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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
IndustryWhy has Finmeccanica's Board meeting been postponed for the second time?
Rome, Italy - The journalist Dragoni confirmed rumors created by the company's employees
Gianni Dragoni, journalist for "Il Sole 24 Ore", known to be well informed on issues relating to parastatal business, in a way he has officialized rumors heard in Rome in connection to the postponed meeting... more
IndustryATR at the "Dubai Air Show 2011"
Toulouse, France - A press conference next Monday at noon
ATR will attend the "Dubai Air Show", 13-17 November 2011. The industry will be present as exhibitor: stand C 400, Central Hall where CEO Media briefing next Monday 14 November at noon time. Other... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: Board's meeting postponed. Will Caporaletti replace Guarguaglini?
Milan, Italy - Orsi takes time on Ansalso STS issue
The sensitive meeting of Finmeccanica's Board of Directors scheduled for today has been postponed for the second time, during which the second quarter results should have been approved, but most of all,... more
IndustryAW-189 helicoper. Bristow Group signed contract with AgustaWestland
Rome, Italy - The purchase of six aircraft
Bristow Group has signed a contract with AgustaWestland for the purchase of six AW-189 plus options for additional aircraft. The helicopters will be used to perform offshore transport missions and will... more
IndustryEADS: A-350/900 aircraft programme shifted to 2014 (VIDEO)
Paris, France - Final assembly delayed till the first 2012 quarter
EADS CEO, Louis Gallois, following today's press conference regarding the presentation of the quarterly report, mother company of Airbus, said that the A-350/900 aircraft programme will be shifted. Therefore,... more
IndustryRepublic finalizes order for 80 A-320neo Family aircraft
Toulouse, France - Frontier Airlines parent joins fast growing customer base for single aisle airplane
Republic Airways Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Denver-based Frontier Airlines, has confirmed a previously announced (at the "Paris Air Show" in June) Memorandum of Understanding for 60 A-320 New... more
IndustryCaribbean Airlines takes delivery of its first ATR-72/600 airplane
Toulouse, France - To replace its ageing fleet of Bombardier Q-300
Trinidad and Tobago’s national flag carrier will start replacing its ageing fleet of Bombardier Q-300s and adding frequencies, routes and passenger capacity Caribbean Airlines today took delivery in T... more
IndustryLao Airlines becomes new Airbus operator
Blagnac, France - Laos' airline, with two units, will enlarge its own international network
Lao Airlines, the national carrier of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Laos), has taken delivery of the first of two A-320 aircraft ordered from Airbus. The new aircraft was welcomed in the Lao capital... more
IndustryFinmeccanica's Board of Directors will meet tomorrow
Rome, Italy - Re-structuring of Ansaldo Breda and Ansaldo STS future to be discussed on the agenda
Tomorrow, Thursday November 10, Finmeccanica's Board of Directors, chaired by Pier Francesco Guarguaglini, will meet at the Roman headquarters situated in Piazza Monte Grappa. Priorities on the agenda... more
IndustryAeroflot puts its third Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft in operation
Moscow, Russia - The airline ordered 30 models in total
Aeroflot Russian Airlines puts its third Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft (SSJ-100) in operation. The airliner, named after the famous Aeroflot pilot Ivan Orlovets, performed its first scheduled flight SU713/714... more
IndustryLM: F-35 airplane flight test progress report (VIDEO)
Fort Worth, Usa - The updates are many
Lockheed Martin’s F-35 flight test program continues to make progress. Since the last flight test update issued on Sept. 20, the F-35 Lightning II 5th Generation multirole fighter aircraft conducted 1... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: contract to provide logistical support to the ATR-72MP aircraft of the Italian Air Force
Rome, Italy - For EUR 100 million
Finmeccanica, through its company Alenia Aeronautica, has been awarded a EUR 100 million contract by the General Directorate of Air Armaments of the Italian Defence Ministry for the supply of logistical... more
IndustryAirbus: Japan’s Peach Aviation takes delivery of its first A-320 airplane
Toulouse, France - Osaka-based new low-cost carrier to start operation next Spring
Peach Aviation, Japan’s low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of its first A-320 airplane in Toulouse, France, through a leasing contract with GECAS. The Japanese carrier will lease 10 A-320s. The c... more
IndustryGidromash will be supplying landing gear for MS-21
Moscow, Russia - Agrrement signed with Irkut Corporation
President of Gidromash, Vladimir Luzyanin, and president of Irkut Corporation, Alexey Fedorov, have signed a contract on development, production, testing and delivery of landing gear for MS-21 aircraft,... more
IndustrySelex Sistemi Integrati wins contracts for ATC in Colombia and the UK
Rome, Italy - For radar systems
SELEX Sistemi Integrati (SSI), a Finmeccanica company, was awarded contracts for ATC systems in Colombia and the United Kingdom. In Colombia the contact was signed with the Unidad Administrativa Especial... more
IndustryLM: National Armaments Directors approve MEADS program continuation plan
Rome, Italy - An amendment that funds two flight intercept tests
The National Armaments Directors of Germany, Italy and the United States approved a contract amendment that funds two flight intercept tests of the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS). The amended... more
IndustryTsAGI confirms SSJ-100 airplane fuselage’s compliance with EASA requirements
Moscow, Russia - The static tests represent a major step ahead in the achievement of European Certification, expected by the end of 2011
Tests performed at TsAGI (Central Aerohydrodynamics Institute in Zhukovksy, Moscow) at the end of October 2011 confirmed the static strength of the SSJ-100 fuselage in accordance with aviation rules CS-25... more
IndustryLM conducts successful PAC-3 missile test
Dallas, Usa - At White Sands Missile Range, in New Mexico
Lockheed Martin’s PAC-3 Missile successfully detected, tracked and intercepted an aerodynamic tactical ballistic missile target last Tuesday in a flight test at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. The t... more