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IndustryAirbus aims to sell 30 A350 aircraft by the end of the year
Toulouse, France - "But the biggest constraint is production slots"
In the margin of an event held in Toulouse, Airbus' Chief Operating Officer for customers John Leahy announced that the Blagnac-based firm has the goal to sell another 30 A-350 family's aircraft by the... more
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IndustryBoeing performs flight test for the first South Carolina-built Dreamliner aircraft
Charleston, USA - "This is a proud moment for our team"
Boeing performed the initial flight test for the first 787 Dreamliner aircraft produced in the firm's Charleston (South Carolina) facilities. The pilots Tim Berg and Randy Neville flew the plane for... more
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IndustryAirbus A-350 airplane: latest developments and new testing system integration
Toulouse, France - "Results from the static airframe fuselage join have proven promising"
Airbus has released that its first cabin-fitted A-350/900 aircraft will be configured with 252 seats and two classes. Five aircraft are being constructed for the programme. Programme engineers said... more
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IndustryEighth Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft of Aeroflot performs first commercial flight
Moscow, Russia - On route Moscow–Kazan–Moscow
Today the eighth Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft of Aeroflot Russian Airlines successfully completed its first scheduled flight SU1196/1197 on route Moscow – Kazan – Moscow. The airliner is named after the... more
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Industry"Queen Elizabeth" aircraft carrier: new section ready (VIDEO)
London, United Kingdom - The section will arrive in Rosyth soon
Another section of the hull of the "Queen Elizabeth" class new generation aircraft carrier rolled out the BAE Systems facility, ready to be shipped to Rosyth dockyard. The block, known as Lower Block... more
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IndustryAircraft and jobs: Saudi Arabia contract saves jobs in the United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom - The Brough facility is going to be closed
BAE Systems, the well-known corporation which design and develops any kind of modern military technologies, has secured a £1.6 billion contract to supply 55 Pilatus PC-21 aircraft and 22 BAE Systems Hawk... more
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IndustryEurocopter and Turbomeca inaugurate a training center in Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico - Specializing in engine maintenance
Eurocopter de México (EMSA) and Turbomeca México (Safran Group) have signed a cooperation agreement for the training of helicopter maintenance technicians and recently opened their first joint training c... more
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IndustryBoeing delivers 5th C-17 airplane to UAE Air Force and Air Defence
Long Beach, Usa - Four aircraft delivered to UAE in 2011; 6th scheduled for delivery in 2012
Boeing delivered a fifth C-17 Globemaster III aircraft to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force and Air Defence earlier this month. The UAE accepted delivery of four C-17s in 2011 and has one more airlifter... more
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IndustryEmbraer: military aircraft business will become quarter of revenue by 2020
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - "Embraer's roots are in defence"
International press agencies reported today some Embraer's defence declarations. According to these reports, the South-American firm aims to strengthen its military production by 2020, planning to make... more
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IndustryBoeing delivers UPS's 50th B-767F airplane
Washington, Usa - The logistics services provider has nine more models on order
Boeing and UPS celebrated the delivery yesterday of the cargo operator's 50th B-767/300 Freighter. The airplane joins the world's largest 767 Freighter fleet. The 767 Freighter is based on the popular... more
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IndustryAirplanes and industry. Unique Airbus international recruitment event in Toulouse
Toulouse, France - Applications for jobs on all its aircraft programs open from now until 28th May
Airbus, one of the world’s aircraft manufacturers, is organizing a new recruitment initiative in Toulouse, France, on Saturday 30th June 2012 to look for top caliber Engineers, Technicians and Managers t... more
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IndustryLM reaches new contract with UAW union in Orlando, Denver and Baltimore
Orlando, Usa - Covering approximately 650 workers at three sites
The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) ratified a new master labor agreement with Lockheed Martin covering approximately 650 workers at... more
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IndustryCessna continues education initiative aimed at 100 series single-engine aircraft safety
Wichita, Usa - Started in 2011
Cessna Aircraft Company is building on a proactive safety initiative started in 2011 designed to educate single engine owner/operators on new inspection procedures. The latest effort is aimed at 100 series... more
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IndustryIAI seeks customer-partners to develop unmanned helicopter programme
Tel Aviv, Israel - Conversion is possible
Israel Aerospace Industries' plan to convert manned helicopters for unmanned operations depends on receiving a contract from a launch customer. IAI said preliminary tests had proved conversion is possible... more
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IndustrySelex Galileo develps AESA radar for Gripen aircraft
Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Ready for the Swiss Gripen order
International press agencies reported that Selex Galileo (an Italian hi-tech subsidiary of Finmeccanica) will deliver soon a new version of its Raven ES-05 AESA radar, which is conceived to equip the Saab... more
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IndustryAlenia Aermacchi delivers the 5,000th nacelle for the Airbus aircraft
Venegono Superiore, Italy - To Goodrich
Alenia Aermacchi (AA), a Finmeccanica company, has delivered to Goodrich the 5,000th nacelle set for the A-320 aircraft family. AA is responsible, at its Venegono Superiore (Varese) production site,... more
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IndustryOman orders eight Airbus Military C-295 aircraft
Madrid, Spain - They will be delivered from next year
The Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) today signed a contract with Airbus Military for the acquisition of eight C-295 aircraft, five of them configured as tactical transports and three as maritime patrol... more
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IndustryDrone-aircraft. Northrop Grumman will supply Sigonella base with Global Hawks
Chicago, USA - Contract signed during the Chicago summit (3)
Yesterday May 20, 2012, the well-known American aerospace brand Northrop Grumman signed a 1.7 billion dollar contract with NATO during the Chicago summit. The deal is aimed at realizing the concepts... more
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IndustryAirbus Military is going to move A-330 MRTT aircraft conversion to Getafe, Spain
Madrid, Spain - A look at the Voyager programme costs
Airbus Military has reported that the fifth A-330 aircraft to be converted to an A-330 MRTT Multi-Role Tactical Transport will be modified at its Getafe site, near Madrid, and not by Cobham Aviation Services... more
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IndustryAircraft and industry. Finmeccanica: Alessandro Pansa might be the next Selex CEO
Rome, Italy - Rumors reported by Italian newspapers about the alleged shift
The Italian daily "Corriere della Sera" published today some rumors about Finmeccanica's general manager and CFO Alessandro Pansa. These rumors inferred that Pansa is to become the next CEO of one of... more
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IndustryAirbus: A-380 aircraft crack definitive solution developed
Leiden, Netherlands - But it will increase costs and cause delays
EADS (the European parent of Airbus, Eurocopter, Cassidian and Astrium), has announced that its engineers had found a solution for the A-380 aircraft wing-rib cracks. The corporation announced the news... more
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IndustryFinmeccanica: news from the board of directors about Pansa, Bonferroni and Lo Bello
Rome, Italy - Selex will file a law suit against Marina Grossi
"A soft diarchy has begun in Finmeccanica". This is the title of many Italian dailies today, introducing the results of the Finmeccanica board of directors. Giuseppe Orsi was confirmed president and... more
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IndustryFinmeccanica: Bonferroni under investigation
Rome, Italy - The administratio secretay is locked on by Rome public prosecutors
After Giuseppe Orsi, Finmeccanica's administration secretary Franco Bonferroni is under investigation for alleged bribery. It should be noted that some rumors speaks about a potential assignment of the... more
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IndustryFinmeccanica is bouncing back: news about the board of director and future partnerships
Rome, Italy - "We must recover our profitability"
The Italian corporation Finmeccanica seems to be bouncing back, increasing its shares to 2,80 Euro each. The Italian financial daily "Milano Finanza" explains that "Finmeccanica share increasing is... more
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IndustryAircraft and industry (2): Orsi under escort. Lawyers bring information and data to Naples public prosecutors
Naples, Italy - The investigation on Panama, India and the Italian party Lega Nord continue
Finmeccanica CEO Giuseppe Orsi's lawyer brought the documents related to the contracts made by AgustaWestland in India and Panama to the Naples public prosecutors who are investigating the accusations. The... more
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IndustryAircraft and industry: Finmeccanica, less delegated power to Orsi
Rome, Italy - More assignments to the CFO Pansa
The Finmeccanica shareholder meeting is scheduled today May 16 2012. It will approve the 2011 Finmeccanica results, which reported a net 2,3 billion Euro loss last year. According to Italian daily reports,... more
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IndustryCanberra defends its C-27J choice against Airbus Military
Canberra, Australia - "Both the projects have been evaluated"
Australia has defended its decision to purchase the Alenia-Aermacchi/L-3 Communications C-27J tactical transport aircraft, dismissing a statement released by Airbus Military expressing disappointment with... more
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IndustryA dozen LM F-35 airplanes now call Eglin AFB home
Forth Worth, Usa - The last will be destined for the training
The twelfth Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II airplane destined for the training fleet at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., was ferried yesterday. US Marine Corps pilot Lt. Col. Fred Schenk piloted the aircraft,... more
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IndustryPZL Mielec: contract to build Eclipse 550 airframe aircraft
Albuquerque, Usa - First deliveries of the model in 2013
Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. (EAI) announced the signing of an agreement with PZL Mielec, an affiliate of Sikorsky Aircraft and subsidiary of United Technologies Corp., to produce major components for the 550... more
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IndustryLM's new standalone launching system significantly reduces weapons integration costs
Canberra, Australia - The Extensible Launching System (ExLS) fired two Nulka missile
Lockheed Martin successfully demonstrated the latest variant of its new launching system that maximizes the use of existing hardware and electronics to reduce the integration costs of weapons by more than... more
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IndustryBoeing partner Northrop Grumman to explore opportunities with Brazilian Machining Companies
Itajubà, Brazil - MOAs resulted from industry assessment by Boeing-led Super Hornet team
Boeing Super Hornet industry partner Northrop Grumman has signed Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs) with two Itajubá-based companies that could expand their precision-machining opportunities in the global... more
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Industry"Ebace": Airbus Corporate Jets awards its own plant in Toulouse for the 10th aircraft completion
Geneva, Switzerland - Third Airbus network's centre to reach the goal
On the occasions of the events that are taking place during the "EBACE" ("European Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition") convention, in progress in Geneva, there was also room for the award that... more
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IndustryHawker Pacific will continue supporting Hawker Beechcraft
Wichita, USA - "In spite of Chapter 11, we will continue to do our best to support them"
Hawker Pacific has announced its support for Hawker Beechcraft, the Wichita aircraft-maker that reached recently an agreement with its creditors on the terms of its financial restructuring under the American... more
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IndustryAirbus corporate jet aircraft gain approval for Part 135 operations
Toulouse, France - Will enable more widespread use in charter operations
Airbus’ ACJ-318 and ACJ-319 aircraft have gained EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency), FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and GACA (General Authority of Civil Aviation of Saudi Arabia) eligibility f... more
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IndustryAircraft and industry: Giuseppe Orsi replies about AgustaWestland in India and Panama
Rome, Italy - "I never met Lavitola"
The Italian daily "Corriere della Sera" has made an interview of Giuseppe Orsi, Finmeccanica CEO, where he replied to the accusation launched against the company about the alleged illegal payments AgustaWestland... more
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IndustryAircraft and industry. Bombardier: first quarter results plunge by 26%
Washington, USA - Solid catalogue and many orders, but the company decreases incomes
Yesterday May 10, 2012, Bombardier released its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31. Data reveal that Bombardier profits dropped by 26%. Revenues totalled $3.5 billion, compared to... more
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IndustryFirst MAS A-380 airplane moves to flight line in preparation for delivery
Blagnac, France - The airline will becom the eighth operator of the model
The first A-380 airplane for Malaysia Airlines (MAS) returned to Toulouse on 9th May following completion of interior furnishing and cabin system tests in Hamburg. The aircraft is now stationed at the... more
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IndustryTwo LM F-35B airplanes ferried to Eglin,
Fort Worth, Usa - Marking 25th DoD delivery
Two Lockheed Martin F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) production aircraft were ferried to Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., yesterday, marking the 24th and 25th F-35 deliveries to the Department of... more
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IndustryFinmeccanica Innovation Award 2011 assigned
Rome, Italy - Now at its eighth edition
The award ceremony for the Finmeccanica Innovation Award, now at its eighth edition, was held today in Milan. The "Innovation Award" was set up in 2004 with the aim of bringing to light innovative ideas... more
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IndustryAirplanes and industry: Israeli Aerospace Industries chooses Joseph Weiss
Tel Aviv, Israel - New leadership for one of the most advanced aerospace realities worldwide
Israeli Aerospace Industries, one of the most popular and well-known brands in the aerospace research and development field, released to press agencies the election of Joseph Weiss as the new company president... more
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IndustryAlenia Aermacchi: Australian Air Force chooses the C-27J Spartan aircraft
Rome, Italy - For ten new built models
Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, welcomes the decision taken by the Australian Minister for Defence and Minister for Defence Materiel to purchase 10 new built Alenia Aermacchi C-27J Spartan Battlefield... more
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IndustryAircraft, industry and finance. Hawker Beechcraft to local dailies: "Business as usual"
Wichita, USA - In spite of Chapter 11, the company "Has still a future"
"We are continuing to build, deliver and support our customers. We don't anticipate any difference in the day-to-day running of our company" said executive vice president Shawn Vick. The executive stressed... more
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IndustryLM: F-35 Lightning II airplane flight test update
Fort Worth, USA - The program continues to make progress during the first four months of 2012
Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II airplane flight test program continues to make progress during the first four months of 2012. In March, the program completed 123 test flights totaling 223 flight h... more
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IndustryKazakhstan signed letter of intent to acquire 20 EC-725 helicopters
Astana, Kazakhstan - They will be assembled in Astana and used by the country’s Ministry of Defense
Kazakhstan has signed a letter of intent to acquire 20 Eurocopter EC-725 helicopters, marking a major new commitment for this medium-lift rotorcraft. These aircraft, which will be assembled in Kazakhstan,... more
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IndustryAstrium receives secure airborne satcom contract from Yahsat
Paris, France - Covers modems, baseband equipment, cryptos, network management and ground segment
Astrium, Europe’s space company, has been awarded a contract to provide airborne satcom systems from Star Satellite Communications Company, a subsidiary of Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat). Initially A... more
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IndustryBoeing completes acquisition of Inmedius
Seattle, Usa - Software provider to be integrated into Boeing subsidiary Continental DataGraphics (CDG)
Boeing announced that it has completed the acquisition of Inmedius, a provider of software applications and services for managing and sharing information and learning content. Terms of the transaction,... more
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IndustryEurocopter delivers its second EC-225 helicopter to the Airtelis
Marignane, France - Affiliate of France’s RTE public utility company
Eurocopter, the helicopter manufacturer in civil and parapublic markets, has delivered the second EC-225 to AIRTELIS –a wholly-owned subsidiary of France’s RTE public utility company. Created in 201... more
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IndustryBoeing receives from Eva Air order for three B-777 airplanes plus 4 options
Taipei, Taiwan - Order includes purchase rights for an additional four planes
Boeing and EVA Air yesterday finalized an order for three B-777/300ERs (Extended Range) airplanes. The order also includes purchase rights for an additional four airplanes. The Taiwan carrier bases... more
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IndustryLM completes delivery of 17 CC-130J Super Hercules aircraft to Canada
Marietta, Usa - Completing the order placed in December 2007
The Royal Canadian Air Force formally accepted the 17th Lockheed Martin CC-130J Super Hercules in ceremonies here yesterday, completing the order placed in December 2007. The aircraft will be flown to... more
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IndustryFinmeccanica-DRS meeting: on the table the revitalization of activities
Rome, Italy - "700 million dollar devaluation since 2011"
Not everyone knows that DRS is an American subsidiary of Finmeccanica based at Parsippany, New Jersey. According to its website, the company is a "Leader firm in supplying of integrated products, services... more