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IndustryTarom takes delivery of ATR-72/600 airplane
It is the first of nine units
Tarom, Romania’s national flag carrier, took delivery yesterday of its first -72/600 aircraft. With a brand new livery, this plane is the first of a leasing contract with regional aircraft lessor NAC, f... more
IndustryEmbraer: aircraft deliveries in 2019
The firm order backlog totaled USD 16.8 bn -ATTACHMENT
Embraer delivered a total of 198 jets in 2019, of which 89 were commercial aircraft and 109 were executive jets (62 light and 47 large), which represents an increase of 9% compared to 2018, when the Company... more
IndustryTwo King Air 350ER planes delivered for surveillance
They have flown their first missions with an African Navy
The first flights of maritime patrol duties begin more
IndustryA-330/800 airplane receives EASA certification
Paving the way for entry into service this year -DATA SHEET
The A-330/800 plane has received joint Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The aircraft’s certification flight-test campaign w... more
IndustryFincantieri for the new Genoa viaduct
The 100-meter maxi deck has been raised: the “ship-bridge” takes shape
On this half of the bridge, there are more than 500 meters of steel more
IndustryFincantieri presents “Scarlet Lady” in Genoa
It is the first ship built for Virgin Voyages
“Scarlet Lady”, the first of four ships which Virgin Voyages (new cruise operator and a brand part of Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group), ordered to Fincantieri, was presented today at the shipyard in Ge... more
IndustryNew jv on security, infrastructure management, and helicopter-based services
Announced the creation of Leonardo&Codemar
Leonardo through its subsidiary Leonardo International, which was set up to support the Company’s operations around the world, and Codemar, Companhia de Desenvolvimento de Maricá, have announced the cr... more
IndustryLeonardo: gifts to Qatar for billionaire contract?
Italian Senator Vitali to AVIONEWS: transparency is needed
The Italian ministers of Economy and Defense will have to to explain how the consortium led by Leonardo obtained the maxi-order in Qatar for 16 NH-90 land-based helicopters and 12 NH-90 aircraft for naval... more
IndustryFincantieri delivers "Seven Seas Splendor" in Ancona
Second cruise ship built for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
"Seven Seas Splendor", the second ultra-luxury cruise ship which Fincantieri built for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, brand of the Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NCLH), was delivered today at the Ancona... more
IndustryAircraft. Boeing and Embraer welcome Brazilian approval
The decision will become final within the next 15 days
Boeing and Embraer welcome the unconditional approval of their strategic partnership by the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE)'s General-Superintendence (SG) in Brazil. The decision will... more
IndustryB-777X airplane completes first flight
Lasted three hours and 51 minutes; delivery in 2021
The new B-777X etliner took to the skies last Saturday, entering the next phase of its rigorous test program. Based on the popular 777 and with proven technologies from the 787 Dreamliner, the 777X took... more
IndustryFincantieri: the tenth multipurpose frigate “Emilio Bianchi" launched
It is the last unit of the Italo-French FREMM program
The launching ceremony of the “Emilio Bianchi” frigate, the tenth and last FREMM vessel – Multi Mission European Frigates, took place last Saturday at the integrated shipyard of Riva Trigoso (Genoa) in th... more
IndustryFincantieri strengthens the strategic partnership with Qatar
It possibly leading to a future acquisition of new vessels already in 2020
Fincantieri, one of the world’s top shipbuilding groups, and the Ministry of Defence of Qatar through Barzan Holding, a company wholly owned by the Qatari Ministry of Defense and responsible for empowering t... more
IndustryAtitech-CDB Aviation: relationship with maintenance check work on two planes
The flash news announced by the Italian industry
Flash news. CDB Aviation has agreed to work with Atitech, one of the biggest MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) in Europe, located in Naples, Italy, in developing a mutually beneficial business relationship... more
IndustryDefence radar system for Indonesian Air Force
Contract signed between Leonardo and Persero
Leonardo has signed a contract with Indonesian company PT Len Industri (Persero) to provide a RAT 31 DL/M radar system for the Indonesian Air Force (IAF). The IAF will operate the radar to strengthen the... more
IndustryAirbus to add A-321 plane production capabilities in Toulouse
The entire system modernization project is underway
Following its strategy to keep its overall production system at the leading edge of technology and to increase industrial capacity and flexibility, Airbus has decided to create new A-321 production capabilities... more
IndustryProposed acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s Military GPS business
And Raytheon’s Airborne Tactical Radios business
BAE Systems announces that it has entered into a definitive Asset Purchase Agreement to acquire Collins Aerospace’s Military Global Positioning System business (“GPS business”) for $1.925bn in cash. As an... more
IndustryFincantieri enters the green project "ITER"
The Group strengthens its commitment in the field of clean energy
Fincantieri has been awarded a prestigious order, worth almost 100 million euros, for a number of high-profile equipment furniture and installations as part of the International Thermonuclear Experimental... more
IndustryDaher logs sales of 68 turboprop aircraft in 2019
From its TBM and Kodiak product lines
Daher today announced the 2019 business results for its expanded turboprop-powered aircraft family, with the company logging sales of 48 TBMs in the TBM 910 and TBM 940 versions, along with 20 Kodiak 100... more
IndustryBelugaXL airplane enters service
Adding XL capacity to the fleet
The BelugaXL has entered into service, providing Airbus with 30% extra transport capacity in order to support the on-going production ramp-up of commercial aircraft programmes.The plane, which is an integral... more
IndustryNaviris, the JV Fincantieri-Naval Group, is now fully operational
Giuseppe Bono Chairman and Hervé Guillou member of the Board
The first board meeting of Naviris, the joint-venture between Fincantieri and Naval Group, took place. This partnership cements the shared desire of the two companies to build a future of excellence for... more
IndustryAirbus: strong 2019 commercial aircraft performance
The industry will report Full Year financial results in February
Airbus delivered 863 commercial aircraft to 99 customers in 2019, outpacing its previous output record set in 2018 by eight percent. In the 17th yearly production increase in a row, the company progressed... more
IndustryLeonardo and the "Federico II" University for engineering studies
The launch of the Aerotech Academy from March 2020
Leonardo has signed a collaboration agreement with the University of Naples "Federico II" to launch the Aerotech Academy, an advanced training course on leading engineering issues. The course will provide... more
IndustryAir Kiribati receives its first E-190E2 airplane
The airline ordered two jets and has purchase rights for two more
Air Kiribati received in the last days its first E-190E2 jet. Embraer announced the contract with the Government of Kiribati, in partnership with its national airline in December 2018. The carrier ordered... more
IndustryFincantieri Marinette Marine receives contract to construct four ships
These units will be for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The US Navy awarded a Lockheed Martin-led team, which includes Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM), a multi-billion dollar (USD) order for the construction of four Multi-Mission Surface Combatants ships,... more
IndustryLeonardo’s M-40 target drone used to prove latest Mistral missiles
15 international delegations witnessed the trials
Leonardo has concluded a series of flights with its M-40 target drone as part of a trials campaign in Italy. This saw the drones simulating modern airborne threats, allowing for the realistic demonstration... more
IndustryFirst Embraer Praetor 500 business jet delivered to Flexjet
The model fleet launch customer
Over one year after its announcement at the "2018 National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition" ("NBAA-BACE") more
IndustryFirst flight of Eurofighter plane in Kuwait Air Force configuration takes place
A contract for the supply of 28 Typhoon multi-role fighters was signed in April 2016
On the 23rd December 2019 at the Flight Test Centre of Leonardo Aircraft Division in Turin-Caselle, the first Instrumented Series Production Aircraft (ISPA 6) equipped with the Kuwait Air Force configuration... more
IndustryEmbraer and FAB study development of a light military transport aircraft
The Brazilian industry and Air Force signed a MoU
Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) signed yesterday a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) which enables the study of the potential development of a new light military transport aircraft.The study... more
IndustryVard (Fincantieri): contract signed for two new Ponant cruise ships
The new units due for delivery both in 2022
In the context of the agreement announced last November for 2 new-generation luxury expedition cruise vessels, the French cruise company PONANT and Vard, Fincantieri’s Norwegian subsidiary, signed the r... more
IndustryAir France-KLM firms up order for 60 A-220 airplanes
These aircraft will be operated by the French carrier
The Air France–KLM Group has firmed up an order for 60 A-220/300 aircraft to modernise its single-aisle fleet. The airplanes are intended to be operated by the French carrrier. The Group currently operates a... more
IndustryThe activities of the Tempest program continue
Leonardo reveals a new radar technology; a new aircraft in-service with the RAF in 2035
Leonardo UK has demonstrated the performance of a new radar receiver/warner technology as part of its on-going development work for Tempest, the next generation combat air project which will see the UK,... more
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