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IndustryAirlink becomes 12th airline to install STG Aerospace LED Lighting
London, UK - To retrofit 12 aircraft with this system
STG Aerospace, the market industry in aftermarket LED cabin lighting solutions, announced that South African regional feeder airline Airlink has awarded them a Purchase Order to retrofit 12 of their aircraft... more
IndustryLeonardo-Finmeccanica delivers 7,000th nacelle to UTC Aerospace Systems
Rome, Italy - Over 7,000 aircraft all over the world use nacelles manufactured by the industry
A ceremony took place today at Leonardo Aircraft Division Venegono Superiore (Varese) site for the delivery of the 7,000th nacelle to UTC Aerospace Systems. The contract obtained in 1994 has seen significant... more
IndustryATR: demand for 750 new turboprop aircraft for the Asia-Pacific region over the next 20 years
Toulouse, France - According to its latest Market Forecast, published in July
According to the latest ATR Market Forecast, published in July, demand for new turboprops is expected to reach 750 units over the next 20 years. This would be partly fuelled by about 600 new routes to... more
IndustryMRJ’s FTA-1 airplane starts flight tests in the US
Nagoya, Japan - The total flight time was 3 hours and 18 minutes
The first flight test aircraft (FTA-1) of the MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet) started flight tests in the US today on October 18, 2016. FTA-1 took off from Grant County International Airport in Washington,... more
IndustryA-350XWB airplane starts its China tour with debut at "Zhuhai Airshow"
Toulouse, France - The aircraft will also visit Haikou, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu
A-350XWB test aircraft will make its China debut touring the cities of Haikou, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu, from October 29 to November 8. The eleven-day trip also includes static and flight... more
IndustryAirbus delivered its 10,000th aircraft -VIDEO
Toulouse, France - It is an A-350/900 to Singapore Airlines
Airbus delivered today its 10,000th aircraft -an A-350/900- for Singapore Airlines (SIA). The milestone event was marked by a special ceremony in Toulouse hosted by Airbus Group CEO Tom Enders and attended... more
IndustryEmbraer’s Commercial aircraft deliveries up 38% in 3Q16 -SPECIALS
São José dos Campos, Brazil - 29 jets to the commercial aviation market
During the third quarter of 2016 (3Q16), Embraer delivered 29 jets to the commercial aviation market, 38% more than the same period of 2015. The company delivered 12 large executive jet aircraft, 33%... more
IndustryBangladesh acquires a C-295W aircraft
Seville, Spain - Destined to its Army
Bangladesh has become the latest Nation to acquire the Airbus C-295W medium airlifter with an order for a single aircraft for Bangladesh Army Aviation. The aircraft, in transport configuration, will be... more
IndustryEmbraer projects market demand of 1,540 new jet aircraft (70 to 130 seats) for Europe and the CIS
Madrid, Spain - Valued at USD 80 billion at list price over the next 20 years
Embraer forecasts a market demand of 1,540 new aircraft in the 70 to 130-seat jet segment (valued at USD 80 billion at list price) in Europe and the CIS over the next 20 years. Currently, there are 29... more
IndustryBinter firms up order for 6 ATR-72/600 airplanes
Toulouse, France - The industry sees need for 600 new turboprops
Spanish carrier Binter, a long-standing ATR operator in Europe, has today signed an agreement to buy six additional ATR-72/600s, taking their total order for the aircraft to eighteen. The aircraft will... more
IndustryE-170 and E-175 jet aircraft receive type approval for operation in Russia
Madrid, Spain - The E-190 and the E-195 were already certified
Embraer announced today that the E-170 and the E-175 jets have received the Type Certificates from the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC), also known by its Russian acronym MAK, paving the way for Russian... more
IndustryAirplanes and helicopters. Boeing reports third quarter deliveries
Chicago, Usa - Across commercial and defense operations
The Boeing Company announced today deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the third quarter of 2016. Major program deliveries during the third quarter, including deliveries under... more
IndustryDassault Aviation hands over first Falcon 8X airplane
Bordeaux-Mérignac, France - Greece’s Amjet takes delivery of initial ultra long range trijet
Dassault Aviation has delivered yesterday its first Falcon 8X airplane, marking the entry into service of the company’s new ultra-long range flagship. Amjet Executive took delivery of the aircraft at D... more
IndustryEmbraer awarded certification of HUD and EVS for Legacy 450 and 500 airplanes
São José dos Campos, Brazil - By ANAC, FAA and EASA
Embraer announced yesterday that the Head-Up Display (HUD) and Enhanced Vision System (EVS) for the Legacy 450 and 500 aircraft were awarded certification by Brazil’s civil aviation authority (ANAC –... more
IndustryAirplanes and photo. C-295W demonstrates air-to-air refuelling capability
Seville, Spain - Further trials with a helicopter receiver are planned before the end of the year
Airbus Defence and Space has successfully demonstrated the C-295W medium transport as an airborne tanker. The airplane, equipped with a palletized air-to-air refuelling unit and associated computer control... more
IndustryEmbraer flies first Legacy 450 aircraft assembled in Melbourne (Florida)
Melbourne, Usa - The industry began its aircraft assembly operations in early 2011
Embraer announced yesterday the first flight of its first Legacy 450 mid-light business jet assembled in Melbourne (Florida). The aircraft performed as expected and all flight test procedures were successfully... more
IndustryMRJ airplane. Mitsubishi denies delay in the delivery schedule
Nagoya, Japan - According to the press news reported on October 1
"News reports on October 1 cited a delay in the delivery schedule for the MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet). However, no such announcement has been made by Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation or Mitsubishi Heavy... more
IndustryChina Airlines new operator of the A-350XWB airplane
Toulouse, France - It is the ninth carrier to operate the twin engine widebody model
China Airlines (CAL) has taken delivery of its first A-350/900, becoming the ninth carrier to operate the twin engine widebody airliner. Its A-350/900 is configured with a premium three class layout with... more
IndustryAirplanes and photo. First new standard A-330 MRTT makes maiden flight
Madrid, Spain - First delivery is due in 2018
Airbus Defence and Space has successfully completed the maiden flight of the first new standard A-330 MRTT (Multi Role Tanker Transport). This model incorporates a number of enhancements introduced on... more
IndustryAirbus continues integration of Airbus Group and Airbus Commercial Aircraft into a new entity
Amsterdam, Holland - The new subject and the divisions will be renamed as of next January 1st, 2017
Airbus Group further integrates by merging its Group structure with its largest division Airbus Commercial Aircraft into a new entity. Last night, the Board of Directors of Airbus Group approved a respective... more
IndustryLeonardo-Finmeccanica strengthens its commitment to sustainability and governance
Rome, Italy - Sustainability and corporate governance functions have been assigned to an internal Board committee
"The Board of Directors of Leonardo-Finmeccanica, which convened today, resolved to revise its internal regulations (Rules of Procedure of Board of Directors and relevant Committees) in order to further... more
IndustryMRJ’s first test aircraft completes ferry flight to the US
Nagoya, Japan - Frequent, multiple flight tests scheduled toward type certificate acquisition
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) today completed the ferry flight to the United States for the First Test Aircraft (FTA-1) of the MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet), the... more
IndustryRwandAir takes delivery of its first A-330 aircraft
Toulouse, France - Of two airplanes for long haul
RwandAir, the national flag carrier of the Republic of Rwanda, has taken delivery of its first of two long-haul widebody A-330 aircraft. In doing so, it becomes the East African launch operator of the... more
IndustryFirst A-330neo airplane starts its final assembly in Toulouse
Toulouse, France - With the joining of the wings to the centre fuselage
Airbus has commenced the final assembly of its first A-330neo airplane, an A-330/900, at its Final Assembly Line in Toulouse with the joining of the wings to the centre fuselage at station 40. It is... more
IndustryDassault Aviation on the acquisition by India of 36 Rafale airplanes
Saint-Cloud, France - The conclusion of this contract comes after the announcement by Indian PM during his visit to Paris in April 2015
France and India signed today the contract for the acquisition of 36 Rafale by India. The conclusion of this contract comes after the announcement by Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, during his visit... more
IndustryFirst ATR-72/600 High Capacity airplane delivered to Cebu Pacific
Toulouse, France - The industry increases its regional turboprop capacity with a new 78-seat cabin configuration
Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ airline, yesterday took delivery of the very first ATR-72/600 High Capacity airplane. Configured with 78 seats, this brand new option of the -72 has ten additional s... more
IndustryAzores Airlines: transatlantic routes with the arrival of the A-321neo airplane
Toulouse, France - SATA owned airline renews its fleet with the longest range of any single aisle airliner
Azores Airlines which is fully owned by Sociedade Açoreana de Transportes Aéreos (SATA) is modernizing its short-haul and transatlantic fleet with the A-321neo and by 2019 with the longer range A-321LR a... more
IndustryEAST inaugurated new manufacturing facility in Titusville, Florida
Titusville, Usa - Iincluding the seats for the first class cabin of its next generation commercial aircraft family, the E-Jets E2
Embraer inaugurated a new 50,000 square foot manufacturing facility yesterday for its premium seating solutions subsidiary, Embraer Aero Seating Technologies (EAST), in the City of Titusville, Florida.... more
IndustryAirbus Group opens Leadership University in Toulouse
Toulouse, France - More than 20,000 employees per year have access to key development programmes
Airbus Group today has inaugurated a main campus in Toulouse-Blagnac for the company’s newly established Leadership University, which is unique in its mission and international set-up. Besides its core f... more
IndustryUK MoD buys more of Leonardo-Finmeccanica’s new missilejammer to allow RAF to write a ‘user guide’ for its pilots
Rome, Italy - The order follows earlier successful trials with the RAF in October 2015
The UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF) is a step closer to being the first to use Leonardo-Finmeccanica’s new ‘BriteCloud’ missile-jamming countermeasure, following a purchase by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) w... more
IndustryLeonardo-Finmeccanica: MoU with the Argentinian Government for the development of high-technology and common projects
Rome, Italy - In the fields of aerospace, defence and security
Leonardo-Finmeccanica and the Argentinian Ministry for Science Technology and Productive Innovation, have recently signed in Buenos Aires a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to evaluate commercial partnerships... more
IndustryHong Kong Airlines confirms order for 9 more A-330 airplanes
Toulouse, France - Fast-growing carrier committed to widebody fleet
Hong Kong Airlines has signed a contract with Airbus for the firm order of nine additional A-330/300s. The aircraft will be operated across a network which links Hong Kong with a wide range of destinations... more
IndustryBoeing forecasts demand in China for 6,810 airplanes (valued at $1 Trillion)
Beijing, China - China's wide-body fleet to triple in size over the next two decades
Boeing, China's leading provider of commercial airplanes, projects a demand for 6,810 new airplanes in the country over the next 20 years. The company released its annual China Current Market Outlook (CMO)... more
IndustryVolaris receives first A-320neo airplane
Toulouse, France - It is the first operator of the model in North-America
Low-cost carrier Volaris took delivery of its first A-320neo airplane, becoming the first operator of the model in North America. It is Mexico’s largest Airbus customer, having ordered 74 A-320 Family a... more
IndustryThales won tender for the air traffic control in Portugal
Rome, Italy - The airports interested are Porto, Viseu and Nisa
Thales awarded a tender for the supply and installation of the three DVORDME in Portugal for the Navegação Aérea de Portugal - Nav Portugal Epe. It is the confirmation as reference of the industry in th... more
IndustryAirAsia receives its A-320neo airplane
Hamburg, Germany - First CFM powered aircraft in South East Asia
AirAsia has taken delivery of its first A-320neo at a dedicated ceremony in Hamburg. The aircraft is the first CFM International LEAP-1A powered A-320neo in South East Asia and the second worldwide. Equipped... more
IndustryGVA mission system selected for Danish Army vehicle fleet
Rome, Italy - Systems and sensors will be fitted on over 500, including the newly procured Piranha V
Leonardo-Finmeccanica has signed a contract with the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) to provide Vehicle Mission Systems for the Danish Army’s land vehicles. Based on the L... more
IndustryAirplanes and helicopters. Leonardo-Finmeccanica and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa sign a longterm strategic partnership agreement
Kielce, Poland - In the Defence and Security market
Leonardo-Finmeccanica, one of the top ten global players in Aerospace, Defence and Security and one of the Italy’s leading high technology companies, and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa SA (PGZ), one of the l... more
IndustryDelays in supplies: Bombardier reduces deliveries 2016 for CSeries aircraft
Montreal, Canada - From 15 to 7 units. Also the estimates on revenues revised in reduction
Bombardier, the Canadian aircraft manufacturer -that received last September 1st by the Quebec's Government the second and last tranche from USD 500 million (instead of the announced billion) of Government's... more
IndustryAirplanes and photo. Maiden flight for first Spanish Air Force A-400M
Seville, Spain - Lasted three hours and 45 minutes
The first Airbus A-400M new generation airlifter ordered by the Spanish Air Force has made its maiden flight, marking a key milestone towards its delivery. The aircraft, known as MSN44, took off from Seville,... more
IndustryAirbus: aircraft orders signed during the French President's visit in Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam - By Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet and Jetstar Pacific
Vietnam Airlines signed a MOU for 10 more A-350 XWB airplanes, Vietjet will expand its Airbus fleet thanks to a new order for 20 A-321, Jetstar Pacific finalized the first direct order with industry. The... more
IndustryEmbraer signs sales agreement with Colorful Guizhou Airlines for up to five E-190 airplanes
Shanghai, China - Colorful Yunnan signs firm order for two Phenom 300s
Embraer announced today that it has signed an agreement for up to five E-190 airplanes with Colorful Guizhou Airlines, including two firm orders and three purchase rights. The firm order will be included... more
IndustrySkyworld Aviation arranges the sale of an ATR-72/200 to Sprint Air of Poland
London, UK - Serial number 441 was previously operated by CanaryFly and is now registered as SP-SPE
Skyworld Aviation has arranged the sale of an ATR-72/200 to Sprint Air of Poland. Serial number 441 was previously operated by CanaryFly and is now registered as SP-SPE. Skyworld has worked with Sprint... more
IndustryAirbus delivers the Americas’ first A-320neo aircraft to LATAM Airlines Group
Toulouse, France - The model now operating in three continents
LATAM Airlines Group (LATAM), Latin America’s leading airline group, took delivery of its first A-320neo airplane –showcasing its white, indigo and coral livery and powered by Pratt & Whitney Pure Pow... more
IndustryFincantieri signs the future frigate participant services contract. Hangar space is available for helicopters
Trieste, Italy - The Italian Group contracted by the Australian Government to participate in the Competitive Evaluation Process for the Future Frigates Programme – SEA 5000
Fincantieri has signed a contract with the Australian Government to participate in the Competitive Evaluation Process, conducted by the Department of Defence, to deliver 9 Future Frigates -to be built... more
IndustryUnited Kingdom orders additional Zephyr aircraft
Madrid, Spain - The S model will be delivered ready for flight trials in summer 2017
The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence has announced its intention to exercise an option for the manufacture and operation of a third Airbus Zephyr S High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) unit. Flying a... more
IndustryMRJ plane: other 20 aircraft for Aerolease Aviation
Nagoya, Japan - The firm order signed today. Another order for additional 20 units is arriving from Rockton
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation and Aerolease Aviation, an aircraft leasing company based in the United States, announced today that they have signed a definitive agreement for the purchase of ten firm... more
IndustryBOC Aviation places orders for five A-321ceo aircraft
Toulouse, France - Confirmed demand for this member of the A-320 Family
BOC Aviation, the Singapore-based global aircraft leasing company has placed a firm order for five more A-321 aircraft in addition to an order announced in January for 30 A-320 Family aircraft which included... more
IndustryChina Airlines’ first A-350XWB airplane ready to start ground and flight tests
Toulouse, France - Its delivery is scheduled in Q3 2016
The first A-350XWB for China Airlines (CAL) has rolled out from cabin furnishing & engine installation at the Airbus Toulouse Final Assembly Line. The aircraft is now ready to proceed to further ground... more
IndustryThai Airways International becomes new operator of the A-350 XWB aircraft
Toulouse, France - The airplane delivered today is being operated on lease from US-based CIT
Thai Airways International (THAI) has become the eighth operator of the A-350 XWB, following the delivery today of the first of 12 aircraft set to join the carrier’s fleet. The plane delivered today i... more