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IndustryAirlink becomes first South African airline to acquire E-Jet aircraft
Amsterdam, Holland - Five airplanes: three E-170s and two E-190s
Airlink, Southern Africa’s largest independent regional airline, is joining the E-Jet operator’s family. The carrier is acquiring five E-Jets - three E-170s and two E-190 airplanes, from ECC Leasing, a w... more
IndustryAircraft and photo. C-295W airplane refuels a helicopter
Getafe, Spain - At speeds of 105-115kt; both crews reported smooth and simple operation
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) has followed its recent demonstration of air-to-air refuelling made with two C-295W medium transport airplanes. The refuelling contacts happened with a H-225M Caracal helicopter.... more
IndustryRolls-Royce announces agreements in principle with investigating authorities
London, Uk - The industry has co-operated fully with the authorities and will continue to do so
Rolls-Royce (RR) announces that it has in principle reached a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) with the UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO), which was the subject of a preliminary court ruling yesterday.... more
IndustryEmbraer signs order with Widerøe for up to 15 E2 aircraft
Dublin, Ireland - Three firm orders for the E-190 and purchase rights for 12 further E2 family jets
Embraer has signed a contract with Widerøe, the largest regional airline in Scandinavia, for up to 15 E2 family jets. The contract consists of three firm orders for the E-190E2 and purchase rights for... more
IndustryAgreement with the Italian MoD for the new M-345 aircraft and for the development of the new exploration and escort helicopter
Rome, Italy - The airplanes will work alongside the M-346s; the aircraft will replace the AW-129 used by the Italian Army
Leonardo has signed with the Italian National Armaments Directorate of the Italian Defence Ministry two contracts for an initial batch of five Aermacchi M-345 trainer aircraft and for the first phase of... more
IndustryEmbraer delivered 108 commercial and 117 executive jet aircraft in 2016 -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The total of 225 airplanes for these two markets represents the highest volume of deliveries in the last six years
Embraer delivered 32 commercial and 43 executive jets, 25 of which are light jets and 18 are large, during the fourth quarter of 2016 (4Q16). The Company ended the year with 108 aircraft delivered to the... more
IndustryBoeing: SpiceJet announces deal for up to 205 airplanes
New Delhi, India - 100 additional B-737 MAX 8s and 50 purchase rights; largest order in low-cost carrier's history
Boeing and SpiceJet announced today a commitment for up to 205 airplanes during an event in New Delhi. Booked at the end of 2016, the announcement includes 100 new 737 MAX 8s, SpiceJet's current order... more
IndustrySCA and Interjet have returned airline’s SSJ-100 aircraft fleet into service
Moscow, Russia - The industry has completed work of 11 airplanes operated by the carrier
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCA) has completed work on airworthiness restoration of 11 Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) aircraft operated by Interjet. At the end of December, 22 SCA’s experts were sent to M... more
IndustryEurofighter Typhoon aircraft fleet: 5 year arrangement to support it
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The arrangement consists of two main contracts
Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH has welcomed a 5 year arrangement with NETMA (the NATO Eurofighter & Tornado Management Organisation) to support the global Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft fleet. The arrangement... more
IndustrySatair Group inks global distribution agreement with Techsat
Copenhagen, Holland - The agreement covers the Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe
Satair Group has signed a new distribution agreement with TechSat GmbH, an expert in integration and verification equipment. The agreement covers the Americas (except USA and Canada), Asia Pacific and... more
IndustrySSJ-100 airplane: fitting issue under resolution
Moscow, Russia - This issue does not affect the manufacturer’s plans and deliveries
With reference to the stabilizer’s issue of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft, the manufacturer would like to clarify the following: The stabilizer’s repair is not complicated technically and it is... more
IndustryAirplanes. Babcock France and Dassault Aviation to team up for French FOMEDEC training contract
Paris, France - The 11-year agreement will provide new PC-21, simulators and modernised facilities
Babcock France and Dassault Aviation have signed a partnership which would initially materialize in the delivery of the French “FOMEDEC” training contract with the creation of a joint company under the... more
IndustryGoAir firms contract for 72 A-320neo aircraft
Toulouse, France - The airline doubles overall order for the type to 144
GoAir, a Wadia Group company, has penned a firm contract for 72 A-320neo aircraft following its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed during the "Farnborough International Airshow". The agreement reached... more
IndustryAirplanes. Airbus conference: very pleased and confident in the future
Toulouse, France - The annual press conference on 2016 ended. President Fabrice Brégier: we are stronger than ever and will keep growing
Airbus annual press conference on the results achieved in 2016 and the expectations for the next years jended in Toulouse (France). President Fabrice Brégier and the Chief Operating Officer - Customers... more
IndustryAirplanes. Airbus conference (2): 688 deliveries and 731 net orders in 2016 -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Toulouse, France - The industry achieved last year targets proving ramp-up readiness
Airbus’ commercial aircraft deliveries in 2016 were up for the 14th year in a row, reaching a new company record of 688 airplanes delivered to 82 customers. Deliveries were more than eight percent higher t... more
IndustryLeonardo: verdict for Mauro Moretti next January 31. Will judges confirm 16 years of prison?
Lucca, Italy - What will happen for the industry if the CEO would be convicted?
Rail disaster in Viareggio (Tuscany): the verdict of the first level of the trial for the massacre on June 29, 2009 is fixed on Tuesday, January 31. In the trial different directors are involved as accused,... more
IndustryInterjet resumes to operate its SSJ-100 aircraft after the technical intervention
Moscow, Russia - A team of SCA completes repair-replacement works of the attachment on six units
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCA) has completed repair-replacement works on six SukhoiSuperjet 100 (SSJ-100) aircraft of Interjet: technical team composed of 22 experts has been sent to Mexico as part of after-sales... more
IndustryIndra supplier of NATS, thanks to the iTec system in Prestwick
Rome, Italy - The device has been in full operational service since June of last year
A complex project to introduce the Prestwick Upper Airspace new generation iTEC flight data processor and controller working position system has earned technology partner Indra the NATS Supplier of the... more
IndustryBoeing achieves strong delivery numbers in 2016 (748 airplanes and 668 net orders)
Seattle, Usa - And aircraft development programs reach milestones
Boeing recorded strong commercial delivery numbers in 2016 and achieved several airplane program milestones. The company delivered 748 commercial airplanes. The industry booked 668 net orders, valued... more
IndustryGECAS announced order for 75 B-737 MAX airplanes
Seattle, Usa - It is valued at USD 8.25 billion
Boeing and GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric, announced an order for 75 B-737 MAX 8 airplanes. The order, booked in December,... more
IndustryATSG subsidiary (AMES) to acquire PEMCO World Air Services
Wilmington, Usa - Services will be offered from multiple locations
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) yesterday said its subsidiary, Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services, (AMES), has acquired PEMCO World Air Services (PEMCO), a privately held provider of outsourced... more
IndustrySuccessful first flight for the new Aermacchi M-345 airplane
Rome, Italy - Tests will be completed within 2017
The prototype of the new Aermacchi M-345 HET (High Efficiency Trainer) two-seat basic jet trainer has completed its first flight from Venegono Superiore airfield (Varese, Italy) on December 29. The aircraft... more
IndustryAirbus delays the delivery of 12 A-380 airplanes to Emirates
Toulouse, France - The European manufacturer is obliged to adapt its schedule to the airline and RR’s Trent 900 engines
Airbus is obliged to a one-year delay in the delivery of its 12 A-380 aircraft to Emirates. The manufacturer changed its delivery schedule postponing 6 planes from 2017 to 2018, and other 6 ones from 2018... more
IndustryTrujet introduces its first brand new ATR-72/600 aircraft
Toulouse, France - The airline will further develop regional connectivity in India
The Indian carrier Trujet has become a new ATR-72/600 operator. The airline has received its first brand-new ATR leased from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE). The aircraft is configured with 70 seats... more
IndustryIran Air and Airbus: order for over 100 aircraft signed
Toulouse, France - Building on an initial commitment signed in January 2016 in Paris
Iran Air and Airbus have signed a firm contract for 100 aircraft, building on an initial commitment signed in January 2016 in Paris. The agreement signed by Farhad Parvaresh, Chairman and CEO of the airline... more
IndustryAircraft. Russia’s S7 Airlines joins the E-Jets operators’ family
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Just weeks after receiving the Type Certificates from the Russian authorities for the E-170 and E-175 jets
Just weeks after receiving the Type Certificates from the Russian authorities for the E-170 and E-175 jets, Embraer announces that S7 Airlines will be the first operator of the E-170 in the country. The... more
IndustryEASA validated Sukhoi Superjet LR airplane version
Moscow, Russia - The certificate will enable deliveries to the foreign customers
JSC “Sukhoi Civil Aircraft” has obtained European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval of Sukhoi Superjet 100 Long Range (SSJ-100LR). The certificate will enable Sukhoi Superjet 100 deliveries to the... more
IndustryLufthansa takes delivery of its first A-350 aircraft
Toulouse, France - Of 25 airplanes ordered by the airline
The Lufthansa Group, Airbus’ largest airline customer and operator, has taken delivery of its first twin engine widebody A-350 XWB. The aircraft is the first of 25 A-350/900s that the airline has on o... more
IndustryAirlink adds 11 ERJ-140 airplanes and expands its pool program contract
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Embraer has been present in the African continent since 1978
Airlink, southern Africa’s largest independent regional airline, is adding 11 Embraer ERJ-140 jets to its fleet. This will bring the number of regional jets the airline operates to 30. The carrier has a... more
IndustryAirplanes. Irregular State aid: Brazil against Canada in front of the WTO, Embraer and Bombardier in the middle
São Paulo, Brazil - The matter: subsidies (over USD 4 billion) provided by Canadian Government to its industry (USD 2,5 bn only in 2016)
The Council of Ministers of Brazilian Foreign Trade Chamber (CAMEX) initiated a dispute settlement proceedings against Canada addressing to the World Trade Organization (WTO). CAMEX is Brazil’s highest g... more
IndustryAtlantic Airways takes delivery of its first A-320 airplane
Toulouse, France - The aircraft, powered by CFM engines, will be deployed on routes from the Faroe Islands to Copenhagen
Atlantic Airways, the national carrier of the Faroe Islands, has taken delivery of its first A-320 airplane as part of its plan to increase capacity, becoming Airbus’ newest operator of the type. The p... more
IndustryEmbraer creates a new business unit dedicated to services and support
São José dos Campos, Brazil - It will be led by Johann Bordais
Embraer announced the creation of a business unit focused on services and customer support, which will be led by Johann Bordais, who is currently serving as the Director of Services and Support for Embraer... more
IndustryAirplanes and photo. MRJ's FTA-2 completes ferry flight to the US
Nagoya, Japan - The total distance and time were approximately 14,000 km, and 20 hours and 10 minutes
The 2nd flight test aircraft (FTA-2) of the MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet) took off from Nagoya Airfield at 9:20 am on December 14 (JST), and arrived at Grant County International Airport in Washington,... more
IndustryAeromar receives its first ATR-42/600 airplane
Toulouse, France - The Mexican carrier starts renewing its fleet
Aeromar took delivery of its first ATR-42/600. This is the first aircraft to be delivered after the announcement last month in Mexico of a contract for 8 firm -600 aircraft (6 -72/600s and 2 -42/600s)... more
IndustryANA takes delivery of its first A-320neo airplane
Toulouse, France - First aircraft operator in Japan
Tokyo-based airline ANA has taken delivery of its first A-320neo becoming the first model operator in Japan. ANA’s A-320neo is configured for 146 passengers in a two-class cabin layout. It is powered b... more
IndustryFincantieri: commitment of the Group increases for the bid of the Future Frigates–SEA 5000 programme for the RAN
Trieste, Italy - And it has established its local company and will open it in Canberra soon
Fincantieri, one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups and short-listed by the Australian Government to bid to design and build nine, new frigates for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), has established i... more
IndustryA-321neo airplane with P&W engines receives Type Certification
Toulouse, France - From Easa and Faa and it paves way for the first delivery
Following a comprehensive flight test programme, the A-321neo airplane powered by Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower PW1100G-JM engines received joint Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (... more
IndustrySCAC delivers the third Sukhoi Business Jet airplane to the Royal Thai Air Force
Moscow, Russia - RTAF received two SBJ under the previous contract in July 2016
JSC Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC), SuperJet International (SJI) and the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) signed a contract for the delivery of another Sukhoi Business Jet (SBJ). This aircraft represents the... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers first Legacy 450 business aircraft made in Melbourne
Melbourne-Florida, Usa - The second jet is already on the assembly line
Embraer delivered the first Legacy 450 mid-light business jet airplane assembled at its Melbourne plant. The aircraft was delivered to an undisclosed US customer, who currently owns a Phenom 300 light... more
IndustryAir Caraïbes takes delivery of its first ATR-72/600 aircraft
Toulouse, France - With the arrival of three airplanes, the company will be able to modernize and increase its regional fleet
French airline Air Caraïbes took delivery of its first ATR-72/600 today. The aircraft, delivered in Toulouse, is part of an order for three units, placed in 2014 and delivery of which will continue until... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers two Phenom 300 airplanes to China’s Colorful Yunnan General Aviation
Melbourne-Florida, Usa - This is the first time the industry has delivered its US-made executive jets to a Chinese customer
Embraer delivered two Phenom 300 airplanes yesterday to Colorful Yunnan General Aviation, a newly established executive jet customer based in Yunnan province, Southwest China. This is the first time the... more
IndustryItalian Air Force receives first two P-72A (ATR-72MP) airplanes
Rome, Italy - It represents the modern frontier in maritime patrol aircraft; it may also be used in in other events
Leonardo-Finmeccanica delivered the first two of a total four ATR-72MP airplanes to the Italian Air Force. Designated P-72A by the Italian Air Force, the aircraft will replace the Air Force’s obsolete B... more
IndustryBoeing board raises dividend to 30%, renews share repurchase authorization
Chicago, Usa - Dennis Muilenburg, Chairman, President and CEO said it
The Boeing board of directors yesterday declared the company's quarterly dividend will increase 30 percent to $1.42 per share. The board also replaced the existing share repurchase program with a new $14... more
IndustryGermany receives first tactical standard A-400M airplane
Seville, Spain - The aircraft is able to fly in areas subject to military threats
Airbus Defence and Space has delivered to the German Air Force its first A-400M transport aircraft qualified for tactical operations and able to fly in areas subject to military threats. The aircraft... more
IndustryBoeing begins final assembly on first B-787/10 Dreamliner
North Charleston, Usa - First test airplane enters its next phase of production
Boeing teammates in North Charleston, SC, started final assembly of the first B-787/10 Dreamliner airplane, marking yet another on-time important step for the development program. The first aircraft will... more
IndustryCanada selects C-295W aircraft for SAR
Seville, Spain - The airplanes will be delivered starting three years after contract award
The Government of Canada announced in the last days that it had selected the C-295W for its Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue Program. As part of the FWSAR program, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) will... more
IndustryRR: Trent 1000 TEN powers B-787 for first time
London, UK - It marks the latest phase in the engine’s development programme
The Rolls-Royce (RR) Trent 1000 TEN has powered a B-787 Dreamliner flight for the first time. The flight, which took off and landed at Boeing Field, Seattle, Washington, US, marks the latest phase in... more
IndustryBoeing-Iran agreement for 80 airplanes (2): the details of the contract
Seattle, Usa - Valued at USD 16 billion, it includes widebody single-aisle aircraft
Boeing and Iran Air announced an agreement yesterday for 80 aircraft that includes 50 B-737 MAX 8s, 15 B-777/300ERs and 15 B-777/9s, valued at $16.6 billion at list prices. Based on its Memorandum of... more
IndustryUSD 16.6 billions to Boeing for supply 80 passenger-aircraft to Iran Air
Tehran, Iran - The agreement, the first after 37 years
Iran Air, the Iranian flag carrier, signed an agrement (USD 16.6 billion) with Boeing for the supply of 80 passenger-airplanes (50 B-737 and 30 B-737). First delivery in 2018. It is the first agreement... more
IndustrySaab signs contract for Torpedo Integration Systems with FMV
Linkoping, Sweden - Deliveries will take place during the period 2017-2020
Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the development and production of Torpedo Integration Systems (TIS) for the Swedish Navy´s... more