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IndustryThai and Airbus: agreement for maintenance training collaboration
Toulouse, France - The airline operates more than 50 aircraft, including three A-380s
Airbus and Thai Airways International (THAI) have signed an agreement for Maintenance Training Collaboration to develop a long term strategic partnership. As part of this, THAI would become Airbus' local... more
IndustryAirbus: A-310F airplane by Turkish with humanitarian aid to Syrian refugees
Toulouse, France - From Frankfurt Airport to Adana
The Airbus Corporate Foundation and its partners Luftfahrt ohne Grenzen/Wings of Help (LOG), Turkish Airlines and Fraport AG have transported 35 tonnes of relief supplies from Frankfurt Airport to Adana,... more
IndustryAirbus: around 9,870 new aircraft delivered during next 20 years in the Asia-Pacific region
Toulouse, France - Valued at USD 1.6 trillion
Asia-Pacific airlines will lead global demand for larger and more eco-efficient aircraft types over the next 20 years, according to the latest market forecast for the region by Airbus. The forecast was... more
IndustryEuropean certification for the SSJ-100 Full Flight Simulator
Venice, Italy - The FFS is the first for a Russian civil aircraft
The new Full Flight Simulator (FFS) for training on the SSJ-100 aircraft, installed at the SuperJet International (SJI) Training Center in Venice (Italy), has been successfully certified by EASA and it... more
IndustryAvolon releases report about the impact on the market of the Airbus A-320neo and 737MAX aircraft
Dublin, Ireland - "There is still strong demand for current aircraft models"
Avolon, one of the world's most important aircraft leasing companies, released an analysis of the expected market impact of the transition to new generation Airbus A-320Neo and Boeing 737MAX single aisle... more
IndustryRolls-Royce and Usaf have completed the final element of testing for the T56 engine on C-130 aircraft
London, UK - Leading to military qualification and FAA certification later this year
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, and the United States Air Force (USAF) have completed the final element of testing for the Series 3.5 enhancement for the T56 engine, leading to military... more
IndustryBoeing-FAA summit to discuss the situation of Dreamliner aircraft
Washington, USA - The 787 might restart flying from April
On Friday 22 February 2013 Ray Conner, vice-president of Boeing and president and chief executive officer of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, will meet Michael Huerta, administrator of the US Federal Aviation... more
IndustryAirbus Military signed ISS contract with OCCAR for the A400M aircraft
Seville, Spain - Providing an 18 month support services package to the French Air Force
OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d’ARmement), acting on behalf of France, and Airbus Military have signed the initial In-Service Support (ISS) contract providing an 18-month A40... more
IndustryA400M airplane passed a series of cold weather tests
Seville, Spain - The countdown to first customer delivery progresses
As the countdown to first customer delivery progresses, the Airbus Military A400M new generation aircraft has successfully passed a renewed series of cold weather tests in a production-representative configuration.... more
IndustryAircraft and finance. Hawker Beechcraft announces exit from Chapter 11
Wichita, USA - "We are a stronger company", CEO Bill Boisture claims
On Tuesday 19 February 2013 Hawker Beechcraft, one of the world's most important companies in the general and business aviation industry, officially announced its exit from Chapter 11. The restructuring... more
IndustryATR: purchase for 20 airplanes plus 16 options for subsidiaries of Malaysia Airlines
Toulouse, France - Deliveries will start by mid 2013
ATR and the flag carrier Malaysia Airlines signed on February 19 a purchase agreement for 20 firm -72/600 airplanes, plus options for 16 additional aircraft. The deal is valued at over USD 840 million,... more
IndustryBoeing proposes temporary solution for the batteries of Dreamliner aircraft
Everett, USA - The fix would however require months for design, test and certification
Boeing has proposed to the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) a temporary solution for the problem of the lithium-ion batteries which caused the suspension of the operations of the whole fleet of... more
IndustryAirbus: the Japanese low-cost Jetstar receives its first A-320 airplane equipped with Sharklet
Toulouse, France - The airline started operations in July 2012
Jetstar Japan, one of Japan’s low-cost carriers (LCC), has taken delivery of its first A-320 aircraft equipped with Sharklet fuel saving wing tip devices, becoming the first Japanese carrier for the t... more
IndustrySaab: three orders by Swedish FMV
Linkoping, Sweden - Two for units and services, the third for Gripen C/D airplane
Defence and security company Saab has received two new orders from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), to a total value of MSEK 600, for an upgrade of Sweden’s ground based air defence.... more
IndustryTender for Indian helicopters: Sikorsky ready to replace AgustaWestland
Stratford, USA - "Shortcomings in the chopper will be addressed"
Sikorsky communicated it is ready to replace AgustaWestland in the supply of 12 VVIP transport helicopters to India if the agreement with the Anglo-Italian company for the AW-101 is cancelled. The contract... more
IndustryLM: first F-35C production airplane model takes flight
Fort Worth, Usa - The airplane will be assigned to US Navy Fighter Attack Squadron 101
The first Lockheed Martin production model F-35C carrier variant, known as CF-6, flew its first sortie Thursday. Upon delivery later this year, the airplane will be assigned to US Navy Fighter Attack... more
IndustryAirbus supports new strict standards on aircraft noise line
Toulouse, France - In force since 2017, will lower the current level of 7 db
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) has adopted a new noise stringency level for commercial airplanes. The milestone achieved at the... more
IndustrySaab: agreement for Gripen E aircraft and development order
Linkoping, Sweden - With Swedish FMV and Switzerland, respectively
Defence and security company Saab has signed an agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for Gripen E. The agreement includes development and modification of Gripen E for Sweden... more
Industry15 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft of the Austrian Armed Forces completed 5,000 flying hours
Hallbergmoos, Germany - Recently the airplanes fulfilled during international events
Since entry into service, 15 Eurofighter Typhoons of the Austrian Armed Forces have completed a total of 5,000 flying hours. In the last few years Austria has successfully used this European interceptor... more
IndustrySCAC (2): all four Aeroflot SSJ-100 airplanes to return to service
Moscow, Russia - All four aircraft were grounded earlier this month
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Co. (SCAC) reports that the Airworthiness Certificates of the fourth Sukhoi Superjet 100 airplane (SSJ-100) operated by Aeroflot has been reinstated by Russia’s aviation authorities (... more
IndustryAirbus renounces to lithium-ion batteries for the A-350XWB aircraft
Toulouse, France - The European aerospace company decides not to risk, after the Dreamliner glitches
Airbus communicated to its customers the intention to renounce to the installation of lithium-ion batteries on its A-350XWB aircraft, following to the numerous glitches which occurred on the Boeing 787... more
IndustrySCAC: three SSJ-100 airplanes of Aeroflot return to service
Moscow, Russia - With the fourth certificate to be reinstated by the end of this week
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Co. (SCAC) reports that the Airworthiness Certificates for three Sukhoi Superjet 100 airplanes (SSJ-100s) operated by Aeroflot have been reinstated by Russia’s aviation authorities (... more
IndustryRolls-Royce: new appointment and 2012 full year results
London, UK - The integral version of the figures (30 pages) in the "Specials" section of AVIONEWS
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, announced on February 14 that Ian Davis will succeed Sir Simon Robertson as Chairman. He will join the Board as a non-executive Director on 1 March 2013 and... more
IndustryHelicopters: Eurocopter inaugurates new center for high-technology in Mexico
Querétaro, Mexico - The facility will produce aircraft tailbooms and doors for jetliners on behalf of Airbus
Eurocopter expanded its global industrial footprint and enhanced the company’s presence in Mexico with today’s inauguration of a new manufacturing center of excellence at Querétaro, which is to produce high... more
IndustryAirbus: Avianca receives its Sharklet equipped A-320 airplane
Toulouse, France - The aircraft with CFM engines was delivered in Toulouse
Avianca, the Colombia-based airline, has taken delivery of its first Sharklet equipped A-320 becoming the first Latin American carrier to take benefit of the new fuel-saving wing-tip devices. The A-320,... more
IndustryLM: F-35A aircraft completed its final test mission
Edwards AFB, Usa - In order to clean wing flutter
An F-35A Lightning II conventional takeoff and landing aircraft, known as AF-1, completed its final test mission for clean wing flutter recently. Flutter testing was conducted to ensure the jet’s structure c... more
IndustryRolls-Royce: contract for engines to power 19 V-22 tiltrotor (airplane+helicopter)
London, UK - Operated by the US Marine Corps and Air Force
Rolls-Royce (RR), the global power systems company, has been awarded an $83.7 million contract for engines to power 19 V-22 tiltrotor (airplane and helicopter) operated by the US Marine Corps and Air Force. The... more
IndustryRolls-Royce: service contract with USAF to support the C-130J aircraft fleet in 2013
London, UK - For USD 97.3 million
Rolls-Royce (RR), the global power systems company, has been awarded a $97.3 million contract from the US Air Force to support its C-130J aircraft transport fleet in 2013. The MissionCare contract... more
IndustryEurocopter India maintains its leadership in the country's helicopter market also in 2012
Bangalore, India - Contributing to its parent company's strong annual performance
Paced by the sales of light helicopters in 2012, Eurocopter India continued its leadership role in the Indian market last year – capturing a 70 percent share of the new civilian helicopter bookings and 4... more
IndustryAirbus might reconsider use of lithium-ion batteries on its A-350 XWB
Toulouse, France - The French company has a "Plan B"
According to rumours, Airbus is considering the possibilities to replace lithium-ion batteries on the A-350 XWB, the new wide-body aircraft of the Toulouse-bad company, following to the numerous problems... more
Industry2013: Boeing prevailed over Airbus in January in terms of aircraft sold and delivered
Rome, Italy - Norwegian Air announces possible delays in the handover of its Dreamliners
The duel between Airbus and Boeing ended in 2012 with a victory of the American manufacturer, which prevailed both in terms of orders (first time it happens since 2007), with 1203 airplanes to 833, and... more
IndustryAirbus A-350 XWB airplane: Trent XWB receives EASA certification
Toulouse, France - For the 800 and 900 variants
The Airbus A-350 XWB programme has achieved yet another important milestone with the European Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) award of the Engine Type Certification of the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB turbofan. E... more
IndustryRR: award by EASA for the Trent XWB engine that will power the A-350 XWB aircraft
London, UK - The certificate was delivered at Agency's headquarters in Cologne, Germany
Rolls-Royce (RR), the global power systems company, has been awarded engine type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the Trent XWB that will power the A-350 XWB aircraft.... more
IndustryBoeing-SilkAir: a five year aircraft pilot training agreement signed
Seattle, Usa - In November 2012, the regional carrier of SIA finalized an order for a total of 54 aircraft
Boeing and Singapore-based SilkAir announced on February 6 a five-year exclusive pilot training agreement. The training agreement will support SilkAir's fleet transition to Boeing airplanes. In November... more
IndustryAircraft and industry. EADS: Denis Ranque will probably be the next Chairman
Leiden, Netherlands - Pressures from the French government for Anne Lauvergeon ignored
The news is not yet official, byt very likely Denis Ranque will be the next Chairman of the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS). Ranque, 61 yo, is currently member of the board of Saint-Gobain... more
IndustrySelex ES: contract for the supply of six PAR systems to the French Air Force
Rome, Italy - The agreement also includes post sales logistic support
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, signed a contract with the Direction Géneral de l’Armement (DGA) of the French Ministry of Defence, worth about 22 million Euros to provide six Precision Approach Radar sy... more
IndustryAM: first of three A-330 MRTT aircraft to the UAE
Seville, Spain - The type has now been deliverd to all four current customers
Airbus Military (AM) has delivered the first of three new generation A-330 MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport) aircraft ordered by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The handover of the world´s most advanced... more
IndustryAirbus Military: CN-235 aircraft delivered to the US Coast Guard
Seville, Spain - More than 230 airplanes are currently being operated by 29 countries
The US Coast Guard has exercised a contract option to purchase the service’s 18th HC-144A Ocean Sentry Maritime Patrol Aircraft. The HC-144A is based on the Airbus Military CN-235 tactical airlifter a... more
IndustryBoeing requires FAA authorization to perform flight tests with Dreamliner aircraft (2)
Seattle, USA - According to rumours, the 787s will remain grounded for weeks, if not months
Boeing has requested to the US Federal Aviation Administration the authorization to perform test flights with a 787 Dreamliner, with the aim to gather data on the batteries which caused the problems which... more
IndustryATR: maintenance agreement for InterSky's airplanes and ATR-72/600 to Villa Air (FlyMe)
Toulouse, France - This last becomes the first operator in the Maldives' archipelago
ATR and the Austrian carrier InterSky have signed a Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA) for a period of 5 years. The agreement covers the supply of spare parts and maintenance services for the 2 brand new... more
IndustryAirbus: Turkish Airlines orders five A-330 airplanes
Toulouse, France - The new aircraft will be deployed on medium and long haul routes from hub in Istanbul
Turkish Airlines has signed a firm order for two additional A-330/300 passenger aircraft and three options as part of the carrier’s continued growth plans. The additional order for the A-330 Family is t... more
IndustryRolls-Royce: Trent XWB engine contract to power Airbus aircraft of ALC
London, UK - Worth USD 1,1bn
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has received an order worth $1.1bn, at list prices, from Air Lease Corporation for Trent XWB engines to power its 25 A-350XWB aircraft. Twenty of the A-350... more
IndustryAirbus: ALC signed contract for 25 A-350XWB Family aircraft
Toulouse, France - And options for five additional A-350/1000
Air Lease Corporation (ALC), the Los Angeles based aircraft leasing company has signed a contract for 25 A-350 XWB Family aircraft, consisting of 20 A-350/900 and five A-350/1000, the largest member of... more
IndustryAircraft and industry. Hawker Beechcraft ready to emerge from Chapter 11
New York, USA - Current Chairman Bill Boisture will be the next Chief Executive Officer
Hawker Beechcraft, one of the world's leading aerospace industries, announced that the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has approved its Joint Plan of Reorganization, paving the... more
IndustrySaab to create a new UAE-based radar company with Tawazun
Linkoping, Sweden - Its name is ADARS, a jv where 51% by is owned by Tawazun and remaining 49% by the Swedish industry
Defence and security company Saab has partnered with Tawazun, a strategic investment company focusing on defence and strategic manufacturing, to create a new UAE-based radar company. This will be the Middle... more
IndustryIAE: IndiGo receives first A-320 airplane with Sharklets powered with V2500 engine
New Delhi, India - This delivery is part of a larger order for 280 aircraft
IndiGo, IAE and Pratt & Whitney’s largest customer in India, has taken delivery of the first V2500-powered A-320 with Sharklets. This delivery is part of IndiGo’s larger order for 280 A-320 family air... more
IndustryCOMAC: agreement with Alcoa for the C-919 aircraft, ongoing talks with Pratt & Whitney
Shanghai, China - The American firm will provide with technical assistance in fastener and assembly tooling selection
Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) and Alcoa fastening Systems (AFS) reached an agreement in the context of the development programme of the C-919, the passenger aircraft of the Chinese aerospace... more
IndustryYakutia Airlines: second SSJ-100 airplane to the Russian air carrier
Moscow, Russia - The first aircraft was delivered late December 2012
On January 31, 2013 Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) delivered its second Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft to the Russian air carrier Yakutia. The jet, with a manufacture serial number 95020, arrived to... more
IndustryLM: assembly of the 100th F-35 airplane, in particular in the final phase of building the wings
Fort Worth, Usa - It will be delivered to the US Air Force
Assembly of the 100th Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II airplane is well underway at the F-35 production facility in Fort Worth. F-35 technicians are in the final phase of building the wings that will... more
IndustryFirst ATR-72/600 airplane to Air KBZ, the Myanmar's domestic carrier
Toulouse, France - The Danish NAC is providing financing for the transaction
The first ATR-72/600 aircraft was handed over yesterday to Myanmar's domestic carrier Air KBZ. The Danish finance and leasing company Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) is providing financing for the transaction.... more