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Civil aviationAirbus enters agreement with Spirit AeroSystems
In relation to a potential acquisition of major activities
Airbus has entered into a binding term sheet agreement with Spirit AeroSystems in relation to a potential acquisition of major activities related to Airbus, notably the production of A-350 fuselage sections... more
AirlinesBoeing buys Spirit AeroSystems
Airbus will take over component manufacturing activities for its own operations
The company Spirit AeroSystems, supplier of fuselages and other components for Boeing aircraft, will be purchased for approximately 4.7 billion dollars by the US Boeing Group. This is what is foreseen... more
DefenseThe Indra Group brand is born
Murtra (President): "We value core business defense, air traffic, space and IT"
Indra Group is born: it is a brand focused on the institutional and corporate fields through which the Indra technology company aims to strengthen the commercial positioning of the two main brands: Indra... more
DefenseEU appointments: divided on security and defence
Tajani: "For Italy we ask for a vice president and an important commission"
Prime ministers and presidents of the 27 member states of the European Union will take their seats around the table for the European Council meeting in Brussels at 2pm today, Thursday 27 June 2024. The... more
Civil aviationItaly. Grottaglie: work drops on Boeing fuselages
Fim Cisl: "Possible 4-month redundancy fund and worker mobility until 2025"
Repercussions in Italy due to problems regarding the safety of planes made by the US Boeing Group. The slowdown in aircraft production imposed by the American Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has... more
IndustrySchiebel opens facility in France
To strengthen its European footprint
The Schiebel Group is strengthening its European footprint by establishing Schiebel Aéronaval SAS in Toulon, France.The CAMCOPTER S-100 has been in service with the French Ministry of Armed Forces since... more
DefenseBoeing reassures about the safety of its planes
Calhoun (CEO): "There have been difficulties, but the company is making continuous progress"
The US Boeing Group is making progress regarding the safety of the aircraft it produces. This was stated by the company's top management during a hearing before the United States Congress. During the audit,... more
Finance and economyUkrainian war: "Kiev can use weapons on Russian territory"
Washington gives the green light to use American systems against targets in enemy areas
Kiev can use American weapons against enemy targets located on Russian territory. The official confirmation arrived in the last few hours from the White House. The missile systems and artillery shells... more
Finance and economyRussia-North Korea military agreement
Putin: "We fight against hegemonic US and NATO policies against Moscow"
A treaty for strategic military cooperation between Russia and North Korea was signed. The agreement would have been signed in these hours by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on the occasion of Russian... more
HelicoptersBelgium chooses H-145M helicopter
For Armed Forces and Federal Police -DATA SHEET
The Kingdom of Belgium will procure 15 multi-role H-145M helicopters for the army and two units plus three options for the Federal Police. The contract was signed between the NATO Support and Procurement... more
IndustryItaly: Fincantieri president found dead (2)
General Claudio Graziano was 70 years old and had recently lost his wife Marisa
The president of the Italian Fincantieri Group has died: General Claudio Graziano. He was 70 years old. According to the first press rumors, he was found dead in his home. The death would have occurred... more
IndustryFincantieri: large and unbridgeable void due to the disappearance of its President
Human and professional qualities have characterized his long career
Fincantieri expresses in a short note its immense sorrow for the sudden passing of General Claudio Graziano, president of the Group, which leaves a large and unbridgeable void.The CEO and general manager... more
AerospaceItaly could produce EU cargo space shuttles
Turin plant among the candidates for ESA's "Leo Cargo Return Initiative"
Cargo shuttles to travel and move goods autonomously in the cosmos. The European Space Agency (ESA) has started a program to develop spacecraft that could be built at the Italian-French company Thales... more
DefenseG7 Summit: US-Ukraine agreement on NATO
Mattarella: "By supporting Kiev's independence, we defend coexistence between nations"
Ten-year security agreement signed between Ukraine and the United States. The presidents of the two countries, the American Joe Biden and the Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelensky, signed the document on the sidelines... more
AerospaceSpace flights: traditional companies are struggling
The challenge between Boeing Group and Space X
Space travel is the new frontier of commercial transportation. A sector in which the main protagonists are start-ups, while the giants of the sector lag behind. Just make a comparison between the costs... more
AirportsG7 Puglia: safety mechanism launched
Some restrictions are already in force and will end on Sunday 16 June
A series of restrictions on the ground and in the Italian airspace in force from tomorrow until 15 June 2024 during the days of the G7 Summit, during which events will take place with the heads of state... more
AerospaceElt Group at "ILA Berlin" (June 5-9)
The Company, in Germany for more than 40 years, is ready for its consolidation in this national market
ELT Group is participating in "ILA Berlin", the international aerospace event ongoing this year from 5 to 9 June. For more than 70 years, ELT Group has been a world leader in Electronic Defense Systems.... more
AirlinesDeliveries of Airbus planes drop
The industrial plan foresees a target of 800 aircraft for 2024
Monthly aircraft deliveries by the European manufacturer Airbus are decreasing. According to data recorded in May, the company supplied 53 airplanes. A performance that marks a decrease of -16% compared... more
Fair and showsGerman Ministry of Interior orders up to 44 H-225 helicopters
For its Federal Police; deliveries to start in 2029
The German Ministry of the Interior has ordered up to 44 H-225 helicopters for its Federal Police. This record order for the model includes 38 firm orders with options for a further six units. Its payload,... more
Civil aviationUSA: FAA gives green light to Archer air taxis
Now we are waiting for the "Midnight" to obtain flight certification
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted permission to the American company Archer Aviation to start commercial operations using air taxis, announced the company. It is the second manufacturer... more
Finance and economyMicrotecnica company closest to Safran
The French company claims to have received the green light from Rome
Italian Government would have given the green light to the planned sale of the Microtecnica company (Collins Aerospace Group), which produces aircraft components, to the French company Safran, which operates... more
AerospaceBoeing Starliner spacecraft completes successful launch
Rendezvous and docking with ISS are scheduled for June 6
NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams became the first people to launch to orbit inside a Boeing Starliner, lifting off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 10:52am E... more
Civil aviationAirbus-Avincis: partners on Advanced Air Mobility
Opportunities for operating eVTOL in all Europe
Airbus and Avincis, an European helicopter operator, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to partner on the development of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). The companies will collaborate to explore... more
Civil aviationEU-US axis on aviation safety
EASA-FAA summit meeting to share information on aircraft production
Europe will allow US to attend safety hearings of European aircraft manufacturers. In detail, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (Easa) will allow the American Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)... more
DefenseGermany purchases Eurofighter planes
Panavia Tornado combat aircraft out of service by 2030
Germany will purchase 20 more Eurofighter Typhoon warplanes, the national government announced today. This is a move with which Berlin intends to increase the amount of funds allocated to the defense sector.... more
AirlinesBoeing is looking for a new CEO
Outgoing David Calhoun fully supports the board's choice
The outgoing CEO of the US Boeing Group, David Calhoun, today announced that he will fully support the choice of his successor by the company's board of directors. This is an announcement that confirms... more
AirlinesMexicana de Aviación orders 20 E-190/195E2 aircraft
Deliveries start 2Q25 -DATA SHEET
Mexicana de Aviación, Mexico's State-owned carrier, has ordered 20 Embraer E2 aircraft: 10 E-190E2 and 10 E-195E2 jets. Deliveries will begin in 2Q25. The airline will configure the E-190E2 with 108 seats,... more
Civil aviationMD Helicopters expands into Europe
New authorized service center for customers from the old continent
US aircraft manufacturer MD Helicopters has announced its expansion into Europe. This is a move that is part of initiatives that aim to strengthen its global network of service providers. The goal is to... more
AerospaceStarliner. Nasa, mission partners target June 5 crew flight test launch
Another opportunity is available at 10:29 am, Thursday, June 6
NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test mission teams are preparing to support a launch at 10:52 a.m. EDT Wednesday, June 5, from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on a miss... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines will ground 45 planes
It's a PW1100G engine problems effect
At least 45 planes will be grounded in 2024 due to Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engine problems. It cwas announced by the management of the flag carrier Turkish Airlines, which foresees operational limitations... more
AirportsBoeing will not increase aircraft production
Stop came from the US FAA
The US Boeing Group still will not be able to increase the production of B-737 MAX planes, as decided by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The reason is that there remain product safety issues... more
DefenseAustria and Sweden will receive US military helicopters
Washington approves sale of 12 "Black Hawk" aircraft
The sale of 12 UH-60M "Black Hawk" military helicopters to Austria and Sweden has been approved by the United States. The State Department gave the green light, approving the sale of aircraft produced... more
AerospaceEarthCare satellite launched to study clouds and climate
A joint project between the European and Japanese Space Agencies
The Airbus-built EarthCARE climate monitoring satellite has been successfully launched from Vandenberg military base, California. The Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer is a joint undertaking between... more
Civil aviationAirbus Protect-Aura Aero pact on future aircraft
Cooperation in view of the certification on Era, a 19-seater hybrid-electric plane
Aura Aero and Airbus Protect have signed a cooperation agreement ahead of the certification of Era, the future 19-seater hybrid-electric aircraft for regional transport developed by Aura Aero. Both companies... more
AirlinesIsrael war: 40 dead in Rafah
Crosetto (Italian Defence minister): "We are convinced that Israel had to resolve the problem with Hamas"
At least 40 Palestinians were killed by an Israeli Air Force airstrike conducted on the tent at Tal as-Sultan city. This is an area where people displaced from their homes in the south of the Gaza Strip... more
Civil aviationEmbraer and Avfuel to increase SAF adoption
To one load per week at Melbourne Airport
Embraer announced yesterday an agreement with Avfuel to increase its uptake of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Melbourne-Orlando International Airport to one load per week.The duo first entered... more
Finance and economySix builders for the new NATO helicopters
The first phase comes to life with the assignment of the concept study
Six companies are vying for the creation of the new generation military helicopter which could be adopted as the standard aircraft for the member fleets of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).... more
AirlinesChinese aircraft manufacturer bets to Saudi Arabia
Comac wants to expand its passenger aircraft sales business
State-owned manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) is eyeing Saudi Arabia's aviation market as a launchpad for its international ambitions. This is a move that confirms the strong... more
Civil aviationSuperconductivity research for hydrogen-powered aircraft a step further
Confirmed interest in the potential of these technologies
Airbus UpNext, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Airbus, has launched a new technological demonstrator to accelerate the maturation of superconducting technologies for use in electric propulsion systems of... more
AirportsNew pilot assistance technologies take to the road with a demonstrator
Automatic aircraft taxiing and new features tested in electric truck
Airbus UpNext, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Airbus, has started testing new technologies to support automatic taxiing and enhance pilot assistance onboard an innovative electric truck. The three-year... more
Civil aviationAirbus signs order for 21 helicopters
Mix of H-145, H-160 and H-175 units
Airbus Helicopters, LCI, a reference aviation company, and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited (SMFL), have announced an order for up to 21 of the latest generation helicopters. The major... more
AirlinesSaudia Group orders 105 A-320neo Family aircraft
To support Country’s aviation goals
Saudia Group, represented by Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and flyadeal, the group’s low-cost carrier, has signed a firm order for an additional 105 A-320neo Family a... more
Civil aviationecoDemonstrator program to test new technologies
To improve cabin recyclability and operational efficiency
Other projects focus on single-engine taxi and digital taxi tests to reduce fuel usage and enhance safety more
Civil aviationAirbus achieves PDR for Eurodrone programme
And it enters into a final step
The Eurodrone programme has successfully performed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR). Led by Airbus Defence and Space as prime contractor, this major programme milestone has been completed with OCCAR... more
Civil aviationAirbus Helicopters: EC-145 Sécurité Civile and Gendarmerie Nationale
Contract with company for 48 aircraft operated by the Ministry of Interior
Airbus Helicopters and Babcock have been awarded a contract to support 48 EC-145s operated by the French Ministry of Interior. The 12 year contract that starts this year was signed with the Direction de... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Putin's nuclear threat
Response to the hypothesis of sending troops to Ukraine raised by France
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the West, threatening the use of nuclear weapons. On the occasion of the military parade for the Victory Day celebrations, in the last few hours the head of... more
AirlinesLOT Polish Airlines to add three E-195E2 airplanes
All deliveries between end July and September this year -DATA SHEET
LOT Polish Airlines will add the E-195E2 model to its fleet, leasing three new airplanes from Azorra. The first jet will arrive by the end of July this year, with all aircraft deliveries completed by October.The... more
AirlinesComac increases production of C-919 aircraft
Construction of a new factory in Shanghai announced
Chinese state-owned manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) will build a new plant for the production of C-919 aircraft. It is a move that aims to accelerate production capacity to... more
AirlinesIndiGo orders 30 A-350 aircraft
The model of choice for its long-haul ambitions
IndiGo has placed a firm order for 30 A-350/900 aircraft. The order will help expand carrier’s international network to long-haul destinations.India, the world’s fastest growing major aviation market, is... more
AirlinesEmbraer delivered 1800th E-Jet aircraft
The E-190E2 airplane to Royal Jordanian Airlines -PHOTO GALLERY
Embraer has reached a new milestone on the small narrowbody aircraft program; the delivery of the 1800th E-Jet production airplane. The new Azorra owned E-190E2 was handed over to Royal Jordanian Airlines... more