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IndustryMitsubishi Aircraft Corporation receives an order for 100 MRJ-90 from SkyWest (VIDEO)
Nagoya, Japan - A 4.2-billion-dollar operation at list prices
On Thursday 13 December 2012 the Japanese company Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation and the US airline SkyWest, Inc announced that they have executed a definitive agreement for the purchase of 100 MRJ-90... more
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IndustryAirbus: first directly purchased A-320 airplane delivered to Starflyer
Toulouse, France - It is powered by CFM56-5B4/P
Starflyer, Japan’s fast-growing, value-based airline, has taken delivery of its first ever directly purchased aircraft, an Airbus A-320, during a delivery ceremony in Toulouse, France. The aircraft i... more
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IndustryNorthrop Grumman-Finmeccanica joint-venture withdraws from the race for the new USAF helicopters
Washington, USA - Another three companies leave the competition: Sikorsky is the only one left
The joint-venture formed by Northrop Grumman and AgustaWestland, which is a subsidiary of Finmeccanica Group (AVIONEWS) withdrew from the 6.84 billion dollars competition to provide 112 new combat-and-rescue... more
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IndustryBoeing: 15 B-777/300ER airplanes for Turkish Airlines
Istanbul, Turkey - Worth $4.7 billion at list prices
Boeing and Turkish Airlines have finalized a firm order for 15 B-777/300ER (Extended Range) airplanes worth $4.7 billion at list prices. The agreement, first announced in October as a commitment, also... more
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Industry4th C-17 Globemaster III aircraft to Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF)
Long Beach, Usa - Boeing has delivered 249 planes worldwide
Boeing delivered on December 10 the Qatar Emiri Air Force's fourth C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in Long Beach. The delivery reflects Qatar's agreement with the US government to acquire two additional... more
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IndustryRolls-Royce-Usaf: completed flight test for improvements for the T56 engine for C-130 aircraft
Washington, Usa - And preliminary results
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, and the United States Air Force have completed flight testing for the latest enhancement for the T56 engine, and preliminary results have exceeded expectations... more
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IndustryA-400M airplane completed the 300 hours of F&R
Madrid, Spain - A key requirement prior to full certification
Airbus Military has successfully completed the 300 hours of Function & Reliability (F&R) flight-testing of the A-400M new generation aircraft which is a key requirement prior to full certification. Data... more
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IndustryMilitary aircraft. Selex Sistemi Integrati-Snecma agreement for the mission planning systems (IAF MSS)
Rome, Italy - Worth 3,4 million Euros
SELEX Sistemi Integrati, a Finmeccanica company, signed a contract worth 3,4 million Euros, with the agency NETMA (NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency) to supply a two year support for the... more
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IndustryBoeing receives order for 12 Boeing 737 MAX from Icelandair
Reykjavik , Iceland - 1.2-billion-dollar agreement at list prices
On Thursday 6 December 2012 Boeing and Icelandair announced a commitment for twelve 737 MAX aircraft, valued at more than 1.2 billion dollars at list prices. The commitment by the Icelandic carrier includes... more
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IndustryBombardier: 1.85-billion-dollar aircraft order by Delta Air Lines
Montreal, Canada - The US company has purchased 40 CRJ-900 Nextgen, with an option for a further 30
On Thursday 6 December 2012 Bombardier Aerospace announced that Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order for 40 CRJ-900 NextGen regional jets and has taken options on an additional 30 aircraft of the same... more
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IndustryB-737 airplane breaks single-year record for orders and deliveries
Seattle, Usa - The 377th model with Sky Interior for United Airlines
Boeing reached a record for year-to-date 737 deliveries with December 3's delivery of the 377th Next-Generation 737 aircraft. The delivery of the airplane, a 737/900ER (Extended Range) with Boeing... more
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IndustrySukhoi Superjet 100 airplane: pre-delivery inspection for the first aircraft of Sky Aviation
Moscow, Russia - The Indonesian airline made an order for twelve planes to be delivered in 2012-2015
Indonesian airline Sky Aviation is carrying out pre-delivery inspection of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft in Ulianovsk (Russia). Sky Aviation being the first SSJ-100 customer in Southeast Asia market... more
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IndustryACF-ASF: second A-380 airplane of Thai transported medical supplies to Bangkok
Toulouse, France - The airline has ordered six models
The Airbus Corporate Foundation (ACF) and Aviation Sans Frontières (ASF) have transported medical equipment and supplies to Thailand from Toulouse, France, aboard the delivery flight of Thai Airways International... more
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IndustryAirbus: first A-350XWB "MSN1" airplane for the flight tests
Toulouse, France - Its maiden flight will be in mid-2013
Airbus has successfully completed the main structural assembly and system connection of A-350 XWB ‘MSN1’ – the first flight-test aircraft. The aircraft is depicted here on its wheels for the very first... more
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IndustryLM: 5,000 flight hours for the F-35 aircraft program (VIDEO)
Fort Worth, Usa - The three variants participated in achievement of this goal
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II program surpassed 5,000 flight hours last month. This milestone was reached by the combined F-35 System Development and Demonstration (SDD) aircraft flying at Edwards... more
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IndustryThe fifth A-330 MRTT airplane delivered to Royal Australian Air Force
Seville, Spain - Designated the KC-30A by the RAAF
Airbus Military has formally delivered the fifth and final new generation A-330 MRTT multi-role tanker transport ordered by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The handover of the aircraft marks a major... more
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IndustrySSJ-100 airplane: Full Flight Simulator arrives in Venice-Tessera
Venice, Italy - 30 days for the installation and then the EASA certification at the beginning of 2013: then the "Type Rating" courses by pilots
A new Full Flight Simulator (FFS) for training on the SSJ-100 aircraft arrived for installation at the SuperJet International (SJI) Training Center in Venice (Italy), close to the International "Marco... more
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IndustryAirplanes and fuel-saving. EASA certification Sharklet for the Airbus A-320
Toulouse, France - Very soon the green light by the US FAA
Airbus has achieved on schedule certification for its new fuel-saving Sharklets for the A-320 aircraft with CFM engines. This certification received from the European airworthiness authorities (EASA) will... more
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IndustryAirbus-Qatar Airways: agreement to convert A-350 aircraft in versions with larger capacity
Toulouse, France - The current order is for 80 airplanes
The State of Qatar’s national airline, Qatar Airways and Airbus have signed an amendment to convert its existing firm order for twenty (20) A-350/800s, forty (40) A-350/900s and twenty (20) A-350/1000s t... more
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IndustryAircraft and traffic. Selex Sistemi Integrati: agreements for radar systems for the ATC in China
Rome, Italy - To the Chinese CAAC
SELEX Sistemi Integrati, a Finmeccanica company, proves to be the first supplier of radar systems for air traffic control in China, thanks to new contracts signed to provide primary and secondary radar... more
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IndustryFirst simulator for the A-320neo airplane into operation from today in China
Toulouse, France - At the Hua Ou Aviation Training Centre, jv between the industry and CAS
The first A-320 full simulator upgradable to support the flight training of A-320neo was put into operation on December 3 at the Hua Ou Aviation Training Centre in Beijing, a joint-venture between Airbus... more
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IndustryAircraft and industry. EADS: shareholding structure changes in view?
Leiden, Netherlands - With the ongoing talks, some speak about a possible divestment by Daimler and Lagardère
On Monday 3 December 2012, the EADS Group, one of the most important aerospace companies in the world, the seconds in terms of year revenue after Boeing, announced that some key shareholders are discussing... more
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IndustryAlenia Aermacchi: the first flight by UCAV "Neuron" aircraft (VIDEO)
Istres, France - In front of the delegations of six industries of participating countries
The nEUROn, the first European technology demonstrator for an Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV), made its first flight on Saturday December 1 from the French military test center at Istres. nEuron... more
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IndustryDoD-LM: agreement for production of 32 F-35 Lightning II airplanes
Washington, Usa - As part of Low-Rate Initial Production 5
The US Department of Defense and Lockheed Martin have reached an agreement in principle to manufacture 32 F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters as part of Low-Rate Initial Production 5 (LRIP-5). The contract... more
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IndustryAirbus: A-330/300 aircraft to XL Airways France
Toulouse, France - The plane is powered by GE CF6-80E engines
XL Airways France expands its Airbus fleet following the delivery of its first brand new A-330/300 aircraft from the manufacturer’s headquarters in Toulouse, France. Operated under a leasing agreement w... more
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IndustryAirbus upgrades maximum takeoff weight for two A-330 aircraft versions, improving their range
Toulouse, France - Increase by 926 and 648 for the A-330/300 and the A-330/200 respectively
Airbus has improved the performances of the A-330/300 and the A-330/200 aircraft even further, by providing operators both with a 242 metric tonne maximum take-off weight (MTOW) capability and, for the... more
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IndustryATR-42 and 72 aircraft: /600 series certified to operate in Russia
Toulouse, France - After the certification by EASA
ATR has obtained Russia’s Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) approval for the ATR-42/600 aircraft and ATR-72/600 to operate in Russia and the Community of Independent States (CIS). IAC’s certification val... more
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IndustrySelex Sistemi Integrati signs MoU with ADSI
Rome, Italy - The Memorandum identifies ten projects for a total value of 25 Million Euros
Selex Sistemi Integrati, a Finmeccanica company, and Abu Dhabi Systems Integration (a joint-venture between Abu Dhabi Ship Building and Selex Sistemi Integrati) signed a Memorandum of Understanding for... more
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IndustryAircraft and industry. Hawker Beechcraft restructuring: financial forecasts filed with the bankruptcy court
Wichita, USA - The company will probably leave the business jet sector
Hawker Beechcraft, the American aerospace firm which is trying to emerge from Chapter 11, a part of the United States' Bankruptcy Code, which permits reorganization under the bankruptcy laws of the US,... more
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IndustryRafale aircraft supply: Dassault opens a new subsidiary in India (VIDEO)
New Delhi, India - The Su-30MKIs will be upgraded to the level of "Super Sukhois"
The French company Dassault Systems has open an Indian subsidiary, called Dassault Aircraft Services India Private Limited: the new firm is headed by Richard Lavaud, and it will have to handle the supply... more
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IndustryThe Italian Space Agency ready to acquire Arianespace shares
Rome, Italy - Enrico Saggese, president of the agency, confirms
During "The Space Politics for the Growth of the Country" convention Enrico Saggese, president of the Italian Space Agency (ASI) declared that ASI is ready to acquire a minority stake in Arianespace, the... more
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IndustryCessna and Caiga sign contract for joint-venture
Shijiazhuang, China - To assemble and sell utility turboprops in China
Cessna Aircraft Company has entered into a joint-venture contract with China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Company Ltd., (CAIGA) (through CAIGA North China Aircraft Industry Co., Ltd.), in accordance... more
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IndustryAirbus: A-330/300 airplane to Corsair
Toulouse, France - The first of two models ordered
Corsair has taken delivery of the first of two A-330/300s ordered from Airbus. The aircraft was delivered at a special ceremony in Toulouse on November 27 attended by Corsair Chairman, Pascal de Izaguirre.... more
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IndustryRussian government ready to invest 30 billion Euro to support aircraft industry
Moscow, Russia - As confirmed by the minister for Industry and Trade
The Russian government is ready to invest 1.2 trillion rubles in the development of country's airplane and helicopter industry between 2013 and 2025, as confirmed by Denis Manturov, minister for Industry... more
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IndustryUS Navy starts replacement programme for the new Presidential helicopter
Washington, USA - Further details will be provided around December 10
The US Navy started the Presidential Helicopter Replacement Program (VXX): a draft with some of the requirements for the new "Marine One" was already provided to the industry companies, and further details... more
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IndustrySAAB: jv with the QuEST Global Manufacturing, Indian partner
Linkoping, Sweden - Facilities for the joint-venture will be built during 2013
Defence and security company Saab has, together with Indian partner QuEST Global Manufacturing, established a joint-venture to manufacture and supply assemblies for the commercial aerostructures market.... more
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IndustryBoeing 787/9 aircraft programme is one month ahead of schedule
Seattle, USA - 90% of engineering was completed
The programme for the development of the Boeing 787/9 aircraft, the largest version of the Dreamliner, is one month ahead of schedule, and 90% of engineering was completed, according to the declarations... more
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IndustryBombardier receives the largest aircraft order in its history
Montreal, Canada - 56 Global airplanes for VistaJet, with options for a further 86
Tuesday 27 November 2012 is a date which marks a milestone at Bombardier, since it represents the day in which the Canadian aerospace company received the largest aircraft order in its history: VistaJet... more
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IndustryAircraft and transport. Video shows security breach in the world's busiest airport (VIDEO)
Atlanta, USA - The images show a woman who throws a package to a man beyond the facility fence
Atlanta "Hartsfield-Jackson" Airport has been the world's busiest hub in terms of passenger traffic, with more than 90 million travellers per year, since 1998, and in terms of aircraft movements, almost... more
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IndustryAircraft and industry. Airbus and Boeing fight with the gloves off
Rome, Italy - An advertising of the EADS group company shows a 737 with a Pinocchio-style elongated nose
Airbus and Boeing, during the best years, have been the unopposed leader companies in the aerospace sector: the clash between these two industry giants has always been very heated on the commercial level,... more
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IndustryAirbus: TransAsia Airways takes delivery of its first A-330 airplane
Blagnac, France - The carrier has selected RR Trent 700 engines to power it
TransAsia Airways of Taiwan has taken delivery of the first of two A-330/300 airplanes ordered from Airbus. The aircraft was delivered at a ceremony in Toulouse on November 26 attended by TransAsia Airways... more
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IndustryAirbus: the first A-319 airplane assembled at the FALC delivered to Chinese Tibet Airlines
Blagnac, France - The airline received its first model in July 2011 in Hamburg, Germany
China’s Tibet Airlines has taken delivery of its first A-319 airplane assembled at the Airbus Tianjin Final Assembly Line (FALC). The A-319 delivered on November 23 is the fifth A-319 to join the all A... more
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IndustryNew certification delays for COMAC's ARJ-21 aircraft
Beijing, China - The problems could negatively affect the C-919 programme
Luo Ronghuai, vice-president of Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, has declared that the delivery programme of the ARJ-21 regional aircraft will experience further delays, for "One or two years",... more
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IndustryThe Indonesian Type Certificate for the SSJ-100 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - Allowing its export to Indonesia and operation by local airlines without restrictions
On November 22, 2012 Indonesian General Directorate of Civil Aviation validated the Type Certificate for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft (RRJ-95B). This validation confirms compliance of the SSJ-100... more
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IndustryATR: EASA certification for the training center in Singapore
Singapore, Singapore - For pilots flying the -600 series aircraft
ATR's newest flight training center in Singapore is now officially approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and is ready to start training courses shortly. The center will provide a high... more
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IndustryFinmeccanica: orders with AgustaWestland for seven AW-139 helicopters plus indents for Ansaldo Energia
Rome, Italy - Worth a total of about EUR 130 million
Finmeccanica has been awarded new contracts worth a total of about EUR 130 million through its companies AgustaWestland and Ansaldo Energia. In particular, AgustaWestland, the Finmeccanica helicopter... more
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IndustryFirst F-35B aircraft operational squadron: Rolls-Royce congratulates to US Marine Corps
London, UK - At MCAS Yuma in Arizona
Rolls-Royce (RR), the global power systems company, on November 21 offered congratulations to the United States Marine Corps for the stand-up and dedication of its first operational squadron of F-35B Lightning... more
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Industry"Firm Concept" for the B-787 MAX aircraft
Washington, Usa - A major milestone in the airplane development completed
Boeing has finished defining in broad terms its newest single-aisle airplane, the 737 MAX, recently completing a major milestone in development known as 'Firm Concept'. Fuel-use reduction changes include... more
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IndustryThree new weight variants for the Airbus A-380 aircraft
Toulouse, France - The range of the "Giant of the skies" increases to roughly 8500 nautical miles
In the first days of November 2012 Airbus, the EADS Group aerospace company, communicated three weight variants, designated WV006, WV007 and WV008, in the documentation of the characteristics for its A-380... more
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IndustryPhoto: three Airbus Military A-400M aircraft take shape
Seville, Spain - All four planes are due for delivery in 2013
The initial three A-400M new generation airplanes are seen together for the first time in this latest image of the Airbus Military final assembly line (FAL) at Seville, Spain. The photo shows MSN7... more