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IndustryBoeing statement regarding 737 MAX aircraft production
The industry suspends it starting in January due to certification moving into 2020
Reduced production output enables prioritization of stored aircraft deliver. No layoffs or furlough expected at this time more
IndustryCongo Airways signs order for two E-175 airplanes
Deliveries will begin in the last quarter of next year
Brief news. Embraer and Congo Airways have signed a firm order for two E-175 aircraft, with purchase rights for a further two. The deal has a total value of USD 194.4 million at current list prices with... more
IndustryUnited Airlines orders 50 A-321XLR aircraft
For transatlantic route expansion -DATA SHEET
United Airlines orders 50 Airbus A321XLRs for transatlantic route expansion more
IndustryFincantieri joins the "Global Compact"
The shipbuilder adopts the UN sustainability principles
As part of the process of strengthening its corporate responsibility, Fincantieri has joined the United Nations Global Compact, the world's largest business sustainability initiative.The Global Compact... more
IndustryFirst two P-72B planes delivered to Italy’s GdF
Four ATR-72/600s in Maritime Patrol configuration have been ordered
The first two out of four P-72B airplanes ordered by Italy’s Guardia di Finanza (GdF) have been handed over during an official ceremony held at Leonardo’s Caselle Torinese facility today. Deliveries will... more
IndustryJat Tehnika achieves Easa Part 145 approval on the SSJ-100 plane
For various line and base maintenance activities
Jat Tehnika Ltd. successfully achieved in the last weeks the EASA Part.145 approval for various line and base maintenance activities on the Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) regional jet, with the support of SuperJet... more
IndustryB-737 MAX 10 airplane made its debut
The model has received over 500 orders and commitments - DATA SHEET
Boeing marked a key milestone as thousands of employees gathered in the last days for the debut of the first B-737 MAX 10 at the company’s Renton, Washington factory. During a ceremony, industry's leaders hi... more
IndustryNTSB Southwest 1380 recommendations (2). Boeing statement
The company is committed to work closely with all stakeholders to implement enhancements
Boeing has issued a statement on NTSB Southwest 1380 recommendations: "We commend the NTSB for its thorough investigation into this accident. Our common goal is to help prevent similar events from happening... more
IndustryBinter receives its first E-195E2 airplane
The Spanish carrier has placed firm orders for five units -DATA SHEET
Binter of Spain celebrates the incorporation of the first E-195E2 jet airplane into its fleet at a ceremony held yesterday at Embraer’s main facility in São José dos Campos. The airline is one of the fir... more
IndustryFincantieri: dry dock works start on “Ryndam” in Marghera (Venice)
The first building block of the ship, 14 m long, 34 wide and weighing more than 500 t, is part of the central section
The keel laying ceremony for “Ryndam”, the new cruise ship which Fincantieri is building for the ship owner Holland America Line, a brand under Carnival Corporation & plc, "the world’s largest cruise ship... more
IndustryFincantieri-Ponant: signed a MoA for the construction of two ships
It envisages an option for one further sistership
Fincantieri has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), worth about 300 million euro, for the construction and design of 2 new-generation luxury expedition cruise vessels for the French cruise company... more
IndustryBoeing-Embraer jv to develop new markets for the C-390 Millennium aircraft
The name of the joint-venture announced
Boeing and Embraer announced today their joint-venture to promote and develop new markets for the C-390 Millennium multi-mission airlift and air mobility aircraft will be called Boeing Embraer–Defense. T... more
IndustryKLM firms up order for E-195E2 Jet aircraft
And it adds six further airplanes - DATA SHEET
Embraer and KLM Cityhopper have signed a firm order for 21 E-195E2 aircraft, plus 14 purchase rights. The 21 firm positions will be acquired via operating lease from industry's lessor partners Aircastle... more
IndustryFloat out of "Costa Firenze" at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera
Like the sister ship "Costa Venezia", the unit is designed specifically for the Chinese market
The interiors of the ship are inspired by the city; after the delivery scheduled on September 30, 2020, "Costa Firenze" will be heading to Singapore more
IndustryFincantieri statement on Marghera operation position
The industry denies any involvement in the facts and ensures full cooperation
Fincantieri intends to specify in a note that "With reference to the operation ordered by the Venice Public Prosecutor, involving also Fincantieri personnel investigated by the Financial Police, Fincantieri... more
IndustryHelvetic Airways received its first E-190E2 jet airplane
With conversion rights to the E-195E2 -DATA SHEET
In ceremony held in the last days at its headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, Helvetic Airways officially received its first E-190E2 jet from Embraer. The airline has a contract for a firm order of 12... more
IndustryEmbraer: aircraft deliveries in 3Q19
In commercial and executive sectors - ATTACHMENT
Embraer delivered a total of 44 jets in the third quarter of 2019 (3Q19), of which 17 were commercial aircraft and 27 were executive jets (15 light and 12 large). As of September 30th, the firm order backlog... more
IndustryFincantieri-Naval Group: joint-venture name announced
Its incorporation by the end of the year
Following the announcement made on 14 June 2019, when the operational terms for the incorporation of a 50/50 owned joint-venture between Naval Group and Fincantieri were settled out, the two industries... more
IndustryIndiGo signs for 300 Airbus aircraft
A mix of A-320neo, A-321neo and A-321XLR - DATA SHEET
India’s IndiGo has placed a firm order for 300 A-320neo Family airplanes. This marks one of Airbus’ largest aircraft orders ever with a single airline operator.This latest order comprises a mix of A-3... more
IndustryFincantieri statement: Chantiers de l'Atlantique transaction
The reported rumors have also negatively affected its share price yesterday
Fincantieri announced in the late evening of yesterday in a note that: "With reference to the rumors published by several media on the alleged decision by the EU antitrust authorities to commence a further... more
IndustryFincantieri presents "Carnival Panorama" in Marghera (Venice)
At the presence of the Italian Minister of Infrastructures and Transport Paola De Micheli
“Carnival Panorama”, the new ship of Carnival Cruise Line, a brand under Carnival Corporation & plc, one of the world’s largest cruise ship operators, was presented today at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ma... more
IndustryConstruction of wave energy power stations on an industrial scale
Eni, CDP, Fincantieri and Terna join forces to create a new company
In the presence of the Prime Minister, Giuseppe Conte, the Chief Executive Officers of Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, Fabrizio Palermo, of Fincantieri, Giuseppe Bono, of Terna, Luigi Ferraris, and of Eni,... more
IndustryPiaggio Aerospace: new order for P-180 aircraft
Agreement signed with private client for the purchase of 10 new Avanti Evo airplanes
With a total order intake worth $930M (€838M), the Extraordinary Commissioner of Piaggio Aerospace, Vincenzo Nicastro has announced at the "NBAA-BACE" in Las Vegas that he is now ready to launch a public te... more
IndustryFincantieri signed contract with Chantiers De L’Atlantique
Within the French LSS program
The Italian Group will build the forward sections of the 4 LSS vessels for the French Navy based on the Italian “Vulcano” design more
IndustryDrukair receives its ATR-42/600 aircraft
The turboprop will be used on its domestic and international routes
Drukair yesterday took delivery of its brand new ATR-42/600 aircraft. The latest-generation turboprop airplane, which will be used on the airline’s domestic and international routes, was chosen for its o... more
IndustryEuroDass consortium: concept for future Typhoon aircraft defensive aids sub-system
The launch follows the announcement of its Long Term Evolution (LTE)’ study
The EuroDASS consortium (Leonardo, Elettronica, Indra and Hensoldt), which provides the Praetorian Defensive Aids Sub System (DASS) for the Eurofighter Typhoon, has launched its concept for the future... more
IndustryEmbraer signs contracts with African and European carriers
For services and support
Embraer announced yesterday at "MRO Europe", an aeronautical maintenance event, the signing of new maintenance contracts and the extension of agreements with African and European carriers, securing customers... more
IndustryFincantieri cuts Star Breeze in half, inserting 84ft new section
Windstar completes first milestone on its USD 250m Star Plus initiative
It’s only appropriate that the culture that gave birth to the Renaissance is where Windstar Cruises ushers in a new era as one of the references in small ship cruising by making the final cut to the h... more
IndustryEmbraer welcomes Amaszonas to the E-Jets aircraft family
The airline is adding a total of six E-190 airplanes to its fleet
Amaszonas Línea Aérea of Bolivia is the newest Embraer E-Jet operator. The airline started flying an E-190 yesterday between Santa Cruz de la Sierra’s Viru Viru Airport and La Paz. Amaszonas is adding a t... more
IndustryFincantieri: "Sky Princess" delivered in Monfalcone
Fourth unit of the Royal Princess class
"Sky Princess", the fourth Royal Princess class ship built by Fincantieri for Princess Cruises, the fastest growing premium cruise line, under Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest cruise operator, w... more
IndustryAirbus-Air Austral: agreement to purchase three A-220 aircraft
Among the first customers of the model in the Indian Ocean region
Air Austral, France’s Réunion Island-based airline, has signed a firm order for three A-220 aircraft, Airbus’ newest family member. With this order the carrier becomes one of the first model customer base... more
IndustryFincantieri. Countdown to new Cunard ship begins as first steel is cut
It is set to enter service in 2022 with bookings commencing next year
Cunard and Fincantieri today celebrated the start of construction on the 249th ship of the luxury cruise line, marking an exciting moment in the company’s 179-year history.The yet unnamed ship will be t... more
IndustryAirbus delivers thousandth A-320Neo family airplane
To the Indian airline IndiGo - DATA SHEET
Airbus has delivered the 1,000th A-320neo family aircraft: an A-321neo produced in Hamburg, Germany, was delivered to Indian airline IndiGo (it is one of the world’s biggest customers for the A-320neo F... more
IndustryATR launches Short Take-Off and Landing 42/600S airplane
Its BoD approves it into the new STOL version
ATR, the regional aircraft manufacturer, confirms it has received authorisation from its board of directors for the launch of the ATR-42/600S. With the ‘S’ representing STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing), thi... more
IndustryThree ATR-72MP aircraft and logistic support services for the Italian Finance Police
Contract worth over EUR 150 million
Leonardo has signed a contract with Italian Guardia di Finanza valued at over 150 million euros for the supply of three ATR-72MP airplanes and related technical-logistic support services. This agreement... more
IndustryMS-21 aircraft: Russia accelerates PD-14 engine production
A digital factory will increase the chain's efficiency by over 15%
The United Engine Corporation (UEC, part of Rostec, a Russian State-owned conglomerate specializing in consolidation in strategically important companies, mainly in the defense and advanced technology... more
IndustryBoeing-Embraer: strategic partnership taking shape
The industries now expect the transaction to close in early 2020
Boeing and Embraer continue to work closely together to establish their strategic partnership, positioning both companies to deliver greater value to airline customers and the flying public, and to accelerate... more
IndustryVard (Fincantieri): "Hanseatic Inspiration" delivered
The second ship in a new series of luxury expedition cruise vessels
Fincantieri’s subsidiary Vard Holdings Limited (Vard), one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels, delivered “Hanseatic Inspiration”, the second ship in a new series of lu... more
IndustryKC-46A Tanker aircraft: fifth production lot
Boeing awarded USD 2.6 bn -DATA SHEET
The US Air Force awarded Boeing a $2.6 billion contract for 15 KC-46A tanker aircraft, spares, support equipment, spare engines and wing air refuelling pod kits. With this fifth production lot, the industry... more
IndustryRussian UAC develops new amphibious aircraft
Maximum take-off weight of more than 20 times higher than the Be-200, it will transport goods and passengers
The announcement comes from a spokesman for UAC (United Aircraft Corporation), on the occasion of the 85th birthday of Taganrog's Central Design Bureau of Marine Aircraft Engineering (a scientific and... more
IndustryEmbraer Praetor 500 airplane receives EASA and FAA approval
And last August by the Brazilian ANAC
Embraer announces that the company’s new Praetor 500 midsize business jet airplane was granted its Type Certificate by EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) and by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). T... more
IndustryMuilenburg (Boeing): major focus on products and services safety
The industry's CEO announces immediate changes
Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Dennis Muilenburg announced yesterday several immediate actions he is taking to strengthen the company's enduring commitment to product and services safety.The actions... more
IndustryAir France takes delivery of its first A-350XWB airplane
During a delivery ceremony in Toulouse
Air France has taken delivery of its first A-350/900. The first wide-body jet aircraft out of a total order of 28 was handed over to Anne Rigail, Air France Chief Executive Officer and Benjamin Smith,... more
IndustryBoeing: Chairman-CEO and BoD reaffirm its commitment to safety
Board sets up a permanent committee and announces series of recommendations
Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Dennis Muilenburg and the Boeing Board of Directors (BoD) reaffirmed yesterday the company's longstanding commitment to aerospace safety and the safety of its products... more
IndustryAir New Zealand: order for eight B-787/10 airplanes
The deal was announced in May as a commitment
Boeing and Air New Zealand (ANZ) finalized today an order for eight B-787/10 aircraft valued at USD 2.7 billion at list prices. The carrier, recognized for its long-range flights and global network, will... more
IndustryAircraft. MQ-25 Unmanned Aerial Refueler completes first test flight
Autonomous two-hour flight under the direction of Boeing pilots
Boeing and the US Navy successfully completed the first test flight of the MQ-25 unmanned aerial refueler.The MQ-25 test asset, known as T1, completed the autonomous two-hour flight under the direction... more
IndustryMitsubishi Aircraft: plans to open SpaceJet Montreal center
Company establishes presence in this region to support global expansion strategy
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation announced yesterday plans to establish their footprint in the Montreal region of Quebec, Canada. Having launched the Mitsubishi SpaceJet family of aircraft earlier this... more
IndustryFincantieri and MSC Cruises reveal the largest and most technological ship built in Italy
It will enter service in June 2021
A traditional maritime coin ceremony today took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone (Gorizia), Italy, when the keel was laid for MSC Seashore. At the milestone event, MSC Cruises revealed... more
IndustryOver 39,000 new Airbus aircraft in the next 20 years
According to the latest Global Market Forecast 2019-2038 - TECHNICAL SHEET
The world’s passenger and freighter aircraft fleet is set to more than double from today’s nearly 23,000 to almost 48,000 by 2038 with traffic growing at 4.3% annually, also resulting in a need for 550... more
IndustryBoeing and Safran invest in Electric Power Systems
The company offering a suite of products that provide power for aerospace sector
Boeing and Safran announced a joint investment in Electric Power Systems (EPS), a company offering a suite of lightweight energy storage products that provide high-quality power for aerospace and other... more