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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
IndustryLockheed Martin F-35 airplane succeeds in first aerial refueling test
Fort Worth, Usa - Program on track for first production deliveries in 2010
"The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft successfully completed the first stage of its airborne refueling tests during the aircraft’s 34th flight last Wednesday. Aerial refueling capability will e... more
IndustryBombardier sells 6 CRJ900 airliners to Iraq
Toronto, Canada - The value of the firm contract is approximately USD239 million
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that the Government of Iraq has placed a firm order for six CRJ900 NextGen airliners which will be used for civilian airline services in Iraq. The transaction includes... more
IndustryEADS Military Transport Aircraft Division starts static testing of a complete A400M structure
Madrid, Spain - A400M static test start at MTAD facilities in Getafe
The static tests of a dedicated A400M complete structure has begun at the Military Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD) facilities in Getafe, Madrid. The aim of this testing process is to demonstrate the... more
IndustryGeneral Dynamics will build G-650, the fastest civil jet
New York, USA - It will have a 7000 nautical miles range
General Dynamics Corporation, the maker of Gulfstream business jets is now planning to build the world's fastest civil jet, the G-650, which will fly at a fraction under sound speed at a flight level 510,... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi: visit by Austrian Air Force pilots
Venegono, Italy - They made flights with the M-346 airplane
"Austrian Air Force pilots visited the day before yesterday the Alenia Aermacchi factory in Venegono, making two flights with the M-346 advanced trainer to essay its technical and training qualities. The... more
IndustryCIT places firm order for 15 Airbus
Toulouse, France - Airbus did not say when the aircraft will be delivered
EADS unit Airbus aircraft maker has won a firm order for 15 Airbus A-320 family aircraft and 5 A-330/200's from CIT aircraft leasing unit of CIT Aerospace. A-320 family aircraft cost between 55.6 mln... more
IndustryBoeing files a formal protest (2): Air Force Responds
Washington, USA - "It is the company's right to formally submit a protest"
"The Air Force today has received a copy of Boeing's formal protest on the KC-45A contract award, recently submitted to the Government Accountability Office. It is the company's right to formally submit... more
IndustryEmbraer confirms three E-jets options for M1 Travel Ltd
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Lebanon company raises its total 190 firm orders to eight aircraft
"Embraer and Lebanon’s M1 Travel Ltd. confirmed options on three EMBRAER 190 jets. The deal, valued at USD 112.5 million, at list price, completes the original order for five aircraft, announced in February 2... more
IndustryBoeing protests USAF tanker contract award
St. Louis, USA - According company there were irregularities in USAF decision
Citing irregularities with the process of the competition and the evaluation of the competitors' bids, The Boeing Company has filed a formal protest with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), asking... more
IndustryPiaggio Aero: Wold Champion Kimi Raikkonen and Felipe Massa choose the industry
Genoa, Italy - The Ferrari drivers represent the P-180 Avanti II aircraft
"Piaggio Aero Industries has signed a new sponsorship agreement with both Ferrari drivers: Felipe Massa and the World Champion Kimi Raikkonen have chosen to reconfirm Piaggio Aero and the P-180 Avanti... more
IndustryAirbus delivers third A-380 airplane to Singapore Airlines
Toulouse, France - Equipped with four Rolls Royce Trent 900 engines
"The third production Airbus A-380 (MSN006) was handed over to Singapore Airlines on 11th March. Equipped with four Rolls Royce Trent 900 engines, the third aircraft for the first A-380 operator follows... more
IndustryEuropean Committee: requested Italy the reimbursement of 450 million Euro for 17 R&D project (4). The investigation continues
Brussels, Belgium - For two military helicopters
The Commission's investigation will continue for the two helicopter projects A-139 and BA-609 tilt-rotor(beneficiary AgustaWestland) on which the Commission in its 2005 decision raised doubts about their... more
IndustryEuropean Committee: requested Italy the reimbursement of 450 million Euro for 17 R&D project (3). The projects involved
Brussels, Belgium - And the conditions imposed
The projects covered by the decision concern: - Helicopters: A-109DEF, A-109X and A-119 Koala, beneficiary Agusta Westland. - Airframes: DO-328, DO-328 Panels and DO-328 EC, beneficiary Alenia Aermacchi;... more
IndustryEuropean Committee: requested Italy the reimbursement of 450 million Euro for 17 R&D project (2). The history of the investigation
Brussels, Belgium - An initial formal investigation into six Italian R&D projects
In 2003, following several complaints, the Commission opened a formal investigation into six Italian R&D projects in the aeronautical sector because of doubts as to their compatibility with the applicable... more
IndustryEuropean Committee: requested Italy the reimbursement of 450 million Euro for 17 R&D project
Brussels, Belgium - They are not in line with the applicable EU rules on State aids
The European Commission has formally requested Italy, under EC Treaty state aid rules, to ensure that loans granted under Law 808/85 in favour of R&D activities in the aeronautical sector are fully reimbursed.... more
IndustryBombardier sells 27 jets and turboprops to SAS and affiliates
Toronto, Canada - The value of the combined firm orders is about USD 883 million
Bombardier Aerospace announced that SAS Scandinavian Airlines and three of its affiliate airlines have signed firm orders for 27 regional jets and turboprops and have taken options on an additional 24... more
IndustryBoeing to file protest of USAF tanker contract award
St. Louis, USA - Boeing said it would provide additional details of its case
The Boeing Company will file a formal protest on Tuesday asking the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review the decision by the U.S. Air Force to award a contract to a team of Northrop Grumman... more