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AirlinesAircraft: Taiwan's Starlux orders 5 more A-350Fs
Initial order for 2024 doubled. The model will be operated in the cargo sector
Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines has signed a firm order with Airbus for five additional A-350F freighters, doubling last year’s initial order for five of the type. The A-350F fleet will be operated b... more
Civil aviationLeonardo unveils design of Proteus uncrewed rotorcraft technology demonstrator
It on-track to fly for the first time in mid-2025
Leonardo, the Royal Navy and the UK Ministry of Defence’s Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Future Capability Innovation (FCI) team have unveiled the design of the Proteus technology demonstrator a... more
Civil aviationEmbraer aircraft: 75 deliveries in the last quarter of 2024
For a total of 206 new airplanes in the year
Embraer delivered 75 aircraft in 4Q24 – or 27% higher than in the previous quarter (3Q24), when 59 aircraft were delivered, and equal to the volume of the same period of 2023 (4Q23). For the full year, 2... more
Civil aviationDassault Aviation aircraft: deliveries, order and backlog as of December 31, 2024
The industry will publish its full annual results on March 5, 2025
Dassault Aviation published results regarding deliveries, order intakes and backlog in number of new aircraft as of December 31, 2024. 21 Rafale (14 France, 7 Export) were delivered, while 20 had been... more
Civil aviationVertical Aerospace starts 2025 with piloted thrustborne milestone
UK CAA approves Phase 2 testing
Vertical Aerospace Ltd has taken another significant step in its testing programme by successfully completing its first piloted thrustborne flight manoeuvres. The milestone was achieved after the business... more
Civil aviation"Business Jet Workshop 2025" will take place on January 21 and 22
Organized by EASA at its headquarters in Germany
Easa (European Aviation Safety Agency) communicates that the "Business Jet Workshop 2025" will take place on January 21 and 22 (09:00 - 17:30 CET, UTC +1) at its headquarters in Cologne, Germany. The w... more
AirlinesQatar Executive adds two additional G-700 airplanes
This delivery brings its fleet to 24 units
Qatar Executive (QE), the luxury private jet charter division of Qatar Airways Group, announced that it has taken delivery of two additional Gulfstream G-700 aircraft, taking its total fleet size to 24... more
DefenseMarshall extends support contracts for Danish and Norwegian C-130 aircraft fleets
For eight units operated by both Royal Air Forces
Marshall has extended its contracts to provide Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) for eight Lockheed Martin C-130J aircraft operated by the Royal Danish Air Force (RDAF) and the Royal Norwegian Air... more
AirlinesMaldivian goes widebody with arrival of first A-330 aircraft
It will enable the launch of direct flights to three major cities in China
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, inaugurated in the last days its first wide-body operations with the arrival of the A-330/200. This historic milestone marks a significant expansion for... more
IndustryAppointments: Jorge Tamarit Degenhardt new CEO of the Eurofighter Consortium
Coming from Airbus Defence & Space, he succeeds Giancarlo Mezzanatto who returns to Leonardo
Jorge Tamarit Degenhardt is the new CEO of Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug, the management company of the Eurofighter Typhoon. This was reported today in an official press release from the Consortium. A Spanish/German... more
AirlinesAir Baltic forced to cancel 4,670 flights
Due to engine maintenance delays
The Latvian airline airBaltic announces that it is forced to cancel 4,670 flights from all its bases for the Summer season 2025. The cancellations are a result of unexpected delays and prolonged engine... more
DefenseEmbraer sells four A-29 "Super Tucano" aircraft in Africa
Undisclosed customer sixth operator of the model in the continent - DATA SHEET
Embraer signed in the last days a contract for the sale of four A-29 "Super Tucano" light attack and advanced trainer aircraft to an undisclosed customer in Africa. These airplanes will perform a wide... more
IndustryFirm order for six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft announced
From an undisclosed customer; deliveries in 2026 - DATA SHEET
Embraer announced today a firm order for six light attack and advanced trainer A-29 Super Tucano airplanes placed by an undisclosed customer. This order will be included in the 4Q24 backlog and deliveries... more
Civil aviationEmbraer signs contract for two C-390 Millennium aircraft
With an undisclosed customer
Embraer signed in the last days a contract with an undisclosed customer for the sale of two C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft. The contract also includes a comprehensive training and support package... more
AirlinesAir Canada orders five additional A-220 airplanes
On the fifth anniversary since taking delivery of its first model
Air Canada, the national carrier of Canada, has signed a firm order with Airbus for five more latest generation single-aisle A-220/300 airplanes on the fifth anniversary since taking delivery of its first... more
DefenseSpain: 25 additional Eurofighter aircraft
The order known as the Halcon II programme
The Spanish government has signed a contract with Munich-based, Germany, NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) for the acquisition of 25 Eurofighter aircraft. Known as the Halcon II programme,... more
Civil aviationBrazilian Air Force acquires second firefighting equipment unit to equip KC-390 aircraft fleet
Contract will double FAB's firefighting capacity
Embraer has signed a contract with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) to provide a new Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS II) unit. This will be FAB’s second device, which can be quickly installed o... more
AirlinesAer Lingus takes delivery of its first A-321XLR aircraft
Powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines
Ireland’s national carrier Aer Lingus has taken delivery of its first of six A-321XLR aircraft. The airline becomes the second in the world to operate this model as well as the second in the International A... more
Fair and showsEmbraer participates in "Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024" (December 19-22)
The company showcases C-390 "Millenium" and A-29 "Super Tucano" airplanes
Embraer showcases its portfolio of defense aircraft and solutions, including the C-390 Millennium multi-mission military transport aircraft and the A-29 Super Tucano light attack, reconnaissance and advanced... more
AerospaceAvio-Esa (2) new contracts to develop Vega
And increase its launch rate up to 6 per year
ESA (European Space Agency) signed yesterday multiple contracts with Avio to advance the development of its next-generation launcher, Vega-E, and to increase the number of flights per year of the Vega-C... more
AerospaceVega-C to launch the ESA "Forum" mission in 2027
Short for Far-infrared Outgoing Radiation Understanding and Monitoring
An historical step marked for Avio as a new European Launch Service Provider.ESA (European Space Agency) signed yesterday with Avio a frame contract for the procurement of launch services for the benefit... more
DefenseELT Group and Qatar Armed Forces: signed a contract for delivery of a unified EW center
The first agreement in the Country as a prime contractor
This agreement corresponds to the initial step of a wider project that will be achieved indifferent phases. "There is also the fact that the contract was signed on the day Qatar celebrates its National Day, which makes the event even more special" said Domitilla Benigni, CEO & COO of ELT Group more
Civil aviationArtificial intelligence: Leonardo-Cineca partnership
Mou signed by Roberto Cingolani and Alessandra Poggiani
Creating a structured digital services supply chain aimed at the national industrial system to contribute to Italian technological development. This is the goal of the new collaboration between Cineca... more
AerospaceEutelsat awards Airbus contract for 100 satellites
As part of the extension of its OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (Leo) constellation
Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a contract by Eutelsat to build the extension of its OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (Leo) constellation. Under the order, Airbus will build the first batches of the extension... more
AirlinesLuxair orders two more E-195E2 airplanes
The delivery is scheduled in early 2026 - DATA SHEET
Luxair, flag carrier of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, has signed a firm order with Embraer for two E-195E2 aircraft in the single aisle segment. These small narrowbody airplanes will complement the larger... more
Civil aviationFAA sets drug and alcohol testing rule for aircraft maintenance stations abroad
It will be published today and take effect next month
Congress also has restrictions, which give the green light to: conducting surprise checks at foreign repair shops, minimum qualifications and background checks for mechanics who work on US-registered aircraft more
Civil aviationH-55 and Elfly Group: partnership for the BRM Aero B23 Energic
A pioneering step in electric aviation
H-55, a global leader in electric propulsion technology, and Elfly Group, a trailblazer in zero-emission regional air travel and green mobility solutions with its no emissions all-electric seaplane, announced... more
DefensePortugal orders 12 A-29N Super Tucano aircraft
European country becomes the launch customer of the model -DATA SHEET
The Portuguese Ministry of National Defense signed yesterday a contract with Embraer to acquire 12 A-29N Super Tucanos that will equip the Portuguese Air Force, making Portugal the launch customer of the... more
Civil aviationCarabineros de Chile acquire S-100 UAS
For security operations
Carabineros de Chile, the Chilean national police force, has acquired the Camcopter S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS), making them the first police force in Latin America to implement this advanced technology... more
AirportsRomania strengthens its F-16 fleet with three additional aircraft from Norway
Already landed at Câmpia Turzii, they will be operated by the 48th Fighter Squadron
At the 71st "General Emanoil Ionescu" Air Base in Câmpia Turzii, to equip the 48th fighter squadron more
DefenseGcap: to deliver next generation combat aircraft
The industry partners reach landmark agreement
BAE Systems (UK), Leonardo (Italy), and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co Ltd (JAIEC), have reached an agreement to form a new company under a business joint-venture for the Global Combat Air Programme... more
AerospaceVirgin Galactic- Italian Enac-AdP: partner to conduct spaceport feasibility study on Grottaglie
To evaluate technical and regulatory of operating from Italy’s site
Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (the “Company” or “Virgin Galactic”) and Ente Nazionale per l'Aviazione Civile (“ENAC”), the civil aviation authority of Italy, announced yesterday the signing of an Agree... more
AirlinesAircalin discloses order for two A-350 airplanes
In the version//900 for long range
Aircalin, the international carrier of the South Pacific French territory of New Caledonia, has disclosed an order with Airbus for two long-range A-350/900 aircraft. This order will enable it to support... more
Civil aviationBahrain Ministry of Interior orders 9 H-145 helicopters
For law enforcement missions and emergency medical services
Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior of Bahrain, for the purchase of nine H-145 helicopters. These aircraft will be operated by the... more
Finance and economyNorthrop Grumman begins production of first E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft for France
And also it announces the buyback of additional own shares for 3 billion dollars
American multinational Northrop Grumman celebrated Tuesday the start of production of the first E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft for the French Navy at its facility in St. Augustine, Florida. The ceremony... more
Civil aviationEve Air Mobility signed a MoU to research ecosystem requirements and services
For Advanced Air Mobility ground operations
Eve Air Mobility, a global reference in manufacturing and providing services for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and Signature Aviation, the world’s largest network of private a... more
AerospaceTelespazio: contract for support services to EUSPA and the European Commission
Two ones, valued over EUR 114 million and for four years, assigned to its subsidiaries
Telespazio, a joint-venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%), announces the award of two framework contracts to its subsidiaries Telespazio Belgium and Telespazio France for support services to... more
DefenseSlovakia indicates the C-390 as its future military transport aircraft
Signed LoI between MoDs of the two countries
The Slovak Ministry of Defense signed yesterday a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the Brazilian Ministry of Defense, paving the way for a deeper industrial cooperation between the two countries. During this... more
IndustryAirbus delivers first A-400M airplane for Kazakhstan
And a full range of maintenance and training support.
Airbus Defence and Space has delivered the first A-400M aircraft for the Republic of Kazakhstan to become the cornerstone of the country’s tactical and strategic airlift operations. The first of two ai... more
AirlinesAir India discloses 100 Airbus aircraft order and services contract
Confirmed it for 10 A-350s and 90 A-320
The Tata Group-owned Air India has officially disclosed orders it placed earlier for 10 A-350 widebody and 90 single-aisle A-320 Family aircraft. In addition, it has selected Airbus’ Flight Hour Services-Component (... more
Civil aviationLeonardo's protection system chosen for Government's new vip Airbus aircraft
The complete system warns and tracks incoming infrared missiles
Leonardo’s platform protection system has been chosen to protect an Airbus A-330 designated for VIP transport by a government customer. The system will be installed by Jet Aviation during VIP completion o... more
IndustryAirbus: change to the Chief Resources Officer role
Carmen-Maja Rex to succeed Thierry Baril. She will report to Guillaume Faury from April 1st, 2025
Airbus announces today the appointment of Carmen-Maja Rex as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective 1 April 2025. In this role, she will be a member of the Executive Committee and report to Airbus CEO... more
AerospaceVV25 (2): Copernicus Sentinel-1C satellite launched
Built by prime contractor TAS, the joint-company -VIDEO
The Copernicus Sentinel-1C Earth observation satellite, built by prime contractor Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint-company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), was successfully launched by a Vega... more
AerospaceVega C VV25 mission: Sentinel-1C in orbit
For land and maritime monitoring
Vega C successfully launched the Sentinel-1C Earth Observation Satellite, a dedicated mission for the European Commission Copernicus Program. The payload was put into a sun-synchronous orbit (SSO) at an... more
Civil aviationEve Air Mobility and Helicopters Inc. sign LoI for up to 50 eVTOL aircraft
The order was announced during an AAM conference
Eve Air Mobility has signed a letter of intent with Helicopters Inc., a reference vertical lift and helicopter operator in the United States, for up to 50 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL)... more
Fair and showsEmbraer and FAB: agreement to expand C-390 Millennium special mission capabilities
Signed at "Mostra Bid" (December 3-5)
Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) signed an agreement at "Mostra BID" (December 3-5), the National Defense and Security Fair in Brasilia, to deepen collaborative studies aimed at expanding the... more
AerospaceFlight VV25: postponement of the launch; new one today
Due to a mechanical issue
Due to a mechanical issue preventing the withdrawal of the mobile gantry, the launch chronology has been stopped.The earliest targeted launch date is planned for today Thursday 5 December 2024, at 10:20... more
AerospaceEurope unites to respond to SpaceX's Starlink
Thales-Airbus-Leonardo jv under study capable of competing with Musk's satellite constellation
Europe is preparing its response to Elon Musk's supremacy in aerospace. Specifically, there is the idea of creating an industrial coalition capable of competing with SpaceX's Starlink satellite constellation.... more
AirlinesIcelandair becomes Airbus operator with the A-321LR airplane
The airline will also take delivery of 13 units in the XLR version
Icelandair, based in Keflavik, has taken delivery of its first Airbus aircraft. The A-321LR marks the first step in the airline’s fleet renewal making it the newest industry's operator. The airplane i... more
Civil aviatione-Geos leads European project to develop Digital Twin
For the simulation of urban flooding scenarios
e-GEOS (Telespazio 80% and ASI 20%) is Prime Contractor of the consortium commissioned by the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop a digital twin for the simulation of heat island and urban flooding... more