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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
IndustryPratt & Whitney Canada PW-127M engine certified
Longueuil, Canada - To power ATR regional turboprop aircraft
"Pratt & Whitney Canada has received type certification from Transport Canada and the European Aviation Safety Agency for the PW-127M engine, the newest member in the PW-100 regional turboprop family.... more
IndustryAirbus CEO confident to produce most capable tanker aircraft in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, USA - We are sure that US government will keep his obligation
The Northrop Grumman KC-45A tanker team - which includes Airbus as a key subcontractor - hosted a series of events today with local citizens, dignitaries and Airbus employees in Mobile, Alabama to mark... more
IndustryToyota considers entering aircraft industry in partnership with Mitsubishi
Tokyo, Japan - The project considers the build of a new generation regional jet
Fast-growing Toyota Motor Corp spokeswoman Kayo Doi said Wednesday company considering branching out into the aircraft industry. It may put up funds for a company to be set up by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries... more
IndustryBoeing to open a new high-tech research center in Portici near Naples
Portici , Italy - It will open on the next March 17
On the next March 17 is expected the inauguration of the new Boeing research center in Portici, near Naples, where there is already an excellence technical pole for the industrial and high-level research. The... more
IndustryBoeing completed 50-percent design release for the 747-8 Freighter
Everett, Usa - The program launched in November 2005
"The Boeing Company has completed 50 percent of the design releases for the new 747-8 Freighter. The program has released the 747-8 Freighter's detailed designs to Boeing factories and its suppliers in... more
IndustryGE's CF6 engines will be on USAF new tanker
Cincinnati, USA - The Northrop Grumman KC-45A aircraft was selected Friday by the United States Air Force
General Electric Company CF6 engines will power the Northrop Grumman KC-45A aircraft, which was selected Friday by the United States Air Force (USAF) for its tanker replacement program (see AVIONEWS). The... more
IndustryP&W F-135 engine exceeds 9,000 ground test hours
East Hartford, USA - This achievement is in addition to the 3,600 test hours accumulated during the F-35 concept demonstration program
The Pratt & Whitney F-135 engine exceeded 9,000 system development and demonstration (SDD) ground test hours this week. This achievement, in addition to the 3,600 test hours accumulated during the F-35... more
IndustryBoeing delivered 700th 777 airplane
Everett, Usa - To International Lease Finance Corp. (ILFC) and its customer, Cathay Pacific Airways
"The Boeing Company delivered its 700th Boeing 777 airplane, a 777-300ER (Extended Range), to International Lease Finance Corp. (ILFC) and its customer, Cathay Pacific Airways. The 777 Program reached... more
IndustryCessna captures 74 orders at Asia-Pacific region shows
Wichita, USA - Cessna announced several agreements that were finalized in time for the "Singapore Airshow"
Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. company, completed a successful visit to the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition Forum 2008 on February 14 in Hong Kong and the "Singapore Airshow" February... more
IndustryEADS to expand in US after winning KC-30 tanker deal
Amsterdam , The Netherlands - EADS and Airbus have begun work on US facilities to support tanker programme
Selection of the Northrop Grumman KC-30 Tanker by the U.S. Air Force, a system based on EADS' A-330 MRTT (Multi Role Tanker Transport) and designated by the USAF as the KC-45A, will significantly increase... more
IndustryExceptional year for Bombardier in terms of deliveries and orders
Montreal, Canada - Fourth consecutive year of increased orders in business aircraft
Bombardier announced that it delivered 361 aircraft for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2008. This represents an increase of more than 10 per cent over the 326 aircraft deliveries in the previous fiscal... more
IndustryEmbraer signed Finnair to three more 190 jets
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Finnish E-Jets operator expands its firm order to 23 aircraft
"Embraer has signed Finnair to a new firm order for three more EMBRAER 190s. The total value of the agreement, at list price, is USD 112.5 million. The aircraft will be configured with 100 seats in a comfortable... more
IndustryFinmeccanica cements its aeronautical operations in Piemonte
Turin, Italy - It presents the Corso Marche project in partnership with the Turin Municipal Authority
In confirmation of its industrial expansion strategy in Piedmont, Finmeccanica is to transfer the Turinbased operations of Alenia Aeronautica from Corso Marche to Caselle. In addition, the Group has presented... more
IndustryAirbus does not like the Japanese carriers' affection for Boeing
Paris, France - Nor does Jean-Pierre Jouyet, French under-secretary for European Affairs
"It is not normal that the Airbus share is under 5% in Japan. Obviously we respect the individual choices of airlines, but if the Japanese Government had Airbus airplanes that would be a signal for private... more
IndustryBoeing successfully completes the tests on the 787 Dreamliner's fuselage barrel
Everett, USA - The central section is built also in Italy by Alenia Aeronautica
The composite technology, design and construction of the 787 was proven during a series of testing scenarios conducted beginning in late 2007 and concluding this week. The tests were performed on a composite... more
IndustryBoeing delivered 1,400th 747 to GECAS
Everett, Usa - For lease to AirBridgeCargo Airlines
"The Boeing Company delivered its 1,400th 747, a 747-400 Freighter delivered to GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) for lease to AirBridgeCargo Airlines, a subsidiary of the Volga-Dnepr Group. The... more
IndustryPrecision Air Services takes delivery of its first ATR aircraft
Toulouse, France - It's a model ATR-72/500
"Tanzania’s Precision Air Services today accepted delivery of its first ATR-72/500. This first delivery follows a deal inked in 2006, for the purchase of 6 new ‘-500s’ ATRs. In 2007, the airline booke... more
IndustryEmbraer disclosed first customer of Phenom jets in India
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Bangalore-based Aviators India takes two Phenom 100s
“Embraer disclosed a contract with Indian business aviation solutions company Aviators India Pvt. Ltd. for two Phenom 100 executive jets, totaling USD 5.96 million, at list price. This order, announced a... more
IndustryEmbraer and Jetscape sign for ten 190 jets
São José dos Campos, Brazil - E-Jets will allow Florida-based lessor to offer flexible leasing solutions to airlines worldwide
"Embraer and the U.S. aircraft leasing company Jetscape, Inc., based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., signed an agreement for the acquisition of ten EMBRAER 190 jets, with options for an additional ten aircraft... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica: the Italian Coast Guard orders a third aircraft
Rome, Italy - An ATR-42MP Surveyor
"Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, has signed a contract with the Italian Coast Guard to supply a third ATR-42MP Surveyor in basic configuration, without the specific mission equipment. A subsequent... more
IndustryRAK Airways signed a deal with Boeing for four 737/800 Next Generation airplanes
Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates - The agreements has a value of 300 million dollars
Boeing and RAK Airways held a signing ceremony for the procurement of four 737-800s with purchase rights for two additional 737s. The deal is valued at approximately USD 300 million at list prices. Yesterday's... more
IndustryEmbraer: negotiations with the Argentine Government
São José dos Campos, Brazil - There is no commitment signed between the parties
"Embraer confirms that it is negotiating with the Argentine Government for the purpose of establishing an aviation cooperation plan, as announced, last Friday, after a meeting between Presidents Luiz Inácio... more
IndustryEmbraer receives new E-jets order from Virgin Blue
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Australian airline’s firm orders now total 24 aircraft
"Embraer and Australia’s Virgin Blue Airlines Pty Ltd. have signed a contract to exercise four purchase rights for EMBRAER 190 jets and to convert another three into options for the same model. The total v... more
IndustrySidewinder AIM-9X missile enters the US Navy's Weapons System User Program
Tyndall , USA - A good performance/cost missile
A Raytheon Company AIM-9X Sidewinder short-range air-to-air missile was employed in the Navy's Weapon System User program late last year. Several type of engines have been used in previous version,... more
IndustryThe Sukhoi Superjet 100 with SaM146 engines installed on its wing has passed the first successful engine run
Moscow, Russia - It's a real milestone in getting the aircraft ready for the first flight
"As part of the first flight preparation campaign, the Sukhoi Superjet 100 with SaM146 engines installed on its wing has passed the first successful engine run. The first engine start took place at... more
IndustryGE announces major expansion of Singapore operation
Singapore, Singapore Republic - GEASO achieved revenues of more than USD 250 m
GE Aviation announced a $ 30 million U.S. expansion of the GE Aviation Service Operation (GEASO) facility here in Singapore, positioning the facility to more than double revenues over the next five years.... more
IndustryThales: new next generation of Air Traffic Management System in Singapore
Singapore, Singapore - It replaces the current one supplied by the industry in 1995
"The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and Thales signed the LORADS III contract for the supply of a new Air Traffic Control system replacing the current LORADS II system supplied by Thales... more
IndustryEmbraer confirms six aircraft, model 170, for EgyptAir Holding
São José dos Campos, Brazil - E-Jets will reinforce Egyptian flag carrier’s domestic and regional networks
"Embraer received confirmation from EgyptAir Holding Company for six additional EMBRAER 170 aircraft. Deliveries will begin in 2009. The original contract, covering six firm orders and six options (now... more
IndustryEMBRAER confirmed two E-Jets options for Régional
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Air France’s regional airline subsidiary boosts its total E-Jets firm orders to 18 aircraft
"Embraer and Régional, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Air France, signed a contract for two additional E-Jets, one EMBRAER 170 and one EMBRAER 190, confirming options originally taken in August 2007. The... more
IndustryPowerJet's successful results of SaM146 engine flight test program for Superjet-100
Singapore, Singapore Republic - It is the engine for for the Alenia/Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional aircraft
PowerJet, a joint-venture between Snecma (SAFRAN Group) and NPO Saturn announced the first successful results of its SaM-146 engine flight test program.for the Superjet 100 regional aircraft produced in... more
IndustryRolls-Royce starts a new Trent aero engine facility in Singapore
Singapore, Singapore Republic - Is the first plant in Asia
Rolls-Royce took the first step towards its USD 225 million Trent aero engine facility in Singapore with a groundbreaking ceremony at the new Seletar Aerospace Park. It will be the most modern Rolls-Royce... more
IndustryCFM consegna il 18.000° motore CFM-56
Singapore, Singapore republic - E' stato consegnato ad Airbus che lo monterà su un A-320
CFM International, l'azienda motoristica aeronautica formata in modo paritetico da Snecma (Safran Group) e General Electric, ha consegnatoo il 18.000° motore CFM-56 ad Airbus, che lo installerà su un a... more
IndustryBoeing and Tata industries announce joint-venture
Chicago, USA - Agreement will strengthen Boeing-India partnership
The Boeing Company and Tata Industries Limited of India have agreed on a plan to form a joint-venture company that will initially include more than USD 500 million of defense-related aerospace component... more