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IndustryFourth Airbus Military A-330 MRTT plane handed over to RAAF
Paris, France - Leaving just one aircraft of its order still to be delivered
The fourth Airbus Military A-330 MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport) for the Royal Australian Air Force has been formally handed over to the service, leaving just one aircraft of its order still to be delivered. Known... more
IndustryBombardier adds five Challenger 850 aircraft to its order book
Montreal, Canada - From an undisclosed customer
Bombardier Aerospace yesterday announced that it received a firm order for five Challenger 850 jets from an undisclosed customer. The total value of the order is approximately $156 million US, based on... more
IndustryBoeing on Saudi Arabia aircraft purchase agreement
Chicago, Usa - The Kingdom operates with a fleet of F-15, Apache helicopters, AWACS
Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Jim McNerney yesterday welcomed the announcement by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that it has reached an agreement to purchase from the US government 84 new Boeing F-15... more
IndustryThe birth of AleniaAermacchi: a new logo and a new name from next January 1st, 2012
Rome, Italy - They reflect all the tradition and experience of the Italian aeronautics industry
On 1 January 2012 the new AleniaAermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, will take off flying throughout the world, as the merger of Alenia Aeronautica and its subsidiaries Alenia Aermacchi and Alenia SIA becomes... more
IndustryThe first parts of A-350XWB aircraft arrived at the final assembly line in Toulouse (VIDEO)
Toulouse, France - The front section is 21 metre long
Airbus has delivered first great section of A-350XWB airframe of the aircraft to the final assembly line in Toulouse. The 21-metre long front fuselage section has been transported from Saint-Nazaire... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: new orders valued up to EUR 109 million
Rome, Italy - Through its companies DRS Technologies, Ansaldo STS, Alenia Aeronautica and Oto Melara
Finmeccanica won new orders valued up to about EUR 109 million through its companies DRS Technologies, Ansaldo STS, Alenia Aeronautica and Oto Melara. DRS Technologies, Inc. has been awarded by the... more
IndustryRolls-Royce to power 20 new aircraft for Thai Airways International
London, UK - Trent XWB and 1000 engines for 12 A-350XWB and eight B-787 Dreamliner
Rolls-Royce (RR), the global power systems company, is to power 20 new aircraft for THAI Airways International. RR Trent XWB and Trent 1000 engines will power 12 A-350 XWB and eight B-787 Dreamliner... more
IndustryTanzania’s Precision Air Services signs contract for 5 ATR /600 airplanes
Toulouse, France - Four ATR-42 and one -72 and become the largest operator of aircraft in Africa
Tanzanian carrier Precision Air Services and ATR yesterday announced the signature of a contract for the purchase of four -42/600s and one -72/600 aircraft. The deal is valued at US$ 98 million. Delivery... more
IndustryJSC SCA and Aeroflot sign the Act of Delivery & Acceptance for the SSJ-100 airplane
Moscow, Russia - The aircraft will fly from Komsomolsk-on-the Amur to Moscow on December 28, 2011
On completion of Technical acceptance procedure, JSC SCA and Aeroflot signed today the Act of Delivery & Acceptance for the fourth deliverable Sukhoi Superjet 100 MSN 95012 at Komsomolsk-on-the Amur. The... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica signs contract for the logistic support of Bulgarian Air Force’s C-27J airplanes
Rome, Italy - For 25-million-euro
"Alenia Aeronautica (a Finmeccanica company) and Bulgaria’s Defence Minister, Anyu Angelov, have signed, a few days ago, a framework agreement defining the procedures for the supply of logistic support s... more
IndustryLM: Japan selects F-35 Lightning II airplane
Fort Worth, Usa - For the Japan Air Self Defense Force’s (JASDF)
The Japan Ministry of Defense has announced its selection of the Lockheed Martin (LM) F-35 Lightning II as the Japan Air Self Defense Force’s (JASDF) next generation fighter aircraft, following the F-X c... more
IndustryFinmeccanica and Northrop Grumman announce a TA to respond to NATO’s Cyber Security requirement
Rome, Italy - Its aim is to provide information assurance to around 50 organization's sites and headquarters throughout 28 countries worldwide
Finmeccanica, through its Finmeccanica Cyber Solutions team, and Northrop Grumman Corporation, announce today that they have signed a Teaming Agreement (TA) in order to respond to the proposal for the... more
IndustryIndia ordered 42 Su-30MKI fighters from Russia
Moscow, Russia - Su-30MKI; negotiations on the modernisation of the models already being utilised
Last Friday, 16 December 2011, India purchased an additional batch of 42 Russian Su-30MKI fighters, which can be added to the 230 units ordered earlier valued 8.5 billion dollars. The new contract,... more
IndustryBoeing and Fedex: contract for 27 B-767/300 aircraft and 2 B-777 Freighter aircraft
Seattle, USA - One model will complete the fleet, the other will replace less performing aircraft
Today, Boeing announced that FedEx Express has ordered 27 B-767/300 Freighter and has exercised the option for 2 B-777 Freighter. The new B-777 Freighter will support the Fedex growth on international... more
IndustryThe glorious good-bye to Guarguaglini and his wife: Marina Grossi resigned as well
Rome, Italy - After the 5 million Euro severance pay, how much money will the CEO of Selex Sistemi Integrati take home?
Everything was ready at the headquarters of Selex Sistemi Integrati yesterday: managers of the holding company had prepared a farewell gift for the company's former CEO, agreeing on the proposal to increase... more
IndustrySouthwest Airlines: first firm maxi-order for 150 B-737 MAX airplanes
Dallas, Usa - The agreement for $19 billion includes also 58 B-737NGs
Boeing and Southwest Airlines announced a firm order for 150 fuel-efficient 737 MAX airplanes. The airline becomes the launch customer and the first to formalize an order for MAX. The Dallas-based carrier... more
IndustryBoeing supports US action against illegal Airbus subsidies
Washington, Usa - The industry has issued a statement
Boeing issued the following statement after the US Trade Representative continued its efforts to ensure European Union compliance with last June's WTO ruling regarding illegal subsidies to Airbus. "Boeing... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: new orders worth EUR 285 million
Rome, Italy - Through its companies AW, Ansaldo Energia, Oto Melara, SELEX Galileo, Ansaldo STS and SELEX Elsag
Finmeccanica won new orders for a total value of EUR 285 million through its companies AgustaWestland, Ansaldo Energia, Oto Melara, SELEX Galileo, Ansaldo STS e SELEX Elsag. AW has signed a contract... more
IndustryF-35 airplane: LRIP 5 contract of JSF program
Washington, Usa - Reached a tentative agreement on key terms
The Department of Defense and the Lockheed Martin Corporation have reached a tentative agreement on key terms of the 5th F-35 Low Rate Initial Production contract, known as "LRIP 5", which will enable... more
IndustryTransaero Airlines firms up order for eight A-320neo aircraft
Toulouse, France - First customer in Russia and CIS for eco-efficient airplane
Transaero Airlines, Russia’s second largest airline, has signed a firm order for eight A-320neo aircraft following a Memorandum of Understanding signed in August at the "International Aviation and Space S... more
IndustryAeroflot’s Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft starts to serve international routes
Moscow, Russia - To Oslo and this year also to Budapest
The Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft (RA 89002, MSN 95010) in operation with Aeroflot Russian Airlines performed a flight SU391/392 on route Moscow–Oslo–Moscow, marking the beginning of the scheduled services of... more
IndustryEurocopter Chile celebrates 10 years, with an exponential growth
Santiago, Chile - A two-fold increase in the number of helicopters in the region
Eurocopter opted for a sunset in the foothills of the Andes near Santiago as the backdrop for the tenth anniversary of the company’s establishment in Chile, which was attended by over 300 guests. During t... more
IndustryBoeing about EU compliance obligations to WTO decision on subsidies to Airbus airplanes
Chicago, Usa - Yesterday marked the deadline to comply with the decision by WTO
"Boeing issued yesterday the following statement regarding EU compliance obligations stemming from the ruling last June by the World Trade Organization against $18 billion of illegal European government... more
IndustryAirbus reports full European implementation of WTO findings
Toulouse, France - Following EU success on WTO appeal in May 2011
Europe has implemented the WTO findings and thus brought the parties into full conformity with WTO obligations. In May this year, the World Trade Organization (WTO) report resulted in a decisive victory... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: Guarguaglini's era finished, it is time for Orsi....
Rome, Italy - Former AgustaWestland, apart from President obtained also Guarguaglini's responsibilities
Finmeccanica's Board meeting held yesterday, 1 December 2011, brought Guarguaglini's era to an end, sending him home (resigning) with 5 million Euros ("Pennies" when compared to the 12 million that he... more
IndustryRolls-Royce: contract from Hawaiian Airlines for Airbus aircraft
London, UK - Powered with Trent 700 engines
Rolls-Royce (RR), the global power systems company, has awarded a $350 million contract from Hawaiian Airlines to deliver Trent 700 engines to power five A-330 airplanes. The order includes TotalCare... more
IndustryArmavia confirms the SSJ-100 aircraft successful operations
Moscow, Russia - During a first conference held in the last days in Moscow
The first conference on the Sukhoi Superjet aircraft operations by Armavia Airlines was held at the headquarters of Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) in Moscow on November 22, 2011. Representatives... more
IndustryAirbus: A-320 fitted with "Sharklets" prepares for flight-tests
Toulouse, France - These devices will reduce fuel burn by up to 3.5%
Airbus has completed the installation of the first set of "Sharklet" on A-320 test airplane (MSN 001), ready for the campaign of flight test that will be made in the next weeks. "Sharklets", which have... more
IndustryEurocopter ended the program to optimize its logistics chain
Marignane, France - Marignane center reorganized and created a new facility into the Florides industrial park
Eurocopter has inaugurated its new logistics platform at its industrial site in Marignane, marking the end to an innovative program to re-engineer the Group’s entire logistics chain and implement a flexible, h... more
IndustryAeroflot’s Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft fleet performs 1,000 commercial flights
Moscow, Russia - The carrier currently operates with three models
Aeroflot’s Sukhoi Superjet 100 fleet accumulated 1,000 commercial flights. The jubilee flight SU824 was performed by the aircraft named after Mikhail Vodopyanov (RA 89003, MSN 95008) on route St Petersburg–Moscow on... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: in the name of the Italian population, resign....
Rome, Italy - A question of methods and merits
These days we have been able to witness the dance between Finmeccanica President and his wife. In order to clear the way from any alleged collusion or possible secret plots, useful only to confuse us... more
IndustryPiaggio Aero to Russian market: delivered the first of six P-180 aircraft
Genoa, Italy - Contracts with JSC Flight Inspections and Systems
Piaggio Aero announced at the "Dubai Air Show" the delivery of the first P-180 Avanti II aircraft to JSC FIS, the Russian company which provides Flight Inspection and calibration services. JSC FIS... more
IndustryFinal assembly of first THAI A-380 airplane began
Blagnac, France - The airline will become the ninth operator of the "Skies giant"
The assembly of the first A-380 for Thai Airways International (THAI), -that once received the airplane will become the ninth operator- has now commenced at the Airbus Final Assembly Line in Toulouse. The... more
IndustryLM: roll-out of the first international F-35 airplane
Fort Worth, Usa - The jet is scheduled to be delivered in 2012
The first international Lockheed Martin (LM) F-35 Lightning II aircraft rolled out of the factory Sunday evening. The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence will use the short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL)... more
IndustryPiaggio sells the hundredth Avanti in USA
Clearwater, USA - The Italian company strengthens its sales on American market and extends business to China
Piaggio Aero has delivered the hundredth P-180 to Avantair, which already has a fleet of 57 specimens. The announcement of the purchase has been communicated by CEO of Piaggio Aero, John Bingham and CEO... more
IndustryAirbus predicts Nordic carriers require over 420 aircraft between 2011 and 2030
Blagnac, France - Growth and replacement needs for more eco-efficient aircraft. A contract worth US$38.6bn
According to the latest Airbus Global Market Forecast (GMF), Nordic airlines are predicted to require 424 new passenger aircraft between 2011 and 2030 with a value of US$ 38.6 billion. These new aircraft... more
IndustryLockheed Martin received a contract for the development of the IRST system
Florida, Usa - Scheduled to achieve Initial Operating Capability in 2016
Yesterday, November 22, 2011, Lockheed Martin received a contract for the development of the Infrared Search and Track (IRST) sensor system to be installed on Boeing F-18/EF fighter jets used by the US... more
IndustrySSJ-100 aircraft: FFS in Zhukovsky ready for training
Zhukovsky, Russia - The simulator is currently available to provide first class training
The new Full Flight Simulator (FFS) of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft is ready to start training for Russian pilots. The FFS, produced by French manufacturer Thales, is a highly technologically... more
IndustryLockheed Martin demonstrates Advanced Airborne Border Surveillance in Europe
Denver, Usa - Intelligence & Surveillance Capabilities showcased at "FRONTEX"
During a recent European exercise, Lockheed Martin (LM) demonstrated advanced border surveillance capabilities from an optionally piloted vehicle. LM and its team showcased how traditional defense focused... more
IndustryHawaiian Airlines signs firm order for five more A-330 airplanes
Toulouse, France - Growth of Airbus wide-body fleet points to success with new type
Honolulu-based Hawaiian Airlines has grown its order for A-330/200s –signing for an additional five aircraft. The carrier became a new Airbus operator just last year and now has a commitment of 22 A-330 a... more
IndustryLM. MEADS conducts successful first flight test
Orlando, Usa - At White Sands Missile Range, in New Mexico
The Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) successfully completed its first flight test yesterday at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. The PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) MEADS Certified Missile... more
IndustrySelex Sistemi Integrati signed contract to install FDP system in Luxembourg
Rome, Italy - It will be installed at the local airport
Recently, Selex Sistemi Integrati, a Finmeccanica company, signed a contract with Administration de la Navigation Aérienne, a Luxembourg authority for air traffic management, for the supply of new FDP... more
IndustryBoeing and Lion Air announce historic commitment: for up 380 B-737 airplanes, order will be the largest ever for industry
Bali, Indonesia - 201 B-737 MAXs and 29 B-737/900ERs NG (worth US 21,7 billion) + rights for additional 150 aircraft
Boeing and Jakarta-based Lion Air yesterday announced a commitment for the airline to order 201 B-737 MAXs and 29 B-737/900 ERs (Extended Range) Next-Generation. The agreement also includes purchase rights... more
IndustryVolaris signs MoU for 44 A-320 Family aircraft, including 30 A-320neo
Toulouse, France - All-Airbus low-cost carrier is first to order eco-efficient models in Mexico
Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for 44 eco-efficient A-320 aircraft, comprising of 30 A-320neo and 14 A-320 Family airplanes. The order makes Volaris the first... more
IndustryApache Block III, latest evolution of the attack helicopter among the most lethal
Huntsville, USA - The new version will have 26 new technologies
The latest version of the most lethal attack helicopter used by the US Military is being managed out of "Redstone Arsenal". According to the product manager Lieutenant Colonel Dan Bailey, Apache Block... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. Performance by sector. Defence Systems
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 811 million (+1%); adj. EBITA: EUR 65 million (+7%)
OTO Melara, WASS, MBDA (Figures for the MBDA joint-venture are consolidated proportionally at 25%). Revenues totalled EUR 811 million, up EUR 9 million (+1%) versus EUR 802 million for the first nine... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. Performance by sector. Aeronautics
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 1,866 million (nm); Adj. EBITA: EUR -768 million (-1,182%)
Alenia Aeronautica, Alenia Aermacchi, GIE-ATR (Figures for the GIE-ATR consortium are consolidated proportionally, at 50%), Alenia North America, SuperJet International (Figures for the SuperJet International... more
IndustryFinmeccanica BoD. Performance by sector. Defence Electronics & Security
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 4,291 million (-14%); adj. EBITA: EUR 267 million (-37%)
DRS Technologies, SELEX Elsag, SELEX Galileo, SELEX Sistemi Integrati Revenues totalled EUR 4,291 million, down EUR 687 million (-14%) versus EUR 4,978 million for the first nine months of 2010, due... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: the BoD approves the interim management report to 30 September 2011
Rome, Italy - And the guidelines of the plan to consolidate the operations and assets of the Group
The Finmeccanica Board of Directors, meeting on 14 November 2011 and adjourning in the late evening of the same day, examined and unanimously approved the interim management report to 30 September 2011... more
IndustryThe first helicopter manufactured in United Arab Emirates (VIDEO)
Dubai, UAE - Quest Helicopters proposed the first privately funded aircraft
Mike Creed, commercial director of Quest Helicopters (QH), announced the launch of the first privately funded civil helicopters manufactured in the United Arab Emirates, exhibited at the "Dubai Air Show".... more