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IndustryAlenia Aeronautica (2): C-27J "Spartan"
Rome, Italy - The aircraft has been chosen by different Armed Forces, among them the Italian one
"The C-27J Spartan, the only true new generation medium military airlifter, is a twin engine turboprop tactical transport aircraft with state-of-the-art technology, avionics, propulsion and systems; it... more
IndustryThe PIP solution by Boeing to increase British Airways' efficiency
Madrid, Spain - An Environmental Gain
"Boeing will provide a Performance Improvement Package for British Airways' 777 fleet that will result in a one percent fuel efficiency gain, along with the emission reductions that come with reduced fuel... more
IndustryLockheed Martin and Alenia Aeronautica sign contract for initial production of F-35 wings
Rome, Italy - For a total value of over USD 15 million
"Lockheed Martin and Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, have signed today the first contract starting Alenia Aeronautica’s production of the wings for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter. The c... more
IndustrySpectraTime awarded EUR 4m contract to supply Rubidium Space clocks
Neuchâtel, Switzerland - To the Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System
"SpectraTime, a company of the Orolia group, announced the award of a contract valued at approximately €4 million to supply Rubidium Space Clocks to the Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (... more
IndustryBoeing: PIP's adoption by the European carriers reduces environmental impact
Madrid, Spain - Small changes, big fuel savings
"Since the beginning of 2008, seven airlines adopted The Boeing Company's new Performance Improvement Package (PIP) for their 777 fleets. The Performance Improvement Package, scheduled for an April 2009... more
IndustryFirst participation by Piaggio Aero at "Jet Expo", the international business aviation exhibition of Russian Federation
Genoa, Italy - The third edition held in Moscow in the last days
"Piaggio Aero P-180 Avanti II has been displayed at the third edition of 'JET EXPO 2008' the International Business Aviation Exhibition, held at Vnukovo 3 Airport and Crocus City Convention Centre, Moskow,... more
IndustryPratt & Whitney Canada establishes new parts distribution centre in Sydney, in Australia
Longueuil, Canada - To speed delivery times to customers in this region
"Pratt & Whitney Canada has established a new parts distribution centre (PDC) in Sydney, Australia to speed delivery times to customers in the Australia and New Zealand regions. P&WC's new PDC in Australia... more
IndustryAirbus: delivered first A-380 to Qantas
Toulouse, France - The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce's engines
"Australia’s flagship airline, Qantas, has received the first of 20 Airbus A-380s on order, at a ceremony in Toulouse, France. The Rolls-Royce powered aircraft was handed over to Qantas Chief Executive O... more
IndustryEmbraer: sale of the first 195 jet to Montenegro Airlines
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The Eastern European airline already operates a model under a leasing contract
"Embraer announced the sale of the first EMBRAER 195 jet to Montenegro Airlines. The agreement with the airline from the Republic of Montenegro also includes purchase rights for two more aircraft of the... more
IndustryF-35 on the promise to redefine national strategic capabilities
Washington, Usa - Originally conceived ideal of a tri-service combat aircraft
"A Lockheed Martin Joint Strike Fighter executive said that the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is living up to the originally conceived ideal of a tri-service combat aircraft that leverages stealth... more
IndustryAirbus: Air Caraibes launches the A-350/1000 airplane in Europe
Toulouse, France - The carrier has signed a MoU for three models
"French Caribbean carrier, Air Caraïbes, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for three A-350/1000 aircraft, and is with this purchase decision becoming the European launch customer for the largest... more
IndustryAirbus reaches agreement with GKN
Toulouse, France - For the cession of installations in Filton, Great Britain
"Airbus and GKN have signed an agreement for the cession of installations, for construction and assembly of wing's components in Airbus' facility, in Filton, Great Britain. The activities, on the base... more
IndustryEurofighter Typhoon: type acceptance for Tranche 2
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The main difference is the new suite of computers
"Following the successful flight tests and the full delivery of the associated documentation, Type Acceptance for Block 8 (Tranche 2) Eurofighter Typhoon weapon systems has been agreed between Eurofighter... more
IndustryBoeing completes acquisition of Insitu
St. Louis, USA - Together for the ScanEagle project
The Boeing Company has completed its acquisition of Insitu Inc., a pioneer in the unmanned air systems (UAS) market and leader in the design, development and manufacture of high-performance, low-cost UAS... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica unveils its new Test Centre in Turin-Caselle
Turin, Italy - The ceremony has taken place today
"Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, has inaugurated today in Turin-Caselle the new Ground Test Centre dedicated to testing and qualification of commercial and military aircraft. The ceremony has... more
IndustryAirbus announces the "Power8+"
Toulouse, France - It's the integration to the "Power8" programme
"Airbus has presented today to its 'European Work Council' (ECA) the 'Power8+' programme. It is designed to deliver cost savings of € 650 m in 2012, adding to the 'Power8' target of € 2.1 bn for 201... more
IndustryBoeing: renegotiations fails; strike called
Seattle, Usa - For nearly 27,000 employees
"Boeing issued the following statement after mediated talks with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers concluded Friday without reaching agreement on a new collective bargaining... more
IndustryEmbraer delivered first 170 model aircraft to Régional
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Air France subsidiary has nine airplanes on firm order
"Embraer delivered the first 170 model aircraft to Régional – Compagnie Aérienne Européenne, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Air France Group. This is the first of a total of nine firm orders it has... more
IndustrySaga Airlines orders two Boeing Next-Generation 737-800s
London, United Kingdom - Valued at USD 149 million at current list prices
"The Boeing Company and Saga Airlines announced that the airline has ordered two Boeing 737-800s with Blended Winglets. Saga Airlines has also secured two purchase rights for the same model. This order... more
IndustryCIT Aerospace orders ten more Airbus
Toulouse, France - Bringing the order to 199 units
"CIT Group Inc, a leading global commercial finance company, has signed a firm contract with Airbus for a further ten A-320 Family aircraft. With this order, the total number of aircraft in the Airbus... more
IndustryBoeing: purchase agreement by Gulf Air
Seattle, Usa - The carrier will have a total of 24 models on order
"The Boeing Company is honored by the recent visit of His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Crown Prince of Bahrain, and is pleased to have signed a letter of intent with Bahrain's national... more
IndustryEmbraer: delivered first 190 jet to China's Kunpeng Airlines
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The industry has delivered the first one also to TACA Airlines
"Embraer delivered the first of five 190 jets to China’s Kunpeng Airlines Co. Ltd., one of the largest operators on the Chinese regional aviation market. In July 2008, during the '46th Farnborough Airshow' (... more
IndustryBoeing delivered two 777 models to Emirates
Seattle, Usa - First Middle East carrier to receive two variants on the same day
"Boeing and Dubai-based airline Emirates celebrated the delivery of a 777-300ER (Extended Range) and a 777-200LR (Longer Range), marking the first double 777 delivery to a Middle East airline. Representatives... more
IndustryBoeing delivered two 737-800s to Brazil's Varig Airlines
Seattle, Usa - The airplanes designed for short runways such as in Rio de Janeiro
"Boeing delivered two 737-800s to Brazil's Varig Airlines. The jetliners, sporting a bright new livery, then departed from Boeing Field to Sao Paulo. Varig's new livery features a unique starburst design... more
IndustryMASwings and Firefly take delivery of new ATR-72/500s
Toulouse, France - During a ceremony held today
"Malaysia Airlines’ subsidiaries MASwings and Firefly, and ATR, celebrated today the delivery of the first ATR-72/500s of MASwings and the second ATR-72/500 of Firefly in a joint ceremony held at the A... more
IndustryBoeing, EgyptAir announce 777 fleet enhancement
Seattle, Usa - The carrier celebrated its induction as the 21st member of Star Alliance last July 11
"Boeing and EgyptAir announced an order for two 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliners as part of the airline's twin-aisle fleet upgrade for its long-haul service. The order, which is worth USD 529 million... more
IndustryBoeing, US Navy offer Super Hornet for Denmark fighter competition
St. Louis, Usa - The initial requirement is for 48 aircraft
"Boeing and the U.S. Navy delivered a proposal offering the advanced F/A-18E/F Super Hornet to the Royal Danish Air Force as part of Denmark's New Combat Aircraft competition. The industry received... more
IndustrySAAB: The Netherlands shows interest in Gripen
Linkoping, Sweden - For 85 Next Generation aircraft
"Saab responded to the F-16 Replacement Questionnaire issued by the Dutch Ministry of Defence, offering 85 Gripen NG (Next Generation) aircraft to the Royal Netherlands Air Force. The Saab response... more
IndustryEmbraer and Aeroméxico Connect sign service contract
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Mexican airline becomes Embraer’s largest customer under this program in Latin America
Embraer and Aeroméxico Connect signed a longterm "Parts Pool Program" services contract to support their growing fleet of ERJ-145 and EMBRAER 190 jets. With this agreement, the company becomes Embraer’s la... more
IndustryBoeing-Seal Dynamics contract
Seattle, Usa - Innovative Supply-Chain Solution
"Boeing and Seal Dynamics, an integrated provider of engineering and logistics solutions, have signed an agreement that will help airlines significantly reduce their maintenance costs. This partnership... more
IndustryBoeing, Azerbaijan Airlines announced order for 737s and 767s
Seattle, Usa - The order is valued at USD 449 million at list prices
"Boeing and Azerbaijan Airlines have finalized an order for two Boeing Next-Generation 737-900ERs and two 767-300ERs. The order is valued at USD 449 million at list prices. One of the 767s is a substitution... more
IndustryBoeing, British Airways, GECAS finalize deal for up to 10 777-300ERs
Seattle, Usa - BA also secured options for four additional models
"Boeing and British Airways have signed an order for two Boeing 777-300ER jetliners valued at USD 529 million at list prices. Boeing also announced that GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) has purchased... more
IndustrySecond Embraer Phenom 300 business jet takes to the skies
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Program advances for the aircraft to enter service in the second half of 2009
"Embraer saw its second Phenom 300 light jet, registration PP-XVJ, take flight last August 5, departing from Embraer’s test runway, the longest in South America, at the Gavião Peixoto plant. The crew co... more
IndustryDelta receives the first Boeing 737/700 Next Generation with new carbon brakes certified by FAA
Seattle, USA - The goal is to have greater flexibility to serve more markets with existing aircraft
Boeing announced that it earned certification last week from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration for its new carbon brakes designed for the Next-Generation 737. The brakes, supplied by Messier-Bugatti,... more
IndustryAVIONEWS interviews OMA SUD CEO Valter Proietti (2)
Capua, Italy - SkyCar looks with several prospects in the US market
"SkyCar is born from the idea to create an airplane destined to multitask operations - President said -, actually first terms of employments for which was designed are the patrolling and surveillance of... more
IndustryAVIONEWS interviews OMA SUD CEO Valter Proietti
Capua, Italy - "Time is money"
Half way among CIRA (Italian Aerospace Research Center), Tecnam and Capua Airport, there are the clear facilities of OMA SUD, one of the more important aeronautical industries of Campania Region, the biggest... more
IndustryBoeing Next-Generation 737 becomes 110th Turkish Airlines airplane
Istanbul, Turkey - Delivered two new 737-800 aircraft last week
"The Boeing Company delivered two new 737-800 airplanes to Turkish Airlines last week that take the airline's fleet beyond 110 airplanes for the first time. The Next-Generation 737s are part of a 23-airplane... more
IndustryLockheed Martin: US Government releases USD 1 billion in funding
Fort Worth, Usa - For production of six F-35B Stovl aircraft
"The U.S. Department of Defense has released USD 1 billion of funding to acquire six Lockheed Martin F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) aircraft as part of the second Low Rate Initial Production... more
IndustryAirbus delivers first A-380 airplane to Emirates Airline
Hamburg, Germany - During a ceremony in Hamburg
"Emirates Airline has taken delivery of its first Airbus A-380 aircraft in an historic delivery ceremony with over 500 guests in Hamburg, Germany. The first customer A-380 powered by Engine Alliance engines,... more
IndustryBoeing delivered 747-400 Freighter to Cargolux
Everett, Usa - The carrier is the launch customer for the 747-8
"The Boeing Company recently delivered to Cargolux Airlines International S.A. its 16th and last 747-400 Freighter with a ceremony at Paine Field in Everett, Wash. This year celebrates the 30th anniversary... more
IndustryMD-11 Boeing Converted Freighters to support Aeroflot Cargo Growth Plan
Frankfurt, Germany - The industry has converted more than 100 airplanes
"The Boeing Company is helping Aeroflot Cargo improve its operational efficiency and adapt to growing market demands by providing three leased MD-11 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCFs). The companies joined... more
IndustryEmbraer signed service contract with Montenegro Airlines
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Company expands its Parts Pool Program in Eastern Europe
"Embraer signed a five-year Parts Pool Program service contract with Montenegro Airlines, based in the Republic of Montenegro, in Eastern Europe. This special materials solution optimizes inventory management... more
IndustryBoeing reports second-quarter financial results
Chicago, Usa - Second-quarter revenues steady at $17.0 billion
"- Second-quarter revenues steady at $17.0 billion - Net income was $0.9 billion with EPS of $1.16 per share, including a previously disclosed charge of $0.22 per share - First-half EPS grew 13... more
IndustryEmbraer and DanaJets close Legacy 600 jet sale
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The Nigerian airline will also operate with Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 jets
"Embraer and Nigeria’s DanaJets, a charter division of Dana Airlines, have signed a contract for one Legacy 600 executive jet. The aircraft, in a 13-seat configuration, is scheduled for delivery in late 2... more
IndustrySNECMA wins contract from Bahrain Air
Paris, France - For the maintenance, repair and overhaul of all CFM56-5A engines
SNECMA Services has announced an exclusive three-year engine maintenance contract with Bahrain Air. The time and material contract covers the maintenance, repair and overhaul of all CFM56-5A engines operated... more
IndustryBritish Airways and Rolls-Royce to study alternative fuels
London, United Kingdom - To reduce the aircraft carbon footprints
Rolls-Royce and British Airways are embarking on a study to identify practical alternatives to jet fuel that would make real reductions to aircraft carbon footprints. The companies will initiative a joint... more
IndustryPiaggio developing Special Mission Avanti version for Italy
Genova, Italy - Ready by 2010
Piaggio Aero Industries is developing a special version of the P-180 Avanti for the Italian Air Force intended for navaid flight inspections. Private firm Norwegian Special Mission will supply its Unifis... more
IndustryEmbraer: order for two Legacy 600 jets from K2 Smartjets
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The industry sells Lineage 1000 jet to the Al Habtoor Group; Embraer and EgyptAir reinforce parts support agreement
"Embraer has signed a new order with K2 SmartJets, of Greece, for two more Legacy 600 aircraft. The value of the deal, at list price, is USD 53.86 million, based on January 2009 economic conditions, and... more
IndustryPratt & Whitney Canada leads groundbreaking biofuels research project
Quebec, Canada - The industry appointed Atlantic Turbines as new designated overhaul facility in Europe for PW-307/308 engines
"Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is leading a groundbreaking aerospace industry-university research effort to investigate the potential use of biofuels for small and medium size engine applications. P&WC... more
IndustryEaton and Alenia announce a Workshare Agreement related to F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter Program
Irvine, Usa - For a series of tubes to instal in the aircraft's wings
"Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation’s aerospace business and Alenia Aeronautica today announced the formal signing of an agreement to cooperate in a workshare program on the F-35 Lightning I... more