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IndustryAirbus A-380 MNS009 to embark on route proving tours
Milan, Italy - Powered by the new Engine Alliance GP-7000 engines
"Airbus' A-380 MSN009 test aircraft, powered by the new Engine Alliance GP-7000 engines will embark on a series of four tours as part of its technical route proving. During this certification exercise,... more
IndustrySiberia: Superjet 100 ready to take-off
Komsomolsk on Amur, Russia - The airplane, produced by Alenia Aeronautica in collaboration with Sukhoi, is the most ecological in its category
Tomorrow the Superjet 100 will be unveiled at a Sukhoi military factory at Komsomolsk on Amur in Russia's Far East (see AVIONEWS). The Sukhoi Superjet 100 is a jet family of 75 to 95 seat category, which... more
IndustryBell-Boeing Tiltrotor Team awarded of a near 9 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the V-22 aircraft
Bell-Boeing Tiltrotor Team, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded a $8,904,531 firm-fixed-price delivery order #0244 under a previously awarded Basic Ordering Agreement (N00383-03-G-001B) for manufacture of... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Integrated Defense Systems awarded of a over 17 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the E-2C Hawkeye 2000 aircraft
Lockheed Martin Integrated Defense Systems, Owego, N.Y., is being awarded $17,129,219 for firm-fixed-price delivery order #5010 under previously awarded Basic Ordering Agreement (N00383-06-G-016F) for... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Integrated Defense Systems awarded of a over 31 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the MH-60R/S helicopter
Lockheed Martin Integrated Defense Systems, Owego, N.Y., is being awarded a firm fixed priced delivery order on a basic ordering agreement contract in the amount of $ 31,716,168 for procurement of initial... more
IndustryPratt and Whitney Incorporated awarded of a over 52 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-15 and F-16 aircraft
Pratt and Whitney Incorporated of Hartford, Conn. is being awarded a contract for $ 52,288,375.16. This action provides for procurement of Digital Electronic Engine Controls IV for F100-PW-220/220E engine... more
IndustryNomad Aviation awarded of a over 20 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the T-44 aircraft
Nomad Aviation, Hilo, Hawaii, is being awarded a $20,455,066 indefinite-delivery requirements contract (includes a $9,265,419 base year and an $11,189,646 option being exercised at time of award) for the... more
IndustryAgusta, 100 years of history
Samarate , Italy - The industry who represents the aeronautic in the world was born in the 1907
Yesterday in Samarate there were at least 15,000 people for the Agusta party, which celebrated 100 years of life. During the ceremony the spectators admired the performances of many helicopters of the... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica will deliver 112 fuselage sections of the B-787 Dreamliner planes within 2009
Grottaglie, Italy - The programme estimates an investment is equivalent to about EUR 1 billion
Between 2008 to 2009 the Alenia Aeronautica establishment of Grottaglie will complete the deliver of 122 fuselage sections of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner airplanes. It has announced by the same company,... more
IndustryBell Helicopter Textron awarded of a near 22 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the UH-1Y, AH-1Z, and UH-1Y/AH-1Z helicopters
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $21,878,104 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-04-C-0001) for the development of the structural... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a over 145 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18 A/B/C/D/E/F and EA-18G aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boeing Co., St Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $145,154,211 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (N68936-02-C-0043)... more
IndustrySostar Gmbh starts European super-radar
Cazaux , France - The European syndicate, which includes also Galileo Avionica, today has showed its jewel worth EUR 90 million
Europe is ready to challenge the American technological supremacy of the skies control. Galileo Avionica, Finmeccanca subsidiary company, announced that today in France has been made the first demonstrative... more
IndustryEmbraer delivered 50th A-29 Super Tucano to Brazilian Air Force
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The aircraft is part of a 99-plane order by FAB
"Embraer delivered the 50th A-29, designation given to the Super Tucano by the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), in a ceremony held at the Company’s Gavião Peixoto plant, in Brazil. The event was attended by... more
IndustryFlir Systems sells night vision to UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Is a contract worth over 28 USDm
A contract worth 28,6 USDm has been signed between FLIR Systems, Inc. and United Arab Emirates for the supply of several Star SAFIRE III stabilized, multi-sensor systems. According to Earl R. Lewis,... more
IndustryJet Alliance Group places repeat order for Airbus ACJ aircraft
Milan, Italy - Adding to an other ACJ and three A-318 Elite
"The Jetalliance Group of Vienna has placed a repeat order for an Airbus Corporate Jetliner (ACJ), adding to its previously ordered Airbus ACJ and three A-318 Elites. Like its other aircraft the new... more
IndustryAircraft Braking System awarded of a over 23 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the B-1 aircraft
Aircraft Braking System of Akron, Ohio is being awarded a firm-fixed price contract for $23,430,364. This is a delivery order against a commercial BOA for 458 each, landing gear heat shields in support... more
IndustryBoeing Aerospace Operations awarded of a over 9 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18A/B/C/D, 2 SH-60F, 2 HH-60H helicopters and 14 F-16A/B aircraft
Boeing Aerospace Operations, Midwest City, Okla., is being awarded a $9,523,390 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-priced contract (N00019-01-C-0110) to exercise an option for the procurement... more
IndustryBoeing projects USD 340 billion market for new airplanes in China
Beijing, China - Over the next 20 years
"China will require 3,400 new airplanes worth about USD 340 billion over the next 20 years, according to The Boeing Company's updated annual forecast for the commercial airplane market. Over the forecast... more
IndustryEmbraer participates in business aviation event in Russia
Moscow, Russia - Company displays the Legacy 600 jet in Moscow
Embraer participates in Jet Expo 2007, the second International Business Aviation Exhibition, to be held at the Crocus Expo Centre, pavilion 2, hall 7, in Moscow, Russia, September 19-21. The Company... more
IndustryLear Siegler Services Inc. awarded of a over 42 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the T-1, T-6, T-37 and T-38 aircraft
Lear Siegler Services Inc. of Gaithersburg, Md. is being awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for $ 42,511,776. The undergraduate flying training (UFT) program consists of non-personal services to provide... more
IndustryThe Boeing Co. awarded of a over 25 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the CH-47F Helicopter
The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pa., was awarded on Sept. 13, 2007, a $25,500,000 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for Procurement of a CH-47F New Build Production Helicopter. Work will be performed... more
IndustryArik Air expanded fleet with Boeing 787s, 737s and additional 777-300ER airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Nigerian carrier latest African airline to opt for Boeing airplanes for fleet growth
"Boeing and Arik Air, Nigeria's newest commercial carrier, announced an order for 10 Next-Generation 737-800s, four 787-9s and one 777-300ER (Extended Range). The order is valued at approximately USD 1.8... more
IndustryThe major European companies meeting has been opened
Brussels, Belgium - Francois Gayet, Secretary General of ASD, has showed the targets to achieve in the next 10 years
Yesterday ASD (Aerospace and Defense Industries Association of Europe) hosted the first meeting of the MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Sectoral Group) in Brussels. Mr. Francois Gayet, Secretary... more
IndustryFinmeccanica Group: Francesco Parlato new Director
Rome, Italy - He will remain in post until the expiry of the current board of director’s mandate
At its meeting of yesterday, Finmeccanica’s board of directors, pursuant to art. 2386 of the Italian civil code, appointed Francesco Parlato to the board of directors as a replacement for Dario Scannapieco, w... more
IndustryBoeing Company awarded of a over 16 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-15E aircraft
Boeing Company, of St Louis MO, is being awarded a contract for $16,141,431. This action provides for Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS), Full Rate Production 4 (FRP4) for the F-15E, Retrofit Kits... more
IndustryMarvin Engineering Company Incorporated awarded of a near 21 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-16 aircraft
Marvin Engineering Company Incorporated of Inglewood, California is being awarded a firm fixed price contract for $ 20,937,965. This action provides for MAU-12 Bomb Ejector Rack and related spares applicable... more
IndustryBoeing delivers third B-737/800 Next Generation aircraft to EgyptAir
Seattle, USA - For a total order of 12 aircraft
Boeing delivered to EgyptAir its third Next-Generation B-737/800 aircraft on September 7. The airline has ordered 12 of Boeing's fast-selling, single-aisle commercial jets. The B-737/800 is the most... more
IndustryAtr: Australia’s first ATR-42/500 takes flight with MacAir Airlines
Toulouse, France - The aircraft commenced service this morning
"MacAir Airlines of Queensland, Australia, today introduced into service Australia’s first ATR-42/500 turboprop aircraft, launching a new era for Australian regional aviation, and further expanding the A... more
IndustryBoeing signed GoldCare agreement to support GE Aviation
Seattle, Usa - For the 787 Dreamliner airplane
"The Boeing Company will supply GoldCare Material Management services to GE Aviation, providing repair and overhaul services for the 787 Dreamliner under-wing rotable airplane components as an offering... more
IndustryGeneral Atomics awarded of a over 94 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For 36 Predator MQ-1B Aircraft
General Atomics of San Diego, California is being awarded a firm fixed price contract for $ 94,341,404. This action will provide for 36 Predator MQ-1B Aircraft, Aircraft Spares, RSP kits, Hellfire Missile... more
IndustryRaytheon Integrated Defense Systems awarded of a over 30 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the MH-60R helicopter
Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems, Portsmouth, R.I., is being awarded a firm fixed priced delivery order on a basic ordering agreement contract in the amount of $ 30,850,222 for procurement of initial... more
IndustryRaytheon Co. awarded of a over 8 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18 aircraft
Raytheon Co., Goleta, Calif., is being awarded an $ 8,303,584 firm-fixed-price delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-05-G-0008). This delivery order is for the procurement... more
IndustryThe 1000th Bae Systems Common Missile Warning System has been delivered to U.S. Army
Nashua, USA - It's a light missile protection system
Bae Systems has developed, in conjunction with U.S. Army officials, a Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) of which the 1,000th has been delivered to the U.S. Army. This is a system that protect fixed-and... more
IndustryJoint-venture between Alenia Aeronautica and Sukhoi (2)
Venice, Italy - The two companies will build together the new Superjet 100 airplane
On the scene of the city of Venice, has been announced the joint-venture between Italian group Alenia Aeronautica and Russian Sukhoi for the realization of the new SuperJet 100 passenger aircraft, with... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica and Sukhoi: Superjet International starts operations in Venice
Venice, Italy - The first Board of Directors has appointed Caporaletti as Chairman and Franzoni as CEO
"Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, and Sukhoi Company announce the setting up of Superjet International, the new joint-venture focused on worldwide after sales support and marketing and sales... more
IndustryBoeing Aerospace Operations awarded of a over 10 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-15 C/E, F-16 and F-22 aircraft
Boeing Aerospace Operations is being awarded a contract modification for $10,062,361. This action provides for F-15 C/E, F-16 and F-22 contract aircrew training and courseware development services for... more
IndustryDTS Aviation Services awarded of a over 44 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-21A aircraft
DTS Aviation Services, Inc., is being awarded a contract option for $ 44,294,000. This action is for the exercise an option III under the contract for Contract Logistics Support for the C-21A Aircraft... more
IndustrySikorsky awarded of a near 10 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the MH-60M helicopter
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., of Stratford, Conn., is being awarded a $ 9,818,000.00 Time and Materials contract for engineering services support on the MH-60M helicopters in support of United States Special... more
IndustryContainer Machinery Inc. awarded of a over 2 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter
Container Machinery Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, was awarded a delivery order amount of $ 2,592,513 firm-fixed-price contract for UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters spare bracket damper assembly parts. Work will... more
IndustryDTS Aviation Services awarded of a over 41 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the T-37, T-38C, T-6, and T-1A aircraft
DTS Aviation Services, Inc. is being awarded a contract option for $ 41,645,097. This action exercises an option year for maintenance of T-37, T-38C, T-6, and T1A aircraft at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.At... more
IndustryGeneral Atomics awarded of a over 54 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Predator B MQ-9 aircraft
General Atomics is being awarded a firm fixed price contract for $ 54,123,254. This effort is for the manufacture, test, and delivery of six (6) Predator B MQ-9 Reaper Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). At... more
IndustryFN Herstal awarded of a over 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the CH-53D and CH-53E helicopters
FN Herstal, S.A., Herstal, Belgium, is being awarded a $ 7,291,326 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of 334 GAU-21 Left Hand and Right Hand Medium Window... more
IndustryFinmeccanica leads a team for FRES programme of UK Ministry of Defence
Rome, Italy - In "FUSION" together with MBDA, General Dynamics UK, BAe Systems
A group of major defence companies has announced their teaming arrangement to compete for the System of Systems Integrator (SOSI) role on the UK Ministry of Defence’s Future Rapid Effect System (FRES) v... more
IndustryHoneywell International Inc.,awarded of a over 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18C/D and AV-8B aircraft
Honeywell International Inc., Defense and Space Electronic Systems, Albuquerque, N. M., is being awarded a $7,375,310 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-04-C-0018) to... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a near 13 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the EA-18G aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $ 12,956,960 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-award-fee contract (N00019-04-C-0005)... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. awarded of a over 8 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-16 and F-22 aircraft
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. is being awarded a requirements contract for $ 8,767,176. This is a contractor engineering technical services in support of the F-16 and F-22 aircraft for USAF. At this... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. awarded of a over 12 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-16 aircraft
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. is being awarded a requirements contract for $12,605,578. This is a contractor engineering technical services in support of the F-16 aircraft for foreign military sales... more
IndustryHoneywell International Inc. awarded of a near 35 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the A-10, B-52, C-130, F-15, F-16, C-5/E-3, and B-1B aircraft
Honeywell International Inc. is being awarded firm fixed price contract for $ 34,936,373. This action provides for non-personal services-secondary power logistics solutions for ground carts, A-10, B-52,... more
IndustryService contract assigned to Rockwell Collins by Singapore Airlines
Cedar Rapids , USA - "Dispatch 100" agreement signed for the Airbus 380 fleet
Singapore Airlines has decided to grant to US-based company Rockwell Collins the maintenance of its 19-Airbus-380 fleet through a "Dispatch 100" contract. The 10-year agreement provides for the American... more
IndustryFirst Embraer 170 aircraft delivered to Virgin Blue
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Australian airline was the first in the Pacific to sign with the industry
"Embraer delivered the first EMBRAER 170 jet to Australia’s Virgin Blue Airlines Pty Ltd., during a ceremony held at Company headquarters in São José dos Campos, Brazil. Virgin Blue has six firm orders for... more