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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
IndustryEmbraer delivered its first E-195E2 aircraft to Azul
It is a global launch operator of the model - DATA SHEET
Embraer delivered yesterday, in a ceremony held at its main facility in São José dos Campos, its first E-195E2, the biggest of the three members of the E-Jets E2 family of commercial aircraft. The recipients a... more
IndustryEmbraer signs agreement with Horizon Air
For heavy maintenance services - DATA SHEET
Embraer announced today that Horizon Air, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, has selected Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Services (EAMS) in Nashville, Tennessee, as the exclusive heavy maintenance provider... more
IndustryAirbus strengthens partnership with China
Further step in single-aisle aircraft production cooperation
Airbus reaffirms its commitment to its long-term strategic partnership with China’s aviation industry, and has signed new agreement with AVIC to deepen industrial cooperation on Airbus single-aisle production. T... more
IndustryATR-42/72 MP aircraft completes paratrooper jump demonstration
The multi-mission airplane adds a new capability to its current range of missions
Leonardo has recently carried out an experimental air activity demonstrating the ATR MP aircraft suitability to deploy paratrooper jump missions, using a door installed at the rear of the cabin.The trials,... more
IndustryCollaboration on helicopter and training solutions for US Government
A MoA signed between Leonardo and CAE USA
Leonardo and CAE USA have joined forces to collaborate in the United States to offer integrated solutions for helicopter training requirements for the government market. A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA)... more
IndustrySpace Engineering becomes Airbus Italia SpA
Airbus is streamlining and consolidating its activities in Italy
Following shareholder approval and its registration in the Chamber of Commerce, Airbus’ Italian space subsidiary Space Engineering has officially changed its name to Airbus Italia SpA. Space Engineering i... more
IndustryWindstar cuts steel for second Star-class ship with Fincantieri
The beginning of Star Legend’s journey to transformation under small ship cruise leader’s $250M Star Plus initiative
Today at Fincantieri’s shipyard, in Palermo, Italy, Christopher Prelog, Vice President of Fleet Operations for Seattle-based Windstar Cruises, pushed the button which activated the torch to make the f... more
IndustryEurofighter Typhoon DASS enhancement study contract awarded
The EuroDASS consortium will spend 18 months exploring future upgrades for system
Leonardo, on behalf of the EuroDASS consortium, has received a contract from BAE Systems that will see the consortium explore the future of the Eurofighter Typhoon’s ‘Praetorian’ Defensive Aids Sub Syste... more
IndustryFincantieri: "Silver Moon" launched in Ancona
It is the second of three “Muse” series cruise ships for Silversea
The launching ceremony of “Silver Moon”, the second of three new ultra-luxury cruise ships that Fincantieri is building for Silversea Cruises took place today at the Ancona yard. The vessel will enter the... more
IndustryEmbraer celebrates 50 years focusing in coming decades
The company has approximately 18,000 direct employees
Embraer celebrates today its 50-year anniversary with a ceremony that brings together employees, authorities and commercial partners at company’s headquarters, in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The event is... more
IndustryFincantieri: "Enchanted Princess" floats out in Monfalcone (Italy)
Its delivery in 2020
"Enchanted Princess", the fifth Royal-class ship built for the ship operator Princess Cruises, a brand within Carnival Corporation, floated out today at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Monfalcone. Interior f... more
IndustryAirbus begins US production of A-220 aircraft
The first model is scheduled for delivery in the 3Q2020
Airbus has officially begun manufacturing the A-220 aircraft in the US. The first team of A-220 production workers began work at Airbus’ Mobile, Alabama-based production facility following their recent r... more
IndustryLeonardo sells its stake in Eurotech
The completion of the transaction is expected today
Leonardo announces in a note that the sale of its entire stake in Eurotech SpA, equal to 11.08% of the share capital (3,936,461 shares), to Emera Srl at a price of € 4.58 per share for a total consideration o... more
IndustryFincantieri. LCS Program: "Indianapolis" delivered
To the US Navy at shipyard in Marinette
Within the Littoral Combat Ship Program (LCS), the consortium consisting of Fincantieri, through its subsidiary Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM), and Lockheed Martin Corporation, has delivered “Indianapolis” (LC... more
IndustryAircalin takes delivery of its first A-330neo aircraft
The second plane joining the fleet later in 2019 -DATA SHEET
New Caledonia’s Aircalin has taken delivery of its first of two A-330/900 at a delivery ceremony in Toulouse, France, with the second aircraft joining the fleet later in 2019, replacing its existing t... more
IndustryBritish Airways receives first A-350/1000 aircraft
BA celebrates its 100th anniversary this year
British Airways (BA) has taken delivery of its first A-350/1000 at Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France, making it the first operator of the larger A-350/1000 in International Airlines Group (IAG).... more
IndustryAer Lingus receives the A-321LR airplane
The first of eight aircraft -DATA SHEET
Ireland’s national carrier Aer Lingus has taken delivery of its first of eight A-321LR aircraft, becoming the first airline in International Airlines Group (IAG) to operate the type. The aircraft on l... more
IndustryBoeing sole provider of parts for P-2012 Traveller airplane
The Tecnam's aircraft has completed EASA and FAA certifications
Boeing signed a multiyear agreement with Tecnam to be the sole provider of aftermarket spare parts and distribution services for the P-2012 Traveller, Tecnam’s first commuter airline aircraft. The US i... more