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IndustryAirbus readies A-350XWB airplane for first customer Qatar Airways
Toulouse, France - Inaugural delivery scheduled before year end
The first A-350 XWB airplane for Qatar Airways is progressing towards delivery before year end. The aircraft equipped with Rolls Royce Trent XWB engines rolled out of the Airbus factory in Toulouse fully... more
IndustryAirbus: first A-350XWB airplane for Vietnam Airlines enters final assembly
Toulouse, France - It will be the first Asian airline to fly the aircraft and the second operator in the world
Final assembly of the first A-350 XWB airplane for Vietnam Airlines has begun at the Roger Béteille Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, France. Scheduled for delivery in mid-2015, the aircraft will... more
IndustryAirbus: A-350/900 airplane receoves EASA Type certification (2)
Toulouse, France - Major milestone achieved on time, on cost and on quality
The world’s latest generation commercial airliner, the A-350/900, has received Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on 30th September 2014. The certified aircraft is powered b... more
IndustryPiaggio Aero: Royal Thai Air Force selects P-180 Avanti II as a photo reconnaissance special mission aircraft
Villanova d'Albenga, Italy - The contract has been signed today at its headquarters
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) and Piaggio Aero Industries (Piaggio Aero) announced that the industry has been selected as the winner bidder by the RTAF Special Procurement Committee to provide a photo... more
IndustryAirbus DS: first A-400M airplane for Germany runs its engines
Seville, Spain - In German Air Force service the aircraft will replace the ageing C-160 Transall fleet
The first Airbus A-400M new generation airlifter for the German Air Force has begun final tests towards its delivery. The four engines on the aircraft, known as MSN18, were successfully run simultaneously... more
IndustryBoeing: Etihad Airways unveil Livery of airline's first B-787/9 Dreamliner airplane
Washington, Usa - New "Facets of Abu Dhabi" livery reminiscent of desert landscape, inspired by culture of the UAE
Boeing rolled out of its paint hangar the first 787/9 Dreamliner that will be delivered to Etihad Airways. The airplane is painted in the airline's new "Facets of Abu Dhabi" livery with colors reminiscent... more
IndustryAirbus: A-320 aircraft completed its first flight (VIDEO)
Toulouse, France - Powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM engines
The first A-320neo to fly has landed back at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport France at 02:22 pm local time after successfully completing its first flight which lasted around two and a half hours. The aircraft... more
IndustryEastern Air Lines Group signs definitive agreement for purchase of up to forty MRJ aircraft
Nagoya, Japan - Deliveries are scheduled to commence in 2019
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation (“Mitsubishi Aircraft”) announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement with Eastern Air Lines Group, Inc. (“Eastern”) for the purchase of twenty firm MRJ90 a... more
IndustryIndia: Finmeccanica included in an industrial transformation project despite helicopters scandal
New Dehli, India - The Italian Group figures in the foreign investors list of the campaign “Made in India”
Finmeccanica Group has been included in the list of foreign investors in the campaign “Make in India”, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Along the Italian holding, there are firms like Lockheed Mar... more
IndustryFinmeccanica is selling AnsaldoBreda
Rome, Italy - The candidates are four, but Bombardier could join
Finmeccanica board of directors approved yesterday the selling of AnsaldoBreda, its subsidiary maker of trains and underground trains whose balance sheet is in loss. The notice, released yesterday and... more
IndustryFirst civil flight for the Airbus Zephyr aircraft (VIDEO)
Paris, France - Achieved the highest altitude ever reached in the UAE: 61,696 ft
Airbus Defence and Space announced yesterday that a team comprising engineers from the Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST) and the Airbus Zephyr programme has successfully... more
IndustryAirbus: A-380 first aircraft in Etihad Airways' fleet to display new livery (VIDEO)
Hamburg, Germany - It is the 13th operator of the plane
For the first time, Etihad Airways unveiled its all-new livery design on its first A-380 airplane at a special ceremony at the Airbus site in Hamburg, Germany. The airline’s first flagship aircraft will... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-Ansaldo Breda: BoD shared advisors analysis and evaluations
Rome, Italy - There are the right conditions to proceed to the next stage calling for binding offers
Finmeccanica’s Board of Directors, having been informed by the CEO on the offers received regarding the disposal of Ansaldo Breda, shared its Advisors UBS and Mediobanca’s analysis and evaluations, and... more
IndustryAerion-Airbus Group: a winning pair that will reveal the A-S2, supersonic business jet airplane of the future
Reno, Usa - Thank to agreement between the two industries, the aircraft will make the maiden flight in 2019
According to Aerion, industry in Reno (Nevada) --active in the production of supersonic aircraft- and Airbus Group (Europe) have agreed to collaborate on technologies associated with the future of high-performance... more
IndustryATR: TransNusa Aviation Mandiri receives its first 42/600 airplane
Toulouse, France - The carrier has options for three more aircraft
TransNusa Aviation Mandiri, the fast-growing Indonesian airline, today took delivery of its first new generation ATR-42/600. The carrier has options for three more airplanes. The airline is introducing... more
IndustryAirbus: over 31,000 new aircraft required in the next 20 years, worth USD 4.6 trillion
Toulouse, France - Emerging markets and Urbanisation driving air traffic growth
It is one hundred years since the world’s first paying passenger took to the skies in 1914. Today 32 million flights carry three billion passengers and 50 million tonnes of freight a year. Globally the a... more
IndustryFirst A-400M airplane for Malaysia takes shape
Seville, Spain - All the fully equipped major sections have been joined
The first Airbus A-400M new generation airlifter for the Royal Malaysian Air Force is rapidly taking shape at the Airbus Defence and Space final assembly line in Seville, Spain. All the fully equipped... more
IndustryAirbus: IAG converts eight A-330/200 aircraft options into firm orders
Toulouse, France - Iberia to become new operator of the plane
IAG has decided to convert eight A-330/200 options, previously announced, into firm orders for Spain’s flag carrier Iberia, which will become a new operator of the A-330/200. The aircraft will be delivered f... more
IndustryBoeing to open First Cyber Analytics Center Outside the US in Singapore
Singapore, Singapore - It will provide secure, collaborative environment for Asia-Pacific customers to address cybersecurity threats
Boeing will open its first Cyber Analytics Center outside the US in Singapore, to bring advanced cybersecurity capabilities and services to customers in the Asia-Pacific region. The center will help... more
IndustryBoeing: Ethiopian Airlines announced order for 20 B-737 MAX8 airplanes
Chicago, Usa - It is the largest single Boeing order by number of aircraft from an African carrier
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced an order for 20 737 MAX 8s. The order, previously unidentified on its Orders & Deliveries website, is worth more than $2.1 billion at list prices and also includes... more
IndustryAirbus: Qatar Airways received its first A-380 airplane
Hamburg, Germany - During a ceremony in Hamburg
At a ceremony in Hamburg hosted by Airbus, Qatar Airways, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines welcomed a new star to its fleet – the A-380 airplane. In the presence of His Excellency Akbar Al... more
IndustryAirplane exhibitions. Major aviation industries meet in Africa
Tshwane, South Africa - The international event “Africa Aerospace and Defence” started on September 17
The eighth edition of “Africa Aerospace and Defence” (Aad) is underway in Tshwane, South Africa. The international civil and military airplane exhibition, taking place every two years in September, sta... more
IndustryBoeing: Avolon finalized order for B-787 Dreamliner and B-737MAX aircraft
Seattle, Usa - Leasing company added six /9 and five /9 planes, respectively
Boeing and leasing company Avolon have finalized an order for six B-787/9 Dreamliners and five additional 737 MAX 9s, valued at more than $2.1 billion at list prices. Avolon announced a commitment to purchase... more
IndustryAirbus: easyJet orders 27 more A-320 aircraft
Toulouse, France - The airline takes its combined total order for the type to 315 airplanes
easyJet has placed an order for 27 additional current engine option A-320s, taking its combined total order for the type to 315 aircraft. The airline has an all Airbus fleet. The A-320 Family aircraft... more
IndustryEmbraer and Republic Airways Holdings sign a contract for 50 firm E-175 airplanes
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The value of the order is estimated at USD 2.1 billion, based on 2014 list prices
Embraer SA and Republic Airways Holdings Inc., operator of the largest E-Jets fleet in the world, announced a contract today for the sale and purchase of 50 firm E-175 jets. The value of the firm order,... more
IndustryAirbus: Lufthansa Group orders 10 A-320ceo aircraft for Eurowings and 25 A-320neo for SWISS
Toulouse, France - The Group’s supervisory board approved today two orders
Lufthansa Group’s supervisory board has approved the purchase of ten A-320ceo aircraft for its subsidiary Eurowings. The new aircraft will become the backbone of the new low cost business model announced b... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi receives the National Innovation Award
Rome, Italy - Delivered by the Minister Stefania Giannini
Finmeccanica–Alenia Aermacchi has been assigned the Premio Nazionale per l’Innovazione, the National Innovation Award, established by the Government at the National Foundation for Technological Innovation COT... more
IndustryThales Alenia Space signs new EGNOS framework contract with ESA
Rome, Italy - The industry is the prime-contractor for the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay System
Thales Alenia Space announced today that it has signed a new framework contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) concerning the EGNOS navigation system. The contract will enable ESA, delegated by the... more
IndustryThales Alenia Space: the Spacebus family is growing with Spacebus NEO
Rome, Italy - With 80 orders recorded to date and over 500 years of cumulated service in orbit
Thales Alenia Space is upgrading and expanding its range of Spacebus geostationary telecommunications satellites. With 80 orders recorded to date and over 500 years of cumulated service in orbit, Spacebus... more
IndustryBoeing launches B-737 MAX 200 aircraft with an order of 100 examplers
New York, Usa - The recipient is committed to an additional 100 optional units
Boeing launched yesterday the newest member of the 737 MAX family with a commitment from the Irish airline Ryanair for 100 examplers. The low-cost carrier will be the first to operate the 737 MAX 200,... more
IndustryRenewal in Finmeccanica’s top management: Guido Crosetto president of Aiad?
Rome, Italy - Mauro Moretti introduces new rules and simplifies the boards of directors of Finmeccanica’s subsidiaries
Guido Crosetto, founding member of the party “Fratelli d’Italia” and undersecretary of Defence in the last Berlusconi government, could become the new president of Aiad, the Italian association of aeros... more
IndustryRenewal in Finmeccanica’s top management: Guido Crosetto president of Aiad?
Rome, Italy - Mauro Moretti introduces new rules and simplifies the boards of directors of Finmeccanica’s subsidiaries
Guido Crosetto, founding member of the party “Fratelli d’Italia” and undersecretary of Defense in the last Berlusconi government, could become the new president of Aiad, the Italian association of ae... more
IndustryTAI: completed modernization and delivery program F-16 aircraft for the Pakistan Air Force
Ankara, Turkey - Laid the foundations for the reinforcement of the Turkish-Pakistan relationships in terms of defence industry
Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI) delivered the last four F-16 aircraft to PAF (Pakistan Air Force) under Modernization Program requested by Pakistan, at a ceremony held at the industry's facilities... more
IndustryUAS. Airbus DS: another first for Zephyr 7 HAPS
Paris, France - The test consisted of over 11 days of non-stop flight, in winter weather conditions with a new primary payload
Airbus Defence and Space has announced that the Zephyr 7 High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) has just completed its most demanding mission to date and thus set a new benchmark in persistent, year-round... more
IndustryAirbus: two additional A-320ceo aircraft for Aegean Airlines
Toulouse, France - The previous order for five A-320s airplanes placed in September 2007
Aegean Airlines, Greece’s largest airline, has signed a firm contract with Airbus for two additional A-320ceo aircraft, adding to a previous order for five A-320 planes placed in September 2007. All a... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: statement concerning alleged decisions by the Indian MoD relating to existing contracts with the Group's companies
Rome, Italy - It has not received any official communication from any of the relevant authorities
With reference to the many and often contradictory press articles concerning alleged decisions by the Indian MoD relating to existing contracts and future business with Finmeccanica companies, Finmeccanica... more
IndustryIndra delivers iCAT flight trainers for the A-320 airplane to Beijing Capital Airlines (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - These two trainers complement the FFS that the industry provided to the airline in 2012
Indra has completed the development of the iCAT, a new training system for pilots of the A-320 airplane. The first two units of this training solution have been delivered to Beijing Capital Airlines. These... more
IndustryAircraft. Success for Italian Eurofighter Storm Shadow trials
Turin, Italy - Alenia Aermacchi has confirmed that the first phase for the integration has been completed
Italy’s Alenia Aermacchi has confirmed that the first phase of tests for the integration of the Storm Shadow long-range missile onto the Eurofighter Typhoon airplane has been completed. Storm Shadow i... more
IndustryAirbus: IAG firms up for 8 A-350/900 airplanes
Toulouse, France - International Airlines Group has converted the options into orders for Iberia
International Airlines Group (IAG) has converted eight A-350/900 options into firm orders for Iberia. The airline becomes a new customer for the A-350XWB Family, which has a rate of record sales. The aircraft... more
IndustryBoeing to assemble B-787/10 Dreamliner airplane in South Carolina
Washington, Usa - The industry will continue to assemble both /8s and /9s in Everett, Wash., and North Charleston
Boeing announced that final assembly of the 787/10, the newest and longest member of the 787 Dreamliner family of airplanes, will take place exclusively in North Charleston, SC. The industry will continue... more
IndustryBoeing: All Nippon Airways Finalize Order for 40 Widebody Airplanes
Tokyo, Japan - The airline renews long-haul fleet
Boeing and All Nippon Airways (ANA) today finalized an order for 40 widebody airplanes –20 B-777/9Xs, 14 B-787/9 Dreamliners and six B-777/300ERs (Extended Range)– as part of the airline's strategic lon... more
IndustryAirbus: ANA Holdings firms up order for A-320neo aircraft family
Toulouse, France - ANA to become first A-320neo operator in Japan
ANA Holdings has firmed up an order for 30 A-320neo Family aircraft (seven A-320neo and 23 A-321neo). The initial agreement was announced in March 2014. The aircraft will be part of ANA Holdings fleet... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: waiting for the half-year report
Rome, Italy - Considering the figures of the placing on the stock exchange (-2,8) it seems that the company is suffering from the lack of orders
Finmeccanica decreased by -2,87 up to 7,78 Euros on the shareholding. According to experts, it is foreseen a negative, or maybe not very successful, half-year report, that is going to be published in these... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: Sistri, Selex ES will discontinue its participation in the programme after termination of the contract
Rome, Italy - The company intends to avoid the risk of suffering new damages beyond those already endured
Selex Service Management, a company owned by Finmeccanica-Selex ES, has informed the ItalianMinistry for the Environment, Territory and Sea, of its intention to discontinue its participation in the SISTRI... more
IndustryBoeing delivers ANA's first B-787/9 Dreamliner airplane
Washington, Usa - The Japanese airline to operate both variants of the family
Boeing and All Nippon Airways (ANA) today announced the delivery of the airline's first B-787/9 Dreamliner airplane. ANA will become the world's first airline to operate both the 787/8 and /9 variants... more
IndustryAirbus terminates purchase order with Skymark Airlines for six A-380 aircraft
Toulouse, France - Signed in 2011
Following discussions with Skymark Airlines and in light of the airline’s expressed intentions in respect of the A-380 airplane, Airbus has in accordance with its contractual rights, notified carrier t... more
IndustryAirbus Defence and Space completes P-3 Orion aircraft modernisation program for Brazilian Air Force
Madrid, Spain - The industry has delivered the last of nine ASW models to FAB
Airbus Defence and Space has delivered the last of nine P-3 Orion anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft modernised with new systems and avionics for the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). The aircraft has been... more
IndustryBoeing. The Perlan Mission II press event today: a high-altitude glider for ambitious project of data collection (VIDEO)
Washington, Usa - A flight of long distance at altitude (90,000ft) will obtain elements on the atmosphere and on ozone
The Perlan Project Press Event is fixed at 2pm on Monday July 28th in the Boeing Plaza for the unveiling of the exciting new title partner of Perlan Mission II. It intends to set new altitude records (90,000ft)... more
IndustryAgustaWestland. The Indian Government postponed the decision for the purchase of 116 multipurpose helicopters
Rome, Italy - The reason would be the participation of the subsidiary of Finmeccanica
According to sources close to the Indian Ministry of Defence, reported by the news agency “Pti”, New Delhi has postponed the decision for the purchase of 116 military multipurpose helicopters, to which the... more
IndustryAirbus: A-350/900XWB airplane, a world-spanning flight before the final certification
Rome, Italy - The new aircraft will be ready for the first delivery by the end of this year
Airbus has started on Thursday the last stage for the ultimate certification of its new A-350/900XWB airplane: a three-week world-spanning flight that includes 14 major international airports and that... more