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AerospaceCSO-3 launched (2), the optical Earth-observation satellite
The instrument flying built by prime contractor TAS
The CSO-3 military observation satellite has been successfully launched by Arianespace atop an Ariane 6 from Europe’s spaceport in French Guyana (on March 6, 2025 at 1:24 pm local time in Kourou, 4:24 p... more
IndustryS-100 UAS selected by European Defence Agency
For cross domain logistics programme
Under the Hub for European Defence Innovation (HEDI), EDA (European Defence Agency) has established the “Autonomous Systems for Cross-Domain Logistics (Air and Land)” programme and selected Schiebel’s CAMCO... more
DefenseTrump temporarily suspends military aid to Kiev
Billions of dollars blocked
The Trump administration announced a temporary halt in the delivery of US military aid to Ukraine, in a move that blocks billions of dollars in munitions, vehicles and other equipment that were planned... more
Civil aviationRussian UAC renews its management: Bocharov new deputy executive director
Will he solve the problem of delays in civil aircraft programs, including the Yakovlev MC-21 and SJ-100?
Former Deputy Trade Minister joins leading Russian aerospace industry more
AccidentsSudan Air Force Antonov plane crashes into residential area
The total victims would be 46 according to unspecified sources of the regional government - VIDEO
Yesterday evening, a Sudanese Air Force aircraft identified without further details as an Antonov, crashed in the outskirts of Khartoum, the capital of Sudan. The victims among the military on board and... more
Finance and economyP&W awarded F119 engine contract for USAF's F-22 aircraft fleet
A three year agreement valued up to USD 1,5 bn
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, secured a three-year contract valued up to $1.5 billion to sustain F119 engines, which power the US Air Force's F-22 fighter jets. The agreement will improve readiness... more
AerospaceAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports Full-Year (FY) 2024 results
And provided guidance for 2025
Airbus reported consolidated Full-Year (FY) 2024 financial results and provided guidance for 2025.The highlights are:766 commercial aircraft delivered Revenues € 69.2 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 5.4 bill... more
DefenseUS strengthens defense alliance with Israel
Strategic cooperation and military support underlined by recent delivery of heavy ammunition
The strategic alliance between the United States and Israel is strengthened with the recent delivery of a significant quantity of heavy munitions, including the famous MK-84 bombs, known for their exceptional... more
IndustryEmbraer begins production of Austria’s first C-390 Millennium airplane
This step took place during an official ceremony held at its production facility
Embraer has officially begun the structural assembly of the first C-390 Millennium for Austria. This major step took place during an official ceremony held at the Gavião Peixoto production facility in... more
Civil aviationDOT Secretary Duffy calls Boeing CEO to discuss safety and quality
After the Alaska Airlines B-737 MAX case in 2024, FAA standards controls become more stringent
The new Secretary of the US Department of Transportation, Sean Duffy, has asked Boeing CEO and President Kelly Ortberg to travel to Washington for an urgent meeting to review the company’s efforts to a... more
DefenseSouth Korea, Thailand: military leaders meet to strengthen cooperation
At the center of the talks are UAV aerial systems, cyberspace and joint exercises such as Cobra Gold
The military leaders of South Korea and Thailand met in Seoul yesterday to discuss new strategies for defense cooperation, with a focus on drone aircraft, cyberspace and joint exercises. The meeting, hosted... more
AccidentsCRJ-700 Plane-UH-60 Helicopter collision: NTSB updates on investigation status
Wreck recovery and analysis, radar data and flight altitude, recorder decryption and maintenance - VIDEO
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB, an independent investigative agency of the United States Government), which is leading the investigation, is continuing operations to recover the wreckage... more
DefenseKC-390 Millennium, Embraer's flagship aircraft at "Aero India 2025"
At the Brazilian company's stand, this and other solutions for the defense sector
Embraer announced today that it will be present at "Aero India 2025", Asia's leading aerospace and defense event scheduled for February 10-14. The Brazilian company will showcase its flagship KC-390 multi-mission... more
IndustryAirbus: to define France's future maritime patrol aircraft
Signed a contract for a risk-assessment study of the programme
The French Defence Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l'Armement) has signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space as prime contractor, in partnership with Thales, for a risk-assessment study o... more
IndustryEmbraer celebrated 10 years of the first flight of the KC-390 Millennium aircraft
Lasted one hour and 25 minutes - VIDEO and PHOTO GALLERY
Embraer celebrated yesterday 10 years of the first flight of the KC-390 Millennium, the next-generation multi-mission tactical transport aircraft. The maiden flight, which took place in Gavião Peixoto... more
AccidentsPlane-helicopter collision: number of radar men abnormal at "Reagan"
US: Transportation Secretary confirms investigation branch into tower staffing at time of accident
Washington Airspace Management: a complex picture between insufficient resources and congested traffic more
AccidentsPlane-helicopter collision (3): all black boxes recovered
The NTSB will provide the preliminary report within 30 days
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held yesterday a press conference with the media regarding the investigation into the tragic collision between the Bombardier CRJ-700 airplane and the Sikorsky... more
AccidentsAirplane-helicopter collision (3). The sheet by ASN
The technical details of the aircraft
Below a summary sheet by Aviation Safety Network about the collision in flight happened in the skies of Washington between an airplane operated by PSA on behalf of American Airlines, and a helicopter of... more
AccidentsAirplane-helicopter collision (2). AA CEO statement on flight 5342
US authorities FAA and NTSB will investigate on accident - VIDEO
American Eagle flight 5342 on a CRJ-700 aircraft operated by Psa Airlines, en route from Wichita, Kansas to Washington Dc was involved in a mid-air collision last night. "On board the aircraft there were... more
AccidentsWashington: military helicopter collides with passenger plane in flight
A total of 67 people were involved; the death toll is still uncertain /VIDEO
Last night in Washington there was a mid-air collision between a Bombardier CRJ-701ER aircraft registration N709PS, of the American Eagle company but operated by Psa Airlines (over 500 daily flights made... more
AerospaceBoeing reports fourth quarter results 2024
Delivered 348 airplanes last year and recorded 279 orders
Boeing reports 4Q results.The highlights are:Fourth Quarter 2024Finalized the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) agreement and resumed production across the B-737, B-767... more
Civil aviationAirbus sees continued growth in helicopter sales in 2024
Orders for 455 units, came from 182 customers in 42 Countries
Airbus Helicopters logged 455 gross orders (net: 450) in 2024, highlighting a steady market growth with a strong performance this year for its light, light twin-engined, and heavy helicopters. The orders... more
Civil aviationPresidential planes: Trump proposes new look for Air Force One
It aims to modernise its aesthetics in the wake of the "renewal", but in "due time"...
Speaking to reporters aboard the presidential plane Air Force One, Donald Trump expressed his intention to change its iconic colors. The President described the aircraft as a "special airplane", but noted... more
Civil aviationColombia: Petro grants presidential plane for repatriation of nationals
After giving in to Trump's demands, he will facilitate the return of Colombians expelled from the US
Colombian President Gustavo Petro, as announced by the new American President in these hours, has given in to Trump's threat of duties and sanctions, even making the presidential plane available to facilitate... more
AccidentsTaiwan: Ching-kuo dies after being sucked into F-CK-1 fighter jet engine
A female sergeant major was killed while inspecting the aircraft after landing
A tragic accident rocked Ching Chuan Kang Air Base in Taichung, Taiwan, on January 21, when a Taiwanese Air Force officer died after being sucked into the engine of an F-CK-1 Ching-kuo fighter jet developed... more
DefenseAdmiral Cavo Dragone takes over from Admiral Bauer as Chair of the NATO Military Committee
In his inaugural address he added that, “Alone, we may go faster, but together, we can go further" - PHOTO
Today, 17 January 2025, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone assumed the role of Chair of the NATO Military Committee, officially receiving the gavel from his predecessor, Admiral Rob Bauer, during a special... more
HelicoptersTwo new H-225M helicopters delivered to French DGA
They are the first of eight aircraft ordered in 2021
Airbus Helicopters has delivered two H-225M helicopters to the French Armament General Directorate (DGA). These units are the first of eight aircraft ordered in 2021. They will be operated by the French... more
DefenseNorway returns to experimenting with Sustainable Fuel for fighter jet aircraft
First test with 40% SAF mixture carried out on an F-35A - GALLERY
The Norwegian Air Force conducted a demonstration flight the day before yesterday using a Lockheed Martin F-35 JSF fighter jet powered by a 40% blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), marking a significant... more
IndustryUruguayan Air Force buys five A-29 "Super Tucano" aircraft
By converting options into firm orders
It becomes the sixth Nation to operate this model in South America more
DefenseUS Government greenlights helicopter sale to Zambia
A $100 million deal for an unspecified number of Bell 412s + support package
The United States government has approved the sale of Bell 412 twin-engine military utility helicopters to the Republic of Zambia for an approximate value of $100 million, as part of the Foreign Military... more
DefenseStealth aircraft. Turkish Ucav Anka-3 drops Tolun guided bomb
Armament released from internal fuselage compartment: a first for Turkish aircraft -VIDEO+PHOTO
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) announced that its Anka-3 stealth Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) under development has successfully dropped a Tolun guided bomb (produced by the indigenous Aselsan),... more
CuriositiesHistoric aircraft. Australia: routine survey uncovers WWII wreck
A Beaufort bomber has been lying intact in the water since November 26, 1944 - PHOTO+VIDEO
An enthusiastic Charles Collins -chief surveyor of the Australian hydrographic and geophysical survey company EGS, and leader of the survey team- was the first to comment on the unexpected discovery, made... more
DefenseUSA: F-16 aircraft external auxiliary tank crashes among houses
No consequences on the ground, but military authorities at Eglin Air Force Base are investigating
Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, was the first to report the incident: "At approximately 11:00 am on January 7, a 300-gallon fuel tank fell from an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 96th Test Wing,... more
DefenseUS Defense expands contract for UH-72 Lakota helicopter support US Army
USD 315M contractual modification to Airbus agreement US Space & Defense
The US Army has awarded Airbus US Space & Defense a USD 315 million contract modification to provide logistics and engineering services in support of its fleet of UH-72 Lakota twin-engine light utility... 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
AirportsCecilia Sala returns home (2): Meloni and Tajani welcome her
The Italian AMI C-130J aircraft will land at 3:30pm at Rome-Ciampino airport
The landing of the C-130J aircraft made available by the Air Force (AMI) for the repatriation of Italian compatriot journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Iran since 19 December, the day of her arrest in... 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
Latest newsCecilia Sala returns home: the plane just took off from Tehran
Palazzo Chigi communicates it in a note
The plane that is bringing home Roman journalist Cecilia Sala, arrested in a hotel in Tehran on December 19 while she was in the country on a journalist visa, took off a few minutes ago from Tehran. This... 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
DefenseUkrainian naval attack drones destroy 2 Russian Mil Mi-8 helicopters
Employees of Magura V5 equipped with R-73 Sea Dragon missiles: Kiev calls the feat historic - VIDEO
An official note from the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DiU) reported this yesterday, on January 2, 2025, giving the feat the value of a record: "following a successful operation of the defense intelligence... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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