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IndustryBoeing: commercial airplanes deliveries in 2015
Seattle, Usa - Accomplishments last year include first 737 MAX rollout, 777X firm design configuration
Boeing delivered 762 commercial airplanes in 2015, 39 more than the previous year and most ever for the company as it enters its centennial year. In 2015, the industry recorded 768 net orders, valued... more
IndustryBoc Aviation orders 30 A-320 aircraft
Toulouse, France - Confims continuing strong fuel efficient family
BOC Aviation, the Singapore-based global aircraft leasing company owned by Bank of China, has announced an order for an additional 30 A-320 Family aircraft, comprising 18 "Neo" and 12 "Ceo" airplanes.... more
IndustryCALC to lease three A-320 aircraft to Sichuan Airlines
Hong Kong, China - The airplanes are expected to be delivered this year
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (“CALC”), one of the largest independent aircraft operating lessors in China, announced that it has signed lease agreements with Sichuan Airlines for the lease of... more
IndustryLegacy 450 airplane spreads its wings over European skies
Sao Josè dos Campos, Brazil - The new mid-light business jet is available for charter and will be operated by ASL
Embraer Executive Jets’ Legacy 450 airplane is spreading its wings over European skies. The first EASA-registered aircraft is based in Brussels, Belgium, under the management of Smart Air SA, which took d... more
IndustryFinmeccanica, after the new reorganisation, changes also logo and website
Rome, Italy - Quietly on the Group's site
The Italian industrial group in the aerospace, defence and security sector started last January 1, 2016 a general company reorganisation (see for details AVIONEWS 1 and 2). The rearrangement, that predicts... more
IndustryCALC inks LOI for the leasing of two additional A-320 aircraft with Jetstar Pacific
Hong Kong, China - Launched in May 2008, the airline is a Vietnam’s low-cost carrier
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (“CALC”), one of the largest independent aircraft operating lessors in China, announces that it has signed a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) with Jetstar Pacific Airline... more
IndustryCALC signs purchase with Airbus for two additional A-320 aircraft
Hong Kong, China - They will be delivered in November 2016 at a price concessions
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (“CALC”), one of the largest independent aircraft operating lessors in China, announced that it has entered into the Aircraft Purchase Agreements (APA) with Airbus for... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-Selex ES awarded to provide cyber defence for UK MoD networks
Rome, Italy - The solution will handle over one hundred thousand security threats per second
Finmeccanica-Selex ES has been awarded a €14M (£10M) contract by the UK MoD’s networks contractor Fujitsu to provide a global cyber defence capability across all UK MoD sites. The contract follows Fuji... more
IndustryCALC delivers two more A-320 airplanes to China Eastern Airlines
Hong Kong , China - The third and the fourth of six aircraft, respectively
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (“CALC”), one of the largest independent aircraft operating lessors in China, today announced that it has completed the delivery of the third and the fourth of six... more
IndustryPiaggio Aerospace signs with Russia retrofitting agreement of a P-180 VIP airplane
Villanova d'Albenga, Italy - The aircraft will be in flight inspection capabilities
Piaggio Aerospace today announces the signature of a new retrofitting agreement with the State Air Traffic Management Corporation (ATM) of Russia, one of the leading members of the global air navigation... more
IndustryMRJ airplane: the first delivery postponed
Nagoya, Japan - But the industries announce also measures that the current problems resolved, will speed up the entire program
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, (MHI) today announced that the companies will postpone the first delivery schedule of the MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet), their next-generation... more
IndustryEmbraer will roll out the E-190 E2 airplane in February
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Its first flight scheduled for the second half of 2016 and entry into service in 2018
Embraer will roll out the first jet of the second generation of the E-Jets family of commercial aircraft, the E-Jets E2, on February 25, 2016. The ceremony will take place at Embraer headquarters, in São... more
IndustrySelex ES and Saab to collaborate on electronic warfare operational support for aircraft
Luton, UK - The two companies will offer sovereign support capabilities for a range of international customers
Finmeccanica–Selex ES has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Swedish defence and security company Saab to collaborate to provide EWOS (Electronic Warfare Operational Support) solutions. Initial c... more
IndustryPiaggio Aerospace delivers two new Avanti EVO airplanes to European customers
Villanova d'Albenga, Italy - The two models have been delivered with the full options package
Piaggio Aerospace today announces that it has completed the delivery of its new Avanti EVO business aviation turboprop aircraft to two European customers. WinAir of Germany and another undisclosed European... more
IndustryAirplanes. Boeing statement on US FAA settlement; the industry has agreed to pay USD 12 million
Seattle, Usa - And to make additional quality and compliance process improvements
Boeing issued the following statement following yesterday's settlement announcement by the US Federal Aviation Administration: "The industry appreciates the dedication of both the Federal Aviation Administration... more
IndustryAirplanes and helicopters. Finmeccanica launches "One Company" from 1 January; the steps
Rome, Italy - It will be a single company operating in aerospace, defence and security, organised into four sectors and seven divisions
Finmeccanica, the Italian Industrial group operating in the high-technology marketplace becomes a single entity. It is the result of a divisionalisation process which was launched by the CEO and General... more
IndustryBrazilian geostationary satellite enters the integration and testing phase
Cannes, France - The Country aims to achieve sovereignty in civilian and military strategic communications
Visiona Tecnologia Espacial, responsible for the integration of the SGDC system (Geostationary Satellite of Defense and Strategic Communications) in Brazil announces the completion of a key program milestone. On... more
IndustryIAG converts 15 A-320neo options into firm orders
Toulouse, France - The declarations by COO-Customers of Airbus
“IAG and its airlines are one of Airbus’ most prestigious and loyal customers with fleets and orders covering the full range of our products", said John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer – Customers. “IAG... more
IndustryFincantieri to collaborate with the Indian shipyards MSL and GRSE for the Navy's frigates
Trieste, Italy - The Group adds advice for the P17A project to the previous experiences made in the country
Fincantieri has signed a contract with Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL), one of the most important Indian shipyards, controlled by the Ministry of Defence and specialized in the building of naval and off-shore... more
IndustryAnd the "Dolphin" increases: Beluga XL aircraft production starts
Milan, Italy - First metal cut of the rear fuselage
The first cut of the Beluga XL MSN001 rear fuselage has been achieved in Spain, paving the way for the final assembly to begin in early 2017. MSN001 will be the first Beluga XL aircraft to fly. The rear... more
IndustryLombardia Aerospace Cluster drives national export: +11.2% in the first nine months of 2015 -Specials
Milan, Italy - The companies report a first evaluation of this year during a round table took place of the Milan's site of the Borsa Italiana at Piazza Affari
It's time of evaluations for the Italian foreign trade, both at sectors level and for single regions and provinces. To make the accounts, following to the last figures by ISTAT on import/export, is also... more
IndustryTAM Airlines, the first A-350XWB airplane operator from the Americas -VIDEO
Toulouse, France - Ant the fourth worldwide
LATAM Airlines Group, made up of LAN Airlines and TAM Airlines, has taken delivery of its first A-350XWB airplane in Toulouse, France. In doing so, TAM will become the first airline in the Americas to... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers the first two E-195 airplanes to Tianjin Airlines
São José dos Campos, Brazil - It is the launch customer of this aircraft model in China
Embraer announced that it delivered the first two E-195 jets to Tianjin Airlines, the launch customer of this aircraft model in China. These two airplanes are part of the sales agreement Tianjin Airlines... more
IndustryBoeing South Carolina's 100th B-787 Dreamliner airplane rollls-out of the factory
North Charleston, Usa - It will be delivered to American Airlines next year
Boeing South Carolina marked a major milestone this week as the site’s 100th B-787 Dreamliner rolled out of the factory. The airplane now begins system checks, fueling and engine runs on the flight l... more
IndustryBoeing: statement on China Southern Airlines' commitment for 80 B-737 airplanes
Seattle, Usa - The order will be posted on its website once all contingencies are cleared
Boeing unveiled that China Southern Airlines has announced a commitment to purchase 80 B-737 aircraft. The commitment includes a combination of 30 Next-Generation 737s and 50 B-737 MAX airplanes, valued... more
IndustryJet2.com finalize order for three additional B-737/800NG aircraft
Leeds, UK - Deal brings its order total to 30 Boeing airplanes over the last three months
Boeing and UK Leisure Airline Jet2.com finalized an order today for three Next Generation B-737/800 airplanes, valued at USD 288 million at current list prices. The carrier previously ordered 27 Next... more
IndustryMRJ aircraft: notice regarding its development schedule
Nagoya, Japan - The results of the review will be released before the end of December
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) are currently continuing flight tests of the MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet) aircraft. The two companies are now reviewing entire schedule... more
IndustryChina Postal Airlines announces purchase of 10 NG B-737 Boeing Converted Freighter airplanes
Beijing, China - The industry extends the valuable service life of a passenger aircraft by modifying it to function as a freighter
Boeing announced today an agreement with China Postal Airlines for 10 Next-Generation 737 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCFs), pending a program launch. Through its converted freighter programs, the industry... more
IndustryFrance confirms order for eight A-330MRTT tanker airplanes
Seville, Spain - Aircraft form second tranche of commitment for 12 announced in 2014
Airbus Defence and Space has received a firm order from the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) for a further eight A-330 MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport) aircraft. The planes constitute the second... more
IndustryLockheed Martin delivered 2,500th C-130 Hercules airplane
Marietta, Usa - The aircraft are operated from 68 nations and the global fleet has collectively logged more than 22 million flight hours
Lockheed Martin delivered the 2,500th C-130 from its production line. This landmark Hercules is an HC-130J Combat King II personnel recovery aircraft assigned to the US Air Force’s 71st Rescue Squadron, w... more
IndustryEmbraer Executive Jets delivers first Phenom 100E airplane in China
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Over 320 units are in operation in 26 countries
Embraer Executive Jets announced yesterday the delivery of the first Phenom 100E in China. The aircraft will be operated by Wanfeng Aviation, a subsidiary of Wanfeng Auto Holding Group. Based in Zhejiang... more
IndustrySkyworld Aviation arranges the sale of an ATR-72/202 airplane to Summit Air
London, UK - The aircraft was previously registered as T7-COB and last operated with Royal Air Maroc Express
Skyworld Aviation has arranged the sale of an ATR-72/202 airplane, serial number 444 to Summit Air of Canada. The aircraft was delivered on 25th November 2015 and was flown to Toulouse to undergo a full... more
IndustryLM delivered final C-5M Super Galaxy airplane for 2015
Marietta, Usa - It is the 32nd modernized model to the USAF
Lockheed Martin (LM) delivered the 32nd modernized C-5M Super Galaxy to the US Air Force on Dec. 9. This aircraft was the ninth and final C-5M scheduled for delivery in 2015. The airplane was delivered... more
IndustryBraathens Aviation orders 4 additional ATR-72/600 airplanes
Toulouse, France - The Swedish group converts four of its ten options of the "Paris Air Show 2015" deal
ATR and Stockholm-based Braathens Aviation (BA) announce their agreement for the purchase of four additional -72/600 airplanes. Today’s announcement represents the conversion into firm orders of four o... more
IndustryAirbus C-295W aircraft completes its tour of Latin America
Seville, Spain - During a month on the continent stops in Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Panama and Mexico
An Airbus C-295W aircraft belonging to the Mexican Navy (SEMAR) and operated by a mixed crew from Airbus Defence and Space (DS) and SEMAR/FAM (Mexican Air Force) today completed a month-long tour through... more
IndustryEmbraer Executive Jets receives Legacy 650 aircraft order in the Middle East
São José dos Campos, Brazil - To an undisclosed customer
Embraer Executive Jets announced yesterday the order for a new Legacy 650 large jet to an undisclosed customer, based in the Middle East. This order adds to the 29 Legacy 650s and 600s that are currently... more
IndustryATR received EASA certification for high-density cabin layout
Toulouse, France - The industry brings maximum capacity of the -72 aircraft to 78 seats
The high-density seating configuration option for the ATR-72/600 aircraft has received its certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Using the existing airframe, the new high density... more
IndustryBoeing debuts first B-737 MAX 8 airplane
Washington, Usa - New single-aisle aircraft rolls out of paint in striking livery
Thousands of Boeing employees in Renton, Wash., celebrated yesterday the completion of final assembly of the first 737 MAX 8. The production-complete airplane rolled out of the Renton factory and into... more
IndustryBoeing completes detailed design for the B-787/10 Dreamliner airplane
Washington, Usa - Reached this milestone nearly two weeks early; it is on track for major assembly in 2016
Boeing has completed detailed design for the 787/10 Dreamliner airplane, achieving another major milestone in the development of the newest member of the family. Its engineers reached the key milestone... more
IndustryBoeing, Canadian aviation industry launch sustainable biofuel project
Vancouver, Canada - Research institutions collaborate to make jet fuel from forest residues
Boeing, the University of British Columbia (UBC) and SkyNRG, with support from Canada's aviation industry and other stakeholders, are collaborating to turn leftover branches, sawdust and other forest-industry... more
IndustryAirplanes and photo. Airbus Foundation and Vietnam Airlines transported gifts on airline’s fourth A-350 XWB
Toulouse, France - Taking advantage of the delivery, destined to the Hanoi Heart Hospital
The Airbus Foundation has used the delivery of Vietnam Airlines’ fourth A-350 XWB airplane to transport a selection of toys, games and books from Toulouse to the Hanoi Heart Hospital in Vietnam. The g... more
IndustryDrone aircraft. Finmeccanica-Selex Es presents the surveillance technologies helping to secure NATO
Turin, Italy - Its contribution to the AGS programme is delivered from the company’s Caselle plant outside of Turin, where around 350 people are employed
Today in Turin, Finmeccanica-Selex ES presented a number of surveillance technologies chosen by NATO to help provide security for the organisation’s member countries. Launched in 2012, the NATO Alliance G... more
IndustryB-777/200ER airplane: ANZ announced first flight approved for 330-minute ETOPS
Washington, Usa - The authorization allows connections from Auckland to Buenos Aires
Boeing and Air New Zealand (ANZ) yesterday announced the aviation industry’s first flight approved for 330-minute extended operations (ETOPS). This flight, aboard a 777/200ER (Extended Range) aircraft, d... more
IndustryBoeing: US Navy enhance EA-18 airplane targeting, situational awareness capabilities
St Louis, Usa - Tablet display integrated into mission system for first time
The US Navy and Boeing recently demonstrated new targeting technologies that greatly enhance aircrew safety and effectiveness through the rapid integration and distribution of target information across... more
IndustryFirst A-350XWB airplane for TAM Airlines makes its maiden flight
Toulouse, France - The aircraft now progresses to the final production phase
TAM Airlines’ first A-350XWB has successfully taken off yesterday from Toulouse International Airport in France. The aircraft now progresses to the final production phase which includes further ground c... more
IndustryGE signs new collaborations with Danish industry
Copenhagen, Denmark - The industry is a key partner on the Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft platform
General Electric Company (GE) joined leaders from four Danish companies to sign new collaboration agreements. GE is a key partner on the Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft platform, one of the entries... more
IndustryTurkish Airlines firms-up order for 20 additional A-321neo aircraft
Toulouse, France - Repeat order for this model confirms market trend for larger models
Turkish Airlines, Turkey’s flagship airline, has firmed-up a commitment for the purchase of 20 additional A-321neo aircraft. The airline already has 72 A-321neo on order and is now again renewing its c... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers its 1,200th E-Jet (E-195 airplane) to Azul
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The first delivery occurred in December 2008
Embraer delivered yesterday, in a ceremony held at the Company’s headquarters, in São José dos Campos, the 1,200th aircraft of the E-Jets family. The commemorative aircraft, an E-195 model, was received by... more
IndustryBoeing: final C-17 Globemaster III airplane departed Long Beach assembly facility
Long Beach, USA - Its global fleet support, maintenance and upgrades continue
The final C-17 Globemaster III military airlifter at the company’s plant in Long Beach, Calif. departed on Sunday, Nov. 29, marking the official end of aircraft production in Long Beach. The airlifter f... more
IndustryMRJ: new movie of the first flight of the first flight test aircraft -VIDEO
Nagoya, Japan - Mitsubishi Regional Jet: a family of next-generation aircraft featuring state-of-the-art aerodynamics
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation released and uploaded a new movie of the first flight of the first flight test aircraft for the MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet) carried out on Wednesday, November 11. Mitsubishi... more