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IndustryEtihad record engine order to top USD 14 billion
Paris, France - At the "Paris Air Show 2009"
Abu Dhabi's airline, United Arab Emirates, Etihad Airways placed a series of orders for aircraft engines that, if all options and purchase rights will be confirmed, will top record expense of USD 14 billion.... more
IndustryUSD 590 million contract between Pratt & Whitney and China Southern
Paris, France - Signed during the "Paris Air Show 2009"
China Southern Airlines has chosen Pratt & Whitney for the supply of its PW4170 Advantage70 engines that the carrier will install on 10 Airbus A-330/200 aircraft. The contract, valued about $ 590 million,... more
IndustryEngine Alliance and Air Austral deal for A-380's engines
Paris, France - $240 million contract for the power plants of two Superjumbos
Engine Alliance, a 50% joint-venture of General Electric and Pratt & Whitney, announced today that it has signed a $240 million agreement with Air Austral for the supply of GP7200 engines for two Airbus... more
IndustryLockheed Martin meets F-35 schedule commitment
Paris, France - With roll-out of radar-signature test aircraft
"A detailed, full-scale representation of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter rolled out of the Fort Worth factory last Monday, with production-representative Very Low Observable airframe... more
IndustrySecond B-787 Dreamliner ready for new test phase
Everett, USA - In flight-line to begin fuel testing
The second Boeing 787 Dreamliner has moved to the flight line to begin fuel testing. This is the second of six 787s being used in the all-new airplane's flight-test program. Each of the six flight-test... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: Guarguaglini takes stock of the situation
Rome, Italy - Difficult moment for the group after Goldman Sachs's recent invite to sell
After the recent stock-market difficulties suffered by Finmeccanica, its president and CEO, Pier Francesco Guarguaglini, takes the stock of the situation concerning various hot themes, from defence expenses... more
IndustryEmbraer ERJ-145 jet family surpasses 15 million flight-hours
São José dos Campos, Brazil - After 12 years in operation, the pioneer regional jet continues to support airlines, worldwide
"After 12 years in service, Embraer’s ERJ-145 platform continues to surpass record breaking milestones. The worldwide fleet has flown more than 15 million flight-hours, with an average mission completion r... more
IndustryEmbraer E-jets family moving toward delivery of 600th aircraft
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Company works steadily and positively in the face of world economic crisis
"Embraer is approaching another significant milestone, to be marked by the delivery of its 600th E-Jet, in the third quarter of this year. In 2008, the Company delivered its 400th E-Jet to U.S. operator... more
IndustryAirbus: biodiversity campaign on UN's World Environmental Day
Toulouse, France - It has been launched last June 5
"On 5th June, to mark World Environment Day, Airbus, the National Geographic Society and the UNEP Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) have launched a world-reaching biodiversity... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers first E-jet to Augsburg Airways
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The model 195 is part of an order for 30 airplanes by Lufthansa for its regional partners
"Embraer delivered the first EMBRAER 195 jet, yesterday, to Augsburg Airways, a Lufthansa Regional partner, during a ceremony held at Embraer’s headquarters in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The original dea... more
IndustryEutelsat: internet via satellite increases the speed
Paris, France - Tooway, the new broadband service, reaches 3.6 Mbps from July 1
"Eutelsat Communications, one of the Europe’s leading satellite operator, announces that it will increase from July 1 the speed of its innovative Tooway consumer broadband service to 3.6 Mbps from 2 M... more
IndustryThe "Master" Alenia Aermacchi protagonist at the Cazaux International Meeting 2009, in France
Venegono, Italy - The industry took part with its M-346 advanced trainer
"By invitation of the French Air Force Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, took part in the national air show organized at Cazaux air force base, near Bordeaux. This is an absolutely significant... more
IndustryATR at the "Paris Air Show"
Toulouse, France - A press-conference next Monday in the morning
"ATR will attend the 48th edition of the 'Paris Air Show,' June 15-21, 2009. On that occasion, Stéphane Mayer, ATR CEO, will hold a Press Conference on Monday, June 15, at 10.00 am at the ATR Chalet (B-177). On... more
IndustryBoeing 787 towards first flight
Everett, USA - Ground intermediate gauntlet test phase completed
Boeing has completed the intermediate gauntlet phase of testing on the first 787 Dreamliner. During the testing, pilots and engineers simulated multiple scenarios using all airplane systems as if the aircraft... more
IndustryUSS Independence trimaran ready for the sea
Bath, USA - It can also carry two SH-60 helicopters or several UASs
The USS Independence, second Littoral Combat Ship (LCS-2) prototype of the US Navy, completed its propulsion system test and is now ready for the sea for operational tests. It will be the first trimaran... more
IndustryTerrafugia Transition towards production phase
Woburn, USA - Flight tests completed
Terrafugia's Transition flying car completed its test flight phase after performing its maiden flight on March 5 (see AVIONEWS), with a total of 29 successful flights. Now it will start a second development... more
IndustryA-400: France prepares alternative solutions
Paris, France - Discussions among the parties continue within the 3-month moratorium
France prepares to take alternative measures, temporary or final, to face immediate air transport necessities. Paris in fact confirmed the possibility to lease or buy Lockheed Martin C-130J airlifters... more
IndustryEmirates signs agreement with Engine Alliance
Dubai, UAE - For GP7200 Engines
Emirates and the Engine Alliance signed a Fleet Management Agreement for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of the Emirates GP7200 engines that power its A-380 fleet. The Fleet Management Agreement is... more
IndustryAirbus expects stable deliveries in 2009
Hanoi, Vietnam - CEO Gallois's statements from Vietnam
Airplane manufacturer Airbus, member of EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company) consortium, announced it is expecting deliveries for 2009 to remain stable in comparison with 2008, despite... more
IndustryEmbraer restored two CBA-123 aircraft prototypes
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Work is done by students of SENAI’s general mechanics course
"As a part of the activities commemorating Embraer’s 40th anniversary, the final phase of a careful restoration of two prototypes of the CBA-123 aircraft is underway, and is expected to be concluded i... more
IndustryLEA takes delivery the 1,100th aircraft produced by EMBRAER, a Legacy 600
London, England - Transatlantic delivery mission is the latest success for LEA’s aircraft management service
"London Executive Aviation, one of Europe’s largest private jet charter operators, has taken delivery of a new Embraer Legacy 600 executive jet, the 1,100th aircraft to be produced on Embraer’s ERJ-145 pla... more
IndustryAfrijet Airlines inks heads of agreement for 4 ATR-72/500s
Toulouse, France - In a deal worth USD 80 million
Nigerian carrier Afrijet Airlines and ATR today announced the signature of a HoA (Heads of Agreement) for the purchase of 4 ATR-72/500s, in a deal worth USD 80 million. The agreement was inked on the occasion... more
IndustryCirrus increases production and expands staff
Duluth, USA - Up to 50 furloughed employees might be called back
Cirrus Aircraft notified its employees that, thanks to continued strong demand for its entire product line and to the associated increase in its new aircraft production rate to eight aircraft per week,... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers 1,100th ERJ-145 family aircraft
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Historic landmark is set by a Legacy 600 executive jet
"Embraer delivered the 1,100th aircraft of the ERJ-145 jet family, last week, in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The airplane is a Legacy 600 executive jet, a model which has reached over 160 deliveries t... more
IndustryLockheed Martin gets contract for USAF's long-range radar
Syracuse, USA - Worth about $25 million
Lockheed Martin announced it has been awarded from the US Air Force (USAF) a fixed-price contract for nearly $25 million to develop a prototype for the next-generation 3-Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range... more
IndustryAirbus: 40 years of innovation and shaping efficiency
Toulouse, France - 100th anniversary of "Le Bourget Air Show"
"Airbus announced to mark the 100th anniversary of 'Le Bourget Air Show' by demonstrating break-through technologies, top-end innovations and Airbus “Firsts” from the company’s own 40 year history. Visit... more
IndustryRaytheon will continue to produce radar receivers for the US Navy
Goleta, USA - Under a $84 million contract
Raytheon yesterday announced it was awarded a $84 million contract to continue production of its ALR-67(V)3 digital radar warning receiver for the U.S. Navy as well as several international customers.... more
IndustryRolls-Royce awarded USD 80 million contract
Rome, Italy - For engines to power LM C-130J aircraft
"Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has been awarded a contract worth USD 80 million by the U.S. Air Force to provide AE2100D3 spare engines and parts to power Lockheed Martin C-130J military... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica completes the deliveries of the C-27Js to the Italian Air Force with the 12th aircraft delivered
Rome, Italy - Began in January 2007
"Today, at its Caselle South facility, Alenia Aeronautica completed deliveries to the Italian Air Force (AMI) with the delivery of the twelfth C-27J. The aircraft was delivered to the 46th Air Wing based... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers 100th Super Tucano aircraft
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Brazilian Air Force receives this advanced training and light attack airplane
"Embraer delivered the 100th Super Tucano aircraft, yesterday, at the Company’s headquarters in São José dos Campos, State of São Paulo, Brazil. The Brazilian Air Force (Força Aérea Brasileira – FAB) est... more
IndustryIndia chooses Airbus A-330 MRTT as its new tanker
New Delhi, India - Russian Il-78s ruled out due to poor post-sale services
The Indian Air Force (IAF) ruled Russian Ilyushin Il-78s out of a $1 billion tender due to non-satisfying post-sale maintenance services, "Hindustan Times" newspaper reported quoting IAF marshal Fali Homi... more
IndustryLockheed Martin completes design review for GPS III system
Newtown, USA - It will produce 12 satellites with first launch scheduled for 2014
Lockheed Martin announced yesterday it has successfully completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) phase for the U.S. Air Force's next-generation Global Positioning System (GPS) spacecraft, known as... more
IndustryEmbraer sells 20 EMB-190 jets to Austral Líneas Aéreas
São José dos Campos, Brazil - E-Jets will debut in Argentina in 2010
"Embraer signed Austral Líneas Aéreas, from Argentina, for the sale of 20 EMBRAER 190 jets. The contract will go into effect after fulfilling certain requirements, and that should take place within t... more
IndustryRussian defense industry reached export limit
Moscow, Russia - Rosoboronexport has contracts for $35 billion. Fomin: "We can't take on any more"
Rosoboronexport, the Russian weaponry export company, reached the signed contracts limit. Alexander Fomin, vice-director of the Federal Service for Military Cooperation, explained today: "Our overall portfolio... more
IndustryQinetiQ and Boeing to realize a DSALT system for UK Defence
St. Louis, USA - It will supply specialized training to RAF and army
A QinetiQ-led team that includes Boeing today announced that it has received a £26 million (US$37.7 million) contract from the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MOD) to provide Distributed Synthetic... more
IndustryCessna Citation CJ-4 wing mated to fuselage
Wichita, Usa - The airplane will enter service in 2010
"Cessna Aircraft Company completed wing/fuselage mate of Citation CJ-4 serial number 003. The new Citation CJ-4, the latest in the popular CJ series, will enter service in 2010. Three aircraft, a prototype... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica celebrated 5000 flight hours of the Italian AMI by C-27J airplane
Rome, Italy - The target has been celebrated yesterday with a ceremony in Pisa's Air Base
"Alenia Aeronautica recorded, with success, another important result reached by C-27J Spartan, world best-seller in the tactical transport airplanes: the Italian Air Force has reached 5000 flight hours... more
IndustryBoeing assembled forward fuselage of 747-8 Freighter
Everett, USA - It will offer a higher cargo capacity than its predecessor
Boeing announced today it has achieved a significant milestone for the first 747-8 Freighter by completing assembly of the airplane's forward fuselage. The 89-foot, 2-inch (27.2 m) fuselage section, featuring... more
IndustryLockheed Martin gets contract for the F/A-18E/F project
Orlando, USA - For the development phase of the Infrared Search and Track program
Lockheed Martin announced today it was awarded a $4 million contract by the Boeing Company for the technology development phase of the F/A-18E/F Infrared Search and Track (IRST) program. This passive,... more
IndustryBoeing gets contract for aerial Counter-electronics Hpm demonstrator
Saint Louis, USA - A revolutionary non lethal system for the USAF
Boeing announced today it was awarded a $38 million contract to develop and test a non lethal, high power microwave (HPM) airborne demonstrator for the US Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) Counter-electronics... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers first EMB-190 jet to Austria's Niki
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Low-cost airline has firm orders and purchase rights for another nine airplanes
"Embraer delivered the first EMBRAER 190 jet to Austria’s NIKI Luftfahrt GmbH, yesterday, at the Company’s headquarters in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The aircraft will serve the airline’s European network... more
IndustryBoeing seeks Greek partners for Super Hornet project
Athens, Greece - To build the next-generation fighter for Athens's Air Force
The Boeing Company sees significant opportunities to partner with Greek businesses, Boeing officials told more than 15 Greek aerospace and defense companies on Wednesday at a Boeing-hosted supplier conference... more
IndustryGuarguaglini, Finmeccanica: the sector resists despite the crisis
Rome, Italy - Aeronautical industry will be one of the first domains to recover, he stated during ENAC's annual report presentation
Finmeccanica president, Pier Francesco Guarguaglini, spoke this morning during the presentation of ENAC's (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) annual report presentation for 2008. "The aeronautical sector... more
IndustryAVIONEWS. The Weekly's Photo: the first flight in formation of three M-346 "Master"
Venegono, Italy - The image sent by Alenia Aermacchi during the event, exceptional in the history of a new airplane
"The 60-minute flight was made by the two prototypes and LRIP00, representative of the series production configuration, while the M-311 aircraft acted as camera ship. Alenia Aermacchi is proceeding... more
IndustryEurofighter welcomes UK decision on Tranche 3 Agreement
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The overall value of contract, under negotiation, will be in the region of € 8 billion
"The Eurofighter consortium welcomes today’s decision of the United Kingdom to participate in the third production tranche of Eurofighter Typhoon. The UK is the last member of the four nations Eurofighter c... more
Industry"QUOVADIS", the new RNP services company by Airbus
Toulouse, France - Developing RNP activity and procedures for authorities, airlines and airports
"From July 2009, QUOVADIS, a new 100 percent subsidiary of Airbus, based in Toulouse, will sell and provide 'Required Navigation Performance' (RNP) services to authorities, airlines and airports, ranging... more
IndustryGulfstream tests composite structural wing assembly
Savannah, USA - At the Savannah facilities
Gulfstream Aerospace, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, recently completed testing on its first all-composite structural wing assembly. The testing took place in the structural test hangar... more
IndustryEmbraer names Nayak as authorized service center in Germany
São José dos Campos, Brazil - German company expands the support network coverage for the Phenom executive jet family
"Embraer has named Nayak Aircraft Services (www.nayak.aero), based in Cologne, Germany, as an Embraer Authorized Service Center (EASC). The company became the first Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)... more
IndustryAgreement signed between Selex Sistemi Integrati and Italian ENAV
Rome, Italy - For a joint offer on foreign markets
Incrementing the possibility of an Italian commercial presence on foreign markets, enlarging and completing the reciprocal offers on the whole line of air traffic management and control systems. This is... more
IndustryLockheed Martin expands its PAC-3 missiles' complex
Camden, USA - It will allow an expansion production for the next several years
Lockheed Martin announced it broke ground on an expansion of its state-of-the-art Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile production complex in Camden, Arkansas. Lockheed Martin anticipates that... more