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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
IndustryFinal assembly began on another Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Everett, Usa - The airplane has amassed 857 firm orders for USD 144 billion from 56 airlines
"Final assembly started on the second flight-test airplane for the all-new Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Loaded snugly into the first position of the 787 production system, workers in the Everett, Wash.-based... more
IndustryChosen Rolls-Royce engines for the A-350XWB Synergy Aerospace
London, United Kingdom - Agreement for the supply of twenty propellers
After signing with the Airbus European society a contract to buy A-350 XWB airplanes (see AVIONEWS), Synergy Aerospace made an agreement with Rolls-Royce for the supply of propellers for those airplanes:... more
IndustryBoeing delivered KLM's first B-777/300ER
Seattle, Usa - The airplane joins to its fleet of 15 airplanes
"The Boeing Company and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines celebrated the delivery of the airline's first 777-300ER (Extended Range). The airplane joins KLM's fleet of 15 Boeing 777-200ERs when it arrived at Amsterdam... more
IndustryAirbus receives new orders for the airplanes of ACJ Family and A-350XWB
Toulouse, France - By BAA Jet Management and by Synergy Aerospace
"A new Asian customer has placed a firm order for an Airbus Corporate Jetliner (ACJ), consolidating and further expanding the strong presence that the company's aircraft already have in the region. The... more
IndustryBoeing offers compensation to Air India for the Dreamliner
New Delhi , India - The news given on the sidelines of a summit
"We will compensate Air India for the delay in the delivery of Dreamliners". This is what Boeing's Senior Vice-President, Dinesh Keskar, allegedly declared to journalists on the sidelines of an aviation... more
IndustryEmbraer Legacy 600 deliveries grow in 2007
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Executive jet price increases in April
"Embraer delivered 36 Legacy 600 executive jets in 2007, surpassing the 30 aircraft the Company had projected in January 2007. This represents a 33% increase over 2006 and 80% over 2005 deliveries. The... more
IndustryEmbraer 190 aircraft is chosen by Air Moldova
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The E-Jet will enable the airline to rightsize its existing narrowbody fleet and develop new markets
"Embraer (Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A.) has signed a firm order with the Moldovan flag carrier Air Moldova for one EMBRAER 190 jet. The contract includes purchase rights for another aircraft... more
IndustryAirbus foresees demand for some 24,300 aircraft
Toulouse, France - In the next 20 years
"According to its latest Global Market Forecast, Airbus foresees a demand for some 24,300 new passenger and freighter aircraft valued at USD 2.8 trillion between now and 2026. This will create an average... more
IndustryBoeing: Cathay Pacific Airways celebrated 777-300ER delivery
Everett, Usa - With the unique livery to promote as the aircraft flies around the world
"Boeing and Cathay Pacific Airways last week celebrated the delivery of the airline's newest 777-300ER. The airplane is painted in the unique 'Asia's world city' livery that will help promote Hong Kong... more
IndustryPratt & Whitney Canada launched 10,000-Pound-Thrust engine family
Longueuil, Canada - To power Cessna Large-Cabin Business Jet
"Pratt & Whitney Canada has launched its next-generation 10,000-pound-thrust-class engine family, designated the PW-800. The first engine, the PW-810, has been selected by Cessna Aircraft Company to power... more
IndustryBoeing enters into agreement with TAL Manufacturing Solutions
New Delhi, India - For structural components for B-787 Dreamliner airplane
"The Boeing Company announced it has entered into an agreement with India-based TAL Manufacturing Solutions Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Motors Ltd., for manufacturing structural components... more
IndustryATR and Lonrho sign a MoU for two additional ATR-72/500 airplanes
Toulouse, France - For airline Fly540
"ATR and the pan-African investing conglomerate Lonrho today announced the signature by Lonrho’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Lonrho Air, of a MoU for the purchase of 2 ATR-72/500s. Today’s deal follows a f... more
IndustryBoeing receives order from Romanian carrier Blue Air
Seattle, Usa - For Next-Generation 737 airplanes
"The Boeing Company announced an order from Romanian low-cost airline Blue Air Transport Aerian for two Next-Generation 737-800s and purchase rights for two more. The airplanes will join the airline's... more
IndustryHawaiian Airlines signs firm order for 12 Airbus airplanes
Toulouse, France - Six A-350XWB and six A-330/200
"Hawaiian Airlines Inc., Hawaii's largest airline, has signed a firm order for six A-350XWB-800s and six A-330/200s. This deal finalises a Memorandum of Understanding announced in November 2007. The airline... more
IndustryAirbus completes first test flight with alternative fuel on civil aircraft
Toulouse, France - The flight lasted three hours
"An Airbus A-380 aircraft has successfully completed the world’s first ever flight by a commercial aircraft using a liquid fuel processed from gas (Gas to Liquids - GTL) in the first stage of a test f... more
IndustryThe Snecma best performance in 2007
Paris, France - A record year
Snecma enjoyed a very busy and successful year in 2007, starting with a new record of 2,704 CFM56 commercial aircraft engines ordered. Another major highlight last year was the roll-out of the Sukhoi Superjet... more
IndustryTemex announces a Digital Signal Processing Solution for upgrading SAW Sub-System
Milan, Italy - In Pulse Compression radars
"Temex, a world leader in the design and manufacturing of frequency solutions for Defense and Space industries, announces the launch of a new Pulse Compression Sub-System with Chirp generator (Transmitter)... more