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IndustryAir Pacific ordered additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Seattle, Usa - They will be powered by General Electric GEnX engines
"The Boeing Company and Air Pacific announced that the Fiji-based airline has ordered three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in addition to a 2006 order for five of the high-technology jetliners. The airplanes... more
IndustrySoon a new CEO for Vitrociset
Rome, Italy - General Arpino looking for a successor
There will be soon a new appointment at the head of the Vitrociset, Italian air navigation technology and systems society. General Mario Arpino, former Chief of General Staff of the Italian Air Force and... more
IndustryAirbus delivers second A-380 airplane to Singapore Airlines
Toulouse, France - The delivery of the first one took place on 15th October 2007
"The second production Airbus A-380 (MSN-005) was handed over to Singapore Airlines on 11th January in line with the latest delivery schedule. Equipped with four Rolls Royce Trent 900 engines, the second... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: SELEX Sistemi Integrati is awarded a contract for security systems in Algeria
Rome, Italy - It will provide equipments for surveillance and security and control
SELEX Sistemi Integrati, a Finmeccanica company, signed a contract worth 230 million Euro with the Gendarmerie Nationale Algérienne to provide a Large System for Homeland security. This agreement,... more
IndustryATR: Lonrho to acquire 8 ATR-72/500 airplanes for airline Fly540
Toulouse, France - The deliveries of these aircraft are scheduled for 2008 and 2009
"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 8 ATR-72/500s. The aircraft will be o... more
IndustryRolls-Royce signs an agreement with Thai Airways
Bangkok, Thailand - The deliveries will start in 2009
Rolls-Royce has secured a 300 million dollars deal with Thai Airways for an engine order. The Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engine will power Thai’s new fleet of eight Airbus A-330/300s, supported under a 1... more
IndustryEmbraer sells an ERJ-145 jet to Petroecuador
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The Ecuadorian company will use the aircraft for internal operations
"Embraer has signed Petroecuador, Empresa Estatal Petroleos del Ecuador, to one ERJ-145 jet. The contract also includes a significant logistical package for supplying replacement parts, technical support... more
IndustryEmbraer sets a record with the delivery of 169 jets in 2007
Sao José dos Campos, Brazil - Firm order backlog now totals USD 18.8 billion
Embraer delivered 61 jets to the Commercial Aviation, Executive Aviation, and Defense and Government segments during the fourth quarter of 2007, meeting its goal of delivering 165 to 170 aircraft in 2007.... more
IndustryAWAS orders 75 Airbus A-320 family aircraft
Toulouse, France - The first order announced by the industry this year
"The Dublin based lessor AWAS has signed a firm contract for 75 A-320 Family aircraft bringing their Airbus portfolio to a total of 145, comprising single aisle and long-range aircraft. This is the... more
IndustryIn Puglia a part of the A-350 aircraft will be produced
Brindisi , Italy - To Alenia-Aermacchi the Airbus contract
The Italian Finmeccanica-controlled aeronautic industry Alenia-Aermacchi has reportedly managed to receive the contract for the realization of a part of the fuselage of the new Airbus A-350 plane. The... more
IndustryThai Airways International has selected the Trent 700
Bangkok, Thailand - Thai was the launch customer for the Trent 800
Rolls-Royce announced that Thai Airways International has selected the Trent 700 to power a new fleet of eight Airbus A-330/300 aircraft, in a deal worth around 300 USD million at engine list prices. The... more
IndustryGallois: "No delay for the first flight of the A-400M aircraft"
Paris, France - EADS' CEO denies what published by a German press organ
Even the CEO of the Airbus-controlling EADS company, Louis Gallois, intervened to deny rumours spread by a German information organ in regard to probable delays in the delivering of the A-400M, the long-range... more
IndustryBoeing sets third consecutive record for commercial airplane orders in 2007
Seattle, Usa - 1,413 net orders surpasses 1,044 net orders reached in 2006
"The Boeing Company recorded 1,413 net commercial airplane orders during 2007, reaching more than 1,000 orders for an unprecedented third consecutive year, and setting a Boeing record for total orders... more
IndustryThe ambitious plan of China to reach Airbus and Boeing
Beijing, China - Next March the merger between two main Chinese aircraft manufacturers
Beijing is getting ready to merger the activities of two main aircraft manufacturers in the civil aviation sector, AVIC-1 and AVIC-2. This industrial approach should be effective next March. Among the... more
IndustryBoeing, DAE Capital concluded 100-airplane order
Seattle, Usa - Dubai Aerospace Enterprise purchased 70 737s, 15 787s, 10 777-300ERs and five 747-8 Freighters
"Boeing and Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) on Monday concluded all contractual obligations for the purchase of 100 airplanes valued at USD 10.9 billion at average list prices. DAE, a global aerospace,... more
IndustryBoeing finalized 787 order with Vietnam Airlines and Vietnam Aircraft Leasing
Seattle, Usa - It pushes 787 order totals beyond 800
"The Boeing Company announced that Vietnam Airlines and Vietnam Aircraft Leasing Co. (VALC) have finalized an order for a total of 12 Boeing 787-8s with a list value of approximately USD 2 billion. Vietnam... more
IndustryBoeing announced GOL Airlines order for 40 Next Generation 737s
Seattle, Usa - The airplanes will be included in Boeing's 2007 order total
"Boeing and Brazil's GOL Linhas Aéreas S.A., the parent company of Brazil's low-cost airlines GOL Transportes Aéreos S.A. and VRG Linhas Aéreas S.A., announced the airline has ordered an additional 40... more
IndustryBoeing announces deliveries for the 4th quarter of 2007
Chicago, Usa - Across commercial and defense operations
The Boeing Company yesterday announced deliveries across commercial and defense operations for the fourth quarter of 2007. Major program deliveries during the fourth quarter were as follows more
IndustryBoeing, South Korea's Jeju Air completed order for 737-800s
Seattle, Usa - The new airplanes are valued at USD 370 million at list prices
"The Boeing Company announced that South Korea-based Jeju Air has ordered five Boeing Next-Generation 737-800s to meet future growth plans. The new airplanes are valued at USD 370 million at list prices. The... more
IndustryBoeing and British Airways finalized contract for 24 B-787 Dreamliners
Seattle, Usa - The program reached 787th order milestone with this order
"Boeing and London-based British Airways have finalized an order for eight Boeing 787-8s and 16 787-9s, raising the total number of 787s ordered worldwide from 766 to 790 and taking the 787 order book... more
IndustryThird Phenom 100 jet took off for the first time
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Flight test campaign of the executive jet progresses
"The third Phenom 100 jet took its first flight from the test runway at the Embraer’s Gavião Peixoto facility, outstate São Paulo, Brazil, and will join the aircraft flight test campaign, performing int... more
IndustryRepublic Airways confirmed 11 E-jets options for a total of 102 firm orders
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The aircraft will be operated by Shuttle America in the livery of Delta Connection
"Embraer has received confirmation from U.S.- based Republic Airways Holdings of 11 options for the EMBRAER 175 jet. The aircraft will be operated by its subsidiary Shuttle America and will fly under the... more
IndustryATR: Cebu Pacific orders four additional ATR-72/500s
Toulouse, France - This deal brings to ten the total firm orders of the airplanes
"ATR and Philippines-based carrier Cebu Pacific today announced the purchase of 4 ATR-72/500s. These aircraft are the conversion into firm orders of 4 of the 8 option aircraft included in the previous... more
IndustryBoeing marked 50th anniversary of 707 first flight
Seattle, Usa - Pan Am World Airways was the first 707 customer
"Boeing marked the 50th anniversary of the first flight of its 707 jetliner, and the point in commercial aviation history when propellers gave way to the jet age and air travel became affordable and available. On... more
IndustryVietnam Airlines orders 30 Airbus airplanes
Milan, Italy - Ten A-350XWB and 20 additional A-321 aircraft
"Vietnam Airlines has signed a contract for 10 A-350/900XWBs, as well as for 10 additional A-321s. This announcement follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the aircraft on 1st October... more
IndustryPiaggio Aero, optimism in Villanova
Villanova d'Albenga , Italy - But the unions demand the Government's signature in the agreement
The relocation of the productive plants of Piaggio Aero Industries in territory of the city of Albenga, in Liguria, is by now done. The project will receive financing by a group of banks for € 200 million (... more
IndustryFrom an international banks group € 200 million for the development of Piaggio Aero Industries
Verona, Italy - Support operation organized to the expansion strategies and the industry's growth plans
UniCredit Banca d’Impresa, Calyon (corporate and investment bank of Crédit Agricole) and Intesa Sanpaolo have organized a complex financial operation destined to support the business growth and strategic ex... more
IndustryBoeing and Qantas agreed to additional 737 purchases
Seattle, Usa - Brings total Qantas 2007 orders with Boeing to 51 airplanes
"The Boeing Company and Qantas Airways yesterday announced a final agreement for the order of 31 Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 jetliners. The order is valued at USD 2.3 billion at Boeing list prices. This... more
IndustryEADS and Airbus select preferred bidders for site divestments
Milan, Italy - In France, in Great Britain and in Germany
"EADS and Airbus have selected Latécoère in France, GKN in the UK, and MT Aerospace in Germany as preferred bidders for the sites of Méaulte and Saint Nazaire Ville in France, the Filton wing component an... more
IndustryEmbraer: sale of airplanes with Natixis Transport Finance
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Worth of USD 193,9 million
"Embraer concluded, yesterday, with Natixis Transport Finance, the sale of its ERJ-145 and EMBRAER 170/190 aircraft secured loan portfolio. The transaction, in the amount of USD 193.9 million, comes... more
IndustryEngine Alliance powered Airbus A-380 receives EASA and FAA type certification
Toulouse, France - This certification follows by one year the initial certificate of airworthiness
Airbus recently announced that its A-380 powered by Engine Alliance GP-7200 engines received joint European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification. The... more
IndustryBoeing continues E-4B modification work
St.Louis, USA - It is a a modified Boeing 747-200
The Boeing Company continues to support the E-4B National Airborne Operations Center for the US Air Force and US Strategic Command, modifying the third of four E-4B aircraft at its Wichita, Kansas, Support... more
IndustryTiger Airways looks to the future
Milan, Italy - With a fleet of 70 A-320 aircraft
"Tiger Airways, Asia-Pacific's fast growing low-fare carrier, has signed a contract with Airbus for an additional 20 A-320 airplanes, which will take its fleet up to 70 aircraft. This announcement follows... more
IndustryBoeing and GE Commercial Aviation Services announced order for aircraft
Seattle, Usa - GECAS order includes 53 737s and two 777s, bringing total orders from lessor in 2007 to 61 airplanes
"Boeing and GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) announced a 55-airplane order that includes 53 Next-Generation 737-800s and two Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) passenger jetliners. The order,... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp. awarded of a over 9 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-22 aircraft
Lockheed Martin Corp., of Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a firm fixed price contract for $9,100,000. This effort supports F-22 aircraft. At this time $5,000,000 has been obligated. ASC 478 AESW/PK,... more
IndustryUnited Technologies Corp. awarded of a over 114 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F119-PW-117-PW-100 engines
United Technologies Corp., Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Group of East Hartford, Conn., is being awarded an undefinitized contract for $ 114,663,000. This action provides for F119-PW-117-PW-100 engines,... more
IndustryBae Systems develops a new zero-visibity landing system
Edwards Air Base, USA - It uses a millimeter radar and infrared imaging sensors
BAE Systems has completed the first test of an autonomous landing system intended for large mobility and transport aircraft. The test demonstrated the system's ability to enhance pilot vision in a simulated... more
IndustryAirbus announces new important orders for its airplanes
Milan, Italy - Model A-350XWB, A-330 and A-320
"Airbus announces new important orders by four customers. Afriqiyah Airways has signed a firm contract with Airbus for the purchase of six A-350/800s for its long-term expansion plan. This comes in addition... more
IndustryBoeing: presentation of the report on the Dreamliner delivery times
Chicago, USA - The first airplanes will be delivered at the end of 2008
Great wait among international carriers for the presentation by analysts of the report on the delivery times of the first new Boeing B-787 Dreamliner airplanes to take place today. The programme suffered... more
IndustryBoeing: Lessor Babcock & Brown announced order for 20 airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Valued at USD 1.5 billion at list prices
"Boeing and Babcock & Brown Aircraft Management (BBAM) announced that BBAM, in conjunction with its long-term business partner, Nomura Babcock & Brown, has placed an order for 20 Next-Generation 737-800s. The... more
IndustryAustrian mini surveillance UAVs helicopters for India
Vienna, Austria - A 50 USD million order
Austrian firm Schiebel, world's leader in mine countermeasure systems, received a 50 USD million firm order from India Government, for the supply of 50 of its unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) helicopters... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman Systems Corp. awarded of a 730 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For 30 radar systems for the government of Turkey
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., of Linthicum Heights, Md., is being awarded a indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity and firm-fixed price contract for $730,000,000. This action will provide up to 514... more
IndustryThe Hawker Beechcraft Corp. awarded of a over 37 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the T-6A aircraft
The Hawker Beechcraft Corp., of Wichita, Kan, is being awarded firm-fixed a contract for $ 37,316,342. This action provides for the following: 14 T-6A aircraft with program and manufacturing management;... more
IndustryStandard Aero awarded of a near 95 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the P-3, C-130, and C-2 aircraft
Standard Aero, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, is being awarded a $ 94,912,666 modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract (N00019-04-D-0016) to exercise an option... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica delivers the first “Ready-for-use” simulator of the Eurofighter Typhoon airplane to the Italian Air Force
Turin, Italy - During a ceremony held today
"During a ceremony held today in Turin, Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, has delivered to the Italian Air Force a Eurofighter Typhoon simulator, E-ACPT3 (Enhanced Aircrew Cockpit Procedure Trainer... more
IndustryATR: Vietnam Airlines expands its regional fleet with 5 new ATR-72/500 airplanes
Hanoi, Vietnam - Deliveries of these aircraft will start by the end of 2009
"ATR and Vietnam Airlines today announced the signature of a contract for the purchase of 5 new ATR-72/500s. This contract, will allow the airline to expand its ATR fleet and continue the renewal of its... more
IndustryEmbraer: reached 700 Phenom jets as firm orders
São José dos Campos, Brazil - After the conclusion of the sale of 100 Phenom 300 airplanes
"Embraer announces that after the conclusion of the sale of 100 Phenom 300 jets to Flight Options this week, the numbers of firm orders for the Phenom family has reached close to 700 jets. Total backlog... more
IndustryGeneral Electric Systems awarded of a near 6 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-130 aircraft
General Electric Systems, LLC of Grand Rapid, Mich., is being awarded a firm fixed price contract modification for $ 5,865,922. This requirement is for the depot repair, engineering analysis, and technical... more
IndustryEurofighter: signed the contract for Typhoon to Saudi Arabia
Rome, Italy - For the supply of 72 airplanes
"Eurofighter GmbH has signed the contractual documents with its shareholder BAE Systems for the supply of 72 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Eurofighter GmbH will manage... more
IndustryBoeing confirmed Lion Air order for 22 B-737 airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Valued at more than USD 1.7 billions
"The Boeing Company confirmed a previously unidentified Lion Air order for 22 Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplanes. Jakarta-based Lion Air's order was placed during the second quarter of... more