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IndustryFinmeccanica: scheduled the Board of Directors’ meeting to approve quarterly results
Rome, Italy - The meeting will take place on May 14th
Further to the release of the company’s events calendar on 29 January 2008, please note that Finmeccanica has scheduled the Board of Directors’ meeting to approve its "Quarterly results at 31 March 200... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica begins operations with the largest anechoic shielded chamber in Europe
Rome, Italy - The Turin test and simulation infrastructure is further reinforced
"The DA-7 Eurofighter Typhoon prototype is the first aircraft to enter the new anechoic shielded chamber, the largest in Europe, built by Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, to test in the most... more
IndustryPilatus Aircraft Ltd: 2007 operating results
Stans, Switzerland - Another record year for the industry
"Pilatus Aircraft Ltd successfully maintained the upward trend of the past five years. Once again, peak results were achieved: sales rose by 15 percent, the operating result by 11 percent, and the number... more
IndustryMaiden flight for B-767/300 Boeing Converted Freighter
Seattle, Usa - It has gone away to the flight test and to the certification phase
"Boeing and ANA celebrated the inaugural flight of the first 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter last week, as well as completion of the airplane's journey to Seattle on the airplane's second flight. The... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: no impact of changed 787 schedule on Finmeccanica guidance
Milan, Italy - The delay of the programme will lead to Alenia Aeronautica a revenues reduction
"Following Boeing’s announcement last April 9 regarding changes to the 787 schedule, Finmeccanica states that this will have no material impact on its consolidated results and therefore confirms the g... more
IndustryBoeing 787 Dreamliner, actions for damages
Tokyo, Japan - After 3rd delivery's deferral
Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Air India and Air New Zealand have decided to go to law against Boeing because of the third deferral of the new 787 Dreamliner models (see for details AVIONEWS). The... more
IndustryAer Lingus order Airbus airplanes
Toulouse, France - Model A-350XWB and A-330/300
"Aer Lingus, Ireland's national carrier, has become the latest airline to place a firm order for the all-new A-350 XWB. In its biggest ever acquisition for long-haul aircraft, the Irish airline has received... more
IndustryFirst Boeing 777 Freighter entered final assembly
Seattle, Usa - The industry will deliver the first model to its launch customer, Air France, in the fourth quarter of this year
"Mechanics at The Boeing Company began final assembly work on the first 777 Freighter at the company's Everett, Wash., facility this week. The new cargo airplane will roll out of the factory later... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi (2): M-346 background
Varese, Italy - It's the new generation advanced/lead-in fighter trainer aircraft currently available in Europe
"The M-346 is the new generation advanced/lead-in fighter trainer currently available in Europe. The aircraft is tailored to train pilots to fly future combat aircraft and is well suited for every phase... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi rolls out the first pre-series M-346
Varese, Italy - It has taken place yesterday at the society's factory in the presence of top-level military and industrial leaders
"Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, unveiled yesterday the first M-346 new generation advanced trainer in the baseline industrial configuration. The aircraft was rolled out from the Alenia Aermacchi... more
IndustryEmbraer exhibits Phenom 300 executive jet at Sun 'N Fun Fly-in 2008
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Visitors will be able to see and experience a full-size interior mock-up of the light jet
"Embraer is exhibiting a full-scale mock-up of the Phenom 300 jet, for the third consecutive year, at the Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In 2008, April 8-13, at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Lakeland, Florida. T... more
IndustryHoneywell wins USD 23 bn Embraer's propulsion system contract
Washington, USA - Propulsion system will include engine, nacelle and thrust reverser
Honeywell announced that it has been chosen to supply the latest generation of its HTF-7000 turbofan propulsion system family for Embraer's new MSJ and MLJ business aircraft (see AVIONEWS). The contract... more
IndustryBoeing revises 787 first flight and delivery plans
Everett, USA - Adds schedule margin to reduce risk of further delays
Boeing today announced a revised plan for first flight and initial deliveries of the 787 Dreamliner that includes additional schedule margin to reduce risk of further delays on the program. While significant... more
IndustryEmbraer announced MSJ & MLJ executive jets
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Company selects engine and avionics suppliers
"Embraer formally introduced, yesterday, its new Embraer MSJ and Embraer MLJ executive jet programs, which were recently approved by the Company’s Board of Directors. The midsize Embraer MSJ, with a 3... more
IndustryEmbraer reports first-quarter 2008 deliveries and updates order book
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Total firm order backlog sets new record
"Embraer reports that its firm order backlog for the Commercial Aviation, Executive Aviation, and Defense and Government segments increased by USD 1.5 billion during the first quarter of 2008 (1Q08), totaling... more
IndustryBoeing sponsors flight of historic airplanes over Washington, D.C.
Washington, Usa - April 10 Flyover of B-17, Spitfire, P-51 Mustang, and P-40 Kittyhawk to commemorate US airmen who died in combat
"The Boeing Company announced that it is sponsoring a flyover of four historic military airplanes in honor of U.S. airmen who died during World War II and in subsequent conflicts. The event will take... more
IndustryPilatus announces certification for the PC-12 NG
Stans, Switzerland - It utilizes a more powerful Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67P engine
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd announced the receipt by European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for the Next Generation PC-12, now officially called the PC-12... more
IndustryU.S Air Force C-27J Spartan will be equipped with Barco display
Rome, Italy - This aircraft will substitute 76 medium size ageing transport aircraft in the USAF fleet
Avionics display provider Barco has been selected by L-3 Communications Integrated Systems, Waco, Texas, USA, to supply Control Display Units for the C-27J Joint Cargo Aircraft program. Barco's control... more
IndustrySAFRAN inaugurates today two new production facilities in China
Suzhou, China - It will produce components for engines and for landing gears
The SAFRAN Group has established solid, long-standing relations with the Chinese aviation industry, including a growing industrial presence in the country. SAFRAN is now continuing its expansion policy,... more
IndustryRolls-Royce to power Sichuan's 1st twin-aisle aircraft
Beijing, China - The order includes a long term TotalCare services agreement
Rolls-Royce announced that Sichuan Airlines has chosen Trent 700 engines to power its fleet of three leased Airbus A-330/200 twinjets from AerCap. The order includes a long term TotalCare(r) services agreement. Mr.... more
IndustryANA increased 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter orders again
Seattle, Usa - Second reorder by key Japanese customer
"Boeing and Tokyo-based ANA (All Nippon Airways) announced that the airline exercised options for two more 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighters. The value of the agreement is not being disclosed. Previously,... more
IndustryEmbraer signed Mro contract with the Brazilian Air Force
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Agreement covers maintenance of 11 Embraer-made aircraft for five years
"Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force (Força Aérea Brasileira – FAB) have signed an Embraer Executive Care (EEC) contract covering 11 aircraft for the next five years (2008-2012). The EEC is Embraer’s Maint... more
IndustryEmbraer offers new operational support to Super Tucano
São José dos Campos, Brazil - System assists with training pilots for the Colombian Air Force (FAC)
"Embraer has developed an advanced training and operational support system for the Super Tucano, known as TOSS (Training and Operation Support System), covering not only the aircraft, but also ground control... more
IndustryBoeing reports first-quarter 2008 deliveries
Chicago, Usa - For commercial and defense sectors
"The Boeing Company announced today deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the first quarter of 2008. Major program deliveries during the first quarter were as follows: Commercial... more
IndustryEmbraer delivered 23rd upgraded F-5 to Brazilian Air Force
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Half of the FAB’s F-5 fighters have now gone through the F-5BR Modernization Program
"Embraer has delivered the 23rd modernized F-5 aircraft to the Brazilian Air Force (Força Aérea Brasileira – FAB). The aircraft took off from the Company’s Gavião Peixoto facilities and joined the Pampa... more
IndustryEmbraer 195 jet services debut in Saudi Arabia with Nasair
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Budget airline is also the launch customer of the EMBRAER 190 in the country
"Embraer delivered the first EMBRAER 195 jet, to Nasair Aviation of Saudi Arabia. The airline will operate three EMBRAER 190s and two EMBRAER 195s under a leasing agreement with GE Commercial Aviation... more
IndustryBoeing delivered to Pakistan International Airlines the 9th 777 airplane
Everett, USA - On the tail the logo representing the Northwest Frontier
Boeing and PIA (Pakistan International Airlines) have celebrated the delivery of the carrier's 9th 777. PIA's newest airplane, a Boeing 777/300ER, departed Paine Field Friday on a delivery flight to its... more
IndustryEmbraer about the launch of two new models of business jets
San Josè dos Campos, Brazil - Named as MSJ and MLJ
"Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S/A announces to its shareholders, financial market, suppliers and to the public, that the Board of Directors approved on a meeting the launch of two new... more
IndustryBoeing announced agreement to acquire Vought share of Global Aeronautica
Seattle, Usa - For the 787 Dreamliner aircraft
"The Boeing Company announced it has agreed to acquire Vought Aircraft Industries' interest in Global Aeronautica, LLC, a South Carolina fuselage sub-assembly facility for Boeing's newest airplane, the... more
IndustryAirbus ends the negotiations with MT Aerospace
Toulouse, France - Gallois: "The financial crisis makes difficult the sale"
Following to several months of intensive negotiations OHB/MT Aerospace and Airbus have ended talks regarding the purchase of three German factories at Nordenham, Varel and Augsburg. The partners were unable... more
IndustryAirAsia X orders 10 additional Airbus aircraft
Milan, Italy - Model A-330/300 for the new long-haul low cost-carrier within the Group
"AirAsia X, the new long-haul low cost-carrier within the AirAsia Group, has signed a firm contract for an additional 10 A-330/300s, which brings the airline's total order to 25 A-330 aircraft. In June... more
IndustryEmbraer signs new Brazilian airline to USD 1.4 billion contract
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The company’s fleet will have 36 EMBRAER 195 jets, and could grow to 76 airplanes
"Embraer signed a contract with the newest Brazilian airline, commanded by the businessman David Neeleman, for the sale of 36 EMBRAER 195 jets. The agreement also includes options for another 20 aircraft... more
IndustryP&WC launches second phase of USD 45 million investment in Halifax
Halifax, Canada - Designed to increase the long-term competitiveness of its facility
"Pratt & Whitney Canada is today launching the second phase of a USD 45 million investment program designed to increase the long-term competitiveness of its Halifax facility. The company will transform... more
IndustryAir Asia X will take up its option for 10 more Airbuses
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The airplanes belong to the A-330 series, with 15 other planes of the same type
Air Asia X - the low-cost air company managed by Air Asia- that operates international routes on short and long-range with more than 60 planes, is going to enlarge its fleet with more Airbus A-330s. This... more
IndustryBoeing to provide Airplane Health Management System to Qantas
Seattle, Usa - On carrier's fleet of B-747/400 airplanes
"The Boeing Company announced that Qantas Airways' fleet of 747-400 airplanes will be monitored by Boeing's Airplane Health Management (AHM), a software system that helps airlines improve the management... more
IndustryGE Rolls-Royce team completes F136 high-altitude tests
Evendale , USA - It's the F-35 Lightning II aircraft engine
The GE Rolls-Royce Fighter Engine Team has successfully completed a high-altitude afterburner testing program at the US Air Force Arnold Engineering Development Center in Tennessee, including common exhaust... more
IndustryThe 60 years of Finmeccanica: the future hinges on the past
Rome, Italy - Re-discover and revalue one's origins in order to become stronger in the future
In brief, this is the meaning Finmeccanica is giving to its sixtieth anniversary. Starting in March 2008, the entire Group has the opportunity to look back in order to look ahead, to gain strength from... more
IndustryNew Embraer-owned service center in Europe starts operations
Paris, France - Le Bourget facility in France will support Embraer Executive Jets customers
Embraer's new Executive Jets Center at Le Bourget Airport, in France, received the European Aviation Safety Agency (Easa) Part 145 Approval Certificate to operate in Europe. The facility is dedicated exclusively... more
IndustryThales: new Multilateration Air-Ground Surveillance system
Paris, France - At Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
"Thales announced the award of a contract from FINAVIA, the Finnish Air Traffic Service provider, for the delivery, installation and operational commissioning of its MAGS transponder multilateration system... more
IndustryRaytheon awarded USD 89 million contract for airborne low frequency sonar
Tewksbury, USA - It's the primary undersea warfare sensor for the MH-60R multi-mission helicopter
Raytheon Company has received two U.S. Navy contracts with a total value of USD 89 million for the AN/AQS-22 Airborne Low Frequency Sonar system, the primary undersea warfare sensor for the US Navy's MH-60R... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica successfully completes ultimate load testing
Rome, Italy - On the Boeing 787 Dreamliner horizontal stabilizer
"Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, has successfully completed the 'Ultimate load testing' of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner’s horizontal stabilizer. The test has been carried out at the Laboratory o... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (8): Oto Melara, Wass, Mbda
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 1,130 million (0%); Adj. EBITA: EUR 125 million (+17%)
"Revenues totalled EUR 1,130 million, in line with the 2006 figure, driven primarily by growth in underwater systems that offset a decline in land, naval and air weapons systems. The main contributors... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (7): Thales Alenia Space, Telespazio
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 853 million (+12%); Adj. EBIT: EUR 61 million (+45%)
"Revenues were EUR 853 million, up 12% from EUR 764 million in 2006, owing to increased output in both the manufacturing and satellite services segments. Production mainly related to project work on telecommunications... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (6): Alenia Aeronautica, Alenia Aeronavali, Alenia Aermacchi, GIE Atr, Alenia Sia
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 2,306 million (+21%); Adj. EBITA*: EUR 240 million (+15%)
"Revenues totalled EUR 2,306 million, a 21% increase over the EUR 1,908 million reported in 2006. This performance was due to a greater contribution from the civil market, in particular work on the ATR... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (5): Selex Galileo, Selex Communications, Selex Sistemi Integrati, Selex Service
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 3,826 million (+2%); Adj. EBITA: EUR 427 million (+26%)
"Revenues were EUR 3,826 million, above the previous year’s sales of EUR 3,747 million. The main contributors to revenues were: production of the DASS system and avionics equipment and radar for the E... more
IndustryBoeing awarded 2nd contract for F-15 radar upgrade work
St.Louis, USA - The contract worth 130 USD million
The Boeing Company has been awarded a $ 130 million U.S. Air Force contract to upgrade 16 Air Force and Air National Guard F-15C Eagles with the APG-63 version 3 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA)... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (3): 2007 operational highlights and significant events
Rome, Italy - Since the end of the period
"On 7 February, AgustaWestland and Boeing signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the joint production of the next generation of Chinook logistical transport helicopters for the Italian army, and for... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (2): breakdown of key financial results
Rome, Italy - Revenues, net profit, EPS, FOCF, orders, net debt, dividend, shareholders' meeting
"Revenues totalled EUR 13,429 million in 2007, an annual increase of EUR 957 million (+8%) versus EUR 12,472 million in 2006. The rise was due to organic growth and was in line with the Group’s general g... more
IndustryEgyptair selects Rolls-Royce Trent 700 and Totalcare for A-330s
Toulouse, France - The contract is valued at around USD 500 million at list prices
EgyptAir has selected the Rolls-Royce Trent 700 to power an additional fleet of up to eight Airbus A-330s, due for delivery from 2011. Including a TotalCare long-term services agreement, the contract is... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: Board approves 2007 results
Rome, Italy - Revenues up 8%, new orders up 14%
"· Finmeccanica improved its results in 2007 through organic growth, confirming the stability and quality of its development strategy · Revenues grew 8% to EUR 13,429 million from EUR 12,472 million i... more