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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
IndustryBoeing, Dubai Aerospace Enterprise Capital delivered first Emirates SkyCargo 777 Freighter
Everett, Usa - It has a total of eight airplanes on order
"Boeing, DAE and Emirates SkyCargo celebrated the first 777 Freighter delivery to the Dubai-based air freight carrier, and the first ever Boeing delivery to Dubai Aerospace Enterprise. Dubai Aerospace... more
IndustryRoyal Air Maroc orders 6 ATRs ‘-600 series’
Casablanca, Morocco - Deliveries of the new aircraft will start in spring 2011
"Morocco’s flag carrier Royal Air Maroc and ATR yesterday announced an order for 2 ATR 42-600s and 4 ATR 72-600s, plus options for 2 additional ATR 72-600. The aircraft will be operated by Royal Air M... more
IndustryPiaggio Aero new logo takes off with the Scuderia Ferrari
Genoa, Italy - The aeronautical society maker of the P-180 Avanti II aircraft is among the official sponsors for the World Championship 2009
"Piaggio Aero Industries, has signed a sponsorship agreement with Scuderia Ferrari the F1 Constructor’s World Champions The Piaggio Aero new logo will feature on the racing helmets of both Ferrari pilots d... more
IndustryLockheed Martin’s HIMARS launcher successfully fires air defense missile
Dallas, Usa - During a US Army "Common launcher" feasibility demonstration at White Sands Missile Range
"A Lockheed Martin High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launcher successfully fired two Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) during a U.S. Army 'Common launcher' feasibility demonstration... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers the first Phenom 100 to Pakistan
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Islamabad has ordered four airplanes for transporting officials
"Embraer delivered the first Phenom 100 jet at its Headquarters, in São José dos Campos, Brazil, to Pakistan’s Air Force. The Pakistan government has acquired four of this aircraft model, which will be... more
IndustryJoint-venture between Airbus and Chinese Hafei
Shanghai, China - The $ 350 million agreement to produce A-320 and A-350/XWB pieces
Airbus, Hafei Aviation Industry and two more Chinese companies have signed an agreement for a $350 million joint-venture for the production of materials and parts for the A-320 and A-350/XWB aircraft model.... more
IndustryGeneral Electric tests the GEnx-2B made for the B-747
Fairfield, USA - The first of about 40 trials before the certification
GE, General Electric used one of its B-747/100 as platform for the first of about 40 flight tests for the GEnx-2B engine made for this aircraft. Curiosity: the plane, registration number N747GE, is the... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica: new activities for Bombardier CSeries 100 Canadian airplane in Campania and Puglia Regions
Rome, Italy - The agreement between two industries will last over 20 years
"Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica industry, and Bombardier Aerospace have signed an agreement for design, development, industrialization and production of important structural components of CSeries,... more
IndustryBombardier added three European suppliers to the CSeries project
Toronto, Canada - Alenia Aeronautica of Italy, Fokker Elmo of the Netherlands and Goodrich Actuation Systems of the United Kingdom
"Bombardier Aerospace has added three key European suppliers to the CSeries aircraft program. Alenia Aeronautica of Italy, Fokker Elmo of the Netherlands and Goodrich Actuation Systems of the United Kingdom,... more
IndustryDelivered the first A-319 to Chongqing Airlines
Blagnac, France - The ceremony held today in Hamburg
It was held today in Hamburg, Germany, the ceremony for the delivery of the first of three Airbus A-319s ordered by the Chinese airline Chongqing Airlines. The plane, that can carry up to 122 passengers... more
IndustryBoeing Macon facility gains the ISO-14001 certificate
Macon, USA - A certification of environmental performance
Boeing issued yesterday on its site a release stating that its Macon facility, that produces structural parts for the C-17 Globemaster III and offers support to the CH-47 Chinook helicopter project, achieved... more
IndustryEmbraer confirms the sale of 24 Super Tucano airplanes to Ecuador
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The aircraft will be used for training and for border patrol missions
"Embraer confirms signing the Ecuadorian Air Force (FAE) for the sale of 24 Super Tucano turboprop aircraft, through a contract that was finalized last year. The tandem seat airplanes will be used on border... more
IndustryAir India, discussions about the A-380 start again
New Delhi, India - Airbus sees the Country as the engine of future air traffic development
After being interrupted in 2007, discussions between Airbus and Air India about the A-380 have started again. This has been stated by Airbus head of international cooperation, India and East Asia Srinivasan... more
IndustrySELEX Galileo receives radar contract for US Customs and Border Protection
Arlinghton, Usa - To upgrade C-550 Citation Tracker Aircraft
"SELEX Galileo announced that it has been awarded a $9.2M contract from TKC Aerospace, Inc. to upgrade the Customs and Border Protection C-550 Citation Tracker Aircraft with its Vixen 500E intercept radar... more
IndustryFinal Boeing 787 "Dreamliner" test-airplane enters final assembly
Everett, Usa - It will be powered with General Electric GEnx engines
The sixth and final Boeing 787 Dreamliner designated for flight test is now undergoing final assembly in Everett, Wash. The airplane, designated ZA006, will be powered with General Electric GEnx engines. Progress... more
IndustryUnited Kingdom announced F-35 JSF purchase
Fort Worth, Usa - During a visit to Washington by John Hutton, British Defense Secretary
"British Defense Secretary, John Hutton, announced on Wednesday that the United Kingdom will purchase three Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II operational test aircraft, signaling the U.K.’s commitment t... more
IndustrySolid outlook for MBDA thanks to exports
Paris, France - Sales turnover of 2.7 billion Euros for 2008
MBDA (European Consortium, missile and defence technologies maker), a subsidiary of BAE Systems, EADS and Finmeccanica, has registered a sales turnover of 2.7 billion euros for 2008 (compared to 3 billion... more
IndustryAir Botswana takes delivery of its first ATR-72/500 airplane
Toulouse, France - In accordance with a deal for two models last year
National-flag carrier Air Botswana today took delivery of its first new ATR-72/500, in accordance with a deal for two ATR-72/500s inked last year and valued at some USD 37 million. With its new ATR-72/500s,... more