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IndustryThe C-27J JCA aircraft reaches flight-hour milestone
Waco, Usa - Training and deliveries continue
The C-27J Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA) Team - led by L-3 Communications and with Alenia Aeronautica’s participation through its owned company Alenia North America - announced today that the United States’ C-2... more
IndustryHow environmentally friendly will Boeing jets be in the future?
Seattle, USA - Updates released by Jeanne Yu, who leads the company's environmental efforts for airplanes
20 years of research on "Environmental performance" aircraft: Jeanne Yu, who heads research on the environmental impact of Boeing aircraft, marks such a record for the company in Seattle, in a recent interview... more
IndustryRR celebrates first run of Trent XWB engine
Rome, Italy - It's the latest member of the family
Rolls-Royce (RR), the global power systems company, has celebrated the first run of the Trent XWB, the latest member of its Trent® aero engine family. With more than 1,000 ordered, the new propulsion... more
IndustryAVIO: Genx engine makes its first flight on B-787 Dreamliner airplane
Turin, Italy - Italian company produces 12% of the technological advanced propellant
Italy has an important role in the engine for the Dreamliner airplane. Avio, the Italian Company, in aerospace propulsion, produces 12% of the GEnx engine, which carried out its first flight installed... more
IndustryEads-Eurocopter will produce biocombustible for airplanes and helicopters in Brazil
Munich, Germany - Signed agreement between European Group, its subsidiary and an Argentine society specialized in green combustible and oils
The creation of an aviation biofuel production facility in Brazil will be evaluated by EADS, Eurocopter and BioCombustibles del Chubut under terms of a cooperative agreement signed at this month’s "ILA B... more
IndustryBoeing completes first flight of GE-powered 787 airplane
Washington, Usa - For a 3 hour and 48 minute flight
The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner with General Electric (GE) engines, the airplane referred to as ZA005, completed its first flight at 6:29 p.m. (Pacific time) yesterday, following a 3-hour-and-48-minute... more
IndustryEmbraer view about one-pilot commercial airplanes
San José dos Campos, Brazil - The Brazilian design turmoil is continuing
During the event "ILA Berlin" 2010, we have left Embraer, the third world aircraft builder, with the opportunity of an alliance with Airbus, the industry controlled by the European giant EADS Group, and... more
IndustryB-737 airplane: production rate increases to 35 per month
Seattle, Usa - Over the next 18 months and then in early 2012
Boeing yesterday announced a second production rate increase on the Next-Generation 737 program, taking the rate from the previously announced 34 airplanes per month to 35 in early 2012. In May, Boeing... more
IndustryLM: F-35B (BF-2) aircraft flies supersonic
Patuxent River, Usa - The aircraft will enter service for the Marines, UK RAF and Royal Navy and the Italian Air Force and Navy
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) variant flew faster than the speed of sound for the first time in the last days, achieving a significant milestone.... more
IndustryTwo CN-235 aircraft for the Navy of Mexico ferried to their Mexican base
Madrid, Spain - They will join the fleet of seven C-212 MPA
The two CN-235 airplanes aircraft ordered by the Mexican Navy departed Airbus Military’s facility of San Pablo (Seville) with destination to the Navy’s air base of Tapachula, on Friday 11th June, the ind... more
IndustrySuccessfully completed the initial flight-worthiness phase for the the newest B-747 airplaen
Palmdale, USA - The general manager for the tests program was satisfied
Boeing announced yesterday, Monday 14th, that its newest 747 jumbo jet has successfully completed the initial flight-worthiness phase of flight testing. On Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration... more
IndustryItalian ENAV-SSI. Coflight Programme: version 1 of the European FDP accepted
Rome, Italy - By Frenche DSNA and by Swiss Skyguide
"The Industrial Consortium Thales/SELEX Sistemi Integrati has recently delivered Version 1 of the new generation FDP (Flight Data Processing) software after successful acceptance by the three Air Navigation... more
IndustryBoeing begins fuselage assembly for first B-747/8 Intercontinental airplane
Washington, Usa - The industry has 109 orders for the model
Boeing began fuselage assembly of the first 747/8 Intercontinental aircraft at the factory in Everett, Wash. Mechanics loaded panels for the 31-foot, 8-inch (9.6 m) long front section of the new airplane... more
IndustryEADS and Embraer together for a new medium range airplane?
Berlin, Germany - With China and Canada that go forward, "The duopoly has ended" Airbus-Boeing, Gallois said, and new alliances are necessary
New technological and market strategies, EADS has announced during the first days of the "ILA" event in Berlin (from June 8-13). But also new alliances on the horizon to fight a fierce market. The declarations... more
IndustryThe F-35 airplane completes ground-tests five months ahead of schedule
Fort Worth, Usa - Conducted on AG-1, an F-35A dedicated to validating the strength of the jet's airframe
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II program successfully completed F-35A conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) full-scale static testing – with zero structural failures –five months ahead of schedule and... more
IndustryHalf a million of hours UAS onboard for the Athena flight control
New York, USA - Primarly bused in Iraq's and Afganistan's misisons
Rockwell Collins’ Athena flight control and navigation systems recently exceeded the half-million flight hours mark flying Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs) in operations primarily in I... more
Industry"ILA 2010": Rockwell technology for Turkish's aircraft
Berlin, Germany - In Berlin the agreement between two companies is celebrating. Highlight the hazardous detecting system MultiScan
Inside the Berlin's aircraft, helicopters and airspace show "ILA 2010", ongoing these days, the agreement reached between Rockwell Collins industry e la Turkish Airlines air company. This one has selected... more
IndustryCloser collaboration between Finmeccanica and the Italian Air Force
Rome, Italy - The first in a series of meetings next Wednesday
As part of the collaboration between Finmeccanica and the Italian Air Force, the first in a series of meetings aimed at optimising the flow of information between the two organisations will be held at... more
IndustryLM: F-35C airplane made its inaugural flight (video)
Fort Worth, Usa - Lasted almost an hour
The most advanced aircraft in the history of the United States Navy made its inaugural flight assuring a future of long-range' first-day-of-the-war stealth striking capability from the Navy's big-deck... more
IndustrySELEX Sistemi Integrati wins Forza NEC contract
Rome, Italy - Worth EUR 238 million
Finmeccanica, through its subsidiary SSI, has signed a contract worth EUR 238 million with the Land Armaments General Directorate of the Italian Ministry of Defence to supply the Italian armed forces with... more
IndustryFinmeccanica statement: Guarguaglini has never met Mr. Mokbel
Rome, Italy - In reference to articles published today in some press organs
"In reference to articles published today in some press organs, Finmeccanica reiterates statements made in recent days: the Chairman and CEO, Pier Francesco Guarguaglini has never met and does not know... more
IndustryDRS Technologies receives follow-on orders worth $140 million
Rome, Italy - Orders are to supply Thermal Sights to US army and US marine corps
Another success in America for DRS Technologies, Inc., a Finmeccanica company, wich has received orders worth $140 million to supply thermal sights to the US Army PEO Soldier, Project Manager Soldier Sensors... more
IndustrySSJ-100 aircraft completes engine water protection test program
Moscow, Russia - Now the airplane is able to carry out safe take-off and landing on wet runways
Sukhoi Superjet 100 SN95003 has successfully completed the test program aimed at evaluation of engine protection against water airplanes from the runway. The tests confirmed that APU and propulsion system... more
IndustryDRS Technologies and the Boeing company sign teaming agreement for the NewGen Tanker
Rome, Italy - The contract between two industries has been announced today
A teaming agreement between DRS Technologies and the Boeing Company regarding the NewGen Tanker program has been announced today. DRS will collaborate with Boeing on the console design and then manufacture... more
IndustryEADS celebrates its first ten years in the airspace firmament
Hamburg, Germany - Planned a range of celebrations for a remarkably growth
In just 10 years, it has become an European and indeed global leader in the aeronautics, space, defence and associated services sector. Since 2000, EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company)... more
IndustryBoeing vs Airbus: the American lawmakers intervenes in the competition on the refuelling taker bid
Washington, Usa - Boeing welcomes the proposed legislation to factor in "Illegal subsidies" to Airbus
At the end of last week Boeing on Friday welcomed proposed US legislation that would force the Pentagon to factor in subsidies to Airbus when it makes a decision on a 35-billion-dollar tanker contract. The... more
IndustryTomorrow the prestigious Berlin's aerospace show "ILA 2010" will start
Berlin , Germany - During the happening lasting from 8th to 13th of June, EADS is presenting its latest technology
The aerospace industry's show "ILA 2010", will be held at Berlin's Schoenefeld Airport from tomorrow 8th to Sunday 13th of June. One of the oldest sector's happening with its one hundred years, and surely... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: order for 8 more C-27J aircraft for the US Air Force
Rome, Italy - US Administration included USD 319 million into the budget 2011
Finmeccanica, through Alenia North America (a subsidiary of Alenia Aeronautica) received an additional order for 8 C-27J airplanes JCA (Joint Cargo Aircraft) for the U.S. Air Force, valued at $319 million. These... more
IndustryAir transport. Airbus-Boeing: challenge about bio-fuel for the future technology
Berlin, Germany - The first one will present at Berlin's "ILA 2010" an aircraft fuelled by algae-made kerosene, the second one experimented a supersonic flight with 50% of bio-fuel
The challenge between the two biggest world aeronautic industries continues on the level of eco-sustainability of their products as regarding emissions. Both Airbus and Boeing announced the state-of-art... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: Guarguaglini participates in "Foreign Investors Council" and "Investment Summit" in Kazakhstan
Rome, Italy - Transport, helicopters and security issues were discussed
Chairman and CEO of Finmeccanica, Pier Francesco Guarguaglini, took part in the Foreign Investors Council and the Kazakhstan Investment Summit held in Almaty on 3-4 June 2010 at the invitation of the President... more
IndustryLuxembourg's Luxair expands fleet with B-737/800NG aircraft
Seattle, Usa - The plane will be equipped with Blended Winglets and of Sky Interior
Luxair Luxembourg Airlines, the national airline of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, has signed an agreement with Boeing to purchase one Next-Generation 737/800 jetliner. The airplane will join Luxair's... more
Industry"CANSEC 2010": new cockpit display for F/A-18 Super Hornet airplane simulator
Ottawa, Canada - Other products exposed at the event
Boeing has demonstrated a new, larger cockpit display as part of its F/A-18 Super Hornet simulator at the "CANSEC 2010" defense and security trade show. The exhibition took place on June 2-3 in Ottawa.... more
IndustryFirst RAAF pilots graduated on the C-17 Globemaster III airplane
Amberley, Australia - The training has begun last February 1st in Australia
Boeing Defence Australia, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) today announced the graduation of the first RAAF C-17 Globemaster III pilots trained... more
IndustryRR celebrates new success in E3E program for a new engine
Rome, Italy - For the narrow body and executive aircraft of the future
Rolls-Royce (RR) has celebrated the successful running of the latest core engine build in its E3E (efficiency, environment, economy) two-shaft research programme. E3E is developing leading-edge technologies... more
IndustryFurther Finmeccanica's note on alleged investigations
Rome, Italy - Its President and CEO has evaluated the possibility of initiating legal action
"Following a series of Italian press articles that began appearing on 28 May 2010 in relation to alleged investigations into Finmeccanica and which have severely damaged the Company’s reputation and i... more
IndustryMexico takes delivery of first Airbus Military C-295 aircraft
Madrid, Spain - The plane is equipped with a palletized loading system and a medical evacuation kit
The Mexican Air Force has taken delivery of the first of five C-295 aircraft it has ordered from Airbus Military. The aircraft is equipped with a palletized loading system and a medical evacuation kit.... more
IndustryKorean KAA to manufacture the wingtip of A-320 Family “Sharklets” airplane
Blagnac, France - The new devices will improve the performance of the aircraft allowing a considerable saving for emissio
Korean Air Aerospace Division (KAA), the aerospace manufacturing division of the Korean Air Group, has been selected by Airbus as sole supplier of the new Airbus-designed "Sharklet” wingtip devices for t... more
IndustryThe A-319 airplane ready to fly operationally to Ali, Tibet
Blagnac, France - It's one of the world’s highest airports
An Air China A-319 today successfully completed a validation flight utilizing tailored Required Navigation Performance - Authorisation Required (RNP-AR) procedures at Ali Airport in the Tibetan Autonomous... more
IndustryInquiries by procurations about Finmeccanica Group: the industry specifies...
Rome, Italy - ...The Group is not involved in the establishment of hidden accounts
"In relation to the articles that today are in the press, Finmeccanica categorically declares that it is not involved in the establishment of hidden accounts. The companies of the Group have adopted... more
IndustryBoeing 787 Dreamliner airplane lands in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, Usa - For several days for a short series of tests
The fourth Boeing 787 Dreamliner, ZA004, has been stationed in Colorado Springs, Colo., for several days for a short series of high-field-elevation tests. Earlier this month another 787 conducted touch-and-go... more
IndustryBoeing conducts test flight of ScanEagle Compressed Carriage airplane
St. Louis, Usa - For a duration of 75 minutes
The Boeing Company successfully flew its ScanEagle Compressed Carriage (SECC) unmanned airborne system (UAS) at a testing facility in eastern Oregon on May 12, but the industry unveiled yesterday. The... more
IndustryUAV X-51A WaveRider airplane breaks record in 1st flight
EAF Base, USA - Nearly three and a half minutes at a top speed of Mach 5
In its first flight attempt, the Boeing X-51A WaveRider yesterday successfully completed the longest supersonic combustion ramjet-powered flight in history --nearly three and a half minutes at a top speed... more
IndustryAirbus: South African Airways boosts short haul fleet
Blagnac, France - The airline has ordered five A-320 airplanes
South African Airways has ordered five additional Airbus A-320 aircraft, increasing an earlier commitment for the type from 15 to 20. The aircraft, to be delivered from 2013, will be powered by IAE engines.... more
IndustryCessna delivers two 162 Skycatchers aircraft to EAA
Wichita, Usa - Both models will be on display during "AirVenture 2010" in Oshkosh, Wis., in July
Cessna Aircraft Company announced it has delivered two Skycatcher light sport aircraft to the Experimental Aircraft Association, better known as EAA. The delivery took place at Yingling Aviation in Wichita,... more
IndustryLM to provide airborne surveillance system to Finnish Air Force
Denver, Usa - Team to provide special mission capability
Lockheed Martin (LM) announced today that it has been awarded a four-year contract to supply the Finnish Air Force with an airborne surveillance system and associated ground systems. The value of this... more
IndustryAirFlite and Piaggio Aero sign agreement for maintenance
Singapore, Singapore - This appointment underlines industry’s commitment to customer service
"Piaggio Aero Industries and AirFlite Pty Ltd. have signed an agreement to qualify and approve AirFlite Asia as an OEM appointed maintenance provider for Piaggio Aero P-180 Avanti/ II aircraft in the Asia... more
IndustryA-380 aircraft powered with Rolls-Royce engines delivered to Lufthansa
Frankfurt, Germany - Engines release 10% less emission, Rolls-Royce let know
Last days three of the most important names in civil aviation field had in common the delivery of an airplane. Lufthansa, Airbus and Rolls-Royce celebrated the first Airbus A-380's delivery to the German... more
IndustryFinmeccanica towards reorganization program of own industrial assets
Rome, Italy - The Board of Directors appoints the senior managers of some of the group companies interested by the optimization program
"In line with its programme to optimise its industrial structures in the Defence Electronics & Security and Space sectors, previously announced at the shareholders' meeting, Finmeccanica will launch a... more
IndustryFirst biofuel aircraft engine built in Africa
Durban, South Africa - Intended for light aircraft, benchmarks South Africa against the finest aviation engineering
A Durban company has unveiled a light aircraft engine which can operate on biofuel. The Adept Airmotive, so is called the company developing engine, benchmarks South Africa against the finest aviation... more
IndustryEads falls in the 2010's first four months, partially because of the A-380 aircraft
Paris, France - Profit fell 39%. Now the subsidiary Airbus tries to reduce the outstanding work
The European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company (Eads), the parent of Airbus, said during last days that its first-quarter profit fell 39%, hurt by costs associated with its A-380 superjumbo jet, whic... more