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IndustryAirbus announces order for A-320 airplanes
Toulouse, France - From Niki Luftfahrt Gmbh
"Airbus announces a new order by Niki Luftfahrt Gmbh that has signed a purchase contract for 20 airplanes of the A-320 Family. Niki Luftfahrt Gmbh has announced an order for additional nine aircraft... more
IndustrySpectracom announces Gps Wing security approval for network-Centric Netclock 9383 Saasm time server
Milan, Italy - For military networks
"Spectracom Corporation announced today support from the Department of the Air Force Headquarters Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Wing for its NetClock® 9383 precision GPS time server for synchronizing... more
IndustryEuroprop International received EASA DOA for A-400M
Cologne, Germany - It's the manufacturer of aircraft engines
Europrop International, manufacturer of the engine that will power the new Airbus A-400M, receives today its EASA Design Organisation Approval (DOA). The Approval is handed over by Francesco Banal, Director... more
IndustryBoeing reports record revenues, earnings, cash flow & backlog for 2007
Chicago, USA - Revenue rose 8% to USD 66,4 billion
"Boeing reports record revenues, earnings, cash flow & backlog for 2007. - 2007 revenues rose 8 percent to $ 66.4 billion - Full-year net income increased 84 percent to $ 4.1 billion while EPS grew... more
IndustryBoeing: IlSC, Wipro and HCL to develop network technology for aerospace use
New Delhi, India - The agreement forms the Aerospace Network Research Consortium (ANRC)
"Boeing has entered into an agreement with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and two leading Indian information technology companies to develop wireless and other network technologies for aerospace-related... more
IndustryBoeing begins major assembly of first new 777 Freighter
Seattle, Usa - The first model will be delivered to launch customer Air France in the fourth quarter of 2008
"Boeing mechanics began major assembly of the new 777 Freighter at the company's Everett, Wash., facility yesterday. The 777 Freighter will fly farther and provide more capacity than any other twin-engine... more
IndustryThe M-346 successfully completes its first in-flight refuelling
Venegono, Italy - Between 24 and 25 January
"Between 24 and 25 January Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, carried out an extensive series of flights to qualify the M-346 advanced trainer for in-flight refuelling. The second M-346 prototype... more
IndustryLufthansa Cargo/Dhl Express joint venture airline "AeroLogic" to operate Boeing 777 Freighters
Seattle, Usa - Deucalion orders eight 777 Freighters for lease to AeroLogic
"Boeing announced that Deucalion Capital VII Limited ('Deucalion'), a company advised and managed by DVB Bank AG, has purchased eight Boeing 777 Freighters for lease to AeroLogic, a new joint venture airline... more
IndustryThales: Air Traffic Management system in Denmark is fully operational
Paris, France - Integrated Air Traffic Management System for Copenhagen, Roskilde and Billund airports
"NAVIAIR, the Danish Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP), has gone through the transition process now making the new Thales-supplied EUROCAT system fully operational since 29th December 2007. The... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: retired Admiral Edmund P. Giambastiani, Jr. elected Chairman of Board of Directors of Alenia North America
Rome, Italy - US Navy Admiral and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Alenia North America, a subisidary of Alenia Aeronautica and part of the Finmeccanica Group, announced retired US Navy Admiral and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Edmund P. Giambastiani, Jr.... more
IndustryAirbus: Hamburg International orders two additional A-319 aircraft
Toulouse, France - The airline will use the airplanes towards routes to Africa, Asia and the Middle East
"Hamburg International has signed a new firm order for a further two A-319s while taking delivery of its first A-319. The aircraft, powered by CFM-56 engines from CFM International, was handed over to... more
IndustryPratt & Whitney Canada joined Virgin Galactic to celebrate unveiling of SpaceshipTwo and WhiteKnightTwo models
Quebec, Canada - The industry's PW-308 turbofan is the engine selected to power WK-2
"Pratt & Whitney Canada joins Virgin Galactic in New York City to unveil detailed scale models of the world’s first commercial passenger suborbital spaceship, SpaceShipTwo (SS-2), together with the launch a... more
IndustryBoeing named Telair International as supplier for 747-8 program
Everett, USA - German supplier to provide 747-8 family with its cargo-handling system
"The Boeing Company announced the selection of Telair International to supply the cargo-handling system for the new Boeing 747-8. The supplier will provide systems for the main deck and lower hold of the... more
IndustryATR registers record year of orders with 113 new aircraft in 2007
Paris, France - The perspectives 2008
"On the occasion of the ATR annual press conference, which took place today in Paris, Stéphane Mayer, ATR CEO, announced orders for 113 new ATR aircraft in 2007, the record sales for a single year since... more
IndustryBoeing: Air Europa announced order for eight 787 Dreamliners
Seattle, USA - It will be first Spanish carrier to operate with this airplane
"Boeing and Spanish carrier Air Europa announced an order for eight Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners valued at USD 1.3 billion at list prices. The order, placed by the airline in 2007, previously was accounted... more
IndustryThales will provide a breakthrough avionics package for Airbus's A-350XWB
Tolone, France - The contract is expected to generate up to 2 billion Euros in revenues
Thales announced today it has been selected to provide a major package of avionics and cockpit systems for Airbus's new long-range, wide-body A-350XWB passenger aircraft. The contract is expected to... more
IndustryFive ATR-72/500 airplanes for Finncomm Airlines
Toulouse, France - The deliveries are scheduled between 2009 and 2011
"ATR and the Finish carrier Finncomm Airlines today announced the purchase of 5 ATR-72/500s for a contract valued at over 90 USD million. In 2005, Finncomm Airlines ordered 8 ATR-42/500s, plus options... more
IndustryBombardier sells 4 Global 5000 Jets at German MoD
Montreal, Canada - They will used for Vip transport and medical evacuation flights
Bombardier today announced the sale of four high-speed Global 5000 jets, which will be operated by the German ministry of defence's special mission wing for Vip transport and medical evacuation (MedEvac)... more
IndustryBoeing received order for 787 airplane from PrivatAir
Seattle, USA - Switzerland-based business aviation group expands 787 VIP order
"Boeing and Geneva-based PrivatAir announced an order for one Boeing 787-8 VIP airplane, a purchase-right exercise from PrivatAir's initial 787 order in 2006. This order is valued at USD 162 million. Through... more
IndustryDreamliner delays, first compensation requests
Chicago, USA - Qantas and maybe also All Nippon
As for Airbus in 2006, also Boeing now has to face compensation claims, after the announcement that the first 787 Dreamliner aircraft won't be delivered on time, and definitely not before 2009 (see AVIONEWS).... more
IndustryLot Polish Airlines to add 12 more Embraer 175 jets
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Expanding Polish carrier will be Europe’s largest operator of the E-Jets family
"Embraer has signed a firm order with LOT Polish Airlines for an additional 12 EMBRAER 175 (E-175) jets, plus two options and ten purchase rights. The total value of the agreement is USD 372 million, based... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica: Libya signs order for ATR-42MP maritime patrol aircraft
Rome, Italy - Worth about € 31 millions
"Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, has signed a contract with the Libyan Interiors Ministry, worth about € 31 millions, for the supply of one maritime patrol ATR-42MP aircraft. The contract i... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: "2006 Environmental Report"
Rome, Italy - Based on the “Guidelines for Company Environmental Reports” set out by the "Eni Enrico Mattei" Foundation
The "2006 Environmental Report" presented by Finmeccanica on January 15th – now in its second edition – shows the Group’s commitment to the environment and its effective and efficient use of resources. T... more
IndustryAirbus announces plans for A-330 Freighter final assembly
Toulouse, France - In Mobile, Alabama
"Airbus announced a commitment to establish an A-330 Freighter aircraft final assembly line (FAL) in Mobile, Alabama, if Northrop Grumman (supported by Airbus's parent company, EADS) receives the order... more
IndustryLockheed Martin receives USD 1,4 billion contract
Marietta, Usa - For 17 C-130J Super Hercules aircraft for Canada
"Lockheed Martin has signed a contract with the Government of Canada valued at USD 1.4 billion for the purchase of 17 C-130J Super Hercules airlifters and related equipment and services. The Canadian... more
IndustryBoeing postpones first scheduled flight of 787 Dreamliner
Everett, USA - First delivery now expected in early 2009
"Boeing announced that first flight of the 787 has been moved from the end of the first quarter of this year to around the end of the second quarter to provide additional time to complete assembly of the... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers two Ipanema aircraft to the FAB
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Airplanes will tow the Brazilian Air Force Academy gliders
"Embraer delivered two new Ipanema aircraft, last December, to the Brazilian Air Force (Força Aérea Brasileira - FAB). The ceremony was held at the Botucatu plant, in the State of São Paulo, Brazil, an... more
IndustryBeijing: precision landing system operational for next Olympic Games
Paris, France - On the third runway of the International Airport of the city
"The third Runway at Beijing Capital International Airport has been put into operation following a successful flight test acceptance of a new CAT III ILS (Instrument Landing System) provided by Thales. Beijing... more
IndustryThe eternal battle between Boeing and Airbus is fought also on the fuel consumption front
Rome, Italy - A research promoted by the US industry favours its own aircraft
The Boeing Company has recently disclosed a press release in which is reported the 787 Dreamliner aircraft would be much cheaper than its rival Airbus A-330. The results would be gathered from a research... more
IndustryAirbus: 2007 results
Toulouse, France - It has been an other record year for air transport and for the industry
"In 2007 Airbus delivered 453 aircraft, 19 more than in 2006, on time and to customer satisfaction. The deliveries include 367 A-320 Family aircraft, six A-300 Freighters, 79 A-330/A-340 aircraft, and... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica and Sukhoi about the Kremlin’s go-ahead to SCAC’s 25% + one share acquisition
Rome, Italy - The two industries express full satisfaction
"Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica Company, and Sukhoi express full satisfaction for the President Vladimir Putin’s decree which gives the green light to the acquisition by Alenia Aeronautica of 25% +... more
IndustryBoeing confirmed Gulf Air's intent to purchase 787 Dreamliners
Seattle, USA - The carrier to buy also some Airbus A-320 airplanes
"Boeing and Middle East airline Gulf Air last Sunday held a signing ceremony in Bahrain to announce the airline's intent to purchase 787 Dreamliners. Boeing looks forward to welcoming Gulf Air as the... more
Industry"Le Tribune": EADS searching for partner or buyers for some subsidiaries, in line with Power8-plan
Paris, France - Among the companies to sell figure Socata and Sogerma
According to the French newspaper "Le Tribune", and as already announced in the past months, EADS, which controls the European consortium Airbus, would be negotiating in order to find partners or buyers... more
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