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IndustryAirbus delivers China Southern Airlines’ first A-380 airplane
Toulouse, France - First operator of world's most eco-efficient airliner in China
The first Airbus A-380 to China Southern Airlines has been delivered today from Tom Enders, industry President and CEO, to carrier's Chairman, Si Xianmin, during a very special celebration ceremony at... more
IndustryAirbus-Air France: undertake green commercial flight
Toulouse, France - Flight CO2 emissions halved
Air France and Airbus have completed the world’s greenest commercial flight by combining the latest fuel and air traffic management technologies. The flight from Toulouse-Blagnac to Paris-Orly using a... more
IndustryBritish Prime Minister opens new Airbus wing factory for A-350 XWB airplane
Blagnac, France - Aircraft programme will support over 6,000 jobs across the UK
The British Prime Minister, the Rt Hon David Cameron, officially opened Airbus’ new £400 million wing factory in Wales this afternoon, a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility which will assemble the wi... more
IndustryDema SpA signs a new contract with Bombardier Aerospace
Las Vegas, USA - Learjet Inc. selects the Italian company for primary and secondary structures of the Learjet 85 business aircraft
Dema SpA confirmed its growth and development in the North American market by announcing that it has been selected by Learjet Inc. (Bombardier Aerospace) for primary and secondary structures of the Learjet... more
IndustryEads NA begins deliveris of Lakota helicopters with an advanced MEP
Washington, Usa - The industry has achieved another significant milestone on the UH-72A LUH
EADS North America has achieved another significant milestone on the UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) program with the delivery of Lakotas to the National Guard outfitted with the Security... more
IndustryTAME introduces ATR-42/500 airplane in Ecuador
Toulouse, France - The contract for three models signed at the "Paris Air Show" last June
Ecuador’s national flag carrier TAME today has taken delivery of the first ATR-42/500 that will operate in the country. The European turboprop manufacturer ATR and TAME inked a USD 54 million dollars c... more
IndustryAviation Link to manage two new Airbus corporate aircraft
Blagnac, France - ACJ are popular in the Middle East
Aviation Link, the aircraft management company based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is to manage two new-build Airbus VIP aircraft, an ACJ-319 and an A-319, on behalf of two customers, adding to the already... more
IndustryAzul takes delivery of their first ATR-72/600 aircraft
Toulouse, France - The Brazilian carrier ordered 30 models with options for additional ten ones
Brazilian carrier Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras today took delivery in Toulouse of the first ATR-72/600 regional turboprop aircraft to be delivered to a Latin American customer. Fast-growing carrier... more
IndustryAirbus: South Pacific carriers will need 736 aircraft worth US$98 billion
Blagnac, France - Demand for larger eco-efficient planes over the next 20 years
According to Airbus’ latest Global Market Forecast (GMF), between 2011 and 2030, carriers in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands region will require 736 new passenger and freighter aircraft (... more
IndustryBoeing, Selex Sistemi Integrati partner on future global ATM systems
Washington, Usa - Companies sign MoC for global interoperability
Boeing and SELEX Systemi Integrati, SpA of Italy announced the signing of a Memorandum of Collaboration to work toward compatibility of global air traffic management systems. The companies will seek... more
IndustryLM: F-35B airplane completes successful initial shipboard vertical landing aboard USS WASP (VIDEO)
Fort Worth, Usa - A milestone more remarkable naval aviation history
The Navy and Marine Corps Team made more remarkable naval aviation history today as the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) test aircraft BF-2 landed safely on USS Wasp’s (LHD-1) flight deck, the first a... more
IndustryItaly. Alenia: who are and what will become of the future of the 130 employees chosen to be transferred from Via Campania to Rome?
Rome, Italy - What advantages will the creation of the Roman branch, supported by everyone to remain operative, bring?
Confirmation by the CEO of Alenia Aeronautica, Giuseppe Giordo, that the Roman office is to be closed, has triggered reactions at a regional level, who are protesting and asking for the decision to be... more
IndustryAirbus: Lufthansa to expand fleet with more aircraft
Toulouse, France - Incremental orders to be placed for A-380, A330 and A320 families
Lufthansa’s Supervisory Board has approved the purchase of additional Airbus aircraft. The airplanes comprise two A-380s, four A-320s and one A-330/300. These additional orders reflect the strong demand a... more
IndustryPipavav Defence enters the aviation market thanks to a contract signed with Airbus
Mumbai, India - Pipavav share price increased during trading activity in the Indian stock exchange
The Indian company Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering Company (ex-Pipavav Shipyard) announced their entry into the aviation market through the signing of an agreement with the European manufacturer... more
IndustryNAC signs contract for 12 ATR airplanes, plus options
Rome, Italy - ALC orders two additional -72/600 ones
European turboprop manufacturer ATR and Danish regional aircraft leasing company Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) today signed a contract for the purchase of 10 -72/600s and 2 -72/500s, plus options for 10... more
IndustryATR aircraft: new annual sales record
Rome, Italy - Firm orders for 145 airplanes, plus 72 options, since the beginning of the year
ATR has recorded 145 firm aircraft orders and an additional 72 options since the beginning of the year. The value of these orders is estimated at 3.2 billion dollars (4.8 billion including the options).... more
IndustryBoeing delivers Somon Air's first B-737/900ER airplane
Washington, Usa - It becomes first Central Asian carrier to own and operate model with Sky Interior
Boeing has delivered the first Next-Generation 737/900ER aircraft with the new Boeing Sky Interior to Tajikistan-based Somon Air, making it the first Central Asian carrier to operate an airplane featuring... more
IndustryBoeing finalizes agreement with UTair for 40 aircraft 737 NG
Seattle, USA - An arrangement already concluded in the last Paris-Le Bourget show
Boeing and the carrier UTair have finalized an agreement announced during last Paris-Le Bourget air show for the supply of 40 aircraft B-737 NG (Next Generation), and more precisely for seven /900 ER (Extended... more
IndustryBoeing-ANA: celebrated first B-787 Dreamliner aircraft delivery
Washington, Usa - During a ceremony adjacent to the factory where the airplane was assembled
Boeing celebrated the delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner yesterday to launch customer ANA during a ceremony adjacent to the factory where the airplane was assembled. More than 500 employees representing... more
IndustryHelicopters. Innovation, service and support capabilities by Eurocopter in UK spotlighted at the "Helitech 2011"
Marignane, France - First appearance of the EC-145 T2 at the British air show
Eurocopter’s strong presence in the UK multi-mission helicopter marketplace will be demonstrated at the "Helitech 2011" show and conference, which is to include this event’s first appearance of the EC-... more
IndustryBoeing and ANA complete contractual delivery of first B-787 Dreamliner airplane
Washington, Usa - The aircraft will fly tomorrow towards Japan
Boeing and ANA have signed the formal documents completing the contractual delivery of the first B-787 Dreamliner aircraft. Celebrations to mark this historic milestone begin today in Everett with a delivery... more
IndustryBAe Systems announced the redundancy of 3000 employees
London, UK - Due to the cut in defense expenditure
The British press reported that one of the most important companies in the aerospace and defense industry, BAe Systems, has announced the reduction of around 3000 employees in the structures of the Lancashire... more
IndustryUnited Tech offers 16.5 billion dollars for Goodrich
Hartford , USA - Biggest deal ever made for the American conglomerate
United Technologies, a leading multinational "Conglomerate" of the United States, recently announced the billionaire offer made ??by CEO Louis Chenevert to purchase Goodrich Corp; it regards a project... more
IndustryF-35 airplane: completed static structural testing
Fort Worth, Usa - Achieved an important milestone of the program
Lockheed Martin’s F-35 program has successfully completed static structural testing, achieving one of five milestones established by the Joint Program Office for 2011. Static structural testing is u... more
IndustryAlenia Plan: workers prepare to strike
Pomigliano, Italy - In every facility of Italy
The vertices of Fiom, Fim, Uilm and metalworkers' trade unions have organized a series of regional strikes on the details of which will be decided at local level; unions have launched a proposal against... more
IndustryThe "3R Plan" of Finmeccanica's aeronautics sector
Rome, Italy - Alenia Aeronautica, Alenia Aermacchi, Alenia SIA (Agusta Westland obviously excluded)
Presented by the trade unions, the "Piano di rilancio, riorganizzazione e ristrutturazione" (Recovery Plan, reorganisation and restructuring), or simply Finmeccanica's "Piano 3R" (3R Plan), will focus... more
IndustryFrance would like to purchase the Turin company Avio
Milan, Italy - Safran is evaluating an offer
Avio, an Italian company specialising in the defense sector, seems to be the target of the French public company Safran, traded on the stock exchange and 30% controlled by the State, and of two mutual... more
IndustryC-27J’s operational debut in the Mexican skies
Rome, Italy - Guest of honour on the occasion of the celebration of the Independence's anniversary
Mexico City has hosted in the last days the traditional parade for the celebration of the Mexican Independence’s anniversary at the presence of the Country’s top ranking personalities. The C-27J wit... more
IndustryAirbus sees demand for over 27,800 aircraft in the next 20 years (VIDEO)
Toulouse, France - Ongoing trend for larger eco-efficient aircraft
In the midst of troubled financial markets, Airbus foresees strong ongoing demand for commercial aircraft. According to its latest Global Market Forecast (GMF), by 2030 some 27,800 new planes will be required... more
IndustryAlenia and trade unions met today in Rome
Rome, Italy - Recovery plan of the company forecasts cuts
It was held today, in Rome, the meeting between trade unions and Alenia Aeronautica, which will soon change its name to Alenia Aermacchi, regarding the recovery plan of the company Finmeccanica, forecasting... more
IndustryThales and Yahsat team up to offer satcom services
Neuilly-sur-Seine , France - For military forces and government entities
The French company Thales and Al Yah Satellite Communications - company controlled by the government of the United Arab Emirates - have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide high secure... more
IndustryMASkargo takes delivery of first A-330/200F airplane
Blagnac, France - Newest operator of mid-size freighter
MASkargo, the freight subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines, has become a new operator of the A-330/200F, following the delivery of the first of four PW4000-powered aircraft ordered by the airline. The aircraft... more
IndustryPeople close to Finmeccanica could be under investigation for corruption to win over contracts abroad
Naples, Italy - Prosecutor of Naples hypothesis
It seems that the investigation initiated by the prosecutor of Naples on the alleged blackmail against prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has led to unexpected scenarios: the press today reported that attorneys... more
IndustryAirbus: Singapore Airlines signs for 15 A-330/300 aircraft
Blagnac, France - The signature firms up an announcement from 29th June
Singapore Airlines CEO, Goh Choon Phong signed today the final agreement to acquire 15 more A-330/300 aircraft with John Leahy, Airbus’ Chief Operating Officer - Customers at Airbus’ headquarters in Tou... more
IndustryAlabama Aircraft Industries would sue Boeing
Birmingham, USA - Referred by local press
According to local press, Alabama Aircraft Industries, an industry based in Birmingham (Alabama), sued its former partner Boeing for stealing a contract worth 1.1 billion dollars previously signed with... more
IndustryBAE Systems starts tests on the new Royal Navy's radar system
Cowes, UK - It will be installed in mid 2012
The Royal Navy and BAE Systems announced that the new "Artisan" radar, developed for the Type 23 frigates and the new "Queen Elizabeth" class aircraft carrier, will commence the first tracking trials on... more
IndustrySukhoi Superjet 100 MSN 95011 production aircraft performs its first flight
Moscow, Russia - Its duration 3hs and 18 min.
Yesterday the Sukhoi Superjet 100 MSN 95011 production aircraft intended to be the third to enter into service with Aeroflot performed its first flight. The aircraft was piloted by SCAC (Sukhoi Civil Aircraft... more
IndustryTaiwan’s UNI Air signs contract for 10 ATR-72/600 aircraft
Taiwan, China - Deliveries are scheduled to start in third quarter 2012
Taiwan-based UNI Air, a subsidiary of EVA Air, has signed a contract with European regional turboprop manufacturer ATR to purchase 10 -72/600 airplanes. Deliveries are scheduled to start in third quarter... more
IndustryTRIP Linhas Aéreas to become the worldwide largest operator of ATR airplanes
Campinas, Brazil - The Brazilian carrier is adding 18 new -72 of the new /600 series, bringing its fleet to a total of 51 models
TRIP Linhas Aéreas, the south American reference in regional aviation just announced the acquisition of 18 new ATR-72/600 airplanes, plus options for 22 additional ones. Nine -72/600 will be directly... more
IndustryAirbus Military Polska signs a contract to develop a Glass Cockpit for the Orlik trainer plane
Warsaw, Poland - During the "19th International Defense Industry Fair" in Kielce
Airbus Military Polska signed a contract with the Technical Institute of Aviation Military Forces (ITWL) of Poland to further upgrade the Orlik TC II aircraft by developing and equipping the aircraft with... more
IndustryTTTech's TTP selected by Rockwell Collins for the CSeries aircraft program
Vienna, Austria - To provide hardware and software products
TTTech, a supplier of dependable networking solutions based on time-triggered technology and modular safety platforms, has been selected by Rockwell Collins to provide hardware and software products based... more
IndustryCurtiss-Wright signs contract with Selex Galileo
Parsippany, USA - For a value of 15 million dollars
Curtiss-Wright Corporation recently announced that it has been selected by SELEX Galileo for the supply of digital signal processor modules that will be used on board of the new Saab fighter aircraft,... more
IndustryATR airplanes: the industry opens a new pilot training center in Paris
Toulouse, France - The center is based near "Charles de Gaulle" airport in Roissy
ATR, the European manufacturer of turboprop aircraft, today announced the opening of a new pilot training center in Paris. The new center, based near "Charles de Gaulle" airport in Roissy, is equipped... more
IndustryFirst A-350 XWB upper wing cover being loaded on to the Beluga aircraft
Blagnac, France - At Airbus’ Hamburg site
The first flyable A-350 XWB wing upper cover manufactured at Airbus’ Stade (Germany) site was loaded on to the Beluga today to be transported to Airbus’ Wing Assembly site in Broughton (UK). The A-350 XWB... more
IndustryItalian LIUC project for the Masters degree in aviation management
Varese, Italy - Study plans projected by supporting companies
Today 5th September it is the deadline for the registration to the Masters degree in aviation management organised by the "Carlo Cattaneo" University at Castellanza (Varese), also known as LIUC -private... more
IndustryAirbus Military delivers first A-330 plane for conversion into MRTT to Cobham in the UK
Madrid, Spain - This aircraft is the third of the 14 models the RAF has contracted through AirTanker
Airbus Military delivered today the first Airbus A-330/200 aircraft to Bournemouth, UK-based Cobham Aviation Services for conversion into the Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft (FSTA) configuration for the... more
IndustryBoeing launches new engine aeroplane B-737 (2)
Seattle, USA - A vehicle aimed at fuel efficiency and reduce environmental impact
An intense study on the possibility and 496 commitments from five airlines "are the solid grounds from which the latest version of the new engine Boeing 737 will take off, for which Bob Feldmann has been... more
IndustryLao Airlines purchases two A-320 airplanes
Toulouse, France - Becoming a new Airbus customer
Lao Airlines, the national carrier of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Laos), has signed a contract with Airbus for the purchase of two A-320 aircraft, becoming a new Airbus customer. The aircraft... more
IndustryIJS Global will move headquarters to Amsterdam-Schiphol airport
Amsterdam, Netherlands - New premises should be ready in 2012
IJS Global, a world-class logistics provider, has signed a lease with "Schipol Real Estate" for business premises situated at Schipol-South. The new premises will serve as IJS Global's new head office... more
IndustrySaab and Eurocopter sign agreement
Linkoping, Sweden - Major success for Saab
Recently the military defence and civil security company Saab signed an agreement worth about 5 million SEK with Eurocopter for maintenance and support of their NH-90 helicopters. Eurocopter has the... more