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Fair and showsThe Italian Neos takes in leasing two 737 MAX aircraft announced at "Le Bourget"
Paris, France - Airline will be first in Italy to operate this model
Boeing and AerCap today announced that two 737 MAXs will be leased by AerCap to the Italian carrier Neos. Based at Milan-Malpensa Airport, Neos will become the country's first MAX operator when it takes... more
Fair and showsStellwagen orders C-295 transport aircraft in pioneering deal announced at "Paris-Le Bourget 2017"
Paris, France - Lessor signs for 12 aircraft with 12 options to open up new markets
Aviation financier and lessor Stellwagen, a 100% subsidiary of Acasta Enterprises Inc. (“Acasta”) a Canadian public company (AEF), has signed a firm order for 12 C-295 medium transport aircraft in the... more
IndustryHi-Fly orders two A-330/200 airplanes
Toulouse, France - The Portuguese airline places its first direct firm order with Airbus
Hi Fly, a Portuguese airline specialising in worldwide widebody aircraft wet leasing, has placed its first direct firm order with Airbus for two A-330/200 planes. The carrier is an all-Airbus operator... more
IndustryLogistic and support services for Nato's AGS program
Rome, Italy - Leonardo will develop, execute and maintain services for the ground-based elements of it
Leonardo, a member of the primary Northrop Grumman-led industrial team for the delivery of the NATO AGS Core System, has been chosen to develop and deliver the NATO AGS Logistics Information System (ALIS). The... more
Fair and showsNew purchase agreements for VIP-configured Bell helicopters in Europe
Paris, France - In the UK, in the Czech Republic and in Italy
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced signed purchase agreements for three VIP-configured aircraft in Europe for the sale of a Bell 429 to both Helix Av. in the United Kingdom and King’s C... more
HelicoptersJapan Coast Guard orders three additional H-225 helicopters
Tokyo, Japan - New purchase will bring total JCG aircraft fleet to nine units
Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract from the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) for the purchase of three additional H-225s. This new order will bring the JCG’s total aircraft fleet to nine units by F... more
Fair and showsAirlink takes delivery of first E-Jet and expands pool programme
Paris, France - DLR and Embraer agree on cooperation in aviation research
Embraer announced today, at the "52nd International Paris Air Show", that has signed a Flight Hour Pool Program contract with Airlink, southern Africa’s largest independent regional airline, to support t... more
UAS-DronesSurveillance services based on drone aircraft use for civilian missions -"Paris-Le Bourget 2017"
Paris, France - Environmental monitoring, firefighting, humanitarian surveillance, migration flows, emergency response and border control
Leonardo has partnered with the certified air operator Heli Protection Europe (HPE) to offer surveillance and reconnaissance services via the operation of remotely piloted airvehicles (RPAS) aircraft on... more
Fair and showsOrders for Airbus aircraft announced at "Paris-Le Bourget 2017"
Paris, France - CDB Aviation, Viva Air, Delta and Ethiopian Airlines
"Le Bourget" (June 19-25 in Paris): CDB Aviation signed a LoI for 45 airplanes of the A-320neo Family; Viva Air signed a MoU for 50 aircraft of the A-320 Family; Delta orders 10 additional A-321 and Ethiopian... more
Fair and showsAir Senegal SA to launch operations with two ATR-72/600 airplanes announced at "Le Bourget"
Paris, France - With an estimated value of approximately 50 million euros at catalogue price
Air Senegal SA, the new Senegalese national airline, has signed a contract for a firm order of two ATR-72/600 airplanes at the "Paris Air Show". With an estimated value of approximately 50 million euros... more
Fair and showsOther orders for B-737 MAX airplane announced at "Le Bourget"
Paris, France - Japan Investment Adviser, commitment for 10 MAX 8, United Airlines orders 100 MAX 10
Boeing and Tokyo-based Japan Investment Adviser Co., Ltd., (JIA) today announced at the "Paris Air Show" a commitment to purchase 10 B-737 MAX 8s. The commitment, valued at $1.12 billion at current list... more
Fair and showsE-190 aircraft firm order from JAL; Belavia acquires two E-Jets announced at "Le Bourget"
Paris, France - Fuji Dream Airlines orders up to six E-175s
Embraer announced today, at the "52nd International Paris Air Show", that it has signed an agreement with Japan Airlines for a firm order of an additional E-190 after the industry marks one year of E-190... more
Fair and showsBoeing raises forecast for new airplane demand announced at "Le Bourget" (8)
Paris, France - 20-year outlook projects 41,000+ new airplanes, (valued at $6.1 trillion); +3.6% over 2016 forecast
Boeing has raised its forecast for new airplane demand, projecting the need for 41,030 new aircraft over the next 20 years valued at $6.1 trillion dollars. The company's annual Current Market Outlook... more
Fair and showsContract for 17 helicopters in China announced at "Le Bourget" (9) by Leonardo and Sino-US Intercontinental
Paris, France - Comprising 2 AW-119Kx, 10 AW-109 Trekker and 5 AW-139 models, with deliveries starting this year
Leonardo and Sino-US Intercontinental Helicopter Investment (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. announced today a further reinforcement of their strategic cooperation in the Chinese helicopter market. During an official... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget 2017" (6). Savis, Bradar (Embraer DS) and Thales to partner in air traffic control radar solutions
Paris, France - In civil and military worlwide markets
Savis and Bradar, affiliated companies to Embraer Defense & Security, and Thales announced yesterday at the "Paris Air Show" a cooperation agreement to jointly evaluate business opportunities in air traffic... more
Fair and showsOrders for B-737 MAX 10 aircraft at "Paris Air Show" (10)
Paris, France - The model continues to have success in the second day of the event
In the second day of the event (19-25), Boeing announced a considerable number of orders and commitments for the new airplane of the 737 Family. Among these, the most significant are: - Blue Air... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget Air Show 2017" (4). Lion Air Group announced commitment for 50 B-737 MAX 10
Paris, France - Alafco orders 20 units of the MAX 8 version
Boeing and the Lion Air Group yesterday announced a commitment for 50 B-737 MAX 10 airplanes at the "2017 Paris Air Show". The announcement valued at approximately $6.24 billion at list prices, will be... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget Air Show 2017" (3). AerCap announced order for 30 B-787/9 Dreamliner airplanes
Paris, France - Valued at USD 8.1 billion at list prices
Boeing and AerCap yesterday announced an order for 30 B-787/9 Dreamliners at the "2017 Paris Air Show" (June 19-25). The agreement, -valued at $8.1 billion at list prices-, makes AerCap one of the largest... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget Air Show 2017". Boeing launches larger capacity B-737 MAX 10 airplane
Paris, France - Wide market acceptance with more than 240 orders, commitments from 10+ customers
Boeing announced the launch of the 737 MAX 10 as the newest member of the 737 MAX family yesterday at the "2017 Paris Air Show". The airplane has gained wide market acceptance with more than 240 orders... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget Air Show 2017" (5). ATR signs LOI for three airplanes with Chinese Xuzhou Hantong
Paris, France - And another one for 10 aircraft with Chinese Tianju Investment Group
ATR and Xuzhou Hantong Aviation Development Co., LTD (Hantong) have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to purchase three ATR-42/600 airplanes to develop commuter services in the province of Jiangsu, China.... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget Air Show 2017" (2). ALC inks order for 12 additional A-321neo aircraft
Paris, France - Strong market appetite in this modern airplane
Air Lease Corporation, the Los Angeles based aircraft leasing company has signed a firm order for 12 additional A-321neo aircraft at the "52nd Paris International Airshow" (June 1-25). The incremental... more
Fair and showsAirbus Helicopters reveals Racer high-speed demonstrator configuration at "Le Bourget" (7)
Paris, France - Project developed in the frame of Clean Sky 2 research programme
Airbus Helicopters has unveiled today at the "Paris air show" (June 19-25) the aerodynamic configuration of the high speed demonstrator it is developing as part of the Clean Sky 2 European research programme.... more
IndustryThe first flight of the Sonaca 200 aircraft completed at Charleroi airport
Gosselies, Belgium - The company uses the FTA2 assembled in its factories in Belgium
Sonaca Aircraft has just started the flight test campaign of the Sonaca 200, single engine two-seater designed for pilots' training and leisure flights. In order to achieve the flight tests, the company... more
Fair and showsOrders and commitments for the E2 Family; KLM Cityhopper orders two E-190 airplanes announced at "Le Bourget"
Paris, France - Embraer projects market demand for 6,400 New Jet deliveries in the 70-130+ seat segment over the next 20 years
Embraer announces, at the "52nd Paris International Air Show", firm orders and commitments from undisclosed customers for the E2 family. The firm order consists of ten E-195-E2´s, with an additional ten... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget" (16): VSR700 demonstrator performs first autonomous flights
Paris, France - Validating technologies on an Optionally Piloted Vehicle (OPV) demonstrator
Airbus Helicopters recently started autonomous flight trials of a VSR700 Optionally Piloted Vehicle (OPV) demonstrator, paving the way for a first flight of the actual VSR700 prototype in 2018. A light... more
Fair and shows"Paris-Le Bourget" (15): LCI orders nine AW helicopters
Paris, France - For USD 120 million
Leonardo and Lease Corporation International (LCI), the aviation division of the Libra Group, have today announced an order for an additional nine helicopters. The order is valued at over USD 120 million... more
Fair and showsParis: the neo-President Macron visits the Air Show of Le Bourget - VIDEO
Paris, France - Important meeting with small and medium-sized enterprises, and with the major players of the industry
The "Air Show of Paris - Le Bourget" that got this year to its 52nd edition saw today the backing of the French neo-President Emmanuel Macron, who showed off in the exhibition areas of mostly small and... more
Fair and shows"Paris-Le Bourget" (9). Avio: operational tests for P120C to equip VEGA and Ariane 6 launchers
Paris, France - Completed at the eve of the international air show
The operational tests for the first P120C casing were successfully completed yesterday at the Avio facility in Colleferro. The P120C is the largest monolithic carbon-fibre solid propellant motor in the... more
Fair and showsATR: the latest aircraft development at the "Paris Air Show 2017" (8)
Paris, France - An ATR-72/600 in the colours of the Indian carrier IndiGo in the static display area
ATR, the world’s turboprop manufacturer, is present at the 52nd edition of the "Paris Air Show", from June 19 to June 25. Visitors are welcomed on board an ATR-72/600 in the colours of the Indian carrier I... more
Fair and shows"Paris Air Show 2017" (6). MRJ airplane touched down at Le Bourget
Paris, France - First trip to Europe signifies program progress
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation announced that the third Flight Test Aircraft (FTA-3) of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) landed at the Le Bourget Airport near Paris... more
Fair and shows"Paris 2017" (13). GECAS orders 100 A-320neo aircraft
Paris, France - Additional order shows confidence in this model
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric has signed a firm order for 100 A-320neo Family aircraft at the "52nd International Paris Air... more
Fair and shows"Paris-Le Bourget" (12). Contracts to maintain German and Spanish Typhoon aircraft fleet avionics
Paris, France - Worth more than EUR 100 million
Leonardo has signed contracts worth more than 100 million Euros with Airbus to provide avionics maintenance for both German and Spanish Eurofighter Typhoon fleets. These contracts will cover all repairs... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget 2017" (11): the M-346FA (Fighter Attack) aircraft presented
Paris, France - The aircraft will be equipped with the Leonardo Grifo-346 radar
Leonardo has shown for the first time at Le Bourget, the Paris kermesse focused on aerospace and defence that opened today, the new fighter attack version of the M-346, a further evolution of a family... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget" (10): the new M-345 trainer aircraft makes its debut at the event
Paris, France - The Italian Air Force has already ordered a first batch of five units
Leonardo has chosen Le Bourget air show, the well-known Paris showcase dedicated to aerospace and defence industries, for the official debut of the new M- 345 trainer. The airplane, that has already raised... more
ReportFire in Portugal kills more than sixty people, among whom also children. More than 1500 firemen in the region, Canadair aircraft have been sent too
Lisbon, Portugal - The fire that started in the forests of the Pedrógão Grande region on Saturday spread very quickly and is not extinguished yet
Sixty-two deads -of whom four children- and fifty injured people of whom 5 in serious conditions is the not yet final death toll of the huge fire that since Saturday devastated the region around Pedrógão G... more
Fair and shows"Paris Air Show 2017" (4). Leonardo : drone, AW-169 helicopter in EMS configuration, T-100 airplane on display
Paris, France - Products, services and collaborations underpin its presence at the event
Leonardo exhibits at the "2017 Paris Air Show", which takes place at LeBourget from 19 to 25th June. The company hosted at chalet (240, Row A) and participates in the static display (B6), showcases its... more
Fair and shows"Paris Air Show 2017" (5). Embraer: its E-195E2, KC-390 and Legacy 450 aircraft debut
Paris, France - Also the ERJ-145 from the customer HOP! is in static display
Three Embraer aircraft have their "Paris Air Show" debut during the 52ème Salon International de l’Aéronautique et de l’Espace, June 19-25, at the Le Bourget Airport, in Paris, France. This is industry’s largest... more
Fair and shows"Paris Air Show" (3). Boeing showcases new airplanes and services; 737 MAX 9 scheduled for flying display
Paris, France - P-8A, V-22, AH-64 Apache, CH-47 Chinook and 787/10 on static display
Boeing confirmed that a 737 MAX 9 flight test airplane participates in the flying display at the "Paris Air Show", which runs June 19-25 at Paris-Le Bourget Airport. The 737 MAX 9 completed its first... more
Fair and shows"Paris Air Show" (14): different orders for B-737 MAX aircraft -VIDEO
Paris, France - Gecas, Boc Aviation, Tui Group, Tibet Financial Leasing, SpiceJet, Cdb Aviation Lease Finance
Boeing, at the opening day of the "Paris Air Show", announced to have obtained a substantial number of orders and committments for the B-737 MAX 10 airplane, by customers in all the world. Among these,... more
IndustryAirbus presents the A-380plus airplane
Toulouse, France - New large winglets to provide fuel burn savings
Airbus is presenting a development study for an enhanced A-380, the “A-380plus”. The study includes aerodynamic improvements in particular new, large winglets and other wing refinements that allow for... more
Civil defenseFires in Portugal (2): the Italian Canadair airplanes took off yesterday evening
Rome, Italy - The pre-activation has been immediate and they were ready to depart already in the early hours
The two Canadair CL-415 airplanes (CAN 13 and CAN 28) of the Fire Department took off yesterday evening from Rome-Ciampino to Portugal (Montereal) to support the wide firefighting activity that due to... more
Fair and showsAirplanes, helicopters and drone at the International "Paris Air Show 2017" (19-25 June)
Paris, France - The previous edition had over 2,300 exhibitors
The "International Paris Air Show" is organised by the SIAE, a subsidiary of GIFAS, the French Aerospace Industries Association. The 52nd show takes place at the Le Bourget Parc des Expositions from 19... more
Fair and showsAirplanes, helicopters and UAV. Paris Air Show 2017" (2): Airbus: the frist public flying appearance of the A-321neo and A-350/1000
Paris, France - Airbus Helicopters’ line-up on the static display includes the H-130, the H-135, the H-145M and a Tiger helicopter from the French army which will also perform flight demos during the show
At the "Paris Air Show", which runs from 19th to 25th June 2017, Airbus showcases its wide range of innovative technologies, products and services, from market-leading commercial and military aircraft... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. EC is taking the European drone sector to new heights
Brussels, Belgium - The paper outlines a number of basic principles
Following a request by the European Commission, the Single European Sky Air traffic management Research Joint Undertaking –whose role is to develop the new generation European air traffic management s... more
IndustryUS military planes to Qatar: 12 billion dollars deal with the Country accused to support terrorism
Washington, USA - The United States will provide F-15s to the emirate; the sale was discussed on Wednesday in Washington
In the middle of an international diplomatic crisis that sees Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt and some other Countries accusing Qatar of supporting pro-Iranian terrorism and that for... more
SecuritySuccessful annual EASA-FAA international safety conference comes to an end
Cologne, Germany - The next event will take place in Washington in June 2018
On 14-16 June 2017 in Brussels, senior aviation representatives from around the globe have discussed global aviation safety issues at the Annual EASA-FAA International Safety Conference. Around 300 participants,... more
AirportsBudapest Airport’s growing Ukrainian union
Budapest, Hungary - Served by a two class B-737/800 airplane
Ukraine International Airlines, the Eastern European country’s flag carrier, yesterday launched its first operation from Budapest Airport with its daily link to Kiev-Boryspil. Welcoming the inaugural f... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Ethiopia launches on-line visa (E-Visa)
Rome, Italy - In collaboration with the local carrier
The Ethiopian Immigration and Nationality Affairs main Department in collaboration with Ethiopian Airlines has finalized preparations of the initial phase to commence an e-visa service for international... more
IndustrySaab to boost security for Australian government agencies
Linkoping, Sweden - The systems will be rolled out during 2017 and 2018
Defence and security company Saab has been awarded a contract to enhance security measures at strategic Australian Government facilities under a transformation project in response to increased threats. Under... more
AccidentsHawk 108 missing from radar: pilots remains found; the airplane not yet
Kuantan, Malaysia - Two were hooked to the parachute and at this point lifeless
It is a mystery where an Hawk 108 airplane of the Malaysia Air Force crashed, missing from the radar at 11:30am of yesterday morning, and that is a half an hour after take off from the air Base in Kuantan,... more