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Fair and showsAirbus signs aircraft contract with JetBlue Airways
It will add the A-321XLR presented at the Le Bourget air show -DATA SHEET
Short from Le Bourget. JetBlue Airways will add the A-321XLR to its wide fleet of Airbus aircraft and expand the previous order of A-220. The carrier has committed to converting 13 A-321neo orders into... more
Military aviationRussian fighter planes intercepted in the Sea of Japan
According to Moscow there was no violation of Japan airspace
This morning two Russian bombing fighter planes would have violated Japan's airspace. F-2 and F-15 fighters of Tokyo's military air force intercepted and escorted them. The Japanese defense ministry complained... more
ReportAir raid launched on Eni's building in Libya
President Noc: workers' lives and oil production at risk
An air raid launched last night by the forces of General Haftar has heavily damaged a warehouse owned by the Mellitah Oil and Gas Company, an equal joint-venture between Libyan National Oil Corporation... more
ReportIran shoots down US military drone aircraft
Exchange of charges about position of the aircraft
An American spy drone aircraft, identified as an RQ-4 Global Hawk, was shot down in Iran by the Pasdarans. According to Iranian state news agency "IRNA", the revolutionary guards reported that the aircraft... more
AccidentsA man arrested for the death of Emiliano Sala
He is accused of culpable homicide
A 64-year-old man was arrested by Dorset police due to investigations on the death of footballer Emiliano Sala. "BBC" reports it. The authorities have indicated that he is suspected of involuntary manslaughter,... more
ReportTurkey coup: life sentences to the ex-chief of the Air Force Ozturk
Same fate for another 15 defendants for the 2016 attempt
There is also General Akin Ozturk, a former chief of staff of the Air Force among the 16 defendants for the failed coup occurred in Turkey in 2016, sentenced in these hours by the court of Ankara to a... more
ReportFlight MH17, marked arrest warrants for 4 people
Joint Investigation Team indicted three Russians and one Ukrainian for shooting down the plane
Dutch-led international investigation committee charged four people, three Russians and one Ukrainian, for shooting down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17. Investigators have issued the corresponding international... more
Fair and showsKLM intention to purchase for up to 35 E-195E2 planes
Announced at the "53rd Paris Air Show" -DATA SHEET
Embraer announced today, at the "53rd International Paris Air Show" (June 17-23), KLM Cityhopper’s intention to purchase up to 35 E-195E2 jet, 15 firm orders with purchase rights for a further 20 aircraft o... more
ReportDrone aircraft invade airspace at Changi airport, Singapore
CAAS Authority takes measures that delay and redirect takeoffs and landings
After yesterday and today some drone planes were spotted in the Singapore-Changi airspace, to answer questions from both the media and passengers the local civil aviation authority confirmed several "drone... more
Fair and showsWizz Air announces A-321XLR aircraft order
Deliveries will take place over three years starting in 2023
Short from Le Bourget. Wizz Air Holdings Plc announced today that, as part of the Indigo Partners deal, it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus relating to exercising a part of its... more
Fair and showsElettronica will study for the updating of the onboard Dass system on Typhoon plane
Together with the other partners for the Eurofighter Long Term Evolution
Today, as part of the third day of the "Paris Air Show" in Le Bourget (June 17-23, see AVIONEWS), the Eurofighter GmbH has announced the acquisition of the NETMA contract for the feasibility study of the... more
Fair and showsBourget. ATR announces 75 new aircraft orders
Worth USD 1.7 billion
The world regional aircraft manufacturer ATR announces a total of 75 order commitments, including 35 firm orders from NAC disclosed on June 18 (see AVIONEWS), on the occasion of the "53rd International... more
Fair and showsAW-169 helicopter ordered by NHV Group
The aircraft enters European crew change off-shore market
Leonardo has announced to have recently signed a contract for two AW-169 light intermediate helicopters with helicopter service provider NHV Group. The aircraft, expected to be delivered between 2019 and... more
ReportSecretary of Defense Shanahan resigns
The head of the Pentagon leaves because of allegations of domestic violence
Patrick Shanahan leaves leadership of Pentagon. The interim defense secretary, who officially resigns for family reasons, leaves his role due to allegations of domestic violence that had been made by his... more
Fair and showsWiking orders AW-139 helicopters
To use for enhancement off-shore transport services in Northern Europe - DATA SHEET
Leonardo announced today the signing of a contract valued at 30 million euro for two AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopters with Wiking Helikopter Service GmbH of Germany. The aircraft, which are... more
Fair and showsAirbus announces new orders from IAG
For 14 aircraft destined to Iberia and Aer Lingus
Short from Le Bourget. International Airlines Group (IAG) has selected the A-321XLR to expand its fleet of highly efficient single aisles with a firm order for 14 aircraft. Of these, eight are destined... more
DefenseProfumo: "Leonardo helps growing the whole Italian industry"
At Le Bourget the CEO hopes programs to built a new European fighter converge
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and Defense Minister Elisabetta Trenta went to Paris "Le Bourget" Air Show to support large and small Italian companies, in a crucial strategic sector for Italian economy.... more
ReportIran will not extend terms of nuclear agreement
The Islamic Republic has already resumed uranium enrichment
Iran sets deadline for Europe to find a solution against American sanctions, which are crushing its economy, and continue to respect the joint nuclear action plan. Behrouz Kamalvandi, spokesman for the... more
AerospaceRoscosmos does not consider Orion spacecraft for crossed missions
NASA relies on SpaceX and Boeing
Lockheed Martin's Orion spacecraft is not currently considered for sending Russian astronauts into space. Russian Space Agency Roscosmos Vice General Manager Sergey Saveliev said it on Tuesday at "Paris... more
Civil aviationIag is committed to 737 MAX (2) aircraft: it's the first order for Boeing after accidents
Signed letter of intent to be ratified with a formal agreement
Boeing gets the first order for B-737 MAX aircraft, after the two accidents in which 346 people died. International Airlines Group, including British Airways and Vueling, has signed a letter of intent... more
Fair and showsIAG: commitment to purchase 200 B-737 Max aircraft
It will include 8 and 10 versions -DATA SHEET
One of the world's largest airline groups announced yesterday it plans to build its future fleet with the Boeing 737 MAX with an intention to purchase 200 MAX jets. International Airlines Group (IAG) and... more
Fair and showsLeonardo-Sapura: MoU on Cyber Security
Signed at Le Bourget
Leonardo and Sapura Secured Technologies (SST) of Malaysia will collaborate to promote cyber defence and security solutions through Cyber Academy and Cyber Range Development to the Malaysian public and... more
Fair and showsAir Lease Corporation orders five B-787/9 airplanes
And it adds them to its fleet of 56 Dreamliner aircraft
Boeing and Air Lease Corporation, a leading aircraft leasing company, announced a commitment during the "Paris Air Show" to purchase five 787/9 Dreamliners, valued at $1.5 billion at list prices.The industry... more
Fair and showsAirAsia upsizes A-320neo aircraft order
To larger A-321neo model -DATA SHEET
Short from Le Bourget. AirAsia will upsize its future Airbus single aisle fleet, converting 253 orders for the A-320neo to the larger A-321neo version. The change will enable the airline to offer higher... more
Fair and showsSaudi Arabian Airlines to boost A-320neo Family fleet up to 100 planes
Both have decided to expand their partnership - DATA SHEET
Short from Le Bourget. Saudi Arabian Airlines, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has decided to expand its existing A-320neo Family order from 35 to as many as 100 NEO aircraft including 35... more
Fair and showsBourget. Cebu Pacific orders 16 A-330neo aircraft
In addition to 10 A-321XLR and 5 A-320neo - DATA SHEET
Short from Le Bourget. Cebu Pacific (CEB), a Low-Cost Carrier based in the Philippines, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for 31 Airbus aircraft, comprising 16 A-330neo, 10 A-321XLR and 5... more
Fair and showsBeijing Airshow focuses on engines
An international forum on the sector chain is also planned
"China 2019 Aviation Expo" edition, also known as the "Beijing Airshow", will be the first to present Chinese and global aircraft engine industry, along with the gas turbine production sector.Aviation... more
Fair and showsElettronica Group presents solutions at Le Bourget
A new family of systems
Elettronica Group is at the "Paris Air Show" (JUne 17-23) with a wide range of solutions for Electronic Warfare (EW), cyber EW, intelligence, and the brand new generation of RWR.For almost 70 years, Elettronica... more
Fair and showsTrenta at "Paris-Le Bourget Air show"
The Italian minister said to AVIONEWS: "Willing to European fighter project"
Following premier Giuseppe Conte who took part in inaugural day, today it is turn by the Defense Minister Elisabetta Trenta going to the aeronautical air show of "Le Bourget", held in Paris from 17 to... more
Science and technologySeven directors collaborate to sustainability of aviation
The world aerospace industries united in the project
Aerospace Industry CTOs Cooperate to Drive the Sustainability of Aviation A joint statement from the Chief Technology Officer of seven of the world's leading aerospace manufacturers.A Unified CommitmentAviation... more
Fair and showsAsi-Leonardo. PRISMA reveals the state of our planet's health
The first images from the satellite of the Italian Space Agency
Water quality, crops monitoring, drought and wildfire risk, air pollution: the Italian Space Agency released today new images from the PRISMA satellite, which reveal the state of our planet’s health a... more
Fair and showsBourget. NAC signs for up to 100 +ATR airplanes
Firm orders, options and purchase rights
Brief from Le Bourget. Regional aircraft leasing specialist NAC and ATR, the world’s regional aircraft manufacturer, have today signed a Letter of Intent for 35 firm ATR -600s, with options for a further 3... more
Fair and shows"Paris 2019". ATR-72/600 airplane arrives in Angola
A private airline leases two aircraft from Acia Aero
The ATR-72/600 will add Angola to its list of countries served from the start of July. Private company Bestfly will take delivery of two -72/600 airplanes from lessor Acia Aero to operate corporate and... more
Fair and showsBourget: agreement for the first AW-139 helicopter simulator in Japan
Signed between Leonardo and Suzuyo
Leonardo and Suzuyo & Co. Ltd. (Suzuyo) of Japan announced at the "Paris Air Show" today (June 17-23) the signing of a Letter of Intent (LoI) for the purchase of an AW-139 Level D FFS for the AW-139 intermediate... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget". Korean Air plans to purchase 30 Dreamliner aircraft
To modernize its fleet with 20 B-787/10 and another ten /9s
Boeing, Korean Air and Air Lease Corporation announced today at the "Paris Air Show" (June 17-23) the carrier plans to add 30 new 787 Dreamliner airplanes to its fleet, with a commitment to purchase 10... more
IndustryFincantieri-CNR: innovation in the maritime field
The results of six multidisciplinary research projects presented
Fincantieri and the National Research Council (CNR) presented the results of six multidisciplinary research projects, in a program aimed at innovation in shipbuilding supported by the Ministry of Infrastructure... more
Fair and shows"Paris Air Show". DLR-TAS: to strengthen Galileo operations
For its Mission Segment (GMS) maintenance
After a long and fruitful negotiation phase, Thales Alenia Space-TAS- (represented by Mr. Benoit Broudy) and DLR GfR Germany (represented by Mr. Simon Plum andMr. Walter Päffgen), as they published yesterday... more
Fair and showsBourget. Orders EUR +75 m for helicopters of the Italian Fire Corps
The AW-139 fleet increases
Leonardo announced new signed contracts for five additional AW-139s to the Italian National Fire Corps (Vigili del Fuoco, part of Ministry of the Interior), including integrated logistic support and training... more
Fair and showsThe Falco Xplorer, "largest drone plane ever made by Leonardo" unveiled
For new dual use horizons
Today, at an unveiling event at the "Paris Air Show", Leonardo introduced its largest-ever Remotely-Piloted Air System (RPAS), the Falco Xplorer. Building on the success of the Company’s Falco family o... more
IndustryElettronica Group on board of the new PPA “Thaon di Revel” with its Naval EW suite
A new season for the Italian Navy to face the new challenging naval scenarios started
With the ship launch of the first PPA “Thaon di Revel” last Saturday (see AVIONEWS), a new season for the Italian Navy to face the new challenging naval scenarios starts.Elettronica group is on board of... more
Airlines737 MAX aircraft, Muilenburg admits the error
The problem of the alarm system was not properly managed
"Communication with regulators, customers and the public was not consistent. This is unacceptable". Dennis Muilenburg, Boeing CEO, said it from Paris, where he went to take part in the beginning of "Le... more
Fair and showsEmbraer and UA sign contract for up to 39 E-175 airplanes
Announced today at the "53rd International Paris Air Show"
Embraer announced today, at the "53rd International Paris Air Show" (June 17-23), that it has signed a contract with United Airlines for up to 39 E-175s. The order comprises 20 firm aircraft and 19 options... more
Fair and showsGecas orders 10 B-737/800 BCF aircraft and adds 15 options
The model is making its debut at the Le Bourget show
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) signed an agreement with Boeing at the "Paris Air Show" (June 17-23) exercising 10 purchase rights to firm orders and adding 15 more purchase rights for the 737/800... more
Fair and showsShort from "Le Bourget". Air Lease Corporation orders 100 Airbus aircraft
Including the new A-321XLR aircraft
Short from "Le Bourget". Air Lease Corporation (ALC), the Los Angeles-based aircraft leasing company, has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for 100 Airbus aircraft, including for the first time 50 A-220/300s... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget". Dassault-Airbus: decisive goal for FCAS aircraft program
In which Spain enters as a partner
Dassault Aviation and Airbus have delivered a joint industrial proposal to the governments of France and Germany for the first Demonstrator Phase of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS). This next major... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and air show. Le Bourget: Middle East orders 4 A-321XLR
And Virgin Atlantic selects the new A-330 to renew and expand the fleet
Starting with the right way for the European aerospace giant Airbus, the Parisian show of "Le Bourget": after launching the A-321 Xtra Long Range aircraft today (see AVIONEWS), announces the first business.... more
Fair and showsPlanes. Airbus launches the A-321XLR at "Le Bourget"
The scheduled single-aisle aircraft with the largest range
Airbus has launched today, at the opening day of the "Paris-Le Bourget air show" the A-321XLR to complement its A-321neo Family. The model, according to a note by the European industry, reduces "of 30%... more
IndustryFincantieri: “Thaon Di Revel” the Multipurpose Offshore Patrol ship launched
The ceremony took place in Muggiano (La Spezia) in the presence of its CEO Bono and the Minister Trenta
The launching ceremony of the Multipurpose Offshore Patrol Ship (PPA) “Paolo Thaon di Revel” took place last Saturday at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Muggiano (La Spezia), in the presence of the Italian Minis... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters. "Paris-Le Bourget Air Show 2019" begins today
The 53rd edition will last until next Sunday -VIDEO
The International Paris Air Show is organised by the SIAE, a subsidiary of Gifas, the French Aerospace Industries Association . The 53rd event takes place at the Le Bourget Parc des Expositions from 17... more
Military aviationThe first two MiG-35 aircraft were delivered to the Russian armed forces
The 4++ generation fighters heirs of the MiG-29 -VIDEO
In a conference with the national press Ilya Tarasenko, CEO of the Russian manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich (MiG) informed that the Vozdušno-kosmičeskie sily (Vks, the Aerospace Units of the Armed Forces o... more