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AerospaceThaicom contracts Airbus for a OneSat flexible telecommunications satellite
For broadband applications
Thaicom Public Company Limited, a reference Asian satellite operator and space technology company, has selected Airbus for its new generation software-defined high throughput satellite.<br id="isPasted"> ... more
AirportsItalian Enav Group: four new international contracts signed
The total is worth approximately 11 million euros.
Through its subsidiaries IDS AirNav, global reference in the supply of aeronautical information management systems, and Techno Sky, the company in charge of the management and maintenance of flight assistance... more
Finance and economyUK: agreement on Puma helicopters
Extended maintenance contract until 2028
The Ministry of Defense of the United Kingdom, led by Ben Wallace, has formalized the extension of a contract with the company Airbus Helicopters, to provide logistical support and assistance on the Puma... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines places order for ten additional A-350/900 airplanes
The carrier already operates a fleet of 14 units
Türkiye’s national flag carrier, Turkish Airlines, has announced a new order for 10 additional A-350/900 aircraft, taking its total for the type to 40. This latest agreement is in addition to one announced in... more
Civil aviationAviation Capital Group finalize order for 13 B-737 MAX airplanes
Increasing the lessor's order book to 47 units -DATA SHEET
Boeing and Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG) announced yesterday the airplane lessor has finalized an order for 13 B-737 MAX jets, increasing the lessor's order book to 47 MAXs.The new, incremental order... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM and Airbus: creation of a joint-venture
Dedicated to A-350 aircraft component support
Air France-KLM and Airbus announced yesterday that Air France SA and Airbus SAS have entered into exclusive negotiations to establish a joint-venture for the provision on a worldwide basis of A-350 component... more
Civil aviationKai-Airbus pact on helicopters
Pre-agreement on supplies for 300 aircraft over 10 years
The South Korean helicopter manufacturer Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and the European aircraft builder Airbus Helicopters have signed a pre-agreement on the supply of 300 rotorcraft over 10 years.... more
Civil aviationAirbus: new hangar inaugurated in Hamburg
Dedicated to the A-321XLR aircraft equipment installation
Airbus is advancing its industrial system and expanding ramp-up capacity with a new automated A-321XLR equipping hangar, officially opened yesterday by Hamburg’s First Mayor Peter Tschentscher and German A... more
CuriositiesEx-helicopters that become hotels
The first aircraft will be located in California
A California company is converting decommissioned helicopters into luxury motorhomes. The goal is to offer unique, original and adventurous experiences to lovers of glamping, that is glamorous camping,... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand signs for two ATR-72/600 airplanes with options
Deliveries for the 2H of 2024 and beginning of 2025
National flag carrier Air New Zealand and world regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, today announced the signature of a firm order for two brand new ATR-72/600 and options for two more. Deliveries are scheduled... more
Civil aviationBoeing identifies defect on 737 Max aircraft
Aircraft deliveries temporarily suspended again
The US group Boeing, which operates in the aerospace and defense sectors, has identified a defect on a component of the 737 Max aircraft. For this reason, the company has announced that it will once again... more
Civil aviationE-195E2 aircraft granted Type Certification in China
After that of the E-190E2 received last November during an event - DATA SHEET
E-195E2, the largest member of the E-Jet family, has been granted its Type Certificate by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). This follows the certification of the E-190E2 received from... more
IndustryIndonesia announces commitment to acquire F-15EX airplanes
Signed a MoU to procure up to 24 advanced fighter jets
The Republic of Indonesia and Boeing shared their commitment to finalize the sale of 24 F-15EX aircraft to Indonesia, subject to US government approval, during a visit of Indonesia’s Minister of Defense P... more
Finance and economyPoland purchases Apache helicopters
US State Department give green light, now US Congress decision
In the past few hours, the US government approved the sale to Poland of military AH-64E Apache attack helicopters manufactured by US Boeing. The State Department notified its decision to the US Congress,... more
Civil aviationMidnight air taxi to first flight
The eVtol developed by the American company Archer Aviation - VIDEO
The first Midnight air taxi, an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVtol, electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft developed by the American company Archer Aviation, is ready to make its maiden... more
DefenseAustralia: ships will mount cruise missiles
Purchased over 200 American-made Tomahawk
The Defense Minister of Australia announced today the acquisition of more than 200 Tomahawk cruise missiles, intended to equip navy ships. Another 60 extended-range anti-radiation guided missiles will... more
Civil aviationAirplane arrived at Boeing site for X-66A modification
Milestone for experimental aircraft project -VIDEO
Boeing has ferried an MD-90 airplane to the site where it will be modified to test the Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW) configuration as part of NASA's Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project. As Boeing,... more
Civil aviation"Labace 2023" (2): new helicopter contracts announced in Latin America
During official ceremonies of the airshow ongoing in San Paolo
Leonardo confirms its reference position in the private helicopter transport market with new contracts in Latin America announced during official ceremonies held at "LABACE 2023" (8-10 August in Sao Paulo). Gruppomodena... more
Civil aviation"Labace 2023" aeronautical show started
The event is held in Brazil from August 8 to 10 - VIDEO
The 18th edition of the "Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (Labace) 2023" aviation show has kicked off in the last few hours. The event is held from August 8 to 10 in the city of... more
AirlinesWizz Air orders a further 75 A-321neo Family aircraft
The carrier has over 180 airplanes in operation in its fleet
Wizz Air has signed a firm contract for an additional 75 A-321neo Family aircraft, taking its total order for the largest member of the Airbus single aisle to 434, and for carrier’s A-320 Family overall t... more
AerospaceJoint-venture announced to build and operate Starlab
To serve as a commercial successor for the ISS
Voyager Space (Voyager), a global reference in space exploration, and Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus), an aeronautics and space company in Europe, announced yesterday an agreement paving the way for... more
AerospaceAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus: half-year 2023 results
316 commercial aircraft delivered in H1
Airbus reported consolidated financial results for the Half-Year (H1) ended 30 June 2023.The highlights are: 316 commercial aircraft delivered in H1 2023Revenues € 27.7 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 2.6 billi... more
Civil aviationThe Government of Canada orders four new A-330 MRTT airplanes
Additionally, five A-330s to be converted; first delivery scheduled in 2027 - DATA SHEET
The Government of Canada has awarded Airbus Defence and Space with a contract for four newly-built A-330 Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft (MRTT) and for the conversion of five used A-330/200s in a... more
DefenseUkraine presents military drone boat
Unmanned surface vessel developed for warfare and reconnaissance operations
The Armed Forces of Ukraine presented a new maritime drone named "Magura V5". The unmanned nautical vehicle was exhibited for the first time in these hours at the "International Defense Industry Fair"... more
HelicoptersTwo H-225M helicopters delivered to Hungary
The first aircraft of 16 units
The Hungarian Defence Forces have received the first two of 16 H-225M multi-purpose helicopters on schedule. The aircraft was officially handed over at Szolnok Airbase by Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters. Additionally,... more
AirlinesFrance evaluates purchase Italian ex-Microtecnica
The deal is worth approximately USD 48 bn and is expected to close in 2024
The French group Safran, a company operating in the defense sector and which produces engines for Rafale military aircraft, announced the start of negotiations for the purchase of the former Microtecnica,... more
Civil aviationH-175 helicopter granted CAAC certification
And to begin the deliveries of this model in China
Airbus Helicopters has received certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for the H-175 helicopter.This certification will allow H-175 deliveries to begin in China, one of the... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines discloses order for 12 additional A-220 aircraft
And it brings its total order for the type to 131 units
Under its current agreement, Delta Air Lines has disclosed an order for 12 additional A-220/300 aircraft, bringing the airline’s total firm order for A-220s to 131 units - 45 A-220/100s and 86 A-220/300. Th... more
DefenseSouth Korea develops military technologies for helicopters
Drones and tiltrotors for intelligence operations and air, land and naval interoperability
The South Korean aircraft manufacturer Korea Aerospace Industries (Kai), a company operating in the aerospace sector, has launched an ambitious program for the development of technologies for drones (Mum-T,... more
Civil aviationAirbus inaugurates new Toulouse A-320 airplane family FAL
To support its commercial aircraft ramp-up
Airbus has inaugurated its new A-320 Family Final Assembly Kine (FAL) in Toulouse during a ceremony attended by French Minister of Economy & Finance Bruno Le Maire, French Transport Minister Clément Beaune,... more