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AerospaceAirbus to bring first Mars samples to Earth: ESA contract award
A new decade of European exploration
Airbus has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) as prime-contractor for the Mars Sample Return’s Earth Return Orbiter (ERO) – the first ever spacecraft to bring samples back to Earth from Mar... more
IndustrySix A-29 Super Tucano aircraft delivered to The Philippine Air Force
The airplanes will be deployed for different missions -DATA SHEET
All six Super Tucano aircraft ordered by The Philippine Air Force (PAF) have been officially handed over to the Air Force today. The aircraft will be deployed for close air support, light attack, surveillance,... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space on its way to reach the Moon
ESA chooses it to deliver the Europe’s two main modules for the lunar space station
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), will develop two key modules for the upcoming Lunar Orbital Platform–Gateway (LOP-G) of NASA: I-HAB (International H... more
AerospaceLeonardo at work on robotic arms for the NASA and ESA Mars Sample Return mission
Study of instruments for both the rover and lander
Mars robotic exploration is at the heart of the latest international space missions. Leonardo is involved in the study of cutting edge robotic systems which can contribute to the discovery of the Red Planet’s s... more
Civil aviationAirplanes (2). WTO to authorise tariffs on $4 billion of US exports to the EU
In the Boeing subsidies case
The WTO (World Trade Organization) has announced its decision that the European Union (EU) will be authorised to impose tariffs on USD 4 billion of US goods exported to the European Union every year. This... more
Civil aviationAircraft. WTO arbitrator issues decision in Boeing subsidy dispute
On the level of countermeasures the EU may request with respect fo the USA -ATTACHMENT
On 13 October, a WTO (World Trade Organization) arbitrator issued its decision on the level of countermeasures the European Union may request with respect to the United States in “United States — Measures Aff... more
IndustryAirbus: CMS upgrade on the Royal Australian Air Force MRTT aircraft fleet
The operation is divided in two contracts -DATA SHEET
Airbus has been selected by the Commonwealth of Australia (CoA) to develop a Communications and Mission System (CMS) modernization upgrade for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) A-330 Multi-Role Tanker... more
Civil aviationThe great rise of polyurethane in air transport
Foam is used more and more frequently in components
Microcellular polyurethane: this seems to be the future of air transport components, in particular as regards aircraft interiors. A very recent report by Allied Market Research has highlighted how this... more
HelicoptersFrance signs contract for NH-90 TTH helicopter for Special Forces
This development markedly increases capability in poor visibility
NHIndustries and its Partner Companies (Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo and Fokker), have signed with the NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA) a firm contract for the development of an upgraded version... more
Civil aviationAirbus. Aircraft orders and deliveries in September
The summary of the report for last month
Short news. Airbus delivered 57 commercial aircraft in September 2020 (14 in April, 24 in May, 36 in June, 49 in July and 39 in August) versus 71 airplanes over the same period in 2019. Year to date, the... more
AirlinesA-320 Family MSN 10,000 aircraft delivered
To Middle East Airlines -DATA SHEET
Middle East Airlines (MEA) has taken delivery of A-320 Family aircraft with manufacturer serial number 10,000. MSN10,000 is the third A-321neo to join the all Airbus MEA fleet, taking the fleet size to... more
Civil aviation"European Rotors 2020" will not be held as planned this year
Challenges of coronavirus force postponed the event
Due to latest developments in regard to the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, European Helicopter Association (EHA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) are taking a serious but necessary... more
AerospaceLeonardo: panels for "JUICE" solar arrays leave the Company’s Milan plant
To discover possible oceans hidden under the surface of Jupiter's icy moons
The ten photovoltaic panels for the JUICE mission (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer) are ready. It is the most ambitious mission of the Cosmic Vision space programme of the European Space Agency (ESA), for which... more
AerospaceNew strategic sites monitoring solution
Developed by Airbus and Earthcube
Airbus has joined forces with Earthcube, a French company specialising in the analysis of geospatial data using Artificial Intelligence (AI), to develop and market "Defence Site Monitoring", an on-line... more
HelicoptersACH-130 Aston Martin Edition helicopter receives orders across the world
Since its launch earlier this year
Customers on three continents have signed firm contracts for the ACH-130 Aston Martin Edition helicopter since its launch earlier this year.The helicopter, one of the most distinctive sights in the skies,... more
DefenseIran claims leadership on radar and military aircraft
Local armed forces and media are talking about it from days
Declarations that look so much like provocations: Iranian media released in recent hours some statements by Ali Hajizadeh, general of the Islamic revolutionary guards, according to which the Asian Nation... more
IndustryA-400M aircraft delivered to Luxembourg’s Armed Forces
The Country becomes the seventh operator of the model
The Luxembourg Armed Forces have taken delivery of its A-400M military transport aircraft, which was accepted at the airplane Final Assembly Line in Seville (Spain) and has performed a ferry flight. It... more
AerospaceAvio: final test firing of the P120C solid rocket motor, lasted 130 seconds
It will act as side boosters for Ariane 6 as well as being the Vega C first stage -VIDEO
The P120C was successfully tested for the third time on October 7, at Europe’s Spaceport solid rocket motor test bench operated by the French Space Agency (CNES). This third successful test, carried o... more
DefenseRussia successfully tests Tsirkov hypersonic missile
The navy reported this to President Putin - VIDEO
A very special birthday gift: according to Russian media, the experimentation of Tsirkon hypersonic missile by the country's Navy must be considered a sort of homage to President Vladimir Putin who turns... more
DefenseLeonardo electronic warfare capability at the heart of RAF swarming drones aircraft demonstration
Its BriteCloud technology is currently being evaluated for service by US Armed Forces
Leonardo, working in partnership with the Royal Air Force’s Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO), have together successfully conducted a live trial of a ‘swarming drones’ capability. During the demo, a num... more
AerospaceBoeing forecasts challenging near-term aerospace market
Near-term industry challenges impact demand for commercial airplanes and services
Boeing released yesterday its annual forecast for the commercial and defense aerospace market, reflecting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and industry's view of near-, medium- and long-term market... more
AirlinesAirbus Corporate Jets launches ACJ TwoTwenty business jet aircraft
And it receives its first orders
Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) has launched the ACJ TwoTwenty business jet, creating a whole new market segment “The Xtra Large Bizjet.” This offer includes for the first time a flexible cabin catalogue, add... more
HelicoptersLeonardo and Enav to develop solutions for a use of helicopters in the civil air space
They will work procedures and standards in Italy and overseas -VIDEO
Leonardo and ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Company) signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) in Italy primarily aimed at modernising and making safer, efficient and sustainable the use of helicopters and air... more
HelicoptersMilestone becomes leasing customer for H-160 helicopter
The first multimission aircraft will be delivered in 2023 -DATA SHEET
Brief. Milestone Aviation and Airbus Helicopters have agreed to include six H-160s in Milestone’s orderbook. The aircraft will be destined for a range of missions (off-shore transportation and Emergency M... more
AerospaceCygnus spacecraft on its way to the International Space Station
The PCM, developed by TAS, on a new resupply mission to ISS, with 3,600 kg of cargo on board -VIDEO
The Cygnus spacecraft, dedicated to deliver supplies to the International Space Station (ISS), has been successfully launched last Saturday by an Antares rocket from Wallops Island, Virginia, on its 14th... more
Civil aviationBoeing to consolidate B-787 aircraft production in South Carolina in 2021
It to continue in Everett until program begins building at the previously announced rate
Single site to improve operational efficiency as company adapts to market downturn and positions for recovery and long-term growth more
AerospaceTwo H-135 helicopters delivered to support space exploration at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center
The aircraft will provide aerial security of the upcoming SpaceX Crew Dragon launch to the ISS this month
Airbus continues to expand its portfolio of products supporting the future of space exploration with the delivery of two new H-135 helicopters to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)... more
AerospaceZefiro 9 engine: qualification test passed
At the presence of the Undersecretary of Defense Giulio Calvisi, then visit the construction of the new SPTF industrial site for space activities in Sardinia
The qualification test of the Zefiro 9 VT3 engine, an advanced version of the third stage propulsion system already in use on the Vega launcher and specifically enhanced and customized for the new Vega... more
IndustryFincantieri (2) launches "Rotterdam" in Marghera
It will be the fleet’s new flagship
The fitting-out phase can now begin, ending in Summer 2021 with the handing over of the ship more
Civil aviationBoc Aviation announces change of Chief Financial Officer
With effect from today, on October 1st
BOC Aviation announces that Steven Townend has commenced the role of Deputy Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer with effect from today, on October 1st, 2020. In his new role, he oversees the... more
IndustryFincantieri: "Enchanted Princess" delivered in Monfalcone
A video message from the Italian PM Conte for the 100th cruise ship built by the Group in the last 30 years
A live video message was sent by the Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte to celebrate yesterday the delivery at Monfalcone shipyard of "Enchanted Princess" to Princess Cruises, a Carnival Corporation... more
HelicoptersFirst five-bladed H-145 helicopter delivered to Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation
The model received certification from the EASA in June -DATA SHEET
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first five-bladed H-145 to the Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation (NAAF). This new version of its H-145 light twin-engine helicopter brings a new, innovative five-bladed... more
AirportsChina, new expansion for Guangzhou-Baiyun airport
It will encourage the development of Greater Bay Area
An important airport expansion: Chinese international airport of Guangzhou-Baiyun (Baiyunport) will become even bigger in the future thanks to the expansion project that the media of the ex-celestial empire... more
AirlinesTwo E-195 airplanes make Vietnam operational debut with Bamboo Airways
A tourist destination, with an archipelago of 16 islands, is currently only served by turboprop aircraft -DATA SHEET
Two Embraer E-195 airplanes have commenced operations in Vietnam with Bamboo Airways, offering the first jet service to Con Dao from Hanoi, Vinh and Hai Phong.Con Dao Island and the surrounding National P... more
AerospaceAriane Group to deliver key propulsion system components for the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis III Moon mission
The contracts follow on from the decisions taken at ESA’s Space 19+ Conference
Ariane Group has signed several agreements with Airbus Defence and Space for the adaptation and construction of the third European Service Module (ESM) flight model for the Orion spacecraft. The Group... more
IndustryNATO Support & Procurement Agency orders an A-330 MRTT airplane
This new order comes after the delivery of the first two planes -DATA SHEET
Airbus has received a firm order for an A-330 MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport) aircraft from OCCAR, Europe’s organisation for the management of cooperative armament programmes. The order, which OCCAR ha... more
IndustrySamad Aerospace unveils Q-Starling Personal Air Vehicle aircraft
The model will seat two passengers
SAMAD Aerospace, the British hybrid electric VTOL aviation company launches its concept for Q-Starling, a high-end Personal Air Vehicle (PAV).With an innovative modern design taking elements from both... more
IndustryCertification of SVGS system for Praetor 500 and 600 aircraft
From Brazilian and US civil aviation authorities
Embraer today announced that the Synthetic Vision Guidance System (SVGS) for the midsize Praetor 500 and super-midsize Praetor 600 business jet aircraft was awarded certification by both the civil aviation... more
AirportsNew airport ground operations safety technologies
Solutions to prevent runway incursions
Leonardo’s US subsidiary, Selex ES Inc, developer of en-route navigation, precision approach and landing, and surveillance systems, recently added airport surface management technologies to their air t... more
HelicoptersHeli-drone. Schiebel Camcopter S-100 and Nordic Unmanned monitor ship emissions
For Emsa in France; the operation will run for three months
Schiebel, together with partners Nordic Unmanned and the NORCE Research Institute AS, is operating the CAMCOPTER S-100 to monitor ship emissions for French Maritime Authorities.The service providers for... more
IndustryFincantieri premiata al "Most Innovative Knowledge Enterprise"
Nella categoria "Global Companies"
Fincantieri won first prize for Italy, in the Global Companies category, of the "Most Innovative Knowledge Enterprise (MIKE) Award", one of most prestigious awards in the field of innovative enterprise.... more
HelicoptersH-175 helicopter to bolster Omni's oil and gas operations in Brazil
Its current fleet includes H-135, H-155 and H-225
Omni Taxi Aereo, Brazil’s reference oil and gas transport company and part of OMNI Helicopters International group (OHI), becomes the first operator to introduce the H-175 in Brazil, where it will perform c... more
AirportsLockdown in Israel, partial openings for air transport
Government specified measures affecting the sector
Israel is the first country in the world that ordered a second lockdown, a fact that could not fail to arouse a certain sensation around the world. The choice of the local government also has important... more
DefenseThe first Brazilian Gripen aircraft has flown in Brazil
The official presentation of the airplane is scheduled in October -DATA SHEET
The first Brazilian Gripen E, designated by Brazilian Air Force (FAB) as F-39 Gripen, concluded its first flight in Brazil yesterday on September 24. The aircraft flew from the airport in Navegantes to... more
DefensePeru. New military transport planes could be Russian
They could replace Antonov An-32
It could be Russia to make military transport aircraft available to Peru that will in all probability replace aircraft currently supplied. The Fuerza Aérea del Perú, the South American country's air f... more
Civil aviationEmbraer Commercial Aviation appoints new VP of Contracts & Asset Management
From next October 1st
Marcelo Santiago has been appointed to lead the Contracts and Asset Management team of Embraer’s commercial aviation business unit from October 1st. In this critical role he will report directly to Arjan M... more
HelicoptersRostec starts assembling parts for the first Russian off-shore helicopter Mi-171A3
Flight tests to start next Summer
Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) started production of the first pre-production prototype of Mi-171A3 off-shore helicopter. Flight tests of the state-of-the-art rotorcraft... more
CuriositiesSeptember 24, 1852: first flight of a powered airship
The inventor exploited hydrogen and carbon coke
Airship is destined to exert a timeless charm for a long time to come and today is the perfect opportunity to deepen a piece of its history. On September 24, 1852, exactly 168 years ago, the first motor-driven... more
AerospaceSEOSAT/INGENIO Spanish satellite: the journey to Kourou begins
The launch scheduled in November
Today on Thursday, September 24, the Spanish optical Earth observation satellite SEOSAT/INGENIO begins its journey from Torrejón air base in Madrid (Spain) to Kourou, for a launch on a Vega rocket. SEOSAT,... more
IndustryFincantieri. Assonave meeting in Rome: shipbuilding industry already in 2019 with a drop in orders
And in the first semester 2020 and deliveries due to the global Covid-19 crisis
The General Meeting of the associated and affiliated members of ASSONAVE, the Italian shipbuilding industry association, was held in Rome, chaired by Vincenzo Petrone, to adopt the financial statements... more