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IndustryLockheed Martin wants to move the production of F-16 planes to India. What is Trump going to do?
Washington, USA - The decision was planned for a long time with the administrations of the United States and India, now the new US president could look at the program
The decision of Lockheed Martin to move the production of F-16 planes to India might clash with president Donald Trump, who proved to be definitely hostile to US companies that relocate abroad. The program... more
IndustryBoeing unveils the commitment by Singapore Airlines for 39 new airplanes
Seattle, Usa - The carrier to become newest 777X customer. Also its previous order confirmed for 30 aircraft
Boeing unveiled the commitment by Singapore Airlines to purchase 20 B-777/9s and 19 B-787/10 Dreamliners. The flag carrier and 787/10 launch customer also confirmed its previous recommitment for 30 B-787/10... more
IndustryAirplanes. Leonardo to compete for the T-X competition through its US company
Washington, USA - It will be the future training aircraft of the US Air Force
Leonardo confirms its participation in the US Air Force T-X competition with its T-100 integrated training system. The industry will leverage its US company, Leonardo DRS, as the prime-contractor, bringing... more
IndustryAirplanes. Embraer supports Brazil’s request for consultations with Canada at the WTO
São Paulo, Brazil - Regarding subsidies benefiting Bombardier’s C-Series aircraft program
With Embraer’s support, Brazil formally requested consultations with the Canadian Government at the World Trade Organization (WTO) today, in Geneva, regarding subsidies benefiting Bombardier’s C-Series air... more
IndustryChina, C-919 plane: maiden flight in March, will it be on time?
Shanghai , China - After years of delays a prototype of the aircraft started tests in Shanghai. Comac expects to sell 2300 units
It's years that Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) -the Chinese State-owned aerospace manufacturer- announced the intention to build a single-aisle aircraft able to compete with Airbus and... more
IndustryPlanes and workers. Leonardo: in Grottaglie (Puglia, Italy) 100 people risk losing their jobs
Taranto, Italy - The ex-Finmeccanica company optimizes its manufacturing processes: 2 allied firms compelled to fire their employees
One hundred workers from allied activities of Leonardo, ex-Finmeccanica in Grottaglie -province of Taranto- (Puglia Region, Italy) risk losing their jobs. In the industrial site the manufacturer builds... more
IndustryVitrociset selected by Eurocontrol as partner of the SDDS
Rome, Italy - The order is valued about 3 million Euros (from the end of 2016 to 2020)
As a major player in ATM and ATC sectors the Italian Vitrociset SpA has been selected, after an international call for tender, as partner of Eurocontrol for the provisioning of Enhancement, Maintenance... more
IndustryAirplanes. Sweden’s BRA perform first ATR biofuel flight
Stockholm, Sweden - The industry invests in solutions to reduce environmental footprint of its aircraft; it supports sustainable operations with alternative fuels
An ATR-72/600 airplane of the Swedish carrier BRA (former Braathens Regional) took off from Stockholm-Bromma today to Umeå fueled at 45% with fossil-free used cooking oil, marking the first biofuel-powered... more
IndustryTrain disaster in Viareggio (Tuscany, Italy). 32 dead. Mauro Moretti: why should he be condemned?
Viareggio, Italy - Judgement at first instance by Court of Lucca is expected tomorrow
"It is the moment of truth, don't leave us alone": this is the plea of the relatives of the victims of the disaster of Viareggio (June 29, 2009). 33 people will sit tomorrow on the dock in front of the... more
IndustryRaytheon and Leonardo team withdraws from T-X trainer aircraft competition for USAF
McKinney, Usa - They have not reached an agreement from the business point of view
Raytheon Company and Leonardo have decided not to jointly pursue the US Air Force Advanced Pilot Training program, known as T-X. The companies released the following statement: "In February 2016, Raytheon... more
IndustryLeonardo. Moretti cedes Electron Italia because not "core business"
Rome, Italy - He declared it alongside the "Innovation Awards". Simply "We give back it to the market"
The ceremony of the "Innovation Awards 2016" took place yesterday in Rome attended by the Minister for Education, Universities and Research, Valeria Fedeli and by the Leonardo’s senior executives. Alongside i... more
IndustryAircraft and transport. Indra wins contracts for the European Sesar project
Rome, Italy - Worth 30 million Euros
Indra, one of the global consulting and technology companies, will play a prominent role in the second phase of the program to create the "Single European Sky", called "SESAR 2020". The company will take... more
IndustryATR consolidates its position among regional aircraft manufacturers in 2016
Toulouse, France - -600s rank first among regional airplane sales, despite challenging market
ATR further consolidated its position in 2016 as the preferred choice of regional airlines. The modern -600s ranked first among all regional aircraft sales of the year, with orders for 36 aircraft (34... more
IndustryMRJ aircraft: two year postponement the first deliveries -SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
Tokyo, Japan - From mid-2018 to mid-2020 to meet the requirements for certification
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries announced today that MHI and Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation will adjust the first delivery of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) from mid-2018 to mid-2020. The change is due... more
IndustryJapan Air Commuter starts new era with ATR aircraft
Toulouse, France - Japanese airlines are preparing for several major world events in the next years
Japan Air Commuter Co. Ltd. (JAC), subsidiary of Japan Airlines, became today a new ATR operator with the introduction of the modern and eco-efficient ATR-42/600 into its fleet. Eight other aircraft will... more
IndustryAirlink becomes first South African airline to acquire E-Jet aircraft
Amsterdam, Holland - Five airplanes: three E-170s and two E-190s
Airlink, Southern Africa’s largest independent regional airline, is joining the E-Jet operator’s family. The carrier is acquiring five E-Jets - three E-170s and two E-190 airplanes, from ECC Leasing, a w... more
IndustryAircraft and photo. C-295W airplane refuels a helicopter
Getafe, Spain - At speeds of 105-115kt; both crews reported smooth and simple operation
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) has followed its recent demonstration of air-to-air refuelling made with two C-295W medium transport airplanes. The refuelling contacts happened with a H-225M Caracal helicopter.... more
IndustryRolls-Royce announces agreements in principle with investigating authorities
London, Uk - The industry has co-operated fully with the authorities and will continue to do so
Rolls-Royce (RR) announces that it has in principle reached a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) with the UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO), which was the subject of a preliminary court ruling yesterday.... more
IndustryEmbraer signs order with Widerøe for up to 15 E2 aircraft
Dublin, Ireland - Three firm orders for the E-190 and purchase rights for 12 further E2 family jets
Embraer has signed a contract with Widerøe, the largest regional airline in Scandinavia, for up to 15 E2 family jets. The contract consists of three firm orders for the E-190E2 and purchase rights for... more
IndustryAgreement with the Italian MoD for the new M-345 aircraft and for the development of the new exploration and escort helicopter
Rome, Italy - The airplanes will work alongside the M-346s; the aircraft will replace the AW-129 used by the Italian Army
Leonardo has signed with the Italian National Armaments Directorate of the Italian Defence Ministry two contracts for an initial batch of five Aermacchi M-345 trainer aircraft and for the first phase of... more
IndustryEmbraer delivered 108 commercial and 117 executive jet aircraft in 2016 -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The total of 225 airplanes for these two markets represents the highest volume of deliveries in the last six years
Embraer delivered 32 commercial and 43 executive jets, 25 of which are light jets and 18 are large, during the fourth quarter of 2016 (4Q16). The Company ended the year with 108 aircraft delivered to the... more
IndustryBoeing: SpiceJet announces deal for up to 205 airplanes
New Delhi, India - 100 additional B-737 MAX 8s and 50 purchase rights; largest order in low-cost carrier's history
Boeing and SpiceJet announced today a commitment for up to 205 airplanes during an event in New Delhi. Booked at the end of 2016, the announcement includes 100 new 737 MAX 8s, SpiceJet's current order... more
IndustrySCA and Interjet have returned airline’s SSJ-100 aircraft fleet into service
Moscow, Russia - The industry has completed work of 11 airplanes operated by the carrier
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCA) has completed work on airworthiness restoration of 11 Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) aircraft operated by Interjet. At the end of December, 22 SCA’s experts were sent to M... more
IndustryEurofighter Typhoon aircraft fleet: 5 year arrangement to support it
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The arrangement consists of two main contracts
Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH has welcomed a 5 year arrangement with NETMA (the NATO Eurofighter & Tornado Management Organisation) to support the global Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft fleet. The arrangement... more
IndustrySatair Group inks global distribution agreement with Techsat
Copenhagen, Holland - The agreement covers the Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe
Satair Group has signed a new distribution agreement with TechSat GmbH, an expert in integration and verification equipment. The agreement covers the Americas (except USA and Canada), Asia Pacific and... more
IndustrySSJ-100 airplane: fitting issue under resolution
Moscow, Russia - This issue does not affect the manufacturer’s plans and deliveries
With reference to the stabilizer’s issue of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft, the manufacturer would like to clarify the following: The stabilizer’s repair is not complicated technically and it is... more
IndustryAirplanes. Babcock France and Dassault Aviation to team up for French FOMEDEC training contract
Paris, France - The 11-year agreement will provide new PC-21, simulators and modernised facilities
Babcock France and Dassault Aviation have signed a partnership which would initially materialize in the delivery of the French “FOMEDEC” training contract with the creation of a joint company under the... more
IndustryGoAir firms contract for 72 A-320neo aircraft
Toulouse, France - The airline doubles overall order for the type to 144
GoAir, a Wadia Group company, has penned a firm contract for 72 A-320neo aircraft following its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed during the "Farnborough International Airshow". The agreement reached... more
IndustryAirplanes. Airbus conference: very pleased and confident in the future
Toulouse, France - The annual press conference on 2016 ended. President Fabrice Brégier: we are stronger than ever and will keep growing
Airbus annual press conference on the results achieved in 2016 and the expectations for the next years jended in Toulouse (France). President Fabrice Brégier and the Chief Operating Officer - Customers... more
IndustryAirplanes. Airbus conference (2): 688 deliveries and 731 net orders in 2016 -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Toulouse, France - The industry achieved last year targets proving ramp-up readiness
Airbus’ commercial aircraft deliveries in 2016 were up for the 14th year in a row, reaching a new company record of 688 airplanes delivered to 82 customers. Deliveries were more than eight percent higher t... more
IndustryLeonardo: verdict for Mauro Moretti next January 31. Will judges confirm 16 years of prison?
Lucca, Italy - What will happen for the industry if the CEO would be convicted?
Rail disaster in Viareggio (Tuscany): the verdict of the first level of the trial for the massacre on June 29, 2009 is fixed on Tuesday, January 31. In the trial different directors are involved as accused,... more
IndustryInterjet resumes to operate its SSJ-100 aircraft after the technical intervention
Moscow, Russia - A team of SCA completes repair-replacement works of the attachment on six units
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCA) has completed repair-replacement works on six SukhoiSuperjet 100 (SSJ-100) aircraft of Interjet: technical team composed of 22 experts has been sent to Mexico as part of after-sales... more
IndustryIndra supplier of NATS, thanks to the iTec system in Prestwick
Rome, Italy - The device has been in full operational service since June of last year
A complex project to introduce the Prestwick Upper Airspace new generation iTEC flight data processor and controller working position system has earned technology partner Indra the NATS Supplier of the... more
IndustryBoeing achieves strong delivery numbers in 2016 (748 airplanes and 668 net orders)
Seattle, Usa - And aircraft development programs reach milestones
Boeing recorded strong commercial delivery numbers in 2016 and achieved several airplane program milestones. The company delivered 748 commercial airplanes. The industry booked 668 net orders, valued... more
IndustryGECAS announced order for 75 B-737 MAX airplanes
Seattle, Usa - It is valued at USD 8.25 billion
Boeing and GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric, announced an order for 75 B-737 MAX 8 airplanes. The order, booked in December,... more
IndustryATSG subsidiary (AMES) to acquire PEMCO World Air Services
Wilmington, Usa - Services will be offered from multiple locations
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) yesterday said its subsidiary, Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services, (AMES), has acquired PEMCO World Air Services (PEMCO), a privately held provider of outsourced... more
IndustrySuccessful first flight for the new Aermacchi M-345 airplane
Rome, Italy - Tests will be completed within 2017
The prototype of the new Aermacchi M-345 HET (High Efficiency Trainer) two-seat basic jet trainer has completed its first flight from Venegono Superiore airfield (Varese, Italy) on December 29. The aircraft... more
IndustryAirbus delays the delivery of 12 A-380 airplanes to Emirates
Toulouse, France - The European manufacturer is obliged to adapt its schedule to the airline and RR’s Trent 900 engines
Airbus is obliged to a one-year delay in the delivery of its 12 A-380 aircraft to Emirates. The manufacturer changed its delivery schedule postponing 6 planes from 2017 to 2018, and other 6 ones from 2018... more
IndustryTrujet introduces its first brand new ATR-72/600 aircraft
Toulouse, France - The airline will further develop regional connectivity in India
The Indian carrier Trujet has become a new ATR-72/600 operator. The airline has received its first brand-new ATR leased from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE). The aircraft is configured with 70 seats... more
IndustryIran Air and Airbus: order for over 100 aircraft signed
Toulouse, France - Building on an initial commitment signed in January 2016 in Paris
Iran Air and Airbus have signed a firm contract for 100 aircraft, building on an initial commitment signed in January 2016 in Paris. The agreement signed by Farhad Parvaresh, Chairman and CEO of the airline... more
IndustryAircraft. Russia’s S7 Airlines joins the E-Jets operators’ family
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Just weeks after receiving the Type Certificates from the Russian authorities for the E-170 and E-175 jets
Just weeks after receiving the Type Certificates from the Russian authorities for the E-170 and E-175 jets, Embraer announces that S7 Airlines will be the first operator of the E-170 in the country. The... more
IndustryEASA validated Sukhoi Superjet LR airplane version
Moscow, Russia - The certificate will enable deliveries to the foreign customers
JSC “Sukhoi Civil Aircraft” has obtained European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval of Sukhoi Superjet 100 Long Range (SSJ-100LR). The certificate will enable Sukhoi Superjet 100 deliveries to the... more
IndustryLufthansa takes delivery of its first A-350 aircraft
Toulouse, France - Of 25 airplanes ordered by the airline
The Lufthansa Group, Airbus’ largest airline customer and operator, has taken delivery of its first twin engine widebody A-350 XWB. The aircraft is the first of 25 A-350/900s that the airline has on o... more
IndustryAirlink adds 11 ERJ-140 airplanes and expands its pool program contract
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Embraer has been present in the African continent since 1978
Airlink, southern Africa’s largest independent regional airline, is adding 11 Embraer ERJ-140 jets to its fleet. This will bring the number of regional jets the airline operates to 30. The carrier has a... more
IndustryAirplanes. Irregular State aid: Brazil against Canada in front of the WTO, Embraer and Bombardier in the middle
São Paulo, Brazil - The matter: subsidies (over USD 4 billion) provided by Canadian Government to its industry (USD 2,5 bn only in 2016)
The Council of Ministers of Brazilian Foreign Trade Chamber (CAMEX) initiated a dispute settlement proceedings against Canada addressing to the World Trade Organization (WTO). CAMEX is Brazil’s highest g... more
IndustryAtlantic Airways takes delivery of its first A-320 airplane
Toulouse, France - The aircraft, powered by CFM engines, will be deployed on routes from the Faroe Islands to Copenhagen
Atlantic Airways, the national carrier of the Faroe Islands, has taken delivery of its first A-320 airplane as part of its plan to increase capacity, becoming Airbus’ newest operator of the type. The p... more
IndustryEmbraer creates a new business unit dedicated to services and support
São José dos Campos, Brazil - It will be led by Johann Bordais
Embraer announced the creation of a business unit focused on services and customer support, which will be led by Johann Bordais, who is currently serving as the Director of Services and Support for Embraer... more
IndustryAirplanes and photo. MRJ's FTA-2 completes ferry flight to the US
Nagoya, Japan - The total distance and time were approximately 14,000 km, and 20 hours and 10 minutes
The 2nd flight test aircraft (FTA-2) of the MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet) took off from Nagoya Airfield at 9:20 am on December 14 (JST), and arrived at Grant County International Airport in Washington,... more
IndustryAeromar receives its first ATR-42/600 airplane
Toulouse, France - The Mexican carrier starts renewing its fleet
Aeromar took delivery of its first ATR-42/600. This is the first aircraft to be delivered after the announcement last month in Mexico of a contract for 8 firm -600 aircraft (6 -72/600s and 2 -42/600s)... more
IndustryANA takes delivery of its first A-320neo airplane
Toulouse, France - First aircraft operator in Japan
Tokyo-based airline ANA has taken delivery of its first A-320neo becoming the first model operator in Japan. ANA’s A-320neo is configured for 146 passengers in a two-class cabin layout. It is powered b... more