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IndustryBoeing: Norwegian finalized order for 19 B-787/9 airplanes
Oslo, Norway - Largest single order for Dreamliners from an European airline
Boeing and Norwegian have finalized an order for 19 B-787/9 Dreamliners valued at more than $5 billion at current list prices. The order also includes options for 10 more 787/9s, as the carrier looks to... more
IndustrySkyWest orders 19 additional E-175 airplanes to fly for Delta Air Lines
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Delivery of the first aircraft is expected for the third-quarter of 2016
Embraer and SkyWest have signed a firm order for an additional 19 E-175s jets. The aircraft will be flown by SkyWest Airlines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SkyWest, under a Capacity Purchase Agreement... more
IndustryFinmeccanica signed with Hitachi's new Amendment to the agreement of disposal shares Ansaldo Sts
Rome, Italy - The press release
Finmeccanica (also with reference to its press release issued on September 18th) informs that it has entered today with Hitachi Ltd into a new Amendment of the Sale and Purchase Agreement of its 40%... more
IndustryEmbraer celebrates 300th Phenom 300 aircraft delivery
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The commemorative airplane was accepted by an undisclosed US customer
Embraer Executives Jets celebrated the delivery of the 300th Phenom 300 business jet. The commemorative aircraft was accepted by an undisclosed US customer at Embraer’s facility in Melbourne, Florida, o... more
IndustryAircraft. The Chinese Civil Aviation Flight University performed first overhaul of CM IO-360ES engine
Mobile, Usa - Propulsion model used on 40 Cirrus SR-20s operated as trainers at the Luoyang base of the university
Continental Motors Group (CMG), an AVIC International Holding Corporation company, announced that the Civil Aviation Flight University of China (CAFUC) has performed the first overhaul of a Continental... more
IndustryIndra presents the unmanned version of its P-2006T MRI airplane for maritime reconnaissance
Rome, Italy - The aircraft has been tested by "Frontex"
Indra presented the unmanned version of its P-2006T MRI maritime reconnaissance and intelligence aircraft at the London conference series on maritime reconnaissance. The company adapted the aircraft... more
IndustryCorrection notice/errata issued by Embraer: the company’s backlog totaled USD 22.8 billion
São José dos Campos, Brazil - All other information mentioned is correct and remains valid
Embraer clarifies that, for an involuntary error, unlike stated in the news release issued yesterday ("Embraer delivers 21 commercial aircraft and 30 executive in the 3rd quarter 2015"), on September 30... more
IndustrySaab extends support agreement for SK-60 aircraft of the Swedish Armed Forces
Linkoping, Sweden - The contract (worth SEK 400 million) will be in place for three years starting on 1 July 2017
Defence and security company Saab has today extended its support and maintenance agreement with FMV for the SK-60 trainer aircraft of the Swedish Armed Forces. The contract will be in place for three years... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers 21 commercial and 30 executive aircraft in 3Q15
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The firm order backlog totaled USD 22.1 billion
During the third quarter of 2015 (3Q15), Embraer delivered 21 jets to the commercial aviation market and 30 to the business aviation market, for a total of 51 aircraft. The number is 50% higher than in... more
IndustryATR passenger-cargo "Combi" airplane model receives EASA certification
Toulouse, France - The delivery of the first unit is scheduled before the end of the year to Airlines PNG of Papua New Guinea
The turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR has obtained European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification for its passenger-cargo “Combi” version of the ATR-72/600. The new cabin configuration of the air... more
IndustryFlybe and ATR sign GMA for five aircraft
Toulouse, France - An exclusive 6 year Global Maintenance Agreement with the industry
Europe’s regional airline, operating domestic and regional routes for Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), signed an exclusive 6-year Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA) with ATR for five -72/600 aircraft. Flybe’s fir... more
IndustryAirbus completes painting of Singapore Airlines’ first A-350XWB airplane
Toulouse, France - The aircraft is now set to move to the next stages
The first A-350/900 airplane for Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been revealed in the airline’s livery following completion of painting in Toulouse. The aircraft is now set to move to the next stages of p... more
IndustryAirbus launches new Ultra-Long Range version of the A-350/900 airplane
Toulouse, France - It enables Singapore Airlines to resume non-stop flights to the US
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has selected Airbus’ newly launched Ultra-Long Range version of the A-350/900 airplane for non-stop flights to the US. Under an amendment to the carrier’s existing order for 63... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: filing of documentation of the BoD's meeting
Rome, Italy - Relating to the approval of the merger operations in the Group
According to current legislation, Finmeccanica advises that the minutes of the Board of Directors’ meeting held on 24 September 2015 relating to the approval of the merger operations in Finmeccanica S... more
IndustryBoeing: Oman Air's first B-787 airplane delivered
Washington, Usa - Dreamliner presence in Middle East continues to grow
Boeing and Oman Air celebrated the delivery of the airline's first B-787 Dreamliner. The airline ordered six 787/8 airplanes in November 2011 as part of its expansion plans. Since entering service in... more
IndustryFrontier Airlines takes delivery of its first A-321 airplane
Toulouse, France - US airline boosts all-Airbus fleet with largest A-320 Family member
Frontier Airlines, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA has taken delivery of the first A-321 airplane to join its fleet. In the last year, the airline has placed firm orders for 19 A-321s, reflecting... more
IndustryFinmeccanica cements position as NATO's air defence partner with Polish radar delivery
Rome, Italy - Selex ES has supplied 59 air defence radars to a total of 13 countries
Yesterday in Chruściel, Poland, in the presence of NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) General Manager Koen Gijsbers and Polish Ministry of Defence senior officials, Finmeccanica-Selex ES... more
IndustryTyphoon aircraft. Stunning images Cap "Golden Year" for Eurofighter Amateur Photo competition
Hallbergmoos, Germany - Now that the plane is operational with six customers and 446 aircraft delivered, opportunities to photograph it are many and varied
Eurofighter, which runs an annual amateur photo-competition for aviation enthusiasts, was this year spoilt for choice as images poured in from around the world. Now that the Eurofighter Typhoon is operational... more
IndustryAirbus Group comments on media reports regarding talks with Bombardier Inc.
Amsterdam, Holland - The Group will refrain from any further comment
Airbus Group SE confirms that it has been exploring business opportunities with Canada-based Bombardier Inc. and that such discussions are no longer being pursued. The Group will refrain from any further... more
IndustryFinnair becomes first European A-350XWB aircraft operator -VIDEO-
Toulouse, France - The airline will commerce commercial services with it later this week, with an European tour
Finnair has taken delivery in Toulouse of the first of 19 A-350XWB airplanes on order, thus becoming the first European operator and the third worldwide of the all-new airliner. The aircraft is configured... more
IndustryFinmeccanica–Selex ES technological and dependable innovation for Air Traffic Control (ATC)
Rome, Italy - The industry showcases ATC system for ATM operator at "ATC Global 2015" in Dubai
As traffic control becomes more complex, the requirement from air traffic providers to be equipped with the safest, most efficient and environmentally sound technology increases. LeadInSky is Selex ES’s l... more
IndustryFinmeccanica signed the agreement to sell the 100% of Fata SpA
Rome, Italy - The closing of the transaction is expected in the first quarter of 2016
Finmeccanica SpA signed yesterday an agreement with Danieli Group to sell the 100% of Fata S.p.A, active in the field of industrial plant engineering, including its subsidiaries in USA (Fata Hunter), India... more
IndustryAirplanes and helicopters. Boeing reports third-quarter deliveries
Chicago, Usa - 199 planes in the 3Q, 580 year-to-date 2015
The Boeing Company announced yesterday deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the third quarter of 2015. Major program deliveries during the third quarter, including a delivery... more
IndustryPiaggio Aerospace: its Avanti Evo airplane receives EASA and FAA certifications for the landing gear system
Villanova d'Albenga, Italy - The new landing gear is now ready to be installed as a standard on all the models that are going to be delivered from now on
Piaggio Aerospace announces a further step forward to consolidate the performances of the Avanti EVO. The Italian aircraft manufacturer obtained both the EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) and the... more
IndustryNew MRJ airplane by Mitsubishi: the first test in flight date fixed
Nagoya, Japan - At the end of October, it will be involved the first test aircraft
Mitsubishi Aircraft and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) today jointly announced that the first flight of the first flight test aircraft of the MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet), their next-generation regional... more
IndustryFlexjet takes delivery of its first Embraer Legacy 500 airplane
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The model has been certified by another five aviation authorities
Embraer Executive Jets today announced that Dallas-based Flexjet LLC, a leading provider of fractional jet ownership services, received its first Legacy 500 business jet. Flexjet’s fractional program a... more
IndustryAirbus DS and Brüel and Kjær project to minimize Eurofighter airplane noise exposure
London, UK - Collaboration will model noise in many scenarios, to optimize low-noise flight plans
Brüel & Kjær and Airbus have entered into a cooperation to calculate the on-ground acoustic exposure of the Eurofighter airplane. The research project aims to perfect a complex software model of the f... more
IndustryFinmeccanica approves merger and spin-off operations for the implementation of the divisionalisation process
Rome, Italy - Are part of the wider reorganisation process
The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica, which met today, approved -instead of the Shareholders’ meeting in accordance with art. 24.1 of the Corporate Bylaws and art.2505 paragraph 2 and 2506 paragraph 5... more
IndustryBoeing hosts President Xi Jinping and announces sales for 300 airplanes in China
Washington, Usa - Finalized agreements for orders and commitments; new initiative to develop sustainable aviation biofuel to reduce carbon emissions
Boeing yesterday welcomed China President Xi Jinping to its widebody commercial airplane factory and announced several agreements that will broaden and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation between the... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi: new international order for the C-27J aircraft
Rome, Italy - The contract was signed by a third African customer, after Morocco and Chad; 13 Air Forces ordered it for a total of 82 airplanes
Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi signed a new order for two C-27J tactical airlifters by an Air Force of the African continent. The contract also envisages a logistic support package. The two aircraft... more
IndustryThales lands first dual HUD order in China on China Southern Airlines for A-320 airplanes
Paris, France - Alongside its Flight Management System and LRRA Radio altimeter
Thales announces that China Southern Airlines has selected the Dual Head Up Displays (HUD) configuration across 30 of their new A-320 airplanes, alongside the Thales Flight Management System and LRRA Radio... more
IndustryPJC: Nice is most popular destination for Gulf private jet travellers, followed by London and Paris
Dubai, UAE - Region’s fleet of business jets could grow from current 395 to 745 by 2023
Private Jet Charter (PJC), one of the world's largest independent private jet charter brokers, has revealed that Nice was the most popular destination for Gulf private jets (PJ) users in the first half... more
IndustryFinmeccanica on the closing of the transfer of 40% of Ansaldto STS SpA
Rome, Italy - The conditions precedent of the agreement, although in positive and advanced stage of completion, have not been entirely satisfied in due time as at today
Finmeccanica informs that, with respect to the closing of the transfer of about 40% of Ansaldo STS SpA, the conditions precedent of the agreement, although in positive and advanced stage of completion,... more
IndustryFinnair’s first A-350XWB airplane makes its maiden flight
Toulouse, France - The aircraft is scheduled for delivery in the coming weeks
The first A-350 XWB for Finnair has completed its first flight in Toulouse. The aircraft will now enter the final production phase including further ground checks and flight tests. The aircraft is scheduled... more
IndustryAirbus: TAM Airlines reveals its first A-350XWB airplane
Toulouse, France - First airline from the Americas to operate the aircraft
The first A-350XWB airplane for TAM Airlines rolled out of the Airbus paint shop in Toulouse, revealing the aircraft in its signature red, white and blue livery. The aircraft will continue through the... more
IndustryFlybe welcomes the ATR-72/600 aircraft
Toulouse, France - An airplane, leased from Avation PLC, will operate in the livery of Flybe’s new partner Scandinavian Airlines in Sweden for the first time
Flybe, Europe’s regional airline based in the UK, is for the first time today introducing an ATR-72/600 series aircraft into its fleet. The aircraft has been delivered to Flybe from the leasing firm A... more
IndustryBinter takes delivery of its first ATR-72/600 airplane
Toulouse, France - The Canary Islands airline will progressively upgrade its fleet with the arrival of 12 new units
The Spanish carrier Binter, based in the Canary Islands, took delivery today in Toulouse of the very first of its 12 ATR-72/600 airplanes ordered through two different contracts signed in 2014 and earlier... more
IndustryBoeing begins final assembly of first 737 MAX airplane
Washington, USA - On schedule
Boeing employees in Renton, Wash., have started final assembly on schedule of the first B-737 MAX 8 airplane, the first member of its new and efficient single-aisle family. After the first fuselage... more
IndustryCALC delivers fourth A-320 aircraft to Air India
Hong Kong, China - Marking the 55th airplane of lessor’s fleet
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC), the largest independent operating aircraft lessor in China, completed the delivery of the fourth A-320 aircraft to Air India at the facilities of Airbus... more
IndustryAircraft. Airbus officially opens US Manufacturing Facility
Mobile, Usa - Company, industry and community leaders mark start of A-320 Family aircraft production in Mobile, Alabama
In a much-anticipated ceremony last Monday in Mobile, Alabama, Airbus inaugurated operations at its first ever US Manufacturing Facility. The plant –which assembles the industry-leading family of A-319s, A... more
IndustryFinmeccanica awarded a contract to extend successful NATO cyber security capability
Rome, Italy - Worth 19M Euro
Finmeccanica, through its subsidiary Selex ES, has been awarded a contract worth 19M Euro to extend NCIRC FOC to a number of additional NATO sites over the next two years. NCIRC is the NATO service which... more
IndustryFirst test flight of the L-39NG trainer aircraft
Prague, Czech Republic - The airplane will serve to validate the installation of the new engine and avionics in this project
On September 14th, 2015, the factory crew of AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE, composed of Miroslav Schützner and Vladimír Kvarda, successfully completed the first test flight of the L-39NG trainer demonstrator, f... more
IndustryPiaggio Aerospace: stakeholder change
Villanova d'Albenga, Italy - The declarations by Carlo Logli, CEO of the industry
Piaggio Aerospace confirms that Mubadala Development Company has purchased its minority share capital formerly held by Piero Ferrari (1.95%) and it is now its 100% shareholder. Carlo Logli, CEO of Piaggio... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-Selex Es receives advanced targeting lasers order for F-35 aircraft
London, UK - The industry will see 165 further lasers delivered to LM for the Lightning II’s EOTS programme
Finmeccanica–Selex ES has been awarded a contract by prime-contractor Lockheed Martin (LM) to supply 165 advanced targeting lasers for the F-35 Lightning II’s Electro-Optical Targeting System (EOTS). The... more
IndustryAirbus DS: UK accepts seventh A-400M airplane -VIDEO-
Seville, Spain - RAF now has four models in day-to-day service and three undergoing installation and testing
Airbus Defence and Space today welcomed the decision of the UK Ministry of Defence to declare that the key contractual milestone known as In-Service Delivery (ISD) has been met following the handing-over... more
IndustrySkyWest orders 18 additional E-175 airplanes to fly as United Express
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Delivery of the first model is expected in 2016; USD 800 million value
Embraer announced yesterday that it has signed a firm order with SkyWest for 18 E-175 jets. The order, which will be included in Embraer’s 2015 third-quarter backlog, has an estimated value of USD 800 m... more
IndustryAirbus: Wizz Air firms-up order for 110 A-321neo aircraft
Toulouse, France - A-320neo family orders top 4,300 airplanes
Wizz Air, the low-cost carrier serving Eastern and Central Europe, has firmed-up a commitment signed in June at "Le Bourget International Paris airshow" for 110 A-321neo aircraft. The agreement is the... more
IndustryEurofighter welcomes the agreement between Italy and Kuwait for the supply of 28 Typhoon airplanes
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The Consortium welcomes this State as a new member of the community
The Eurofighter Consortium welcomed the State of Kuwait as a new member of the community. This new international success follows an order from the Sultanate of Oman for 12 aircraft in December 2012... more
IndustryAirbus: 50th A-330 airplane for Air China completed maiden flight
Toulouse, France - China’s first A330-300 with higher maximum take-off weight
The 50th A-330 airplane to be operated by Air China, which is also China’s first A-330/300 with the increased 242 tonne Maximum Take-Off-Weight (MTOW) capability, has successfully completed its maiden f... more
IndustryEmbraer Executive Jets’ Legacy 450 airplane gains EASA certification
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Production of this model has already begun and the first delivery is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2015
Embraer Executive Jets’ Legacy 450 yesterday has received type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The aircraft has met or surpassed all design goals, exceeding targets such a... more