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IndustryAirbus Tianjin to deliver its first A-320 in June
Tianjin , China - To Dragon Aviation Leasing company
Airbus Tianjin is going to deliver the first of the two already built A-320s to Dragon Aviation leasing company in June. The plane will then be leased to Sichuan Airlines, "Flightglobal" quoted Chinese... more
IndustryBoeing reports first-quarter earnings
Chicago, Usa - Backlog at $339 billion – nearly five times current annual revenues
The industry has unveiled the financial results regarding 1Q 2009. Following a summary of the report: "- First-quarter net income was $0.6 billion with earnings per share of $0.86 which includes... more
IndustryAirlines keep delaying Boeing orders
Chicago, USA - The company prepares to face 60 further deferrals
Boeing this year already delayed deliveries of 60 aircraft between 2010 and 2011 and is in talks with worldwide airlines for the deferral of further 60, at least, CEO of the American constructor James... more
IndustryCzech Airlines inks global maintenance agreement with ATR
Toulouse, France - It becomes launch customer of the "Door 2 Door" service
Czech carrier Czech Airlines and ATR today announced the signature of a Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA), valued at over 14 million Dollars. The contract, for a period of 7 years, covers the repair of... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi receives DOMA certification for the M-346 "Master" airplane
Varese, Italy - The delivery ceremony was held yesterday
"The presentation ceremony of the DOMA (Design Organization Military Approval) certificate 'With privileges' to Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, for the M-346 aircraft was held yesterday at the... more
IndustryFinmeccanica signs partnership agreement with London’s Imperial College Business School
Rome, Italy - The programme received more than 15,000 applications from 121 Countries
Finmeccanica signed yesterday in London a partnership agreement with Imperial College Business School, one of the UK's most prestigious academic institutions. This agreement further demonstrates the importance... more
IndustryATR launches Door-2-Door service
Toulouse, France - It entails airlines having only one point of contact for the logistic management
ATR, the southern France-based regional aircraft manufacturer, announced the launch of its new "Door-2-Door" service, a new option included in its already comprehensive range of ATR customer services.... more
IndustryThe "Seven" sign the three-month moratorium for the A-400M
Paris, France - To renegotiate the contract
A French ministry of defense spokesman confirmed that seven Countries (France, Germany, UK, Luxembourg, Spain, Belgium and Turkey) signed a three-month moratorium for the A-400M program, to allow parties... more
IndustryBoeing assembles semi-wings of the first 747/8
Everett, Usa - 135-foot 3-inch of length, incorporate the latest aerodynamic technologies
"The Boeing Company has completed major assembly of two semi-wings of the first 747/8 Freighter. These ones of 135-foot 3-inch (41.2 m) as length incorporate the latest aerodynamic technologies to... more
IndustryLockheed Martin to accept the end of F-22 program
Washington, USA - Words from the chief financial officer of the constructor, Bruce Tanner
Bruce Tanner, chief financial officer of Lockheed Martin, stated that his company will accept the possible Congress's decision to end the F-22 program. The recent statements by Defense Secretary Robert... more
IndustryNew Chinese plant for Airbus A-350?
Tianjin, China - The industry might move part of the manufacturing work to Tianjin
Airbus might move part of the manufacturing work for the A-350 model to its Chinese facilities in Tianjin, opening a new plant line besides the one already in use for the A-320, vice-president of Airbus... more
IndustryRolls-Royce awarded USD 106 million Missioncare contract
Indianapolis, Usa - For KC-130J engine support to US Marine Corps
"Rolls-Royce today announced a USD 106 million MissionCare™ contract with U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to provide support for Rolls-Royce AE-2100D3-powered KC-130J tanker aircraft, flown by t... more
IndustryEADS/Airbus sign a historical agreement with Russia for Titanium supply
Moscow, Russia - The signature yesterday in Moscow in front of Putin and Ambassadors of Germany, France and Spain
EADS, European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company, together with its subsidiary Airbus, has signed yesterday a contract with VSMPO Visma Corporation, Russian Technologies State Corporation’s integrated s... more
IndustryPayload for SBIRS satellite delivered to Lockheed Martin
Sunnyvale, USA - The second GEO in the constellation
Lockheed Martin took delivery of the first integrated payload for the second geosynchronous orbit (GEO) spacecraft of the SBIRS (Space-Based Infrared System) program. The sensors are designed for continuous... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica-Selex Galileo: the first ASTA simulator for the Eurofighter Typhoon becomes operational
Gioia del Colle, Italy - It has been inaugurated today at the Gioia del Colle Base of the Italian Air Force
"Today at the Gioia del Colle, Italian Air Force Base, the first ASTA (Aircrew Synthetic Training Aids) - full Mission Simulator for the Eurofighter Typhoon, has been inaugurated; the Typhoon is the strongest... more
IndustryL-3: seven C-27J JCA aircraft ordered
New York, Usa - A USD 203 million order
"L-3 Communications, the prime-contractor for the U.S. Army and Air Force Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA) program, announced today a $203 million order of seven additional aircraft by the JCA Joint Program... more
IndustryBoeing marks 6,000th B-737 with delivery to ILFC and Norwegian Air Shuttle
Seattle, Usa - This last to operate 737 with a special logo
"Boeing yesterday celebrated a special program milestone with the delivery of the 6,000th 737. It was delivered to International Lease Finance Corp (ILFC) which will lease the 737 to Norwegian Air Shuttle... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica: Italian Air Force over 10,000 flight hours flown by the Eurofighter Typhoon
Rome, Italy - The airplane operates from Italian air bases in Grosseto and Gioia del Colle
"Alenia Aeronautica records with great satisfaction another important result reached by the Eurofighter programme in Italy: the Air Force’s pilots have surpassed 10,000 flight hours on the Eurofighter T... more
IndustryLockheed Martin will build a satellite for Japanese SKY Perfect JSAT
Newtown, USA - The JCSAT-13 will be launched in 2013
Lockheed Martin won a multi-million dollar contract to build a geostationary communications satellite for Japanese SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation. Designated JCSAT-13, the satellite will be launched in 2013. JCSAT-13... more
Industry"The A-400M program needs more money"
Madrid, Spain - Thomas Enders, Airbus CEO, stated it
"The A-400M needs more investments". Thomas Enders, Airbus CEO, stated it to Spanish newspaper "ABC" in an interview that has been published today. He then stressed that the possible decision to drop the... more
IndustrySuperJet International receives “EASA/ENAC-PART 145” certificate
Venice, Italy - The certificate allows to carry out aircraft maintenance, completion and customization activities
"SuperJet International - the regional jet marketing, customization, and support Company for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional aircraft – has received certification 'EASA/ENAC-PART 145' – Certificate Num... more
IndustryFirst quarter of 2009, Embraer delivers 40 aircraft
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Firm order backlog closes out the month of March at USD 19.7 billion
"Embraer delivered 40 aircraft to the Commercial and Executive aviation segments during the first quarter of 2009 (1Q09). On March 31, 2009, the Company’s firm order backlog totaled USD 19.7 billion. Of t... more
IndustryThe MTAD division integrated into Airbus from today: “Airbus Military” is born
Blagnac, France - Over 5,000 highly skilled employees welcomed as new members of the industrial Group
"Today, EADS’s former military transport aircraft division, MTAD becomes fully integrated into Airbus. As a new Airbus business unit, 'Airbus Military' will be accountable for all military activities w... more
IndustryLockheed Martin presents THAAD launchers and fire control and communications units
Camden, USA - The ceremony at the industry's facilities in Camden
Lockheed Martin officially presented the new Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Weapon System launcher and Fire Control and Communications unit today in a ceremony in Camden, USA, in presence... more
IndustrySBIRS program, Lockheed Martin ready to follow-on production phase
Sunnyvale, USA - The preliminary design review for the Space-based Infrared System has been completed
Lockheed Martin, after completing the preliminary design review (PDR) of the project together with US Air Forces (USAF), submitted its proposal for the SBIRS (Space-based Infrared System) program's follow-on... more
IndustryRolls Royce will supply engines for USD $900 million to Saudi Arabian Airlines
London, UK - The airline will install the Trent 700EPs on its A-330s
Saudi Arabian Airlines chose the Trent 700EP engines for 12 Airbus A-330s (8 plus an option for further 4). The contract has a value of about USD $900 million and includes an agreement for long-term services.... more
IndustryBoeing to decrease production of twin-aisle aircraft for 2010
Seattle, USA - Due to difficult global economic conditions
Boeing will decrease production of wide-body twin-aisle aircraft in 2010 due to the difficulties suffered by the market for the global economic downturn, passing from seven 777s produced every month to... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi recognizes winners of its “Name the M-346” competition
Venegono, Italy - Over 4,000 entries were received
"Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, recognized last Wednesday the three winners in its 'Name the M-346' competition. Over 4,000 entries were received and analysed by a special committee, which met... more
IndustryAir Tahiti takes delivery of its 25th ATR airplane
Toulouse, France - The airline has a fleet of ten models
"French Polynesia-based Air Tahiti today took delivery of its 25th ATR aircraft, an ATR-72/500, in a ceremony held at the Final Assembly Line of the European turboprop manufacturer in Toulouse. With this... more
IndustrySelex Sistemi Integrati: contract with Ethiopia for air traffic control systems
Rome, Italy - The agreement provide the installation at the Addis Ababa’s "Bole" International Airport
"SELEX Sistemi Integrati, a Finmeccanica Company, has awarded the international tender floated worth 8 million USD by the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA), for the supply of surveillance radars... more
IndustryLockheed Martin delivers first C-130J to Ramstein base
Ramstein , Germany - The airlifter will be used in anti-terror and humanitarian missions
The ceremony for the delivery of the first of 14 Lockheed Martin C-130J "Super Hercules" aircraft has been held yesterday at Ramstein base, in presence of representative from various European Countries.... more
IndustryBoeing to show F/A-18 flight simulator in Rio de Janeiro
St. Louis, USA - From 14th to 17th of April at "Latin America Aerospace and Defence 2009"
Boeing will show its F/A-18E/F "Super Hornet" Block II fighter flight simulator at "Latin America Aerospace and Defence 2009" (LAAD) that will be held in Rio de Janeiro from 14th to 17th of April, together... more
IndustryVH-71 project: Guarguaglini replies to US government
Moscow, Russia - "President Obama will fly on a Finmeccanica helicopter"
After the US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates suggested the interruption of the VH-71 program (see AVIONEWS), yesterday from Moscow, where he was for the Italian-Russian agreement about the Superjet-100... more
IndustryThe Superjet-100 will be one of the "Stars" at "Le Bourget 2009"
Moscow, Russia - Fournier: "It's a perfect example of cooperation between Russia and Europe"
The Sukhoi Superjet-100 will be one of the main attractions at the "Paris Air Show 2009" in Le Bourget. The managing director of the show Gilles Fournier stated: "It's a perfect example of cooperation... more
IndustryBrazil might build fighters under Russian license in the future
Moscow, Russia - Discussions underway with Embraer for the transfer of technologies
Russian and Brazilian governments are discussing the transfer of Russian technologies for the construction of the next-generation fighters. "We are discussing with the well-known Brazilian company Embraer... more
IndustryLockheed Martin to upgrade the AN-FPS-117 radar of Kuwait
Syracuse, USA - The device original has been delivered in 1993
"Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract by the Kuwait Ministry of Defense to significantly upgrade the Kuwait Air Force AN/FPS-117 long-range radar originally delivered in 1993. The radar is used... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: completed the acquisition of SCAC shares (Superjet 100 aircraft), but not only...
Rome, Italy - Also important marketing Italian-Russian agreements signed about security that involved the Group's subsidiaries
"Within the business mission to Moscow – promoted by Confindustria, ABI and ICE – SELEX Sistemi Integrati, a Finmeccanica company, and the Russian companies Scartel LCC and Russian Electronics OJSCo, whi... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: clarification on the VH-71 programme
Rome, Italy - The industry confirms that this is only the first step in a complex process
"With regards to the US Defence Administration's possible cancellation of the VH-71 programme, Finmeccanica confirms that this is only the first step in a particularly complex budget approval process and... more
IndustryUSA could freeze the VH-71 program
Washington, USA - Robert Gates's proposal to help cutting military costs. Finmeccanica: "No impact"
The US secretary of defense, Robert Gates, reaffirmed his doubts about the VH-71 helicopter program, on which Lockheed Martin is working in a joint venture with AgustaWestland (Finmeccanica group). The... more
IndustryCessna: Korean Air ordered two airplanes for pilot training
Wichita, Usa - A pilot center in India
"Cessna Aircraft Company announced Korean Air has ordered two Citation CJ1+ aircraft to boost its advanced pilot training capability. The two new Citation CJ1+ aircraft will have a special center-mounted... more
IndustryStrategic partnership between BAE Systems, SSMART and SIGNAAL HELLAS
Athens, Greece - The long-term agreement for the Greek defense programs
BAE Systems Integrated System Technologies Limited today announced it has entered into a definitive Memorandum of understanding to establish a long term strategic partnership in support of the Hellenic... more
IndustryEurope divides on the A-400M
Paris, France - Spain and Turkey defend the project. France, UK and Germany criticize it
The contract between EADS and its partner-Countries has a deadline that allows them to leave the program, individually or as a group, with the legal right to have the invested money refunded. This deadline... more
IndustryBoeing reports first-quarter deliveries
Chicago, Usa - Good results from the B-737 new generation
The Boeing Company announced deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the first quarter of 2009. Major program deliveries during the first quarter were as follows: Number of commercial... more
IndustryEADS DS modernizes aircraft identification systems of the Bulgarian Armed Forces
Paris, France - Reliable identification avoids accidental attacks on own forces
"EADS Defence & Security (DS) will modernize the identification systems of the Bulgarian armed forces in order to avoid friendly fire and increase air traffic security. As reported yesterday, Defence Electronics... more
IndustryEmbraer 190 jet begins steep approach tests at London City Airport
Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil - The certification is expected to be earned by the end of 2009
Embraer now has another member of its E-Jets family, the EMBRAER 190, formally beginning its steep approach campaign to enable operations at London's premier business airport, London City (LCY). This certification... more
IndustryBoeing will sell 100 planes to India
Bangalore, India - The contract has an overall value of USD 17 billion dollar
In the same day in which it opened a new research and technology center in Bangalore, India, Boeing announced it signed an important contract, for an overall value of USD 17 billion, to sell in the Country... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica concludes successfully the first flight campaign in Italy of the Sky-Y unmanned aircraft
Rome, Italy - With five missions it has completed its first series of tests
"With five missions the Sky-Y, Alenia Aeronautica’s unmanned technological demonstrator, has completed its first series of tests in Italy. With this tests campaign the Sky-Y has to day accumulated three t... more
IndustryA USD 1.44 billion order for Bombardier
Toronto, Canada - Lease Corporation International Aviation purchased 20 CSeries jets with the option for further 20
Bombardier released yesterday a press release stating that they received from Lease Corporation International Aviation (LCIA) an order for 20 CSeries aircraft (3 CS-100s e 17 CS-300s) for an overall value... more
IndustryA-400M: UK and Germany complain too
London, UK - After Paris, also London and Berlin protest for the delays
The English ministry of defense let know that UK could renounce to the A-400M due to the 4 year delay in deliveries. "We are naturally concerned by delays to the A400M programme - a spokesman today told... more
IndustryEADS remains committed to the construction of the A-400M
Amsterdam, Netherlands - It will be the most complete high performance military plane for the coming decades
Clarifying comments made in the press, EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company) confirms that it remains fully committed to the construction of the A-400M that will be the most complete high... more