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IndustrySaab SR-3 Surface Movement Radar reaches acceptance at Václav Havel Airport Prague
Linkoping, Sweden - The industry was awarded the contract to install the system in March of this year
Defence and security company Saab’s new SR-3 surface movement radar system has been formally accepted by the Air Navigation Services of the Czech Republic (ANS CR) for full operational use at Václav Ha... more
IndustryInvestigations for fraud against Airbus
London, United Kingdom - Illegality in some actions of the European industrial giant
The United Kingdom SFO (Serious Fraud Office) started last month an inquest for fraud and corruption against Airbus, the European company that manufactures civil aircraft based in Toulouse, France. The... more
IndustryLeonardo-Finmeccanica explains to AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - About the news "Time of 'Cleaning' in Leonardo-Finmeccanica"
We receive and publish for right to reply -as our habit, and so that our readers can draw their considerations- what our Agency received from Leonardo-Finmeccanica: “Dear Director, In relation t... more
IndustryEmbraer Executive Jets earns top ranking in AIN’s 2016 Product Support Survey
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The survey is conducted in May and results are released in the August
Embraer Executive Jets’ customer support has soared to its first-ever solo No. 1 ranking in Aviation International News’ 2016 Product Support Survey, receiving its highest-ever combined overall average (8.... more
IndustryTime of "Cleaning" in Leonardo-Finmeccanica...
Rome, Italy - While in Farnborough it seems that managers were cleaning the stand?
Air of “Cleaning” at home Leonardo-Finmeccanica, in the true sense of the word in the case for example of the recent air show of Farnborough, where some managers, even top ones, seem to have been seen cle... more
IndustryVitrociset provides an Italian solution for Taiwan's airport weather systems
Rome, Italy - The new device installed by the Italian company at its busy Tao-Yuan and Song-Shan international airports has already been tested and is in operation
Vitrociset, Italian ICT company and active in the fields of defence, aerospace and the construction of "Safe & mission critical" systems, has installed the A-AWOS (Advanced Automated Weather Observing... more
IndustryAllegiant places order for 12 A-320ceo aircraft
Toulouse, France - US airline transitions to an all-Airbus fleet
Las Vegas, Nevada-based Allegiant Travel Company has signed last July 29 (but unveiled only today) a purchase agreement for 12 A-320ceo (current engine option) aircraft. This deal marks the first time... more
IndustryLeonardo-Finmeccanica: Moretti would hire former general of Italian Air Force
Rome, Italy - What will it be useful for?
But who is this general hired by the MD of Leonardo-Finmeccanica? That would be no less… the former general of Squadra Aerea (aeronautic squad) Claudio Debertolis, who is supposed to become the manager o... more
IndustryCebu Pacific places order for two A-330/300 airplanes
Toulouse, France - The airline has 32 latest generation A-321neo aircraft on order for future delivery
Manila-based Cebu Pacific has placed a firm order with Airbus for two A-330/300s. The aircraft will join an existing fleet of six A-330s flying with the airline on long range flights to destinations in... more
IndustryCALC to lease an A-320 aircraft to ANA
Hong Kong, China - Further expands its global footprint by making foray into Japan aircraft leasing market
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (“CALC”), one of the largest independent aircraft operating lessors in China, announced that it has signed a lease agreement with ANA Holdings for an A-320 air... more
IndustryLeonardo-Finmeccanica: when one makes bricks without straw…
Rome, Italy - Moretti and his biannual
Moretti presented his biannual of the Group Leonardo-Finmeccanica announcing the doubling of profit (+144%) and an increase of Ebit of +13.7%. Leonardo-Finmeccanica still stays suffering, looking for new... more
IndustryKC-390 airplane proves high level of maturity in demonstration flights abroad
São José dos Campos, Brazil - And it follows toward certification in 2017
The first prototype of the KC-390, next generation multi-mission aircraft by Embraer, returned to Brazil after successfully completing its first international mission, lasting 23 days and flying more than... more
IndustryAirbus DS welcomes signing of contract for A-330 MRTT aircraft
Amsterdam, Holland - The agreement also covers two years of initial support
The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has today notified Parliament of the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Luxembourg to proceed with the acquisition of a pooled fleet of A-330 Multi Role Tanker... more
IndustryBoeing forecasts nearly 1.5 million aircraft pilots and technicians
Oshkosh, Usa - Needed by 2035
Boeing released its 2016 Pilot and Technician Outlook yesterday at "EAA AirVenture Oshkosh" and projects a demand for nearly 1.5 million pilots and technicians over the next 20 years. In its seventh year,... more
IndustryCivil aviation. Embraer and AIAC sign a MoU for aeronautical engineering development in Morocco
Casablanca, Morocco - The campus is close to many high-tech industrial facilities and to the most important airport in the Country
Embraer and the Mohammed VI International Aviation Academy (AIAC), signed yesterday, at AIAC Headquarters in Casablanca, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for engineering development in the country.... more
IndustryPlanes. Iran’s agreements with Airbus and Boeing are threatened
New York, Usa - .Actual possibility to lose 200 jetliners
After the memorandum passed by the House of Representatives on July 7th, ruling the consequences of trade with Iran, the negotiations started after nuclear accord last year with the Islamic country for... more
IndustryCALC delivers first of four A-320 aircraft to Jetstar Pacific
Hong Kong, China - Expanding its footprints in Southeast Asia
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (CALC), one of the largest independent aircraft operating lessors in China, today announced the delivery of a new A-320 aircraft to Jetstar Pacific Airlines (‘’Jetstar Pac... more
IndustryPegasus Airlines receives world's first CFM powered A-320neo airplane
Hamburg, Germany - The Turkey's carrier is the launch operator for the model with these engines
Pegasus Airlines, Turkey’s low-cost airline, took delivery on Tuesday July 19th, its first A-320neo powered by CFM International’s LEAP-1A engines, becoming the first airline to do so for the type. Peg... more
IndustryCzech Aero Vodochody "Gazump" to Leonardo-Finmeccanica?
Farnborough, UK - A new theory of collaboration between Boeing and the Prague's industry arises
The main Czech aeronautical industry Aero Vodochody could become supplier of Boeing for the carbon fibre aerostructure sector? According to "Il Sole 24 Ore" reported in an article signed by Gianni Dragoni,... more
IndustryAirbus DS authorises Turkish Air Force as regional support centre for CN-235 aircraft
Seville, Spain - The industry and Roketsan to integrate weapon systems on C-295W
Airbus Defence and Space has authorised the Turkish Air Force’s 2nd Air Supply and Maintenance Centre (2nd ASMC) in Kayseri as a regional support and maintenance centre for CN-235 aircraft following a... more
IndustryEmbraer’s Legacy 450 airplane certified for 2,904 nm range
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The first aircraft with the increased range will be delivered this month
Embraer Executive Jets announced yesterday that its Legacy 450 aircraft has received certification for an extended range of 2,904 nm (5,378 km). The improvement was approved by Brazil’s ANAC (Agência Na... more
IndustryAirplanes and photo. A-400M undergo to paratrooping launch tests
Seville, Spain - 30 soldiers dropped on Tarbes, France. Gradually the number will be brought to 40
Airbus Defence and Space is conducting intensive paratrooping trials of the A-400M new generation aircraft. The photo shows 30 paratroopers being dropped at the Tarbes drop zone in southern France and... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers 26 commercial and 26 executive jet aircraft in 2Q16 -AVIONEWS SPECIALS
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Its firm order backlog totaled USD 21.9 billion
During the second quarter of 2016 (2Q16), Embraer delivered 26 jet aircraft to the commercial aviation market and the same number to the business aviation market, of which 23 were light jets and 3 were... more
IndustryAirbus DS: three contracts for the UK F-35B, MRTT Voyager and Hercules C-130J aircraft
Farnborough, UK - Follow those for the Typhoon and the A-400M
Airbus Defence and Space (DS), among key players in the cyber security market in Europe, has been awarded three contracts from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to provide three additional military aircraft... more
IndustryBoeing: "Lacks" in the production of the B-787 airplane fuselage in Grottaglie. Finmeccanica answers...
Rome, Italy - Result of "Unacceptable sabotage and boycott acts" for which has been "Presented a notification to the Magistrature"
"Dear Mr Moretti, earlier this year I sent you a letter that highlights the importance of the fact that Finmeccanica would improve in a sustained manner the product quality and manufacturing flow time.... more
IndustryAirplanes and helicopters. Boeing reports second-quarter deliveries
Chicago, Usa - In its commercial and defense operations
The Boeing Company announced yesterday deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the second quarter of 2016. Major program deliveries during the second quarter were as follows: Major... more
IndustryBoeing and ANA highlight B-787/9 Dreamliner airplane capabilities -VIDEO
Washington, Usa - The aircraft will perform at "2016 Farnborough International Airshow"
Boeing and ANA (All Nippon Airways) today released the 2016 B-787/9 Dreamliner Flight Demonstration video. The same ANA airplane is scheduled to perform demonstration flights July 11-13 at the "Farnborough... more
IndustryCanada’s AirSprint signs order for up to 12 Embraer Business Jet aircraft
Calgary, Canada - This agreement has an estimated value of USD 198 million
Embraer Executive Jets announced yesterday that AirSprint, a privately held fractional aircraft ownership company based in Calgary, Alberta, signed a purchase agreement for up to 12 Legacy 450, which consists... more
IndustryFincantieri delivers the submarine "Pietro Venuti"
Trieste, Italy - It is the third of the U212A “Todaro” class
The submarine “Pietro Venuti” was delivered today at Fincantieri’s shipyard of Muggiano (La Spezia). It is the third of the U212A “Todaro” class, a series of four sister units which the Central Unit for... more
IndustryTAS has set up an Innovation Cluster
Rome, Italy - A creativity catalyzer and accelerator at the heart of its strategy
Thales Alenia Space (TAS) has set up an Innovation Cluster tasked with accelerating the development of innovative projects. Open to all employees, at all levels across the company, this participative initiative... more
IndustryAirplanes. ATR inaugurates new facility for the maintenance at Toulouse
Toulouse, France - OSAC-certified for such kind of activity, overhaul, repair and those connected included
ATR yesterday inaugurated its new aeronautical maintenance site in the presence of local officials, upon approvation by OSAC (appointed on behalf of the body for civil aviation to grant such type of certifcates). The... more
IndustryA consortium of companies led by Leonardo-Finmeccanica wins tender to supply Digital Security services to Italy’s Public Offices
Rome, Italy - Activities anticipated for a total 600 million Euros
The Consortium of companies led by Leonardo–Finmeccanica, throughConsip the Italian Central Purchasing Body, has won the tender for the supply of Digital Security and Security services to the Italian P... more
IndustryAirbus Group opens “Wings Campus” in Toulouse
Toulouse, France - It concludes the integration of the former Paris and Munich Headquarter sites
Airbus Group has today inaugurated its new headquarters facilities, called “Wings Campus”, adjacent to the airport in Toulouse-Blagnac, France. Housing 1,500 employees, the new campus is located at the... more
IndustrySaab and LFV establish new digital remote air traffic control company
Linkoping, Sweden - The new industry will market, sell, develop and operate products and services
Defence and security company Saab and LFV (the Swedish Air Navigation Service Provider) have yesterday signed an agreement to establish a new company: Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions AB. The new company... more
IndustryAWAS orders 15 A-320 Family aircraft
Toulouse, France - Confirms continuing healthy appetite for these airplanes
AWAS, the Dublin-based aircraft leasing company has announced an order for an additional 15 A-320 Family aircraft, comprising 12 A-320ceo and three A-321ceo airplanes. Including this latest purchase... more
IndustryCALC delivers two new A-320 aircraft to Pegasus Airlines
Hong Kong, China - First customer in Europe
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited, one of the largest independent operating aircraft lessors in China, has delivered two new A-320 aircraft to Turkey’s leading Low-Cost Airline Pegasus Airlines, i... more
IndustryAirplanes. Airbus DS orders A-330 MRTT Full Flight Simulator
Seville, Spain - This acquisition will mean that for the first time the company will have FFS for its entire range of transport aircraft
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) has placed an order for the development and provision of a Full Flight Simulator (FFS) to support the training of crews on the A-330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT). The... more
IndustryAirplanes and devices. Saab receives order to replace radars of the Stockholm Airport
Linkoping, Sweden - From State Swedavia, for three SR-3 Surface Movement of the immediate replacement
Saab, the company that operates in defence and security sectors, has been selected by Swedavia -the State-owned company that owns and manages Sweden’s airport infrastructure-, to deliver three SR-3 Surface M... more
IndustryIndra develops an emulator to simulate satellite networks in the laboratory
Rome, Italy - Currently AINE is used as part of the SESAR project
Indra has developed AINE (Advance IP Network Emulator), an advanced platform that simulates in the laboratory the capabilities of satellite IP communications networks, in order to assess and size the eventual... more
IndustrySeeking the origins of the universe and climate change: photovoltaic assemblies for next-generation satellites
Rome, Italy - Leonardo-Finmeccanica has signed two contracts with the German company SpaceTech
Leonardo-Finmeccanica has signed two contracts with the German company SpaceTech for the supply of the photovoltaic assemblies to be implemented on two new, important space missions. Specifically, Leonardo... more
IndustryFincantieri to build seven units for Qatar
Trieste, Italy - The Qatari Ministry of Defence has chosen the Italian group for its national naval acquisition programme
Fincantieri, one of the world’s most important shipbuilding groups, and the Qatari Ministry of Defence, have signed yesterday in Rome a contract for the construction of seven new generation units included i... more
IndustryLeonardo-Finmeccanica about the agreement to supply seven new ships to Qatar
Rome, Italy - The company is a historic partner of the country, having already supplied systems for air traffic control, maritime defence systems and civil and military helicopters
Within the framework of the agreement between the Italian and Qatari governments for the Qatar Navy modernisation plan, Leonardo-Finmeccanica will supply Fincantieri with the latest generation of naval... more
IndustryThe Italian ALA completes acquisition of the STAG English Group
London, UK - After the verification of the all conditions contractually predicted
ALA- AAdvanced Logistics for Aerospace- communicates closing of acquisition of the STAG British Group and of its subsidiaries: Spectech UK, Spectech France, Spectech US and Aircraft Components & Equipment... more
IndustryEmbraer Executive Jets delivers first Phenom 100E airplane to Etihad Flight College
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Both announced a contract for four models in June 2015
Embraer Executive Jets has delivered the first Phenom 100E to Etihad Flight College, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates. The aircraft arrived... more
IndustryThe Israeli Ministry of Defence visits Venegono for the delivery of the last of 30 Israeli M-346 aircraft, in less than two years
Rome, Italy - The Israeli Air Force has already undertaken more than 10,000 flights with these airplanes for a total of 7,500 hours
CEO and General Manager of Leonardo-Finmeccanica Mauro Moretti recently welcomed Brig. Gen. Shmuel Tzuker of the Israeli Ministry of Defence to the Leonardo-Finmeccanica Venegono Superiore facility in... more
IndustryKorean Air and P&W open world's largest engine test facility in Korea
Seoul, Korea - The second phase of the project is the construction of the Engine Maintenance Plant
One of the world’s largest and most advanced aero-engine test facility has opened in Korea and the Incheon Aviation Tech Co. LTD (IAT), which is a joint-venture between Korean Air and aerospace manufacturer P... more
IndustryFirst of eight M-346 aircraft for the Polish Air Force unveiled by Polish Deputy Defence Minister
Rome, Italy - Deliveries of all airplanes will be completed by November 2017
The roll-out ceremony for the first of eight Polish Air Force M-346 aircraft took place yesterday at Leonardo-Finmeccanica’s facility in Venegono-Superiore (near Varese). The event was attended by the P... more
IndustryEmbraer began Legacy 450/500 airplane production in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, Usa - At its recently expanded facility, where the Phenom 100 and 300 are already in production
Embraer Executive Jets began the production of its Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 aircraft in Melbourne, Florida, holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the last days, at its recently expanded facility, where... more
IndustryA-320neo airplane with CFM LEAP-1A engines receives joint EASA and FAA Airworthiness Type Certification
Toulouse, France - This award follows by six months the initial Certificate of Airworthiness received from both Authorities for the model, powered by the P&W engine option
On 31st May 2016, the single-aisle aircraft, the A-320neo, received on-schedule the Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the... more
IndustryFTA-2 airplane, second prototype of Mitsubishi Regional Jet completes first flight
Nagoya, Japan - First delivery of the model in mid-2018
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, (MHI) today conducted the first flight of the second flight test aircraft (FTA-2) of the MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet), their next-generation... more