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IndustryFincantieri: "Viking Venus" delivered in Ancona
It will be placed in the small cruise ship segment
“Viking Venus”, the newest ocean cruise ship which Fincantieri is building for the shipowner Viking, has been delivered today at the shipyard in Ancona.The unit will be placed in the small cruise ship seg... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: key contract in the development of Galileo Second Generation
Boosting the positioning performance and real-time operability of the system
Thales Alenia Space (Tas), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), as prime contractor for Galileo First Generation’s Ground Mission Segment, has been selected by the European Space A... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Boeing forecasts sufficient capital for aviation finance
According to the Cafmo 2021, the first published since 2019
Boeing projects global and diversified funding will continue to flow into the aircraft financing sector as the aviation sector navigates the global pandemic and vaccine deployment continues to accelerate.The... more
HelicoptersBell signs teaming agreements with suppliers in Germany
This announcement demonstrates industry’s commitment to the rotorcraft sector in the Country
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced yesterday it has signed teaming agreements with German suppliers to support Bell’s industrial participation efforts in Germany. As part of the collaboration, t... more
Civil aviationAirbus further reduces its Beluga aircraft fleet’s environmental impact
Maiden flight of an airplane using SAF
Airbus has taken the next step in reducing its industrial carbon footprint with the maiden flight of a Beluga super-transporter using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from the aerospace company’s Broughton p... more
IndustryFincantieri: MoU signed for the technological reconversion of the plant in Taranto
With other two industries
Fincantieri, ArcelorMittal Italia (AMI) and Paul Wurth Italia (Pwit) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to consider drawing up a reconversion plan for the existing integrated cycle of the AMI steel-making... more
HelicoptersDerazona to be Asia's first H-160 helicopter operator
For oil and gas sector -DATA SHEET
Airbus Helicopters has secured an H-160 order from Derazona Helicopters in Indonesia, launching this new rotorcraft in the country’s oil and gas sector. The multi-mission helicopter will play an important r... more
HelicoptersRostec supplied the first Ansat helicopter
And a medical version of Mi-17-1V
Kazan Helicopters of Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) supplied the first Ansat helicopter and multipurpose Mi-17-1V to the Republic of Turkmenistan. Both aircraft... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Embraer assists the development of private air transport for COVID-19 vaccines
The company has released technical information for customers
As demand for the COVID-19 vaccine transportation increases around the world, Embraer has released technical information to assist customers on how its business jets can be optimized to transport these... more
AerospaceTelespazio announces support for AWS Ground Station
With its cloud-based service platform Enable
Telespazio Germany GmbH, a subsidiary of Telespazio –a joint-venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%) –, a provider of aerospace engineering, software solutions and services and a member of the... more
Civil aviationAirbus and TNO to develop aircraft laser communication terminal
The first tests will take place at the end of 2021
Airbus and the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) have launched a programme to develop a laser communication terminal demonstrator for aircraft, known as UltraAir. The project,... more
Civil aviationAirbus aircraft: order and deliveries in March
The hightlights - DATA SHEET
Airbus's commercial aircraft orders and deliveries for the month of March 2021 have been published on its website.The highlights:March 2021 deliveries: 72 to 34 customers (4 A-220, 60 A-320 Family (57neo),... more
Finance and economyFincantieri: shareholders' meeting approves 2020 financial statements
Closed with a profit of EUR 963,328.57
Fincantieri SpA held its ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting today in Trieste on a single call. In consideration of the COVID-19 health emergency and taking into account the regulatory provisions issued for... more
IndustryBae Systems to support international F-16 fighter aircraft fleet
The company has received a contract from USAF
BAE Systems has received an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract from the US Air Force with a value of up to $600 million to supply the international fleet of F-16 aircraft with support equipment.... more
AerospaceHigh-speed artificial intelligence and machine learning for space satellite images
Thales Alenia Space and Microsoft’s cloud powered innovation
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), and Microsoft today announced that they are innovating together on cloud technologies in space by adding the Deeper Vision... more
HelicoptersAnsat and Mi-171A2 helicopters at "Innoprom" in Uzbekistan
They are at the stand of Rostec State Corporation
Russian Helicopters holding company presented its multipurpose civilian aircraft, Ansat and Mi-171A2, at the recently started "INNOPROM. Big Industrial Week in Tashkent" exhibition, at the stand of Rostec... more
HelicoptersR-66 Police helicopter joins Polk County Sheriff’s Aviation fleet
Some technical specifications and dimensions
Robinson Helicopter Company delivered last days R-66 Police Helicopter serial number 1025 to Florida’s Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO).PCSO’s R-66 Police helicopter is the first R-66 Police helicopter confi... more
IndustryVard (Fincantieri) to build three Operation Service Vessels
The subsidiary of the industry grows stronger in the promising off-shore wind energy sector
Vard (Fincantieri), one of the major global shipbuilders of specialized vessels, has signed a contract for the design and construction of 3 Service Operation Vessels (SOV) for the Scottish company North... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space opens new FabLab at Charleroi plant
Designed to stimulate innovation and drive sustainable growth in Belgium
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), announced today that it has set up a new FabLab (fabrication laboratory) at its plant in Charleroi, Belgium. This approach... more
IndustryEmbraer concluded aerial refuelling qualification between two KC-390 aircraft
The industry reached another important milestone in the development of the program - VIDEO
Embraer reached another important milestone in the development of the KC-390 multi-mission military freighter program with the successful conclusion of the aerial refuelling qualification between two Millennium,... more
Civil aviationS-100 UAV helicopter. New service provision contract with EMSA
A framework agreement for EUR 16.5 million
Schiebel has won another significant contract with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). Schiebel, with its CAMCOPTER S-100, is yet again one of the service providers for EMSA’s Remotely Piloted A... more
DefenseAirbus for Canada’s strategic tanker aircraft replacement
The industry as bidder for the STTC project -DATA SHEET
Airbus has been qualified by the Government of Canada as a bidder for the Strategic Tanker Transport Capability (STTC) project, a procurement process launched to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)... more
DefenseBoeing: contract for P-8A Poseidon maritime patrolling aircraft
For a worth of USD 1,6 bn -DATA SHEET
The US Navy awarded Boeing a $1.6 billion production contract for the next 11 P-8A Poseidon aircraft. Nine planes will join the US Navy fleet and two will go to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), a... more
AirportsDallas Airport selected AeroBoss Riws warning system
To reduce risk of runway incursions
Leonardo, through its US subsidiary Selex ES Inc., will provide Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport with its AeroBOSS Runway Incursion Warning System (RIWS), part of the company’s portfolio o... more
Civil aviationPiaggio Aerospace: new order for P-180 Avanti Evo aircraft from the USA
While the sale of the business complexes of industry is in its final stages
While the sale of the business complexes of Piaggio Aerospace is in its final stages, one more order arrives from the United States for the purchase of a new Avanti EVO aircraft. Signing the agreement,... more
AirlinesCorsair takes delivery of its first A-330neo aircraft
On lease from Avolon -DATA SHEET
Corsair has taken delivery of its first A-330/900 aircraft, on lease from Avolon, to join the French airline’s fleet.By selecting a total of five A-330neos, the carrier is executing its strategy to become a... more
DefenseMBDA: innovation for growth
The industry showed strong resilience in 2020 despite the global pandemic
MBDA showed strong resilience in 2020 despite the global pandemic. Revenues were at €3.6 billion in 2020, with a 50:50 split across domestic and export customers. Order intake during 2020 was €3.3 bil... more
HelicoptersJapan Coast Guard adds two H-225 helicopters
It growing fleet reaches 17 units
Japan Coast Guard (JCG) will expand its fleet with two new H-225 helicopters, taking its total Super Puma fleet up to 17, comprising two AS-332s and 15 H-225s. The largest Super Puma operator in Japan... more
Civil aviationRR: world’s largest aero-engine build starts
Key engineering features
Rolls-Royce (RR) has officially started building the world’s largest aero-engine, UltraFan, which will help redefine sustainable air travel for decades to come.Work on the first module is underway at i... more
HelicoptersSingapore receives its first H-225M helicopter
The fleet of aircraft is expected to assume a wide range of roles
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has taken delivery of its first H-225M helicopter in Singapore.Airbus Helicopters signed a contract with Singapore’s Ministry of Defence for the acquisition o... more
AirlinesSouthwest Airlines orders 100 B-737 MAX airplanes
Plus 155 options across two models -DATA SHEET
Boeing and Southwest Airlines announced yesterday the carrier will continue to build its business around the 737 MAX family with a new order for 100 airplanes and 155 options across two models. The deal... more
HelicoptersBell becomes one of the first customer to use SAF for training
Into all its Bell Training Academy (BTA)
Bell Textron Inc. announced yesterday that it began incorporating Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into all Bell Training Academy (BTA) and customer demonstration fleet aircraft. Bell will be one of the... more
Civil aviationAirplane-helicopter. V-22 Osprey soars past 600,000 fleet flight hours
The aircraft is operated by USAF, US Navy and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
The V-22 Osprey tiltrotor (airplane and helicopter) has logged more than 600,000 flight-hours, providing continuous customer support to maintain mission readiness and transport critical cargo and personnel.Built... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: call of the Shareholders’ Meeting
It will be convened in May
The Board of Directors (BoD) of Leonardo, convened yesterday under the chairmanship of Luciano Carta, has resolved that the Shareholders’ Meeting will be convened in Ordinary session on 10 and 19 May 2... more
IndustryFincantieri and Enel X commit to the energy transition for maritime transport in Italy
They work togehter to assess initiatives on creating electricity powered infrastracture in Italian ports
Enel X and Fincantieri have signed a letter of intent to work together on building and running next-generation port infrastructure with a low environmental impact and developing electricity-powered solutions... more
Finance and economyLeonardo announces postponement of the DRS Initial Public Offering
Adverse market conditions did not allow an adequate valuation of it
Leonardo SpA announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Leonardo US Holding, Inc., postponed the Initial Public Offering (“IPO”) of shares of Leonardo DRS, Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of... more
AerospaceEmergencies and more: the Argo program
For Telespazio a lesson from the earthquake in Irpinia in 1980
Confirmations and new horizons. For Telespazio, the early eighties were marked by two important names: Intelsat and Italsat.On the one hand, the Italian company was entrusted once again with ordinary traffic... more
AerospaceEutelsat selects Airbus for key orbital slot with satellite
Eighth order confirms success of Eurostar Neo for GEO market
Airbus has been selected by Eutelsat, one of the world’s reference satellite operators, to build EUTELSAT 36D, a new generation multi-mission geostationary telecommunications satellite. The spacecraft wi... more
AerospaceAvio: 2020 results
Vega to launch again in April -ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Avio SpA reviewed and approved last Friday the financial statements as of December 31, 2020.The highlights are: Net Revenues: Euro 322 million (-12.6% on 2019)Adjusted EBITDA:... more
HelicoptersH-145 helicopter for the German Armed Forces’ SaR service delivered
It is the seventh and last aircraft -DATA SHEET
Airbus Helicopters has handed over the seventh and last H-145 for the Search and Rescue (SAR) service of the Bundeswehr to the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service... more
AirlinesAviation leaders launch emissions study on commercial passenger jet aircraft
The airplane used 100% sustainable aviation fuel
A team of aerospace specialists has launched the world’s first in-flight emissions study using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on a wide-body commercial passenger aircraft.Airbus, German research c... more
Civil aviationThe Czech manufacturer of UAVs entered the Middle East market
The company develops and produces the One 150 civilian and military unmanned aircraft
Primoco UAV, the Czech manufacturer of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), has taken an important step to expand its business in the Gulf countries. Together with the Saudi company Middle East Systems & Technology... more
AerospaceTelespazio will lead a new Galileo Information Centre in Latin America
The new GIC will be working for 36 months
Telespazio Ibérica, a subsidiary of Telespazio –a joint-venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%), is the reference of the consortium in charge of running the new Galileo Information Centre (GIC) fo... more
IndustryFincantieri: "Discovery Princess" floated out
Interior fittings will now begin, delivery scheduled next year
"Discovery Princess", the sixth Royal-class ship built for the ship operator Princess Cruises, a brand within Carnival Corporation, floated out yesterday at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Monfalcone (Gorizia). I... more
AirlinesEmirates accuses Boeing: "Planes have no longer same quality"
President Clark said it during an interview
A very heavy accusation that could have important consequences: Tim Clark, President of the airline Emirates, has lashed out in recent hours against Boeing and the alleged lack of quality standards of... more
Civil aviationTeam to provide Second Generation UK Search and Rescue capability
To address the Maritime Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) requirement
Airbus is teaming with Draken Europe to address the UK Maritime Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) requirement for the Second Generation Search and Rescue (UKSAR2G) service. Both industries present a UK-based pa... more
AerospacePhoto. Magboom attached to Juice
Latest milestone achieved on integration of the Jupiter probe
JUICE, the European Space Agency's JUpiter ICy moons Explorer mission, has successfully passed its latest milestone: space engineers at Airbus’ satellite integration centre in Friedrichshafen (Germany) h... more
IndustryFincantieri launched the third PPA "Raimondo Montecuccoli"
The unit will be delivered in 2023
The launch of the third Multipurpose Offshore Patrol ship (PPA) “Raimondo Montecuccoli” took place last Saturday at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Riva Trigoso (Genoa).The ceremony, held in a restricted forma... more
DefenseFincantieri delivers Lss "Vulcano" in Muggiano
Vessel’s characteristics; base for rescue operations through helicopters
Today, the logistic support ship LSS “Vulcano”, ordered to Fincantieri within the renewal plan of the Italian Navy’s fleet, was delivered by the Naval Integrated shipyard in Muggiano.The multi-year progr... more
Civil aviationDelivery an all electric passenger aircraft ready for service in 2026
RR and Tecnam join forces with Wideroe
Rolls-Royce (RR) and airframer Tecnam are joining forces with Widerøe –one of the largest regional airlines in Scandinavia, to deliver an all-electric passenger aircraft for the commuter market. The pr... more