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Civil aviationS-100 UAS helicopter. Schiebel: SaR trials in extreme conditions in the Arctic
On board the coastguard vessel in Norwegian waters
Schiebel, together with Andøya Space Defence,successfully demonstrated the capabilities of the CAMCOPTER S-100 helicopter on board the coastguard vessel "KV Nordkapp" in Norwegian waters.The purpose of... more
Civil aviationFrance: no helicopter at Marignane, 120 workers at risk
French multinational would have had to build aircraft for Airbus Helicopters
The French multinational Satys has suspended the construction of a new plant planned in the city of Marignane. The decision has been taken because the mayor Eric Le Dissès declared last September that h... more
HelicoptersFirst naval combat H-225M helicopter delivered to Brazil
It is part of the contract signed by the government in 2008 for 50 units
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H-225M in naval combat configuration to the Brazilian Navy. Stationed at the naval base in São Pedro d'Aldeia, the aircraft will boost the Brazilian Navy’s mi... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Russian industry towards independence from the West
At the "Dubai Airshow" the Irkut MC-21 airplane for the first time with Soviet engines
At the "Dubai Airshow", the international aviation fair which ended a few days ago, the most attentive observers interpreted a signal as the will of the Russian aviation industry to increase its efforts... more
AirlinesIta Airways Chiefs in France to purchase Airbus aircraft
The agreement for 28 airplanes worth 4.4 billion Euros
Executives from the newly national airline Ita Airways will be in France today to purchase new Airbus aircraft with which they will renew the airline's fleet. The memorandum of understanding concerns 28... more
IndustryBoeing delivers P-8A Poseidon aircraft to Norway
First of five airplanes ordered by the Country and the 142nd to global customers -DATA SHEET
The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) yesterday accepted the first of five P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft that will be operated by the Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF). The Country's first... more
HelicoptersAustralia: Raaf upgrades helicopter fleet
After 33 years S-70A-9 Black Hawk will retire by 2021
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) combat helicopter fleet is undergoing a period of significant change. The old aircraft will be decommissioned soon and will be replaced by new ones. Only the NHI MRH-90... more
AerospaceThere is more and more debris in space
The Pentagon is monitoring more than 27,000 ones
After the Russian missile test that recently destroyed a satellite, forcing crew members of the International Space Station (ISS) to prepare for a possible evacuation, the topic of space debris has returned... more
Civil aviation"Dubai Airshow". ATR announced 29 orders and engine series
With the launch of the new PW127XT
On the occasion of the "Dubai Airshow" (November 14-18), world regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, has once again demonstrated its commitment to setting the pace for regional aviation now and in the future.With... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space to build Astra satellites for Ses
For distribution operations as well as deliver connectivity services over Europe
Thales Alenia Space (Tas), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), announced that it has signed a contract with Ses (Société Européenne des Satellites) to deliver 2 Ku-band geostationary sa... more
Airlines"Dubai Airshow". Over 400 Airbus airplanes ordered including the first A-350F
In the first major event post-pandemia
In the first major airshow since the COVID-19 pandemic struck two years ago, customers demonstrated confidence in the recovery of the aviation sector and also in Airbus by placing orders and commitments... more
IndustryMsc Cruises and Fincantieri mark float out of the line's next flagship
As sister ship MSC Seashore’s simultaneous naming ceremony
MSC Cruises today celebrated the float out of its next flagship MSC Seascape at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, a traditional event as the ship owner and the shipbuilder of a new vessel... more
DefenseIndonesia Ministry of Defence orders two A-400M airplanes
The contract will become effective in 2022
The Indonesia Ministry of Defence has placed an order for two A-400M aircraft in multirole tanker and transport configuration. The contract, which will become effective in 2022, will bring the total number... more
Fair and showsElettronica at Dubai: EMSO will be characterised by data saturation
EW Centre eases its processing and mission planning
Electromagnetic Support Operations (EMSO) help sea, land, air and space forces manoeuvre in the electromagnetic spectrum. EMSO is integral to these forces winning and sustaining Electromagnetic Superiority... more
Civil aviationAirbus and Boeing focus on flights demand
Air travels resume, but there would be a risk of overproduction
Analysts of US aircraft manufacturer Boeing and European aircraft manufacturer Airbus predict that the economic damage inflicted by the pandemic will no longer be the focus of concern. That place is now... more
IndustryEgypt completes purchase of 30 Rafale aircraft
The contract entered into force is worth approximately 4 billion Euros
The contract between Egypt and France for the purchase by Cairo of 30 Dassault Rafale fighter jets entered into force on November 15th. The agreement was signed on 4 May and has a value of 3.8 billion... more
Fair and showsElettronica at Dubai (3). Stand-Off/Stand-in Jammer
Advanced air defence threats are spreading in the Middle East
Advanced air defence threats are spreading within and beyond the Middle East. Nations are procuring state-of-the-art radars to protect their territory and equip their air defence systems. These capabilities... more
Fair and showsElettronica at "Dubai Airshow" (2): strong relationship with the UAE for over 30 years
And it is looking forward to full industrial collaboration with local partners
This stretches back to the early 1990s when Elettronica began supplying products to the Emirati armed forces. The intervening years saw the Emirati armed forces develop some of the most advanced Electronic... more
Fair and showsElettronica showcases its ADRIAN counter drone system at the "Dubai Airshow"
Unauthorised and dangerous use is an ever-present threat in the Middle East and around the world
Unauthorised and dangerous drone use is an ever-present threat in the Middle East and around the world. Cheap to buy, easy to fly, in the wrong hands these aircraft can wreak havoc. Unauthorised drones... more
AerospaceArianespace to launch Australian satellite with Ariane 6
The mission is scheduled for the second half of 2023
Arianespace and Australian operator SingTel Optus signed the launch contract for the Optus-11 communications satellite. The launch, scheduled for the second half of 2023, will use the Ariane 64 version... more
AirlinesALC order for 111 aircraft and launches Fund
Order covers all Airbus families, A-220, A-320, A-330 and A-350
Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) covering all Airbus Families, highlighting the power of the company’s full product range. The agreement is for 25 A-220/300s, 55 A-321neos, 2... more
Civil aviationAirbus foresees demand for new passenger and freighter aircraft by 2040
Need for new pilots and skilled technicians over the next 20 years
In the next 20 years, Airbus forecasts demand for air transport to progressively shift from fleet growth to the accelerated retirement of older, less fuel-efficient aircraft, resulting in a need for some... more
Fair and showsRussian Helicopters presents a record number of rotorcraft at "Dubai Airshow"
The international premiere of the Mi-28NE attack aircraft
At the "Dubai Airshow 2021" (November 14-18), Russian Helicopters Holding Company for the first time demonstrates six full-scale samples of Russian rotorcraft on static display and in flight program of... more
Fair and showsSikorsky helicopter arrives at the "Dubai Airshow"
It's the King Stallion CH-53K military aircraft
The "Dubai Airshow", one of the world's top exhibitions in the aviation sector, ongoing until November 18th, got underway last Sunday. For the occasion, the largest manufacturers on the planet have ensured... more
Airlines"Dubai Airshow". Indigo Partners portfolio airlines order 255 A-321neo Family aircraft
For Wizz Air, Frontier, Volaris and JetSmart
Wizz Air (Hungary), Frontier (United States), Volaris (Mexico) and JetSMART (Chile, Argentina), Indigo Partners portfolio airlines, have announced an order for 255 additional A-321neo Family aircraft under... more
DefenseSpanish Ministry of Defence signs order for three A-330 MRTT aircraft
The delivery of the first airplane in the next days -DATA SHEET
The Spanish Ministry of Defence has signed the formal order for the acquisition of three A-330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft (MRTT). Under the agreement, the handover of the first aircraft i... more
AirlinesAirplanes and helicopters. "Dubai Airshow" (November 14-18, 2021)
The first day of the event -VIDEO
The "Dubai Air Show" is an aeronautical event, born in 1989, held every two years in the city of the United Arab Emirates.From the first edition in 1989 there were 200 exhibitors and 25 planes on display... more
IndustrySilver Dawn delivered at Fincantieri's shipyard in Ancona
With an intimate ceremony
Leading ultra-luxury cruise lineSilversea Cruises has taken delivery of new ship Silver Dawn at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Italy. Executives from Silversea Cruises and Fincantieri today attended a... more
DefenseOffers from Fincantieri and Knds for Oto Melara and Wass
The two companies produce some of the most popular weapons in the world
The ex-Oto Melara company, which develops defense systems for the Leonardo Group, is on the radar of Paris and Berlin, which put a joint proposal on the table. However, the Italian Government is also studying... more
Finance and economyGeneral Electric bets on aviation
This emerges from the split into three companies announced for 2024
The US company General Electric announced in recent days that starting from 2023 the group will progressively divide into three independent companies, each listed on the stock exchange: aeronautics, energy,... more
Civil aviationFAA against Boeing on safety supervisors appointment
The authority says they have no experience in aircraft certification
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recently sent a new letter of complaint to Boeing to point out that some engineers appointed by the company as safety supervisors -and interviewed and evaluated... more
Finance and economyFincantieri. BoD approves 9m 2021 results
Total backlog at EURO 36 Billion -ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Fincantieri SpA, chaired by Giampiero Massolo, has examined and approved the interim financial information at September 30, 2021. Consolidated 9M 2021 results2021 guidance fully... more
AccidentsBoeing recognizes responsibility for the plane crash in Ethiopia
In 2019 an Ethiopian Airlines B-737 Max crashed killing 157 people
New developments for the plane crash of 10 March 2019. The US aircraft manufacturer Boeing admitted its responsibility for the disaster occurred in Ethiopia, when an Ethiopian Airlines B-737 Max aircraft... more
Civil aviationGeneral Electric divides itself into three companies
Health, Energy and Aeronautics. The decision becomes effective in 2023
The US multinational conglomerate founded in 1892 -active in the fields of technology and services for the aviation, energy, renewables, digital, armament production, locomotives and finance- splits itself... more
AirlinesSharing the skies can save airlines fuel and reduce CO2 emissions
The next step is to get the support of the authorities
Airbus has performed the first long-haul demonstration of formation flight in general air traffic (GAT) regulated transatlantic airspace with two A-350 aircraft flying at three kilometers apart from Toulouse,... more
Civil aviationFirst H-225 helicopter flight with 100% SAF
Powering one of the Safran Makila 2 engines
An H-225 has performed the first ever helicopter flight with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) powering one of the Safran Makila 2 engines. The flight, which took place at the company’s headquarters i... more
IndustryFour new aircraft concepts using renewable energy propulsion technologies
Embraer presents the Energia Family
Embraer announced yesterday a family of concept aircraft that it is exploring to help the industry achieve its goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The details of the Energia family, the latest in... more
IndustryTeam seeking to shape NATO’s future surveillance and control
New partnership brings together nine companies
Northrop Grumman Corporation and Airbus Defence and Space, together with seven industrial players, have established ASPAARO, the Atlantic Strategic Partnership for Advanced All-domain Resilient Operations.... more
IndustryFincantieri: the forward section of LSS was delivered
“Jacques Chevallier”, the first of four logistic support units LSS
The forward section of “Jacques Chevallier”, the first of four logistic support units LSS (Logistic Support Ship) ordered by Chantiers de l’Atlantique to Fincantieri under the FLOTLOG program (“Flotte logisti... more
Finance and economyLeonardo BoD: nine months results
ATR, Airbus and other programmes improving, while B-787 is still affected by the pandemic -ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Luciano Carta, examined and unanimously approved the results of the first nine months 2021.Alessandro Profumo, Leonardo CEO,... more
Civil aviationATR and its 40 year anniversary; 1,700 aircraft sold in this period
And it looks to shape future of regional aviation
ATR today marks its 40-year anniversary, celebrating key breakthroughs for regional aviation over the past four decades. The market-turboprop manufacturer will also use this milestone to look to the future,... more
Civil aviationElettronica-Leonardo: supporting growth of sovereign national skills
Agreement signed to strengthen long-term strategic cooperation
Leonardo and Elettronica have signed an agreement to strengthen the long-term strategic cooperation between the two companies in support of the growth of sovereign technologies. On the basis of the complementary... more
HelicoptersDelivery of H-160 helicopters to the French Gendarmerie delayed
From 2023 to 2024
The first H-160 helicopters developed by Airbus Helicopters for the French Gendarmerie will be delivered in 2024. Initially scheduled for 2023, deliveries have been postponed by one year. The 10 aircraft... more
DefenseFincantieri and Navantia agree to boost collaboration in European Defence
The signature will take place tomorrow during an event
Fincantieri and Navantia have reached an agreement on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in order to boost their relationship and explore the joint benefit of a broadened collaboration in the naval and... more
IndustryBoeing delivers KC-46A Tanker airplane to Japan
The first one of the model to an international customer -DATA SHEET
Boeing has delivered its first KC-46A tanker to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) marking the program’s first delivery to a customer outside the United States.The Japan KC-46A is capable of refueling J... more
AirportsAVIONEWS interviews Bauer, Volocopter commercial director
On the occasion of the presentation of eVtol Volocity - VIDEO
AVIONEWS talked with Christian Bauer, the commercial director of Volocopter, the German company that developed Volocity, a vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVtol) presented in these days at the... more
HelicoptersFincantieri delivers the first corvette for Qatar
The flight deck and hangar are sized for hosting one NH-90 helicopter
At the presence of Senator Stefania Pucciarelli, Undersecretary of State for Defence, the delivery of the corvette “Al Zubarah”, the first of the class of the same nameof four vessels ordered to Fincantieri by... more
Civil aviationAircraft and helicopters. Airbus reports nine month (9m) 2021 results
The highlights - ATTACHMENT
Airbus reports Nine-Month (9m) 2021 results.The highlights:424 commercial aircraft delivered in 9m 20219m financials reflect deliveries as well as efforts on cost containment and competitivenessRevenues... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and helicopters. Boeing reports 3Q results
The highlights
Boeing reported third-quarter results.The highlights:Continued progress on global safe return to service of 737 MAX aircraft and focus on operational stabilityRevenue of $15.3 billion, GAAP loss per share... more
AerospaceTAS and Indonesia to build telecommunication satellite
To provide more capacity over the Country
Thales Alenia Space (TAS) announced that it has signed a contract with a reference satellite service provider in Indonesia, PT Telkom Satelit Indonesia (Telkomsat) as subsidiary of PT Telkom Indonesia... more