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IndustryFinmeccanica approves the first quarter results
Rome, Italy - Revenues rise 6%. New orders up 35%
Finmeccanica again improved results in the first quarter of 2008. - Revenues grew 6% year on year to EUR 2,916 from EUR 2,740 million. - Orders grew sharply (+35%) versus 1Q07. This increase mainly... more
IndustryFinmeccanica purchases 100% of the US company DRS Technologies
Rome, Italy - A deal worth 3.4 billion Euro
Finmeccanica, a world leader in the supply of electronics equipment and defense and security systems and services, and DRS Technologies, a leading supplier of integrated defense electronics products, services... more
IndustryAirbus: A-380 production ramp-up revisited
Milan, Italy - The industry has completed the programme review
"Airbus has completed the A-380 programme review and is now informing customers about changes to its delivery schedule. The review assessed the programme status at the critical juncture of transitioning... more
IndustryBoeing, El Al Israel Airlines finalized order
Seattle, Usa - For four 777-200ER airplanes
"The Boeing Company and El Al Israel Airlines have completed an order for four 777-200ERs (Extended Range). The Israeli airline has secured options for two additional 777s and holds conversion rights for... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi signs a contract with Philippine Air Force
Varese, Italy - Valued at USD 13.8 million
"Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, has signed with the Department of National Defence a contract valued at USD 13.8 million for 18 SF-260F/PAF primary training aircraft. In addition to the aircraft... more
IndustryChina: inaugurated the new aviation industry Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China
Beijing, China - To the ceremony also the representatives of Boeing and Airbus
China's first ever jumbo passenger aircraft company, which was a major part of the nation's large jet program, was officially inaugurated in Shanghai on Sunday. Vice-Premier, Zhang Dejiang, said at... more
IndustryAirbus and Latecoere discontinue negotiations on sites divestment
Meaulte , France - Difficulties found to reach an agreement
Airbus and Latecoere have terminated negotiations regarding the sale of the Airbus sites in Meaulte and Saint Nazaire Ville since a viable solution could not be finalised within the required time frame,... more
IndustryLockheed Martin: its facility in Marietta is home to the final assembly line for the F-22 Raptor
Georgia, Usa - The 5th Generation fighter aircraft
"The Lockheed Martin facility in Marietta, Ga., is home to the final assembly line for the F-22 Raptor, the world’s only 5th Generation fighter in full rate production. The Marietta workforce is j... more
IndustryGE Aviation expects its CF34 engine fleet to double in 10 years
Evendale, USA - It's one of more used engines in the world
With more than 4,000 CF34 engines powering regional aircraft, GE Aviation expects the engine fleet to exceed 8,600 by 2018 - based on the strong demand being forecast for GE-powered regional aircraft. With... more
IndustryBoeing, Asiana Airlines finalized order for two 777-200ER Jetliners
Seattle, Usa - The order is valued at USD 438 million at list prices
"The Boeing Company and Asiana Airlines have completed an order for two 777-200ERs (Extended Range). The order is valued at USD 438 million at list prices. The South Korean airline holds rights to substitute... more
IndustryBoeing delivered first 737-900ERs to GECAS for lease to Futura International Airways
Seattle, Usa - Futura becomes first European carrier to operate the newest 737 model
"The Boeing Company last week delivered Europe's first two Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplanes to GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) and its leasing customer, Spanish carrier Futura... more
IndustrySESAR programme presented today
Rome, Italy - In front of 400 people from all the world
It's been presented today, in Rome, the "Master Plan Stakeholder Forum" of SESAR (Single European Sky Atm Research), the project promoted by EU which will change the controls' systems of the air traffic,... more
IndustryPilatus could fire 500 workers
Berne, Switzerland - Industry could move its PC-9 production to avoid export prohibitions
According to declarations of the Swiss economics minister, Doris Leuthard, the Pilatus firm could move production of its PC-9 aircraft from Nidvaldo in Switzerland to some other foreign country, if some... more
IndustryBoeing disproves news about further delays in Dreamliner delivery
Chicago, USA - European press had postulated delivery's retardations
Boeing, American aerospace company, has officially denied European media reports that deliveries of its new 787 Dreamliner plane will be further delayed. On April 9, Boeing said the first B-787 flight... more
IndustryBoeing and Iraq announce an order for new airplanes
Baghdad, Iraq - And discuss also about support for Iraqi aviation modernization
"Boeing and the Government of Iraq announced an order for 30 Boeing 737-800 commercial airplanes, the first step in re-establishing that country's scheduled commercial aviation operations. Iraq has also... more
IndustryBoeing selects General Dynamics for F-15 radar modernization program
Seattle, USA - The anticipated program start date is no later than the end of the third quarter, 2008
General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products has been selected by The Boeing Company as the preferred provider to supply the next generation of wideband radomes for the F-15 Radar Modernization Program.... more
IndustryBoeing completes 737 carbon brakes certification testing
Seattle, USA - Next-Generation 737 operators benefit from reduced weight and emissions
Boeing recently completed certification testing of new carbon brakes designed for the Next-Generation 737 airplane family by French supplier Messier-Bugatti. A Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range)... more
IndustryEmbraer delivered model 190 jet to Flybaboo
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Aircraft is leased by Lebanon-based M1 Travel Ltd. for the Swiss airline
"Embraer delivered the first EMBRAER 190 jet to Swiss carrier Flybaboo S.A. The Geneva-based airline, which previously flew a dedicated turboprop fleet, will begin operating the EMBRAER 190 in 2008 under... more
IndustryBoeing: delivered 50th 777 airplane to Air France
Everett, Usa - Launch customer Air France to receive 1st 777 Freighter later this year
"Boeing and Air France reached a historic milestone with the delivery of Air France's 50th 777 aircraft. The Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) is the carrier's 25th of that model type and joins a fleet... more
IndustryFinal assembly begins on fifth Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Washington, Usa - The first airplane to fly is on track for "Power on" in June
"Final assembly began yesterday on the third flight-test airplane for the all-new Boeing 787 Dreamliner. This is the fifth Dreamliner to be loaded into the first position of the 787 production system.... more
IndustryFirst Boeing 777 Freighter leaves factory in Everett
Seattle, Usa - To prepare the flight test this Summer
"Progress continues on the first Boeing 777 Freighter as the company's newest cargo airplane was towed out of its factory in Everett, Wash. and onto the flight line Tuesday night. Work will continue on... more
IndustryFirst Phenom 300 executive jet performed maiden flight
São José dos Campos, Brazil - In the coming months the airplane will be subjected to a series of flight tests
"The Embraer Phenom 300 successfully took to the air on its maiden flight, yesterday. In the coming months, the first Phenom 300, serial number 99801, will be subjected to the flight tests along with three... more
IndustryEmbraer assigns executive jets sales representative in Mexico
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Deal strengthens Company’s position in one of the fastest growing markets in Latin America
"Embraer has further expanded its presence in Mexico by selecting Lomex Aeronáutica, a Grupo Lomex enterprise, as an authorized sales representative in that country for the Phenom 100, Phenom 300, Legacy... more
IndustryLockheed Martin powers up F-35 Stovl engine in preparation for first flight
Fort Worth, Usa - The aircraft will be fielded by the US Marine Corps, the UK’s Royal Air Force and Royal Navy, and the Italian Navy
"The British pilot who will be the first person to fly the short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II started and ran the aircraft’s engine for the first time, initiating t... more
IndustryBoeing, Lion Air celebrated 10th 737-900ER delivery
Seattle, Usa - The airline began operations in June 2000
"The Boeing Company and Jakarta-based Lion Air yesterday celebrated the delivery of the airline's 10th Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplane. The airplane will be used by the airline to expand... more
IndustryBoeing, Biman Bangladesh Airlines signed deal for 777s, 787s
Dhaka, Bangladesh - Bangladeshi carrier orders four 777-300ERs and four 787-8s
"Biman Bangladesh Airlines and Boeing announced the airline's order for four 777-300ER (Extended Range) and four 787-8 Dreamliner airplanes at a signing ceremony in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. Biman... more
IndustryAirbus, price list increases
Milan, Italy - Because of dollar's weakness and the high cost of metals
Airbus has announced yesterday a general increase of its price list. In addition to the normal price adjustment for 2,74% in 2007, the company has decided an increase for USD 2m for single-lane aircraft... more
IndustryEmbraer to participate in "Aviation & Environment Summit 2008"
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Event to be held on April 22-23, in Geneva, Switzerland
Embraer will participate, for the first time, in the "Aviation & Environment Summit", April 22-23, in Geneva, Switzerland. The third edition of the event, to be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, is organized... more
IndustryEmbraer participates in "DSA 2008" in Kuala Lumpur
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Company highlights its Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) products
Embraer will be participating in the 11th Defense Services Asia Exhibition and Conference ("DSA 2008"), April 21-24, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The biannual show (www.dsaexhibition.com) brings together... more
IndustryInauguration of the new Helicopter Italia's headquarters
Trento, Italy - A 2,000 share meters structure, with 1,000 of offices and training premises, and 3,000 of apron
The new headquarters of Helicopters Italia Company has been inaugurated yesterday at the "G.Caproni" airport of Trento. Helicopters Italia is a leader company in the maintenance, logistic and training... more
IndustryAirbus A-400M closer to first flight
Madrid, Spain - All production activities are in line with the current programme plan.
The first A400M, MSN001, has just left station 40 where all the aircraft systems' interfaces have been connected and the electrical system has been successfully tested with power-on. These activities are... more
IndustryBombardier sells 4 more CRJ-900 to Iraq
Toronto, Canada - Iraqi government has taken options on another ten
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that the government of Iraq has placed a firm order for four additional CRJ-900 NextGen regional jets, and has taken options on another ten. The firm-ordered aircraft... more
IndustryBangkok Airways expands its ATR fleet
Toulouse, France - With two more ATR-72/500s
"ATR announced today the signature of a contract for the purchase of two ATR-72/500s that will be operated by Thailand’s Bangkok Airways. The deal is valued at USD 37 million and has been inked with I... more
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