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IndustryEurocopter to extend its global industrial network with a new production facility in Mexico
Marignane, France - To reinforce its presence in the Latin American marketplace
Eurocopter will create a new industrial facility in Querétaro, Mexico to support its global production network, further reinforcing the company’s manufacturing capabilities while also augmenting its pr... more
IndustrySAA becomes A-330 aircraft operator
Toulouse, France - The first of six models
South African Airways (SAA) has become the latest operator of Airbus' A-330 aircraft family. The A-330/200 is the first of six to be delivered to Aircastle Limited during 2011, all of which will be leased... more
IndustryVlj Aircraft: Sikorsky is officially Eclipse Aerospace stakeholder
Washington, USA - The main target is relaunching production and deliveries of E-500s
The production of the very light business jets Eclipse E-500s, which belong to the Vlj (Very Light Jet) class, will be restarted possibly within 2012. Sikorsky Aircraft has invested in airframer Eclipse... more
IndustryLM: Indian Air Force celebrates induction of first C-130J Super Hercules plane
Marietta, Usa - In a highly integrated and sophisticated configuration
The Indian Air Force (IAF) celebrated the induction to service of its first Lockheed Martin (LM) C-130J Super Hercules at Hindon Air Force Station, India, on Feb. 5. The aircraft is the first of six... more
IndustryEurofighter plane started key northern QRA duties
Hallbergmoos, Germany - At Leuchars by air force base RAF
With the future of the Scottish RAF bases hanging in the balance due to further UK MoD cost saving measures, air force base RAF Leuchars has made a move to emphasise its importance as a strategic asset... more
IndustryBoeing marks a milestone with roll-out of 1,000th B-767 plane
Washington, Usa - Employees past and present celebrate landmark airplane
Boeing marked a proud moment in the company's history yesterday at a ceremonial rollout of the 1,000th 767 airplane. Hundreds of current employees, joined by Boeing retirees who worked on the first 767,... more
IndustryIPA4 Eurofighter airplane logs 500 flight hours
Madrid, Spain - Cassidian is the new name of EADS Defence & Security
The first single-seat instrumented production Eurofighter (IPA4) has completed 500 hours of flight at the Cassidian Spain facility at Getafe, near Madrid. This aircraft pioneers the most advanced technology... more
IndustrySSJ-100 airplane obtained IAC AR Type Certificate
Moscow, Russia - The EASA's one is expected to follow in this year
The Sukhoi Superjet 100 Type Certificate was presented today by the Russian Certification Authority IAC AR. The Official Ceremony was held in Interstate Aviation Comittee Aviation Register (IAC AR)... more
IndustryAirbus "Fly Your Ideas 2011" contest attracts over 300 teams worldwide comprising students of 75 nationalities
Blagnac, France - Best ideas for greener aviation in the running to win €30,000
Over 2,600 students have registered for the second Airbus Fly Your Ideas (FYI) university contest which challenges students from all around the world to develop new ideas for a greener aviation industry.... more
IndustryAgreement between Alitalia and the Region of Tuscany
Florence , Italy - AVIONEWS asked for an explanation
On the sidelines of a press conference at the headquarters of the Region of Tuscany with the presence of the President of Tuscany Region Enrico Rossi, of the Chief Executive Officer of Alitalia Rocco Sabelli... more
IndustryMEADS radar completes rotation tests
Rome, Italy - It prepares to move to test range
The Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) program has successfully completed milestone tests as the first Multifunction Fire Control Radar (MFCR) advances toward system tests this year at Pratica... more
IndustryBoeing delivers first B-737/800 plane with Sky Interior to China
Seattle, Usa - First Chinese airline to fly with the new interior
Boeing and Air China yesterday celebrated the delivery of the airline's first Next-Generation 737/800 with the innovative Sky Interior. With this new addition in its fleet, Air China has become the first... more
IndustryTSH signed purchase agreement with Mitsubishi Aircraft for 100 MRJ
Tokyo, Japan - 50 firm and 50 options
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation finalized and executed a definitive Purchase Agreement with Trans States Holdings (TSH) for an order of 100 next-generation Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) aircraft (50 firm,... more
IndustryBoeing delivers 11th CA-40A airplane to US Navy
Wichita, Usa - The 12th model later this year
The Boeing Company delivered the 11th C-40A transport aircraft to the US Navy on Jan. 28 (but announced only yesterday) from the company’s Wichita facility. In this photo, the aircraft taxis at the site j... more
IndustryALC takes delivery of the first of 51 A-320 plane family on order
Toulouse, France - Air New Zealand becomes first operator with aircraft in all black rugby livery
Air Lease Corporation (ALC), the aircraft financing and leasing company, has taken delivery of its first brand new A320 aircraft directly ordered from Airbus and to be leased to and operated by Air New... more
IndustryCaribbean Airlines signs contract for 9 ATR-72/600 airplanes
Toulouse, France - First deliveries will start in October
European Turboprop manufacturer ATR has announced that Trinidad and Tobago’s flag carrier Caribbean Airlines has officially signed a contract for the purchase of 9 ATR-72/600 aircraft, valued at some U... more
IndustryWTO ruling: billions in Boeing subsidies distort competition
Toulouse, France - They have had a significant and ongoing negative effect on European industry
We receive and publish: "Yesterday’s World Trade Organisation (WTO) decision confirms that Boeing has received massive and illegal government subsidies for many decades, and that they have had a significant a... more
IndustryLM: last F-35B STOVL test airplane takes flight
Fort Worth, Usa - It will join other four models currently undergoing testing
The last Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II airplane assigned to developmental flight testing departs Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base on its first flight Thursday. Known as BF-5, the... more
IndustryKC-X airplane: O'Keefe provides statement to the Senate Armed Services Committee
Arlington, Usa - EADS NA's CEO outlines response to the USAF data disclosure of the KC-X competition
EADS North America CEO Sean O’Keefe yesterday provided the Senate Armed Services Committee with a written statement outlining the company’s response to the US Air Force’s disclosure of data in the KC-X... more
IndustryIAC AR has taken the decision to grant Type Certification to Sukhoi Superjet 100 airplane
Moscow, Russia - The official ceremony is scheduled for next February 3 in Moscow
IAC AR, the Russian certification authority has taken the decision to grant Type Certification to Sukhoi Superjet 100 airplane. The certificate is a result of an unprecedented vast certification campaign... more
IndustryAirbus delivers record number of corporate aircraft
Blagnac, France - Total orders to more than 170 jets
Airbus delivered 15 corporate jets in 2010, worth more than USD 1.5 billion at list prices, setting a new record for this facet of its business. The aircraft comprised 13 A-318 Elites, Airbus Corporate... more
IndustryLM: first two MC-130J for the US Air Force
Marietta, Usa - More power for “America's Specialized Air Power”
The first two MC-130J airplanes for US Air Force Special Operations Command are nearing completion on the C-130J production line at the Lockheed Martin facility in Marietta, Ga. Following final assembly... more
IndustryTUI Travel PLC buys two new A-330/300 airplanes
Toulouse, France - Brand new customer for Airbus’ leading mid-size aircraft family
TUI Travel PLC, has become a new direct customer for Airbus, with an order for two A-330/300 aircraft. The European travel group has ordered these airplanes for its French airline subsidiary, Corsairfly.... more
IndustryAll five Gulfstream G-650 flight-test aircraft now flying
Savannah, Usa - Fifth aircraft joins flight-test program on Jan. 24
The fifth and final Gulfstream G-650 flight-test aircraft took to the skies Jan. 24, flying for 2 hours and 46 minutes. All five aircraft that are part of the flight-test campaign have now entered the... more
IndustryGulfstream: G650 flight tests completed
Washington, US - The final member of Gulfstream fleet is an ultra long-range jet
On Monday, January 24, the aircraft G650 has performed its first flight. The fifth and final member of its airborne certification fleet is an ultra long-range jet. Aircraft 5, S/N 6005, completed a... more
IndustryGE Aviation to create 100 jobs in Wales
Cardiff, UK - As a result of growing demand for servicing of the GE90 engine
Airline engine maintenance company GE Aviation Wales is creating 100 highly-skilled jobs at Nantgarw, near Cardiff. The US-owned employer is to create the new aircraft engineer posts. With a 1,100 strong... more
IndustryFinmeccanica won orders for approximately EUR 155 million
Rome, Italy - DRS Technologies, SELEX Galileo, Elsag Datamat, Ansaldo STS and SELEX Sistemi Integrati
Finmeccanica has won orders for a combined value of approximately EUR 155 million through its companies DRS Technologies, SELEX Galileo, Elsag Datamat, Ansaldo STS and SELEX Sistemi Integrati. DRS... more
IndustryLM: final F-35A development airplane arrives at Edwards AFB
California, Usa - For testing
A Lockheed Martin (LM) F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter comes in for a landing at Edwards AFB, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 22, after a 3.2-hour ferry flight from Fort Worth, Texas. The jet, known as AF-4,... more
IndustryThomas Cook Group signs firm order for 12 A-321 airplanes with "Sharklets"
Toulouse, France - Fleet harmonisation and renewal with the eco-efficient A-320 Family
Thomas Cook Group has signed a firm order for 12 A-321 airplanes, as a first step of its single aisle fleet harmonisation and renewal plan which is based on the A-320 Family. The aircraft will be fitted... more
IndustrySaab receives order for development Gripen airplane system
Linkoping, Sweden - From FMV, Swedish Defence Material Administration
Defence and security company Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) regarding development of the existing material system 39 (edition 19). The order amount is... more
IndustryBombardier delivers Estonian Air's first CRJ-900 NextGen airplane
Toronto, Canada - The carrier will use it on high-demand business destinations
Bombardier Aerospace yesterday delivered the first of three CRJ-900 NextGen regional jets ordered by Estonian Air in 2010. The transaction included options on two additional CRJ-900 NextGen aircraft. The... more
Industry100,000 flying hours for Eurofighter Typhoon plane
Hallbergmoos, Germany - This important target celebrated today during an event held in Munich
The operational fleet of Eurofighter Typhoon airplanes in service since the second half of 2003 achieved the impressive milestone of 100,000 flying hours in January 2011. This total was celebrated today... more
IndustryGECAS orders 12 A-330 aircraft
Blagnac, France - Continuing market success for Airbus’ efficient long-range A-330 Family
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric, has signed a firm order for 12 additional long-range A-330/300 aircraft. This new order brings... more
IndustryEurofighter delivered five Typhoon aircraft to the Italian Air force in one day
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The programme that never sleeps
With most companies on Christmas break between Christmas and New Year, it was a welcome surprise to learn that Alenia Aeronautica was busy completing their final aircraft deliveries for the year, exceeding... more
IndustryEurocopter's results in 2010: the challenges in 2011 and the helicopters sold
Paris, France - Positive, despite the global economic crisis. Presented during a conference with the press
Eurocopter generated an increased turnover in 2010 with the delivery of 527 helicopters. The year also was marked by achievements in innovation, new products, services and the company’s "SHAPE" transformation p... more
IndustryStéphane Chéry new Head of International Media Relations for the Eurocopter Group
Marignane, France - Beginning on February 1, 2011
Stéphane Chéry will join Eurocopter to head the Group’s International Media Relations beginning on February 1, 2011. He replaces and will now report directly to Cécile Vion-Lanctuit, who was appointed Vice... more
IndustryFincantieri: presented Indian Navy ship with flight deck for medium-heavy helicopters
Bombay, India - “Deepak”, the first of two fleet tankers
Today in Mumbay there was the commissioning ceremony for the “Deepak”, the first of two fleet tankers ordered from Fincantieri by the Indian Navy. Present at the ceremony were A.K. Antony, the Ind... more
IndustryATR: 80 new aircraft sold in recovering 2010
Toulouse, France - Plus options for 33
European regional turboprop manufacturer ATR today announced it booked orders for 80 new aircraft in 2010, plus options for 33. The society also generated a turnover of 1.35 US $ billion–almost three t... more
IndustryRR wins $ 250 million Trent 700 contract for Cathay Pacific's airplanes
Rome, Italy - To power eight new Airbus A-330
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won long term maintenance support business worth $250m from Cathay Pacific. The Group will provide TotalCare long-term services support for Trent 700... more
IndustryAvio signs jv agreement with AVIC Dongan and AVICOPTER
Dongan, China - For systems power transmissions for aerospace commercial engines
Avio, the international Italian based aerospace group in aerospace propulsion, AVIC Dongan and AVICOPTER (controlled by the AVIC Group), signed an agreement to set up a joint-venture for development and... more
IndustryBoeing and American Airlines complete contract for two B-777/300ER planes
Seattle, Usa - AA becomes the first US airline to order the 777/300ER
Boeing and American Airlines yesterday announced the Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier has exercised options for two 777-300ER aircraft (extended range). The B-777 is the world's most successful twin-engine,... more
IndustryAirbus aircraft list prices to increase from January
Toulouse, France - Price adjustment reflects production ramp-up investments
Airbus has increased the average list price of its aircraft by 4.4 per cent. The increment applies for all new aircraft from the beginning of January 2011, apart from the A-380, for which the increase... more
IndustryPremium AEROTEC commences aircraft component production in Romania
Augsburg, Germany - First development stage creates 300 jobs for qualified workers
Premium AEROTEC (PA) commences manufacture of aircraft components at its new factory in Ghimbav, Bra?ov County, Romania. The company is thus continuing to extend its business activities and pursue a course... more
IndustryRR to power ten LCS for the US Navy
Rome, Italy - The Group’s largest ever marine naval surface ship contract
Rolls-Royce (RR), the global power systems company, will supply gas turbines and waterjets for ten of the US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) – the Group’s largest ever marine naval surface ship contr... more
IndustryMajor fatigue testing of the A-400M plane has begun in Dresden
Dresden, Germany - It will be subjected to a punishing regime of loads 24 hours per day, for initial four weeks
Major fatigue testing of the Airbus Military (AM) A-400M plane has begun on schedule in Dresden in January. The test airframe, known as MSN5001, will be subjected to a punishing regime of loads, 24... more
IndustryBoeing sets 787 plane first delivery for third quarter
Washington, Usa - The revised first delivery date is not expected to have a material impact on 2010 financial results
Boeing announced today that it expects delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner aircraft in the third quarter of this year. The new delivery date reflects the impact of an in-flight incident during testing... more
IndustryAirbus celebrates its 10,000th order with Virgin America’s 60 A-320 airplane deal
Toulouse, France - First order for the new "Neo"?? booked
Airbus announced this morning its 10,000th order with a firm contract from Virgin America (VA) for 60 A-320s, including 30 A-320neo aircraft. This is the first firm order for the A-320 new engine option;... more
IndustryAirbus hits new record aircraft deliveries in 2010
Toulouse, France - Orders strongly above expectations
Airbus has increased its production output for the ninth year in a row and achieved a new company record of 510 (2009: 498) commercial aircraft deliveries to 94 customers (of which 19 were new). Deliveries... more
IndustrySSJ-100: 15 airplanes plus 5 options for the Mexican Interjet
Venice, Italy - The first deliveries are scheduled for the second half of 2012
SuperJet International (SJI) -a joint-venture between Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica Company, and Sukhoi Holding- signed a contract today with Mexico’s Interjet airline for the purchase of 15 long r... more
IndustryTelespazio acquires the UK company VEGA Space and the space activities of Elsag Datamat
Rome, Italy - From last January 1st, 2011
On 1 January 2011, Telespazio, a Finmeccanica/Thales company, acquired the space activities of two Finmeccanica Group companies: VEGA, based in the UK, and Elsag Datamat, based in Genoa. Telespazio’s n... more