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IndustryArtificial intelligence: it will be in the aircraft of the future of Airbus
It will replace pilots in "insignificant" tasks
The future of aircraft and transport could be increasingly automated and regulated remotely, but not only in terms of traffic control but also for the aircraft itself, which could soon be piloted by artificial... more
IndustryAlso Ivory Coast among the operators of the C-295 aircraft
The 28th Nation worldwide
The Ministry of Defence of Ivory Coast has signed a firm order for one C-295 medium transport aircraft.The airplane, in transport configuration, will enhance the capabilities of the Ivory Coast Air Force... more
IndustrySMBC Aviation Capital orders 65 A-320neo family aircraft
Its portfolio expanded that rises to 181 units
One of the leading aircraft lessor, SMBC Aviation Capital, has boosted its total order book for the A-320neo Family to 181 aircraft after signing a firm order for an additional 65 A-320neo Family airplanes... more
IndustryF-35: do users of fifth generation aircraft increase?
Also Singapore interested in the purchase
Singapore will also soon be added to the list of countries that will use Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft. This is because the Defense minister of the city-state declared -in a post on "Facebook"- that the... more
IndustryVitrociset-Leonardo: two prosecutions stop the closing
Request for damages by Mer Mec and family feud
The acquisition of Vitrociset by Leonardo should have been closed by Christmas 2018, but the closing will come later this year due to two "problems" of a legal nature. The first is a claim for damages... more
IndustryConstruction begins on Airbus’ US A-220 aircraft manufacturing facility
Enders and Faury present at the celebration
Airbus’ manufacturing growth in the United States advanced another step last January 16, 2019 in Mobile, Alabama, as construction of the company’s A-220 Manufacturing Facility officially launched with a g... more
IndustryLeonardo: agreement of $ 293 mln with Defense of United Kingdom
For the support of AH Mk.1 Apache helicopters
Until the withdrawal from the service of the fleet planned in 2024. The contract will guarantee the levels of operational effectiveness required with greater efficiency and low costs more
IndustryPlanes. A-220 obtains the approval of Transport Canada
Certification for 180-minute Etops operations
The newest addition to the Airbus family of commercial aircraft, the A-220, has received last January 14, 2019 180-minute extended operations (ETOPS) approval from the Canadian civil aviation authority,... more
IndustryGeneral Electric: over-leased aircraft leasing business?
The real value would be less than the 40 billion requested
The General Electric company -which also produces aeronautical engines- is thinking of selling the financing and leasing activities of airplanes and helicopters, or GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS)... more
IndustryFincantieri-Stx. Fraccaro: "We will not sell off our industrial assets"
This was said by the Minister for Relations with Parliament in the question time
The Minister for Relations with Parliament Riccardo Fraccaro made it clear, yesterday during the time question in the Chamber of Deputies, that the slowing down of the acquisition of Stx by Fincantieri... more
IndustryAirbus. Enders: "There will not be a hard Brexit"
Reassurance coming from the CEO of the European aerospace company
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the European aerospace company Airbus Tom Enders tried to reassure -speaking to the US press- who fear a Brexit without agreement. During a conference call to announce... more
IndustryMC-21: airplane will receive certifications in 2020
Composite materials will remain, but it will be Russian
According to what said -at "Rossiya-24"- the President of United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) Yuri Slyusar, the Irkut MC-21 passenger plane should be certified to fly by the European Aviation Safety Agency... more
IndustryUS Shutdown (2): problems also for aircraft certifications
It blocks the B-737 MAX deliveries to American Airlines
Among the problems related to air transport resulting from shutdown is the fact that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has suspended the approval for the delivery of aircraft and for the opening... more
IndustryFincantieri to build a new ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
The third unit of the Explorer class is the tenth vessel in the order book to be built for the NCL group
Fincantieri and the US Group Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. signed a contract for the construction of one new ultra-luxury cruise ship for the Regent Seven Seas Cruises brand to be delivered in 2023.... more
IndustryAirbus A-220: aim to reduce the cost of the aircraft
Increase international appeal and avoid new financial problems
The European aerospace company Airbus is trying to put pressure on suppliers of materials and parts for the A-220 aircraft, in order to reduce the costs related to the construction of the former Bombardier... more
IndustryEmbraer's BoD ratifies approval of the deal with Boeing
The transaction is intended to close by this year
Embraer's Board of Directors (BoD) ratified last Friday its prior approval regarding the strategic partnership with Boeing. Last Thursday, the Government of Brazil authorized the transaction that would... more
IndustryEmbraer-Boeing: Brazilian Government's approval of strategic partnership
It comes after the two companies last month approved terms for the jv
Embraer and Boeing have welcomed approval by Government of Brazil of the strategic partnership that will position both companies to accelerate growth in global aerospace markets.The government’s approval c... more
IndustryUSAF receives first KC-46A Pegasus Tanker aircraft
During extensive flight testing, six planes completed more than 3,800 flight hours
The US Air Force has accepted the first Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft, setting the stage for the airplane’s delivery to McConnell Air Force Base, in Wichita, Kan., in the coming weeks.During e... more
IndustryFincantieri: what are the risks for the future?
Is the European Commission clearly analyzing?
Could the decision taken by the European Commission to stop -until the evaluation of all the documents- the acquisition of the shipyards of Saint-Nazaire (ex-STX) by Fincantieri jeopardize the future alliance... more
IndustryMC-21: will sanctions force to not use composite materials?
It could be a serious problem for the Russian plane
The composite materials for the construction of the Russian Irkut MC-21 aircraft will continue to be used, although there is a risk that in the future a possible sale abroad of the new generation aircraft... more
IndustryAirbus-Boeing: 2018 rewards the US aerospace company
After 5 years "wins" the comparison for orders of aircraft received
The two-way challenge for the number of aircraft delivered, between Boeing and Airbus (see AVIONEWS 1 and 2), was won by the US which after 5 years also managed to regain the lead for orders received for... more
IndustryAirbus: 800 aircraft delivered in 2018
Net orders total 747, backlog increases to 7,577 airplanes
Airbus delivered 800 commercial aircraft to 93 customers in 2018, meeting its full year delivery guidance and setting a new company record. Deliveries were 11 percent higher than the previous record of... more
IndustryBoom: there will be this year the maiden flight of the supersonic plane?
Many problems remain to be solved
The goal of the US start-up Boom is to connect New York and Paris in less than three and a half hours, a time much lower than the current one but also the one that used the Concorde, the last supersonic... more
IndustryIndia: meeting between carriers, Airbus and Pratt & Whitney
Objective to solve the A-320neo engine problems as soon as possible
IndiGo and GoAir executives had met today -according to Indian press- with the leaders of the aerospace company Airbus and of the engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney, in a meeting that will be used to... more
IndustryAirbus (2). Update on 2018 commercial aircraft deliveries
The industry communicated it in a note
Airbus confirms in a note that it achieved 800 commercial aircraft deliveries in 2018, subject to the finalisation of the auditing process.The final 2018 audited commercial aircraft order and delivery... more
IndustryFincantieri: two new ships for Oceania Cruises
With 9 units in the order book, the relationship with the US ship owner is consolidated
Fincantieri and the US Group Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. signed a contract for the construction of two new generation cruise ships for the Oceania Cruises brand, with delivery scheduled respectively... more
IndustryContract for protection systems for the US Army and Marine
Through the US subsidiary Leonardo Drs; worth around 80 million dollars
Leonardo, through Leonardo DRS, announced today that it has been awarded a contract worth about USD 80 million to provide the US Army and Marine Corps with additional Trophy active protection systems.... more
IndustryATR and Aurigny confirm order for three -72/600 planes
Guernsey-based airline will be launch customer for ClearVision
ATR and Aurigny today confirm the acquisition of three -72/600 aircraft, following approval from the States of Guernsey and after the initial signature of a Letter of Intention (LoI) at the "Farnborough... more
IndustryAirbus: negotiations with leasing companies to receive new orders for aircraft
Move to try to reduce the gap with rival Boeing
Airbus is trying to sign agreements with some leasing companies in order to receive more orders by reducing the gap with US rival Boeing. An indiscretion that if it will be confirmed would also be a proof... more
IndustryBoeing-Embraer: Bolsonaro's doubts on some points of the agreement
It could be requested to remove the option to detect the 20% of the Brazilian company
The Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said today that he could call into question the agreement between Embraer and Boeing, because -speaking to the press- he said he was worried that 80% of the commercial... more
IndustryJetBlue Airways signs order for 60 A-220/300 planes
The order will add to its large fleet of Airbus aircraft
JetBlue Airways has firmed up an order for 60 A-220/300 aircraft, the larger model of the new, industry A-220 series.Its existing Airbus fleet includes 193 A-320 and A-321ceo airplanes in operation, with... more
IndustryBRA starts fleet management with ATR GMA
All -600 airplanes now covered by this Global Management Agreement
The Swedish regional carrier Braathens Regional Airlines (BRA) started the implementation of its new ATR Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA) on first of January, following the signature of this milestone... more
IndustryAre Fincantieri-Leonardo favorite for the new Brazilian corvettes?
The final offer for the 1.6 billion contract has been presented
Among the first decisions to be taken by the new government of Brazil led by President Jair Bolsonaro is that relating to the € 1.6 billion contract for four new class Tamandaré corvette, in a race th... more
IndustryBoeing-Airbus: challenge for the delivery of aircraft won by the US
2018 characterized by delays caused by engine problems
In the run for sales and delivery of Boeing aircraft in 2018 beat Airbus, after a long head-to-head that saw the US company reach its European rival only at the end of November when it closed with 704... more
IndustryATR and Avation confirm order for eight -72/600 airplanes
Deliveries between 2020 and 2022
Avation and ATR confirm the first one has entered into an options exercise to acquire a further eight new -72/600 aircraft for scheduled deliveries between 2020 and 2022.Regional connectivity supports... more
IndustrySukhoi SSJ-100: US block aircraft sale to Iran
The Russian plane has 10% of US pieces
The United States has blocked the export of the Russian Sukhoi Superjet SSJ-100 aircraft to Iran because the aircraft contains about 10% of pieces produced by US companies, and this permitted to the Department... more
IndustryThe new Czech L-39NG airplane made its first flight
Performing first development tests -VIDEO
The first pre-serial L-39NG trainer and light attack aircraft with serial number 7001 made its first flight on 22nd December, at Aero Vodochody Airport. The new generation of the Czech jet trainer was... more
IndustryMitsubishi: the cause of Bombardier will fall into deed?
The Japanese company defends itself against the accusations
The denunciation of the Canadian company Bombardier against the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries aeronautical unit should result in nothing being done since the allegations were groundless. The Japanese company... more
IndustryFirst M-345 production aircraft performs its maiden flight
The Italian Air Force, the launch customer, has a requirement for up to 45 airplanes
The first M-345 HET (High Efficiency Trainer) production basic/advanced trainer aircraft successfully performed its maiden flight at Venegono Superiore airport (Varese, Italy) today with pilots Quirino... more
IndustryGreen Africa Airways: commitment for up to 100 B-737 MAX aircraft
Continent's fleet forecast to more than double over next 20 years
Boeing and Green Africa Airways announced today a commitment for up to 100 B-737 MAX 8 aircraft, evenly split into 50 firm airplanes and 50 options, as the airline gears up to begin commercial operations.... more
IndustryFAB confirms Leonardo as AMX aircraft logistic support supplier
The agreement with Brazil is valid for 58 months
The Brazilian Air Force General Command of Support (COMGAP) has confirmed Leonardo as the supplier of long-term logistic support services for the Força Aérea Brasileira’s (FAB) AMX aircraft fleet.The agr... more
IndustryLockheed Martin: the cost of the F-35 aircraft is still decreasing
Reached the 80 million dollars for aircraft
With the start of mass production and with the operational entry into the aviation fleets, the cost of the Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft is expected to decrese to 80 million dollars each for the "A" version,... more
IndustryBoeing-Embraer: new order to stop the jv
Agreement that seems to find no peace
The 5,26 billion dollar agreement for the creation of a joint venture between Boeing and Embraer continues, which would allow the US to take over 80% of the Brazilian commercial aircraft division in order... more
IndustryFlyadeal sign commitment for up to 50 B-737 MAX airplanes
30 orders and 20 options for the growing Middle East carrier
Boeing and flyadeal today announced the Middle East carrier is growing its fleet with the 737 MAX. The airline committed to ordering 30 airplanes with options for 20 more in a deal that would be valued... more
IndustryChina: problems for CSIC for aircraft carrier delivery times
One is undergoing modernization, the other under construction
The China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) would be doing its utmost to try to make the two naval aircraft carriers available within the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic... more
IndustryEmbraer and Republic Airways: order for 100 E-175 airplanes
Deliveries will start in 2020
Embraer and Republic Airways, one of the world’s largest E-Jet operators, have signed a contract for a firm order of 100 E-175 jets. It was announced as a Letter of Intent (LoI) at the "Farnborough Airshow", i... more
IndustryEmbraer and Azul: firm up order for E-195E2 jet aircraft
This agreement was revealed as a LoI at Farnborough last July
Embraer and Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras SA have signed a contract for a firm order for a previously announced 21 E-195E2 jet aircraft. This agreement was revealed as a Letter of Intent (LoI) at the... more
IndustryUSAF: next year the tender for the light attack aircraft?
Two-way challenge between the A-29 Super Tucano and the AT-6 Wolverine
The improvements of the ballistic capabilities, especially for the range, of air-to-ground missiles is making more and more superfluous Close Air Support aircraft as the Fairchild-Republic A-10 Thunderbolt... more
IndustryAgreement for up to 4 E-190E2 airplanes
Signed between Embraer and Air Kiribati
Embraer has announced the signing of a contract with the Government of Kiribati, in partnership with their national airline, Air Kiribati, for two firm orders for the E-190E2 E-Jets and two purchase rights... more
IndustrySalini Impregilo and Fincantieri to rebuild Genoa bridge
With new “PerGenova” company
Salini Impregilo and Fincantieri, through its subsidiary Fincantieri Infrastructure, are awarded the contract for the reconstruction of the bridge over the Polcevera river in Genoa, which will be built... more