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IndustryPiaggio Aerospace: the Government's decision must arrive quickly
The concrete risk is the liquidation of the company
The risk of a liquidation of Piaggio Aerospace increases more and more as the days pass, this because the Mubadala fund of Abu Dhabi - owner of the company - does not want to wait long for the Italian... more
Industry"Centro servizi navali" has been created
Jv between ArcelorMittal, Fincantieri and Palescandolo
ArcelorMittal Cln Distribuzione Italia, Fincantieri and Palescandolo Lavorazioni Siderurgiche have set up in joint-venture between them a company called "Centro servizi navali SpA", specialized in logistics... more
IndustryFincantieri will build fourth ship for Virgin Voyages
Shipbuilder announces additional order set for 2023 delivery
Fincantieri, a world reference in cruise ship construction, and global travel brand Virgin Voyages, have signed a contract valued at approximately 700 million euros for the construction of a fourth cruise... more
IndustryChina: almost impossible to compete with Boeing and Airbus in airliner planes
Delays in development and technological dependence on foreign countries among the problems
The Chinese ambitions to build their own commercial aircraft began almost 40 years ago with the first economic reforms of Deng Xiaoping, but technological problems have delayed the arrival in aircraft... more
IndustryFCAS: disagreements between France and Germany for the export of the aircraft
Will it be stopped a cause of the intransigence of Berlin?
According to what was repoted by "Der Spiegel" there is a real risk that the Franco-German project for Future Combat Air Systems (FCAS) could slow down in its development. This is because France would... more
IndustryAirbus: in the coming weeks the successor of Harald Wilhelm
He is being investigated for corruption in the United Kingdom
Last May, following the corruption investigation in the United Kingdom, the Chief Financial Officer of Airbus Harald Wilhelm had resigned, and after almost 6 months his successor was not yet identified... more
IndustryATR-72 airplane ready to fly in Japan
JAC takes delivery of its first model
Japan Air Commuter Co. Ltd (JAC) today took delivery of its first ATR-72/600 airplane following the conversion in June of one of its orders of an -42/600 to its larger 72 version. The aircraft will have... more
IndustryLeonardo: guiding principles to partner on the new COMAC CR-929 aircraft
With Kangde Investment Group of China
Leonardo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kangde Investment Group of China within the framework of COMAC CR-929 long range airplane programme, aiming at further growth of its presence... more
IndustryBelgium (2). Airbus DS on country’s decision on the fighter jet aircraft replacement
"A lost opportunity for European Defence", according to the industry
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) on Belgium’s decision on the fighter jet aircraft replacement declared in its statement that"With sincere regret Airbus DS has taken note of the decision by the government o... more
IndustryRolls-Royce: problem with the engines of the A-330neo aircraft?
Defects similar to those found on the Trent 1000 of the B-787
Rumors about a possible delay in the production of Rolls-Royce engines for the Airbus A-330neo are reported today on "Bloomberg" have brought down the shares of the British company by a maximum of 13%,... more
IndustryF-35 aircraft: ground the "B" with more flight hours
Identified two other faults in the fuel pipes
For a part of the Lockheed Martin F-35B aircraft the Pentagon decided to suspend the flight operations again after that due to a possible defect of a fuel pipe in the Pratt & Whitney F-135 engine. This... more
IndustryBoeing opens new aircraft part factory in Europe
In Sheffield produces components for 737 and 767
Boeing today welcomed guests from industry, government, partners, suppliers and the local community to celebrate the opening of its new Fabrication factory in Sheffield. The new factory, the company’s f... more
Industry"Euronaval". Dassault presents the idea for the successor of the Rafale plane
Scale model of the NGF and the combat drone
At the "Euronaval 2018" the French aerospace company Dassault Aviation presented its idea of what will be the new fighter aircraft, which will have to succeed the current Rafale. The New Generation Fighter... more
IndustryFrance: the study for the new aircraft carrier is under way
The Minister of Defense Florence Parly announced it during "Euronaval 2018"
In a press conference at the "Euronaval 2018" held today by the French Minister of Defense Florence Parly it is announced that an 18-month study period has begun to design the new Marine Nationale aircraft... more
IndustryAirbus would like to enter the field of maritime patrol aircraft
Will be develop from the new A-320neo
Between Boeing and Airbus there may soon be a new field of competition since the European aerospace company would like to launch on the market a maritime patrol version of the A-320neo, which would rival... more
IndustryMitsubishi: USD 2bn to continue support for aircraft production
One part will come from the stock exchange and another will be a "debt forgiveness"
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is trying to find $ 2 billion to continue to financially support its aeronautical unit, especially to be able to deliver in 2020 the first regional passenger transport aircraft... more
IndustryAirbus and CAL present A-350/900 aircraft with joint livery
The airline now has 14 planes in its fleet
Taiwan’s China Airlines (CAL) has taken delivery of its newest A-350/900 aircraft, which features a unique joint livery that combines the airline’s distinctive plum blossom logo with Airbus’ exclusive A-350... more
IndustryChina: first take-off and landing in the water of the AG-600 amphibious aircraft
Steps forward to the next sea test -VIDEO
After the maiden flight done in December 2017, the amphibious aircraft AVIC AG-600 successfully carried out its first flight take-off and landing from water in Jingmen, central China. The seaplane will... more
IndustryManta Air will start operations with ATR-72/600 aircraft
The first will be introduced next month
Manta Air, the new domestic airline in the Republic of Maldives, has secured its first two ATR-72/600 aircraft through Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC). The first will be introduced in November 2018, with... more
IndustryBombardier: Mitsubishi accused of using confidential data
It would be used to obtain the FAA and EASA certifications
Serious allegations were made by the Canadian aeronautical company Bombardier against the Japanese Mitsubishi, because the last one was accused of receiving documents protected by industrial secrets by... more
IndustryAircraft. KAI XF-X: talks to renegotiate Indonesian participation
The KF-X project at a crucial crossroads
South Korea's KAI KF-X fifth-generation fighter aircraft project in which Indonesia is also involved for 20% of the costs could be slowed down, in fact the Indonesian government asked for new payment conditions... more
IndustryCzech Republic: the L-39NG aircraft will be purchased, probably
The Defense Minister declared it
The estimate by the CEO of Aero Vodochody Giuseppe Giordo according to which in the next 10-15 years the training aircraft market will expand a lot has had a new confirmation, in fact the Czech Defense... more
IndustryEmbraer: aircraft deliveries in 3Q18
Its firm order backlog totaled USD 13.6 billion -ATTACHMENT
During the third quarter of 2018 (3Q18), Embraer delivered 15 jets to the commercial aviation market and 24 business ones, being 17 light and 7 large aircraft. On September 30, its firm order backlog totaled... more
IndustrySaab: order from Boeing for EMD phase for the T-X aircraft
The programme is divided into multiple phases
Saab has received an order from Boeing for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase for the Advanced Pilot Training Aircraft, T-X. The value of this order is approximately MUSD 117.6.... more
IndustryUK: criticism for the order of Boeing aircraft without a tender
Charges of favoritism to the Secretary of State for Defence
Secretary of State for Defence Gavin Williamson was accused yesterday in the Defense Committee of the British Parliament of having favored the US aerospace company Boeing for the purchase of new Airborne... more
IndustryMSC Cruises-Fincantieri: MoA for the construction of four extra-luxury cruise ships
The first will come into service in Spring 2023
MSC Cruises and Fincantieri announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for the construction of four ultra-luxury cruise ships for a total value in excess of EUR 2 billion. The ships,... more
IndustryDefense. Is Saudi case a risk for US industry?
About $ 110 billion of orders
While most companies said they were ready to give up business with Saudi Arabia, the major US aerospace and defense companies -Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Raytheon- did not follow the same path. Probably... more
IndustryBrazil: Fincantieri and Leonardo together in the tender for the new corvettes
The "Brazilian" Vard is also part of the consortium
Between who will participate in the call for tenders to equip the Brazilian Navy with four new corvettes there is also Fincantieri, which should be among the four final contenders of the 1.6 billion euros... more
IndustryAircraft. Japan: will there be an "Asian Airbus"?
Discussions would be underway with Malaysia
Japan and Malaysia would be discussing a plan to create an Asian aerospace company based on the Airbus model, so as to be able to introduce airplanes to the market in response to the Chinese Comac. At... more
IndustryTAS: technology for Stratobus airship validated
Based on high-efficiency photovoltaic modules
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), announced today the successful completion of static mechanical validation tests of the first full-scale photovoltaic... more
IndustryDassault: increase in aircraft production over the next few years
Request for enhanced business aircraft
The French aerospace company Dassault Aviation should increase the production rate of some of its business aircraft in the coming years, including Falcon 8X and Falcon 2000, with the latter that will also... more
IndustryEmbraer: a long-range executive plane will be launched on the market in 2019
The jv with Boeing will help compete with rivals
The Brazilian aerospace company Embraer will soon enter in the business aircraft market that can operate on long-range routes. The idea was launched concurrently with the air show dedicated to this transport... more
IndustryLeonardo: relations with Russian industry bases for the agreement with Comac
Will it be a momentum for the Italian aerospace industry?
There's a good chance that Leonardo will formalize an agreement for a collaboration with the Chinese aircraft company Comac to build structures and parts of the fuselage of the new passenger-transport... more
IndustryAirbus: will the A-321XLR aircraft coming soon?
On the other hand, Boeing thinks of a larger aircraft
Among Airbus's plans there would be to create a new version with even wider range for the A-321, after the "LR" version has received approval on the flight of FAA and EASA. The attempt of the European... more
IndustryLeonardo’s 70 year history: underpinning the present, inspiring the future
The milestone sees the launch of its Foundation to promote enlightened business culture and technology for the common good
The name Leonardo has always been synonymous with innovation, research and passion. Having grown and evolved for 70 years at the heart of Italy’s industrial base, the Group which was originally called F... more
IndustryAircraft. "Zhuhai Airshow": new Chinese stealth bomber will debut
The Hong-20 should have higher capacity than the US B-2
During the "Zhuhai Airshow", China should present a next-generation bomber, which will be called -as report by "the Global Times"- Hong-20 and which should take off for the first time in the short term.... more
IndustryPakistan-China: agreement for the supply and construction of 48 new drone aircraft
Pakistani industry involved in the agreement that strengthens the presence of Beijing
China and Pakistan have signed -as reported by Chinese press - an agreement to jointly produce the UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) CAIG Wing Loong II, after Islamabad has bought 48 for its Armed forces.... more
IndustryDelta Air Lines A-220 airplane took to the skies for its first flight
It will be followed by a series of tests before delivery
Delta Air Lines’ first A-220/100 took off on its first flight from Mirabel airport, Québec, at 02:02 pm local time of last Saturday (October 6). The aircraft was crewed by A-220 programme test pilots. Du... more
IndustryLeonardo joins the UN "Global Compact"
And consolidates its commitment to sustainable development
Confirming its commitment to the promotion of an inclusive and sustainable global economy, Leonardo has joined the United Nations Global Compact, the world's largest business sustainability initiative,... more
IndustryAirplanes and helicopters. Boeing reports 3Q deliveries
For commercial aircraft and defense, space, security programs
The Boeing Company announced deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the third quarter of 2018.Major program deliveries during the third quarter were as follows:Major Programs, 3rd... more
IndustryLeonardo: jv with Comac for the production of the new aircraft?
Possible landing in China
There will be a future in China for Leonardo's Aerostructures Division? It could be a hypothesis not to be discarded because the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) has proposed to form a... more
IndustryDefense. Tornado will be soon operating with the new AGM-88E missiles
It will be able to hit almost all the anti-aircraft batteries
The Italian Air Force (AMI) will be the first non-US armed force to receive the AGM-88E AARGM (Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile) which will be installed on Tornado IDS (Interdiction and Strike) and... more
IndustryBoeing-Embraer: what will be the future after the Brazilian elections?
Meanwhile the KC-390 aircraft could be equipped with technologies made in the USA
The collaboration between Boeing and Embraer on the KC-390 transport plane may not be limited to commercialization, since the US company could also provide industrial and technological expertise to the... more
IndustryJapan: the F-2 substitute will be a totally new aircraft
Possible participation in the "Tempest" program?
Japan could develop a combat aircraft autonomously to replace the Mitsubishi F-2 -the Japanese version of the US F-16-, since the Defense Ministry refused Lockheed Martin's proposal for the F-22, by Boeing... more
IndustrySudan: collision on the runway between two military aircraft
Unknown the number of people involved - VIDEO
At the Khartoum Airport in Sudan, two National Air Force transport aircraft collided, probably after landing. In fact an Antonov An-32 hit an An-26. The reason for the accident is not known and also the... more
IndustryLeonardo's third edition of the "Compliance Council"
Moving towards an integrated Group compliance
The topics related to ethical culture, transparency and compliance with regulations in all areas of business have been at the heart of Leonardo's "Compliance Council", an annual event now arrived at its... more
IndustryRussia: requirements for the engine of the new aircraft have been unveiled
It should allow you to stay in flight for 30 hours
Some Russian press sources have leaked some rumors concerning the requirements of the United Engine Corporation (ODK) for the construction of the propulsion engine of the future stealth strategic bombing... more
IndustryEasa and Faa certify long-range capability for A-321neo plane
The aircraft can operate up to three Act
Readiness to start “Long Range” (LR) operations with launch customers of the most capable and flexible A-321neo version to date –the A-321LR airplane– has moved a significant step closer with recent joint E... more
IndustryBoeing-Embraer: production line of KC-390 aircraft will move in the USA?
It would be a step towards the definitive absorption of the Brazilian company
Aerospace companies Boeing and Embraer that recently signed an agreement to set up a joint-venture -awaiting the approval of the Brazilian parliament- would be negotiating to produce the KC-390 military... more
IndustryLufthansa Group expands A-320neo aircraft fleet
The carrier orders 24+3 planes
Lufthansa Group has converted 27 A-320neo Family options into firm orders. Following a decision by the company’s supervisory board, the Group signed for an additional 24 A-320neo and three A-321neo aircraft. T... more