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IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a over 91 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the UH-60L helicopter
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded a $ 91,119,231 modification firm-fixed-price contract for UH-60L Aircraft with associated training, spare parts, manuals/publications, integrated... more
IndustryGulfstream Aerospace Corporation awarded of a over 90 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Gulfstream aircraft
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation of Savannah, Ga. is being awarded a firm-fixed price contract for $90,755,926. This contract award is for continued fleet maintenance support on nine Gulfstream aircraft... more
IndustryEmbraer signed contracts with the Royal Thay Army and Navy
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Thai customers will operate two ERJ-135 aircraft
"Embraer signed contracts with the Royal Thai Army and the Royal Thai Navy for the sale of two ERJ-135 LR (Long-Range) jets. The new ERJ-135 jets will be used for government transportation by the Royal... more
IndustryBoeing: Lan Airlines signed a purchase contract
Seattle, Usa - For 32 B-787 airplanes and four 777 freighters
"The Boeing Company announced that Chile's LAN Airlines will receive 32 787 Dreamliners, marking the largest 787 acquisition to date for Latin America. The Santiago-based carrier has ordered 26 airplanes... more
IndustryAirbus (2): new orders fo the A-320-200
Paris, France - On behalf of ALAFCO and AirAsia
While the military job orders' sector still goes slowly (see AVIONEWS), news arrive of new orders placed by diverse operators and air-companies in the civil aviation sector for new Airbus planes. The CEO... more
IndustryAirbus: delays on A-400M will cost more than a billion
Paris, France - The EADS' management estimate
After the delays to the delivery of the A-380, of which the first one took its maiden flight only recently (see AVIONEWS in this respect), now is being defined the amount of the losses deriving from the... more
IndustryTelespazio purchases 85% of FILEAS by "France Press"
Toulouse, France - A strategical partner in the publication of information, images and data in real time via satellite
Telespazio, a Finmeccanica/Thales company, has purchased 85% of FILEAS from "France Press" agency. FILEAS is a company operating in the satellite telecommunication sector. Through this take-over, Telespazio... more
IndustryBoeing delivered 150th Next-Generation 737-800 airplane to Ryanair
Seattle, Usa - The delivery occurred in the last days
"Ryanair, European low-cost carrier, took delivery on October 26 of its 150th Boeing Next-Generation 737-800. Shown here, the 146th, 147th, 148th, 149th and 150th 737s for Ryanair are parked in formation... more
IndustryAir India to purchase between 10 and 12 A-380 airplanes
New Delhi , India - Airbus: "India fastest growing civil aviation market"
After having placed already more than 100 orders for aircraft of various type to Indian clients, now the news reaches that also Air India, major carrier of the subcontinent, would be set to order between... more
IndustryL-3 Communications awarded of a over 13 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the E-6B aircraft
L-3 Communications, Link Simulation & Training, Arlington, Texas, is being awarded a $13,455,500 ceiling-priced modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00019-05-D-0012)... more
IndustryL-3 Vertex Aerospace LLC awarded of a over 29 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the E-6B aircraft fleet
L-3 Vertex Aerospace LLC, Madison, Miss., is being awarded a $ 29,047,861 ceiling-priced modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00019-06-D-0011) to exercise... more
IndustryBoeing Aerospace Corp. awarded of a near 9 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18, AV-8B, F-22, F-15, C-17, C-32, C-40, and KC-135 aircraft
Boeing Aerospace Corp., Oklahoma City, Okla., is being awarded an $8,950,845 modification to a previously awarded time-and-materials, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N68936-06-D-0002)... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: "Innovation Awards 2007"
Taranto, Italy - To MBDA, Oto Melara and Alenia Aermacchi
The ceremony to present the winners of the "Finmeccanica Innovation Awards" took place at Alenia Aeronautica’s Grottaglie plant on last Friday. Now in their fourth year, the aim of the awards is to enhance t... more
IndustryEmbraer delivered 300th E-jet aircraft to Northwest Airlines
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The industry has reached this milestone after the first delivery in March 2004
"Embraer delivered the 300th E-Jet in a ceremony held at the Company’s headquarters in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The aircraft, an EMBRAER 175, was ordered by the U.S.-based Northwest Airlines and sho... more
IndustryEmbraer sells 11 E-jets to Taca
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Airline chooses the EMBRAER 190 airplane
"Embraer announced a contract for the sale of 11 EMBRAER 190 jets, with options for another 15 aircraft of the same model, to El Salvador’s TACA Group. The value of the deal, at list price, is USD 379.5 m... more
IndustryBoeing third-quarter net rises 61%
Chicago , USA - The growth of the sales to the Asian and Middle-Eastern airlines accounts for the excellent result
The Boeing profits go beyond all expectations, increasing also the guidance for this year. The American industry reported a greater estimated 61 percent to USD 1.1 billion from USD 694 million a year earlier. This... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a near 8 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the VH-3D Presidential Helicopter
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded a $7,759,770 cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-03-G-0003) for the flight test,... more
IndustryRaytheon Missile Systems Co. awarded of a over 8 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraft
Raytheon Missile Systems Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded an $8,315,500 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00421-05-C-0048) to exercise an option for 100 High-Speed Anti-Radiation... more
IndustryThe Boeing Co. awarded of a 24 USD bn contract
Washington, Usa - For the KC-135 series aircraft
The Boeing Co. of Wichita, Kansas is being awarded a contract modification for $24,000,000,000. This action provides for sustaining engineering services in support of the KC-135 series aircraft fleet.... more
IndustryMarvin Engineering Co. awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-18, AV-8, AH-1, and EA-6 aircraft for the U.S. Navy
Marvin Engineering Co., Inc.*, Inglewood, Calif., is being awarded an $6,073,710 delivery order under a previously awarded firm-fixed-price basic ordering agreement contract (N00019-07-G-0021) to procure... more
IndustryRockwell Collins Government Systems awarded of a near 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the S-3 and EA-6B aircraft
Rockwell Collins Government Systems, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is being awarded $6,812,070 for firm-fixed-price order #5078 under a previously awarded basic ordering agreement (N00383-06-G-002G) to purchase... more
IndustryRolls Royce Corp. awarded of a over 14 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the MV-22 aircraft
Rolls Royce Corp., Indianapolis, Ind., is being awarded a $14,239,000 firm-fixed-price order against a previously issued Basic Ordering Agreement (N00019-04-G-0015) for the teardown, inspection and repair... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a over 39 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the VH-3D/VH-60N helicopter
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded a $39,433,314 firm-fixed-price contract for the VH-3D/VH-60N Executive Helicopter Special Progressive Aircraft Rework Contract for security manpower,... more
IndustryVistaJet orders three Airbus Corporate Jetliner airplanes
Milan, Italy - The company has not to select the engines
“VistaJet, the Swiss-headquartered VVIP charter company with operations in Austria, Germany and soon in Asia, has ordered three Airbus Corporate Jetliners (ACJs), becoming a new customer. With the a... more
IndustryBoeing, Guggenheim Aviation Partners announce order for additional 777 freighters
Seattle, Usa - Valued at approximately USD 750 million
"Boeing announced that Guggenheim Aviation Partner Fund II (GAIF II) has exercised options to purchase three 777 Freighters. The order, valued at approximately USD 750 million at list prices, was recently... more
IndustryEADS: dispute between France and Germany
Paris, France - A binomial tried sorely
With the visit of the French President Nicolas Sarkozy to Moscow in these days, the balance between France and Germany Governments seems to flag. After the dispute about the Euro matter (the French... more
IndustryBoeing Wichita Development awarded of a near 6 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the B-52H Stratofortress Aircraft
Boeing Wichita Development, and Mod Center, of Wichita, Kan. is being awarded a contract modification for $5,990,795.68. This action is for the procurement of sustaining Engineering Services to support... more
IndustryLear Siegler Services Inc. awarded of a over 8 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-26B and the RC-26B aircraft
Lear Siegler Services Inc., of Gaithersburg, Md. is being awarded a contract modification for $8,393,144. This action if to exercise option year one of the contract for contractor logistics support for... more
IndustryAirbus A-400M plane, EADS defers the deliveries as at 2010
Paris, France - The title had a slight drop at the stock exchange
The first deliveries of Airbus A-400M military transport planes were scheduled for October 2009, but in all probability they will be postponed until 2010. The confirmation comes from Airbus CEO (Chief... more
IndustryBoeing: Jet Airways completed order for 20 airplanes
Seattle, Usa - For a value of USD 1,5 bn
"The Boeing Company and Mumbai-based Jet Airways, India's largest private airline, announced they have finalized an order for 20 Next-Generation 737-800s. The order is valued at nearly USD 1.5 billion... more
IndustryNew appointments at Boeing
Seattle , USA - Changes in various departments
Turnover in some key-positions of diverse departments of Boeing, the famous US industry. At Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Pat Shahanan was appointed vice-president as well as general manager of the 787-programme,... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronavali delivers ATR-72 cargo airplane to Farnair
Venice, Italy - The Swiss operator operates with six models
"Alenia Aeronavali, a Finmeccanica company, has delivered to the Swiss operator Farnair an ATR-72 converted to freighter in its Naples–Capodichino plant. The aircraft has been modified into a 'Large C... more
IndustryL3 Communications Vertex Aerospace awarded of a over 8 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For UH-IN and HH-60 helicopter
The L3 Communications Vertex Aerospace of Madison, Miss., is being awarded a contract for $ 8,423,070.88. This action provides for UH-IN and HH-60 Helicopter maintenance. At this time all funds have... more
IndustryThe Thomas Instrument and Machine Co. Inc. awarded of a over 29 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-5 aircraft
The Thomas Instrument and Machine Co. Inc., of Brookshire Texas, is being awarded a contract for $29,006,672.90. This action provides jackscrew assemblies, applicable to the C-5 aircraft, a total 462,... more
IndustryThe Aircraft Braking System of Akron awarded of a over 32 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the B-1 aircraft
The Aircraft Braking System of Akron, Ohio, is being awarded a contract for $ 32,536,488. This is a delivery order against a commercial BOA for 636 each, landing gear heat shields in support of the B-1... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman Systems Corp. awarded of a over 14 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the E-2D Aircraft
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., is being awarded a $14,497,633 cost-plus-incentive-fee modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-award-fee contract (N00019-03-C-0057) for the supplier... more
IndustryRolls-Royce Defense Services awarded of a over 66 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F405-RR-401 engine for the T-45 aircraft
Rolls-Royce Defense Services, Inc., Indianapolis, Ind., is being awarded a $66,381,878 modification to a previously awarded fixed-price, requirements contract (N00019-03-D-0012) to exercise an option to... more
IndustrySikorsky Support Services awarded of a near 122 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the T-34, T-44, and T-6 aircraft
Sikorsky Support Services, Inc., Pensacola, Fla., is being awarded a $121,854,461 modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery requirements contract (N00019-06-D-0017) to exercise an option... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a near 172 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18Fs and E/A-18G aircraft for the U.S. Navy
McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a not-to-exceed $ 171,928,000 undefinitized modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price... more
IndustryBoeing: delivery of new airplane B-787 Dreamliner postponed by six months
Seattle, USA - A serious loss in the stock after the Seattle industry announcement
The management of the American aeronautical industry Boeing informed during a teleconference that the first deliveries of Boeing 787 Dreamliner will be postponed by six months in regard to the previous... more
IndustryAirbus (2): "We do not foresee new cuts in the near future"
Paris, France - EADS is considering adjustments at the cost-saving plan
As known, the Airbus consortium is planning a cost-saving programme, that will come along with the loss of about 10000 work places in four years, made necessary by the delay in the deliveries of the A-380.... more
IndustryAirbus: "There will not be delays in the deliveries"
Paris, France - John Leahy denies press rumours
Planemaker's sale chief of Airbus, John Leary, spreads optimism for what concerns the orders of the A-380 for 2008: "We are on track to meet the 13-aircraft-target foreseen". He denies thus the rumours... more
IndustryAirbus (3) delivers first A-380 to Singapore Airlines
Milan, Italy - New chapter in aviation history
"Airbus has officially handed over the first A-380 to Singapore Airlines in a ceremony held at its Delivery Centre Toulouse, France in the presence of over 500 guests. The aircraft was officially handed... more
IndustryBoeing, SAS agreed to exercise options for two Next-Generation 737 airplanes
Seattle, Usa - They will be delivered in 2009
"Boeing announced that SAS Scandinavian Airlines has exercised options for two Next-Generation 737-800 jetliners. The airplanes will strengthen the 737 fleet of SAS Scandinavian Airlines to support growth... more
Industry80 Airbus A-320 aircraft in overall ordered by two airlines
Milan, Italy - The French airplane seems to be become the successor of the 737
Tiger Airways, Asia Pacific's fast growing low-fare carrier, has signed a contract for an additional 30 Airbus A-320s and 20 options. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed at the Paris Airshow in... more
IndustryBoeing rescheduled initial 787 deliveries and first flight
Chicago, Usa - A six-month delay
"The Boeing Company announced a six-month delay in its planned initial deliveries of the 787 Dreamliner due to continued challenges completing assembly of the first airplanes. Deliveries of the strong-selling... more
IndustryBoeing delivered Air India's first 777-300ER airplane
Seattle, Usa - To date, the airline has received 14 airplanes
"The Boeing Company and Mumbai-based Air India celebrated the delivery of the airline's first 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplane. This is the first 777-300ER from Air India's order of 68 Boeing jetliners... more
IndustryBell Helicopter Textron awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the H-1 aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron, Hurst, Texas, is being awarded $5,600,000 for ceiling priced order #GB4A under a previously awarded contract (W58RGZ-06-G-0003) for spare components for the H-1 aircraft. Work... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a over 14 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18F aircraft to EA-18G aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $14,391,987 modification to the previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-04-C-0014).... more
IndustryL-3 Communications Vertex Aerospace LLC awarded of a over 40 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the T-2, T-39, and H-3 aircraft
L-3 Communications Vertex Aerospace LLC, Madison, Miss., is being awarded a $40,444,366 modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery requirements contract (N00019-04-D-0131) to exercise an... more