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AirlinesPorter Airlines orders up to 80 E-195E2 aircraft
To lead major expansion plan -DATA SHEET
Porter Airlines has unveiled plans to extend its service to destinations throughout North America with a firm order for 30 E-195E2 jet airplanes, with purchase rights for a further 50 aircraft. The deal... more
AirportsContract between Thales and Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority
To support the modernisation of the local navigation aids infrastructure
Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has awarded Thales a contract to support the modernisation of the Greek civil aviation Navigation Aids infrastructure. This turnkey contract includes the supply of 10... more
AirlinesSky Express signs deal for six ATR-72/600 aircraft
Fastest growing Greek airline will operate youngest ATR fleet in Europe
The turboprop manufacturer ATR and Sky Express, a fast growing airline in Greece, have signed a deal to acquire six ATR-72/600 aircraft, the first of which was delivered on June 30. This marks an important... more
Civil aviationAirbus starts the assembly of its first A-321XLR aircraft front fuselage
Its entry into service is targeted for 2023
Another significant milestone in the making of the first A-321XLR: the nose and front fuselage assembly has started in France, following the earlier accomplishment of the centre wing box.Less than two... more
Civil aviationStrong rise in stock market for Airbus after half-year deliveries
The goal to be achieved in 2021 is increasingly realistic
A respectable performance that recorded in the last few hours on the Stock Exchange by Airbus. The transalpine industry, in fact, gained 3.6 percentage points in Paris, touching the 113 Euro of quotation,... more
IndustryMSC-Fincantieri partner for construction of new cruise terminal at PortMiami
Project is due to be completed by December 2023
Today the Cruise Division of MSC Group and Fincantieri announced the signing of a contract for the construction by Fincantieri Infrastructure Florida of a new mega cruise terminal at PortMiami, the cruise... more
HelicoptersS-100 unmanned helicopter enhances maritime surveillance in Spain with Emsa
Stationed in the north-west of the Country, it supports the authorities in different tasks
The Spanish maritime safety and rescue body SASEMAR is operating the CAMCOPTER S-100 for maritime surveillance over the coming months. The Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) service is delivered by... more
Civil aviationThales presents new UAS100 drone for civil and military uses
First flight of the prototype was successfully completed
Thales has successfully completed the first flight of the new UAS100, a promising and interesting drone that has among its main features a range of more than 100 kilometers. With a hybrid propulsion system... more
AirlinesBoc Aviation delivers seven B-737 MAX8 aircraft to Tui
All airplanes are powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines
BOC Aviation Limited announced that it has delivered the seventh of seven new B-737 MAX 8 aircraft for lease to TUI Travel Aviation Finance Limited. All airplanes are powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines.TUI... more
AirlinesCarriers continue to avoid A-380 plane
In July, just 11% of flights compared to pre-covid levels
Data are eloquent and do not promise anything good: according to what emerged from sector analyzes by civil aviation experts, the A-380 aircraft risks being able to operate very little over the next few... more
AerospaceAirbus-built European Robotic Arm ready for space
After a one-week journey the ERA will arrive at the ISS
Airbus space engineers have installed ESA’s European Robotic Arm (ERA) onto the Russian Multipurpose Laboratory Module (MLM) and it is now ready for its flight to the International Space Station (ISS). T... more
AirportsAtitech: agreement signed with IAI Aviation Group
The company expands its activity
Israel Aerospace Industries' (IAI) Aviation Group has agreed to establish a passenger to freighter conversion site to convert the B-737/700/800 with Atitech company, at Atitech’s leading MRO center in N... more
IndustryFincantieri: double milestone for Virgin Voyages
“Valiant Lady” delivered, “Resilient Lady” was floated out today
The delivery of “Valiant Lady” took place yesterday and “Resilient Lady” was floated out today at the Sestri Ponente (Genoa) shipyard, respectively the second and third of four ships which Virgin Voyages... more
IndustryGermany signs on for Five Boeing P-8A Poseidon Aircraft
Eighth customer of the multimission airplane - DATA SHEET
The German Ministry of Defense yesterday signed a letter of offer and acceptance for five Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft under the US government’s Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process. With this order, G... more
Civil aviationIATA welcomes Rolls-Royce commitment to open aftermarket best practice
The document was finalized after several months of collaborative dialogue
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Rolls-Royce plc have signed a joint statement that clarifies the engine manufacturer’s ongoing commitment to an open and competitive approach to i... more
IndustryVard (Fincantieri): "Hanseatic Spirit" delivered
Third ship in a new series of luxury expedition cruise vessels
Fincantieri’s subsidiary Vard, one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels, delivered “Hanseatic Spirit”, third ship in a new series of luxury expedition cruise vessels for G... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines expands fleet with 270 new planes
Both Airbus and Boeing: it's the largest order in its history
Air carrier United Airlines has made it known in the last few hours that it has completed an order for 270 planes, to be precise both Airbus and Boeing (read also the article published by AVIONEWS). For... more
Civil aviationBoeing, hundreds of planes waiting for deliveries from weeks
Industry had never been in such a situation before
There is always a first time for everything, but Boeing would never have wished to personally experience the situation that is causing some concern. The Chicago industry, in fact, has to deal with the... more
AirportsUSA: 1,200 billion dollars plan for airports, railways and roads
President Biden's announcement on Twitter
The latest announcement from the White House suggests a maximum infrastructure investment plan. As US President Joe Biden explained through his Twitter account, the country is preparing to experience a... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space and partners selected by the ESA
To supply deep space antenna for New Norcia ground station in Australia
The European Alliance for Deep Space Antennas (E-DSA²) formed by Thales Alenia Space (TAS), Schwartz-Hautmont and mtex antenna technology has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) to supply... more
IndustryFincantieri: second ship class Seaside Evo built by the industry
Ceremony for MSC Seascape into service in November 2022
A traditional coin ceremony for MSC Cruises’ second Seaside EVO class ship was held today at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy where the keel was laid.The name of the new ship was revealed –MS... more
DefenseMbda: completed a firing of the CAMM-ER missile
The trial took place at an Italian firing range
MBDA has successfully completed a firing of the CAMM-ER air defence missile against a manoeuvring target, confirming the capability of the CAMM family system.The trial took place at an Italian firing range.... more
AirlinesHelvetic Airways received its first E-195E2 aircraft
The three further units by the end of next month - DATA SHEET
Helvetic Airways of Switzerland received the first of four new E-195E2 aircraft yesterday at Embraer’s facility in São José dos Campos. The carrier will receive three further units by the end of next mon... more
HelicoptersBoeing to boost UK RAF Chinook helicopter fleet
Contract for 14 H-47ER units, worth $578 million -DATA SHEET
US Special Operations Command awarded Boeing a $578 million Foreign Military Sales contract approved by the US Department of State to deliver 14 extended-range Chinook helicopters to the UK Royal Air Force... more
IndustryCatherine Jestin joins Airbus’ Executive Committee
As EVP Digital and Information Management
Airbus has appointed Catherine Jestin as Executive Vice President Digital and Information Management, effective 1 July 2021. In this role, she will join the Executive Committee and report to Guillaume... more
IndustryTurkish Aerospace is building wind tunnel for local fighter aircraft
The facility will have three different test sections
Turkish Aerospace is building Turkey's biggest and Europe's second largest subsonic wind tunnel facility. The facility is underway for the purpose of carrying out wind tunnel tests of Turkish Fighter.... more
Civil aviationGe and Safran work on plane with hydrogen engine
The aircraft's debut is expected to take place in 2030
General Electric and Safran are the two protagonists of the manufacture of an airplane with a hydrogen-powered engine that is intriguing and making civil aviation enthusiasts and not only discuss them... more
IndustryBoeing: agreement signed for potential German P-8A Poseidon aircraft fleet
To explore potential areas of collaboration -DATA SHEET
Boeing signed agreements today with ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH and Lufthansa Technik that outline joint efforts to explore potential areas of collaboration in systems integration, training,... more
HelicoptersSAF orders three H-145 helicopters
For EMS missions in France -DATA SHEET
SAF Group will be operating three more five-bladed H-145s for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in France. These three aircraft will be based in Grenoble, Valence, and Montpellier. They will complement... more
Civil aviationPlanes. Airbus and Boeing withdraw their mutual cross complaints
Dispute concerns US and EU customs duties
In the last few hours, the European Union and the United States have announced a five-year truce to resolve once and for all a long-running conflict that has to do with the aeronautical industry, the one... more
AerospaceEarth Return Orbiter’s first step to Mars
2025 delivery confirmed for 2026 launch, return journey in 2030
Airbus has passed an important milestone for the Earth Return Orbiter (ERO) mission, which will bring the first Mars samples back to Earth: it has passed the Preliminary Design Review with the European... more
Civil aviationAirbus establishes Zero-Emission Development Centres in Germany and France
In its sites in Bremen and Nantes
Airbus has decided to concentrate its efforts for metallic hydrogen tanks in a complementary setup by creating Zero-Emission Development Centres (ZEDC) at its sites in Bremen (Germany) and in Nantes (France).... more
IndustryFincantieri and Msc start of construction of "Explora I"
Worth a total of over 2 billion euros
The first steel of “Explora I”, the first of four new-concept luxury cruise ships that Fincantieri is building for Explora Journeys, the new luxury brand of the cruises division of MSC Group, was cut yes... more
HelicoptersFirst TH-73A training helicopter delivered to US Navy
During a ceremony in Philadelphia campus
At a ceremony on its Philadelphia campus and under the backdrop of the Stars and Stripes, Leonardo officially delivered the first TH-73A training helicopter to the US Navy earlier today. The ceremony was... more
DefenseFincantieri to support Daewoo in the design of the new Korean aircraft carriers
Contract signed during "Madex 2021"
During "Madex" (International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition) 2021, one of the main naval exhibitions in the Asia Pacific area, Fincantieri has signed a contract with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine... more
DefenseFincantieri will provide eight vessels to Indonesia
The Group has been awarded the program for the Navy of the Asian Country
Fincantieri, one of the most important shipbuilding groups in the world, and the Ministry of Defense of Indonesia, have signed a contract for the supply of 6 Fremm class frigates, the modernization and... more
Civil aviationBoeing renegotiates contract for Air Force One supply
There will probably be a one year delay
Boeing contacted US Government directly for a new negotiation of the contract relating to the two presidential planes, Air Force One and Air Force Two (read also the article published by AVIONEWS). The... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters strengthens its MRO capabilities
With the acquisition of ZF Luftfahrttechnik
Airbus Helicopters and ZF Friedrichshafen AG have signed an agreement regarding the acquisition of ZF Luftfahrttechnik GmbH by Airbus Helicopters as part of its strategy to strengthen its Maintenance,... more
HelicoptersEve and Helisul announce initial order of up to 50 eVTOL aircraft
A partnership to develop UAM products and services in Brazil
Eve Urban Air Mobility and Helisul Aviation, one of the largest helicopter operators in Latin America, announced a partnership that will focus on creating an ecosystem-wide approach to prepare for Urban... more
Civil aviationFirst rescue helicopter flies on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
Operated by a German non-profit organization
A rescue helicopter has flown on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for the first time, achieving a new milestone in international aviation. Operated by the German non-profit organization ADAC Luftrettung,... more
IndustryFincantieri: triple event for Qatar
In Muggiano, La Spezia and in Riva Trigoso
The technical launch of the patrol vessel (OPV – Offshore Patrol Vessel) “Sheraouh”, second of the OPV class ordered to Fincantieri by the Qatari Ministry of Defence within the national naval acquisition progra... more
AerospaceRoscosmos-Nasa, is cooperation closer?
Russia has opened up to a fruitful partnership
United States and Russia are used to looking at each other with suspicion, even if there seems to be some less perplexity regarding the aerospace sector. In the last few hours, the number one of the Russian... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines wants to focus on supersonic aircraft
A new "youth" for the Concorde?
Flying in “friendly” skies: the commercial slogan that has been used for years by the American carrier United Airlines must not deceive. The company will focus a lot on friendship, but Chicago's ambitions are... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Bell H-1 aircraft surpass 400,000 flight hours
AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom provide edge in military aviation
The H-1 mixed fleet of AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom attack and utility helicopters have accumulated more than 400,000 joint-flight hours. Designed by Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, as the dedicated... more
AirlinesBoeing and Alaska Airlines partner to make flying more sustainable
EcoDemonstrator B-737/9 airplane will test advanced technologies to cut emissions and reduce noise
Boeing and Alaska Airlines announced yesterday they are partnering on the latest Boeing ecoDemonstrator program and will flight test about 20 technologies on a new 737-9 to enhance the safety and sustainability... more
Civil aviationAirbus expands India COVID-19 relief
It delivers more oxygen plants, ventilators, mobile ICUs
Airbus has doubled down on its response to the COVID-19 crisis in India, delivering more than 36 tonnes of additional medical equipment to the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) and deploying humanitarian... more
IndustryFincantieri completed the acquisition of Inso
Through its subsidiary
Fincantieri, through its subsidiary Fincantieri Infrastructure, completed the acquisition of the main company branch of INSO –Sistemi per le Infrastrutture Sociali SpA, including the subsidiary SOF, p... more
Civil aviationEve announces Halo as launch partner in the Urban Air Mobility market
With an order for 200 eVTOL aircraft
Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions, Inc. (Eve) and Halo today announced a partnership focused on developing Urban Air Mobility (UAM) products and services in the United States and the United Kingdom. This... more
IndustryFincantieri and Faist give birth to the Power4Future jv
The new company will produce lithium batteries
Fincantieri SI, a company of Fincantieri reference in the integration of electric propulsion systems and complex electromechanical systems in the marine (cold ironing) and land segment, and Faist Electronics,... more
Civil aviationAirbus provides suppliers with an update on production plans
Consistent with its market outlook and recovery plan
Airbus continues to expect the commercial aircraft market to recover to pre-COVID levels between 2023 and 2025, led by the single-aisle segment. The Company is therefore providing suppliers with an update... more