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IndustryBoeing: Air Austral celebrated delivery of airline's first 787 aircraft
Saint-Denis, Reunion Island - Reunion Island-based carrier becomes first Dreamliner French operator
Boeing and Air Austral celebrated the delivery of the carrier's first B-787 Dreamliner airplane. The newest addition to the carrier long-haul fleet touched down at Roland Garros Airport in Saint-Marie,... more
IndustryFirst SSJ-100 airplane delivered to CityJet
Venice, Italy - The Irish airline will lease 15 aircraft with an option for additional 16
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company and SuperJet International (a joint-venture between Leonardo-Finmeccanica Company and Sukhoi Holding) celebrated the delivery of the first Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) to... more
IndustryTAP Express is the first E-Jets operator in Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal - The first flight (TP488) was from Lisbon to Nice
TAP is the newest airline to operate Embraer’s E-Jets in Europe. The company launched last Monday scheduled flights with the E-190 jet aircraft, from Lisbon to various destinations of its intra-European n... more
IndustrySafran and AFI KLM E&M to create jv for aircraft engine parts repair
Paris, France - Signed MOU during a ceremony at the Palais de l'Elysée today
During a ceremony at the Palais de l’Elysée today in Paris, attended by French President François Hollande, Safran Aircraft Engines and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance signed a Mem... more
IndustryVietjet finalized a maxi Boeing commercial airplane purchase
Hanoi, Vietnam - Order includes 100 B-737 MAX 200s, valued USD 11,3 billion at current list prices
VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Company and Boeing have finalized yesterday an order for 100 B-737 MAX 200 airplanes, the largest ever single commercial aircraft purchase in Vietnam aviation. His Excellency... more
IndustryAerospace industry. Adler Group, in addition to automotive it expands its production also in aerospace
Naples, Italy - Within its customers the corporation includes AgustaWestland
Many projects at stake for Adler Group, an international group based in Ottaviano in the province of Naples, which designs, develops and industrializes components and systems for the transportation industry.... more
IndustryFirst E-190E2 jet aircraft completed maiden flight ahead of schedule
São José dos Campos, Brazil - It is planned to enter commercial service in 2018
The E-Jets E2 program reached another important milestone yesterday with the completion of the maiden flight of the E-190E2. The flight was originally scheduled to take place during the second half of... more
IndustryAirplanes and events. Mexico’s Across signs order for 23 Embraer Business Jets
Geneva, Switzerland - The announcement was made during the "16th EBACE"
Embraer Executive Jets announced during a press conference today that Across, Mexico’s premium business aviation services provider, signed a firm order for 23 business jet aircraft. The contract comprises t... more
IndustryEmbraer Legacy 500 airplane demonstrates steep approach capability to operate at London City Airport
London, UK - The recent approval follows a comprehensive flight test campaign
Embraer Executive Jets and Flexjet today demonstrated the business jet aircraft Legacy 500’s steep approach capability to operate at London City Airport (LCY). The recent approval follows a comprehensive f... more
IndustryALA acquires UK based STAG Group
Naples, Italy - Roberto Scaramella, CEO: "It is a key step for our international growth"
ALA (Advanced Logistics for Aerospace), Italian specialist in distribution, logistics and service provision for the aerospace industry, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the... more
IndustrySaab unveiled Gripen E airplane
Linkoping, Sweden - Five Nations currently operate Gripen
Defence and security company Saab unveils Gripen E, next generation fighter airplane. Over previous versions of the aircraft, E has a significantly improved avionics system. The capability to carry more... more
IndustryFAA approves Embraer's Sorocaba service center in Brazil
São José dos Campos, Brazil - It followed the recent certification granted by the EASA
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified Embraer Executive Jets’ service center in Sorocaba, Brazil, today for maintenance of the company’s complete business jet portfolio. The approval fol... more
IndustryVitrociset wins prize at the "Sofex 2016" event in Jordan
Rome, Italy - It was awarded for the "Integrated Combat Training System", the new solution for the training of armed forces
Vitrociset, an Italian company, active in the integration of complex systems, in security, training and logistical support in areas such as defence, national security, space and transport, has won an award... more
IndustryAirplanes. CALC new Toulouse office further supports Group’s global strategy
Hong Kong, China - Last year the lessor set up its office in Dublin
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited, one of the largest independent aircraft operating lessors in China, announced the opening of its new office in Toulouse. Located at Cap Constellation in Blagnac,... more
IndustryAirplanes. US Naval Test Pilots School to use Leonardo-Finmeccanica E-Scan radar
Edimburgh, UK - It will equip C-26 aircraft
Leonardo-Finmeccanica has secured a contract which will see it provide the Vixen 500E AESA radar for the United States Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) in Patuxent River, Maryland. The contract, signed... more
IndustrySaab signs agreement with Airbus regarding A-321 airplane ACF Over Wing Door
Linkoping, Sweden - To improve the aircraft evacuation during emergency situations
Defence and security company Saab has signed a new agreement with Airbus concerning the A-321 Airbus Cabin Flex (ACF) programme. The agreement comprises the design, development and manufacture of the Over... more
IndustryE-190 airplane makes Japan debut with Japan Airlines subsidiary J-AIR
Osaka, Japan - The inaugural flight took place between Osaka and Kagoshima
Embraer today announced the debut of the E-190 jet in Japan with J-AIR, subsidiary of carrier Japan Airlines. The inaugural revenue flight took place between Osaka (Itami Airport) and Kagoshima. The entry... more
IndustryEmbraer displays its business aircraft at "EBACE 2016"
San Josè dos Campos, Brazil - This is the first time that the mid-light Legacy 450 airplane will be displayed with its complete interior at the event
Embraer Executive Jets will promote its fully certified business jet portfolio at the 16th European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition ("EBACE"), at Geneva’s Palexpo Exhibition Center, in Switzerland, M... more
IndustryAirplanes and helicopters. Finmeccanica: after the release of first quarter results, Moretti answered to analysts' questions
Rome, Italy - Focus on crisis in the helicopter sector and on Eurofighter-Kuwait agreement
Finmeccanica first quarter results, the company is active in the fields of defense, aerospace and security, were presented yesterday and approved by the Board of Directors (see AVIONEWS) but on the stock-exchange... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. Moretti's audition at the Italian Chamber: with Leonardo the corporate will move to the aggregation
Rome, Italy - Industry strategies, Eurofighter 8 billion agreement and perspectives are only some of the topics discussed last Tuesday
Tuesday at 7:30pm was held an audition of Mauro Moretti, managing director and CEO of Finmeccanica, at committee productive activities of the Italian Chamber. The issues of the strategic business plan... more
IndustryHelicopters. Leonardo-Finmeccanica launches world-first flat-panel surveillance radar technology
London, UK - It will be introduced into service with Norway, who have procured Osprey for their new AW-101 search and rescue fleet
Leonardo-Finmeccanica has launched Osprey, the latest addition to the company’s electronically scanning (E-scan) radar product range. Based around a flat-panel antenna design, Osprey is the world’s fir... more
IndustryThe ATR-72/600 airplane took off to North America in a demo tour
Toulouse, France - With stops in Toronto, Chicago, White Plains, Hyannis, Washington, Charlotte, Dallas, Seattle and Cincinnati
An ATR-72/600 turboprop aircraft will embark on a demo-tour of the United States and Canada from May 2nd to May 13th. This will be the very first time the newest ATR -600 series aircraft will be flying... more
IndustryAircraft. B-737 MAX makes first international journey at high altitude
La Paz, Bolivia - Test validates capability at over 4000 m to take off and land
The B-737 MAX 8 airplane has marked a key achievement after completing high altitude flight testing in La Paz, Bolivia. It’s the first international service for the 737 MAX flight-test fleet. The airport’s 13,... more
IndustryEuropean Space industry operational: agreement signed for Airbus Safran launchers JV
Amsterdam, Holland - Closing of contract expected in 2Q 2016
Airbus Group and Safran have signed an agreement for the second and final phase of their 50/50 joint-venture, Airbus Safran Launchers. Both companies will contribute to the current joint program with... more
IndustryDelta orders 37 A-321 airplanes
Toulouse, France - Its third "CEO" order in three years
Atlanta, Georgia (US) –based Delta Air Lines has placed an order for 37 A-321ceo aircraft. This order follows previous its orders for the Current Engine Option version of the largest A-320 Family member i... more
IndustryChina Eastern Airlines orders 20 A-350 XWB airplanes
Toulouse, France - Endorsement pushes Airbus’ model firm order book above 800
China Eastern Airlines has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for 20 A-350/900 aircraft, making the airline the latest customer for the aircraft. The carrier operates one of the largest fleet in... more
IndustryPhilippine Airlines finalises order for the A-350 XWB aircraft
Toulouse, France - Future flagship of airline’s long haul fleet for services to US and Europe
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has finalised a purchase agreement with Airbus covering the firm order of six A-350/900 airplanes, plus six options. The contract firms up a Memorandum of Understanding announced... more
IndustryAir Côte d’Ivoire orders two A-320neos and two A-320s aircraft
Toulouse, France - First order of the model in Africa
Air Côte d’Ivoire, the national airline of Ivory Coast based in Abidjan, has signed a firm order for two A-320neo and two A-320 aircraft. The agreement makes it the first African carrier to order the A-... more
IndustryChina Eastern Airlines finalize order for 15 B-787/9 Dreamliner airplanes
Shanghai, China - Valued at nearly USD 4 billion
Boeing and China Eastern Airlines finalized an order for 15 B-787/9 Dreamliners. The order, valued at nearly $4 billion at current list prices, strengthens China Eastern's expanding long-haul fleet. The... more
IndustryAirbus delivers its first aircraft produced in Alabama (USA) -VIDEO
Toulouse, France - JetBlue receives A-321 from team in Mobile, Alabama
The first ever delivery of an aircraft from the Airbus US Manufacturing Facility took place on April 25th, in Mobile, Alabama. The entire team of employees from the American assembly line gathered to present... more
IndustryBombardier and Chorus sign firm purchase agreement for up to 10 CRJ-900 aircraft
Montreal, Canada - The order is valued aroud USD 229 million and could increase to 467 if all purchase rights will be exercised
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that a subsidiary of Chorus Aviation (“Chorus”) has signed a firm purchase agreement for five CRJ-900 aircraft. The order also includes purchase rights for... more
IndustryAir France celebrates milestone delivery of airline's 70th B-777 airplane
Paris, France - French flag carrier was launch customer for B-777/300ER, 777 Freighter
Boeing and Air France marked a milestone today with the delivery of the airline's 70th B-777 airplane. The French flag carrier has played a pivotal role is the success of the 777 program and was the launch... more
IndustryBoeing KC-46 Program’s Second B-767/2C aircraft completes first flight
Washington, Usa - Lasted 1 hour and 40 minutes
With a successful first flight on April 25th, Boeing has added the fourth and final flight test aircraft to the KC-46 Pegasus fleet, a 767/2C. During the 1 hour, 40 minute flight, test pilots performed... more
IndustryFinmeccanica published the Sustainability and Innovation Report 2015
Rome, Italy - Confirming commitment to all stakeholders
Finmeccanica has published the Sustainability and Innovation Report of the Group for the year 2015, written in compliance with “G4 – Sustainability Reporting Guidelines”, established by GRI - Global Repor... more
IndustryAirplanes. Finmeccanica demonstrates new Mode 5 Reverse-IFF system capability on Italian Typhoons
Rome, Italy - The technology development, integration and demonstration took place at Italy’s Official Test Center
Finmeccanica, with the Italian Defense General Staff, has demonstrated the successful integration of a Mode 5 Reverse-IFF (Identification Friend-Foe) system, providing air-toground IFF capabilities for... more
IndustryAirplanes. Boeing selects supplier for 777X Full-Flight Simulator Suites
Seattle, Usa - The model has 320 orders and commitments from six customers worldwide
Boeing announced it has selected TRU Simulation+Training, a Textron company (TRU) as its supplier for the first 777X full-flight simulator suites for Boeing’s pro-forma campuses. Pro-forma training is o... more
IndustryGaruda Indonesia (2). RR received order for engines to airplanes
London, UK - Model Trent 7000 and a TotalCare service support
Rolls-Royce has won an order worth $1.2 billion for Trent 7000 engines and TotalCare service support from Garuda Indonesia. The engines will power 14 A-330neo aircraft. The agreement was signed during... more
IndustryEmbraer delivered its 1,000th business jet airplane
São José dos Campos, Brazil - It is a Legacy 500 to Flexjet
Embraer Executive Jets achieved a new milestone yesterday when Cleveland-based Flexjet took delivery of Embraer’s 1,000th business jet. This significant landmark occurs a little more than a decade after t... more
IndustryGaruda Indonesia to receive 14 A-330neo airplanes
Toulouse, France - New aircraft will support company’s business expansion
Garuda Indonesia has confirmed an order with Airbus for the purchase of 14 A-330/900neo airplanes, the new re-engined version of the A-330 widebody airliner, to support the company’s growth and business e... more
IndustryFinmeccanica denies information about its CEO and GM may take ministerial responsibilities
Rome, Italy - Reported by some media
Finmeccanica strongly denies the validity of some media reports about the possibility that the CEO and General Manager Mauro Moretti may take ministerial responsibilities within the Italian Government. "Following... more
IndustryLegacy 450 airplane approved to operate from La Mole Airport in St. Tropez
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The aircraft met strict performance requirements
Embraer Executive Jets’ new Legacy 450 airplane has received approval to operate from La Mole Airport, becoming the largest business jet capable of providing charter air service into and out of the popular E... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers 21 commercial and 23 executive aircraft in 1Q16 -Specials
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The 44 jets represent a 37.5% increase over the previous year
During the first quarter of 2016 (1Q16), Embraer delivered 21 jets to the commercial aviation market and 23 to the business aviation market. The 44 aircraft represent a 37.5% increase over the previous... more
IndustryAircraft. Airbus Group unit Testia to supply augmented reality system to Spirit AeroSystems
Toulouse, France - In two factories located in USA and in France
Airbus Group subsidiaryTestia has been selected by Spirit AeroSystems (SAS), one of the world's largest independent producers of large aerostructures, to deploy its Smart Augmented Reality Tool (SART)... more
IndustryEmbraer and Horizon Air sign a contract for 30 E-175 jet airplanes
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The agreement also includes options for another 33 units of the same model
Embraer and Horizon Air have signed a firm order for 30 E-175 jets. The contract also includes options for another 33 aircraft of the same model. The value of the contract, which will be included in Embraer’s 2... more
IndustryAirplanes and helicopters. Boeing reports first-quarter deliveries
Chicago, Usa - In the commercial aircraft and defense, space and security
The Boeing Company announced yesterday deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the first quarter of 2016. Major program deliveries during the first quarter were as follows: Major... more
IndustryCALC strengthens aircraft disassembly project
Hong Kong, China - It has entered into a series of transactions
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC), one of the largest independent aircraft operating lessors in China, has entered into a series of transactions in order to restructure its investment... more
IndustrySaab receives order for upgrade of the ATM for the Swedish Armed Forces
Linkoping, Sweden - The agreement runs 2016-2018 with an option for a three-year extension
Defence- and security company Saab has signed a three-year agreement with the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) regarding continued maintenance and upgrades of air traffic management- and airport... more
IndustryAirplanes and mergers. Alaska Group buys Virgin America for USD 2.6 billion
Seattle, Usa - Through the merger the Group will become America’s fifth carrier
Following months of rumors the proposal for the acquisition of Richard Brenson’s American Airlines has finally arrived as Alaska Air Group offers a $2.6 billion deal. The offer is currently under the s... more
IndustrySaudi Arabia’s Nesma Airlines becomes new ATR aircraft operator
Toulouse, France - The airline introduces two -72/600s in Saudi Arabia, leased from Dubai Aerospace Entreprise, and signs GMA with the manufacturer
Nesma Airlines today took delivery of their two first ATR-72/600s. These aircraft will operate in Saudi Arabia, where the airline is developing regional connectivity with the support of the national government.... more
IndustryAirplanes. Royal Air Force trials new-generation anti-missile countermeasure
Luton, UK - RAF has carried out its initial evaluation of Finmeccanica’s BriteCloud decoy
The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) has successfully carried out its initial evaluation of Finmeccanica’s BriteCloud decoy. BriteCloud is a new-generation anti-missile countermeasure featuring breakthrough t... more