Kagoshima at 8:50 am (local time) for a 40-minute flight to Yakushima. The aircraft then performed... more
IndustryLeonardo: Federico Fabretti head of communication is going to step aside....
Rome, Italy - He leaves Leonardo to go in Hitachi
Federico Fabbretti gets off the flying aircraft of Finmeccanica and climbs into a carriage. After the sudden departure of Alessio De Sio (head of communication) from Ansaldo Hitachi (ex-Finmeccanica),... more
IndustryPlanes and engines. Rolls-Royce: European Commission approves acquisition of ITP
Bruxelles, Belgium - The Spanish company that manufactures engine components can be acquired by the Brithish industry
ITP (Industria de Turbo Propulsores) one of the leading companies in the manifacturing of airplane components and engines might be acquired by Rolls-Royce. ITP -a Spanish company- is already a member -together... more
IndustryPlanes and photo. Kazakhstan orders two more C-295 aircraft
Madrid, Spain - Following the signature of a new contract with Airbus DS
Kazakhstan is to acquire two more C-295 transport aircraft following the signature of a new contract with Airbus Defence and Space. The agreement, which includes a spares and support package, covers the... more
IndustryPlanes and industry. Alessandro Profumo studies Leonardo and his future team
Rome, Italy - The candidate of Italian Ministry of Economy to lead the Group met the Government and the top managers of the industry
According to the article by Gianni Dragoni published today on the newspaper "Il Sole 24 Ore" the candidate who was chosen by the Italian Government for the presidency of Leonardo Alessandro Profumo started... more
IndustryFirst flight completed of B-737 MAX 9 airplane
Seattle, Usa - The program continues to execute on track, on time; aircraft scheduled to deliver to customers in 2018
The B-737 MAX 9 completed its first flight yesterday in the skies above Puget Sound. The program achieved the milestone on schedule, beginning a comprehensive flight-test program leading to certification... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers 18 commercial and 15 executive jet aircraft in 1Q17 -SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Its firm order backlog totaled USD 19.2 billion
During the first quarter of 2017 (1Q17), Embraer delivered 18 jets to the commercial aviation market across the US, Europe and China. In the business aviation market, 15 aircraft were delivered in the... more
IndustryBelugaXL airplane reaches final assembly hangar in Toulouse
Toulouse, France - First large sections road convoy have arrived
The first large sections of Airbus’ next generation new transport airplane, the BelugaXL, have arrived at the aircraft Final Assembly facility (L34) in Toulouse. Following a five night long road convoy f... more
IndustryIran could receive its first B-777 airplane next month
Tehran, Iran - According to local sources the delivery might take place one year ahead of when it was scheduled in the agreement between Boeing and Iran Air
The first B-777/300ER airplane to be delivered to Iran Air could land at the Tehran-Mehrabad International Airport already next month, one year before when planned in the agreement between Boeing and the... more
IndustryEmbraer receives customers to celebrate 20 years of the ERJ-145 jet aircraft operations
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The first commercial flight of the model occurred on April 6, 1997, with US airline Continental Express
As part of the celebrations for the 20 years of commercial operation of the 50-seat ERJ-145 jet aircraft, Embraer receives, as of today, almost 30 operators of the jet family for the two-day Embraer Operators... more
Industry500th Eurofighter Typhoon airplane produced, delivered to the Italian Air Force
Turin, Italy - Eight customers have already ordered it worldwide; almost 400,000 flying hours achieved worldwide
The 500th Eurofighter Typhoon airplane has been delivered today to the Italian Air Force during a special ceremony held at Leonardo Aircraft Division’s Turin site. Lt. Gen. Gabriele Salvestroni, Logistic C... more
IndustryHypothesis of 12 A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to Nigeria
Washington, USA - Trump would like to tighten the relationship with Nigeria and help the Country to fight terrorism
Twelve A-29 Super Tucano airplanes equipped with modern targeting devices might be sold to Nigeria soon. The aircraft should be used to fight the jihadist terrorist organization Boko Haram. The National... more
IndustryFincantieri: bow section of the LSS unit "Vulcano" launched. Base for rescue operations by helicopters
Trieste, Italy - In the presence of the Italian Minister of Defence and high military authorities
The launching ceremony of the bow section of the LSS logistic support unit “Vulcano”, took place today at the shipyard in Castellammare di Stabia (Naples) in the presence of the Italian Minister of Def... more
IndustryA-350/1000 airplane completes noise test campaign in Spain
Madrid, Spain - Its entry into service on schedule before year end
Airbus’ A-350/1000, MSN065 test aircraft, fitted with cabin, has completed a series of noise tests in Moron, south of Spain, between March 27 and April 5th, as part of its type certification flight test c... more
IndustrySonaca Aircraft unveils the "200" and flies towards European certification
Gosselies, Belgium - Technical specifications
During the rollout which took place on April 3 in Gosselies, Belgium, Sonaca Aircraft presented the final version of the Sonaca 200, its two-seater single-engine aircraft specially designed and adapted... more
IndustryRolls-Royce marks hat-trick with first flight of B-787/10 airplane
London, UK - Trent 1000 engines have powered the first flights of every version of the Dreamliner
Rolls-Royce (RR) has celebrated a hat-trick of firsts as its Trent 1000 TEN engine powered the first test flight of the latest version of the B-787 Dreamliner airplane, the 787/10. It means Trent 1000... more
IndustryAirplanes-helicopters. Boeing reports first quarter deliveries
Chicago, Usa - 169 planes
The Boeing Company announced yesterday deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the first quarter of 2017. Major program deliveries during the first quarter, including deliveries... more
IndustryBoeing: contract for P-8 aircraft for USA, Australia and UK
Seattle, Usa - Agreement for 17 airplanes includes first for UK RAF
Boeing, the US Navy, the Royal Australian Air Force and the United Kingdom Royal Air Force will continue modernizing global maritime patrol capabilities through a $2.2 billion contract awarded in the last... more
IndustrySingapore-Changi Airport Surface Safety System Awarded to Saab
Linkoping, Sweden - The company is deploying its I-ATS
Defence and security company Saab has been selected by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) to deploy its Advanced – Surface Movement Guidance & Control System (A-SMGCS) and latest generation M... more
IndustryThe A-319neo airplane takes to the skies
Toulouse, France - Third member of A-320neo Family starts flight test campaign
The first A-319neo airplane performed its maiden flight in the last days and the industry unveiled it in these hours. The smallest member of the A-320neo Family, powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines... more
IndustryBoeing-Iran: agreement for 30 B-737 MAX airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Deliveries would be scheduled to start in 2022
Boeing confirms the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Iran Aseman Airlines, expressing the airline’s intent to purchase 30 B-737 MAX airplanes with a list price value of $3 billion. The a... more
IndustryB-787/10 Dreamliner aircraft's first flight
North Charleston, Usa - The airplane proceeds to comprehensive flight testing before first delivery in 2018
The B-787/10 Dreamliner aircraft took to the skies for the first time in the last days at Boeing South Carolina. The airplane, which is the newest and longest model of the 787 family, completed a successful... more
IndustryMRJ's FTA-3 airplane completed ferry flight to the US
Nagoya, Japan - The total distance and time were approximately 14,000 km and 19 hours and 48 minutes respectively
The flight test aircraft #3 (FTA-3) of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) program touched down at Grant County International Airport in Washington State, USA, at 11:24 am on April 1 (JST) (7:24 pm on March... more
IndustrySaab signs framework contracts for static and mobile camouflage systems
Linkpoping, Sweden - Over a four year agreement period
Defence and security company Saab has, under a joint procurement process with Denmark and Norway, signed framework agreements with the respective countries for the supply of static and mobile camouflage... more
IndustryLeonardo DRS will produce the T-100 airplane in Alabama
Tuskegee (Alabama), Usa - The jet trainer competing for the Air Force T-X program
The US company Leonardo DRS announced yesterday plans to build a new aircraft manufacturing facility in Tuskegee, Alabama to produce its T-100 integrated jet training system if it is selected by the US... more
IndustryContinental Motors Group to build a new factory and corporate office in Mobile, AL (USA)
Mobile, Usa - And it invests globally in the future of General Aviation
Continental Motors Group Ltd (CMG), an AVIC International Holding Corporation company, announced it has chosen the city of Mobile, Alabama, USA for the first step of a 3-year global investment plan to... more
IndustrySkyworld Aviation has arranged the sale of an ATR-42/320 aircraft
London, UK - On behalf of long term Channel Islands-based customer Blue Islands
Skyworld Aviation arranged the sale of an ATR-42/320 airplane on behalf of long term Channel Islands-based customer Blue Islands. Serial number 066, registered as G-ZEBS, was sold to charter and cargo... more
IndustryA-350/1000 airplane performed flight test campaign in Latin America
Toulouse, France - Currently the aircraft is in Bolivia for the "High and Warm"’ tests
With the objective of conducting a "High and Warm" flight test campaign to check aircraft and engine performance in high-altitude, warm and humid conditions, the A-350/1000 MSN071 test aircraft flew first... more
IndustryBoeing-Ryanair: delivery of airline's 450th NG B-737/800 airplane
Dublin, Ireland - Milestone has been reached in less than two decades
Boeing and Ryanair announced the delivery today of the airline's 450th Next-Generation B-737/800 airplane. This significant milestone has been reached in less than two decades, with the Irish low-cost... more
IndustryLeonardo and Hensoldt sign agreement to offer secure ‘Mode-5’ friend-or-foe systems to the worldwide market
Langkawi, Malaysia - Both have already been chosen by the UK MOD to provide their “Team Skytale” solution for over 400 platforms
Leonardo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hensoldt (the new name for Airbus DS Electronics and Border Security) to offer Mode-5 IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) solutions to customers around... more
IndustryEmbraer flies fourth E-190E2 airplane prototype
São José dos Campos, Brazil - And it advances in the certification campaign
Embraer performed last Friday afternoon (but it unveiled only today), at the São José dos Campos facility, the maiden flight of the E-190E2 fourth prototype, which was completed in two hours. This aircraft w... more
IndustryAirbus to cooperate with France’s Parquet National Financier in preliminary investigation
Amsterdam, Holland - Into allegation of fraud, bribery and corruption in the civil aviation business of the Group
Airbus announced on 7 August 2016 that the United Kingdom Serious Fraud Office (SFO) had opened an investigation into allegations of fraud, bribery and corruption in the civil aviation business of Airbus... more
IndustryLeonardo (ex-Finmeccanica): Moretti exits, the banker Profumo enters
Rome, Italy - Turnover in the position of CEO of the Group
According to latest well-informed sources the position of Chief Executive Officer of Leonardo (ex-Finmeccanica), that Mauro Moretti should soon leave vacant being close to retirement, should be hold by... more