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IndustryBoeing: Monarch Airlines finalize order for 30 B-737 MAX 8 airplanes
Luton, UK - Worth more than $3.2 billion
Boeing and Monarch Airlines finalized an order for 30 B-737 MAX 8 airplanes worth more than $3.2 billion at current list prices. The order, originally announced at the "Farnborough International Airshow"... more
IndustryAirbus: SriLankan Airlines receives first of six new A-330/300 aircraft on order
Toulouse, France - The airline will take delivery of a further five units
SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka, has taken delivery of its first A-330/300 airplane becoming a new operator for the type. The wide-body aircraft arrived at Colombo International Airport,... more
IndustryAirplanes and industry. Finmeccanica closes Telespazio in Naples
Naples, Italy - Another step on the road to Moretti’s reorganization
Finmeccanica decided to close Telespazio research centre in Naples. Thirty-three employees have already received a communication saying they will be transferred to Rome from December 1. Metalworkers unions... more
IndustrySSJ-100: LOI signed between IFC and Belgian carrier VLM Airline for two airplanes
Venice, Italy - With options for additional two plus ten aircraft
The leasing Company “Ilyushin Finance Corporation” (IFC) and the Belgian carrier VLM Airline have signed a Letter of Intent for purchase two Sukhoi Superjet 100 with options for additional two plus ten... more
IndustryAirbus: first A-350XWB aircraft for Vietnam Airlines rolls out of assembly hall
Toulouse, France - This milestone marks the completion of some of the major airframe of the plane
The first A350 XWB for Vietnam Airlines, to be leased from AerCap, has just moved to station 30 at the Roger Béteille Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, France. This new milestone marks the completion... more
IndustryMexico orders more C-295 aircraft
Seville, Spain - The Mexican Navy already flies four C-295, six CN-235 and two C-212 airplanes
Mexico has signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space for the acquisition of two additional Airbus C-295 medium transport aircraft for the Mexican Navy. The agreement takes to 22 aircraft the total... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi has signed with Slovak Defence a contract for two C-27J Spartan aircraft
Turin, Italy - Including the relative initial logistic support and the training of pilots and maintenance personnel
Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi and the Slovak Defence Ministry have signed yesterday, 29th October, a contract for the supply of two C-27J Spartan aircraft, including the relative initial logistic support... more
IndustryHitachi calms spirits down over AnsaldoBreda purchase
Tokyo, Japan - The Japanese company is getting high profits in the railway sector
The Japanese look more aloof than expected over purchasing Finmeccanica’s train manufacturer AnsaldoBreda (for details see AVIONEWS 1 and 2). According to the “Wall Street Journal”, Hitachi CFO Toyoaki Nakam... more
IndustryBoeing delivers Emirates' 100th B-777/300ER airplane
Washington, USA - It marks another milestone in a partnership that began over two decades ago
Boeing and Emirates Airline are celebrating the delivery of the airline's 100th 777/300ER (Extended Range) airplane, marking another milestone in a partnership that began over two decades ago when the... more
IndustryAirplanes and industry. Finmeccanica reorganization: top-line management is at risk
Rome, Italy - The new organizational chart will be presented in January, but uncertainty on the Group’s future is spreading
Ever since he assumed the charge of Finmeccanica CEO, Mauro Moretti claimed he wants to turn around the company’s “Obsolete governance” as he stated during hearings at the Senate and the Chamber of De... more
IndustryAirbus DS and Tasl bid for the Indian Air Force's Avro aircraft replacement programme
Seville, Spain - Companies will offer C-295 under new teaming arrangement
Airbus Defence and Space and Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) have submitted a joint bid to replace the Indian Air Force´s fleet of Avro aircraft with the Airbus C-295 medium transport. The teaming follows... more
IndustryBoD of Finmeccania about the process for the disposal of railway transportation sector of the Group
Rome, Italy - An additional period of a few weeks was granted for the submission of the final offers on AnsaldoBreda
In the meeting held yesterday, the Board of Directors of Finmeccanica was given an update by the CEO about the process for the disposal of Railway Transportation Sector of the Group. In this regard,... more
IndustryFinmeccanica CEO chooses the Japaneses for Ansaldo, while Renzi prefers the Chineses. Who’s going to win?
Rome, Italy - Meanwhile in Genoa Selex ES employees are on strike against the Group’s new strategy
The Chinese hypothesis could weaken for AnsaldoBreda, train manufacturer controlled by Finmeccanica. As reported by AVIONEWS, CEO Mauro Moretti decided to sell the transport divisions to streamline the... more
IndustrySaab and Brazil sign contract for Gripen NG fighter aircraft
Linkoping, Sweden - The total order value is approximately SEK 39.3 billion
Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with the Brazilian Federal Government (Ministry of Defense through the Aeronautics Command, COMAER) covering the development and production of 36... more
IndustryMatteo Renzi and Mauro Moretti attended 150th anniversary celebrations of Officine Galileo, today Finmeccanica-Selex ES
Florence, Italy - At Campi Bisenzio, the MD and CEO welcomed the Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Pinotti; present were the Chiefs of Staff of the Army and Navy and local authorities
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Finmeccanica, Mauro Moretti, welcomed the Italian President, Matteo Renzi, and the Minister of Defence, Roberta Pinotti, yesterday afternoon to celebrations... more
IndustryAirplanes and industry. Italian union Uilm: Finmeccanica reorganization plan will cause “Thousands of layoffs”
Rome, Italy - According to the union, the Group CEO’s project will not even generate profits
The business plan presented by Finmeccanica CEO Mauro Moretti at the Italian Chamber of Deputies last October 21 (for details see AVIONEWS) will cause Much sufferings, said the Secretary General of the... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-Selex Es acquires Tactical Technologies Inc., strengthens electronic warfare offer
Rome, Italy - A Canadian company that operates worldwide as supplier of software and services
Finmeccanica–Selex ES has completed the acquisition of Tactical Technologies Inc. (TTI) operating out of Ottawa, Canada. TTI is a well-respected independent supplier of electronic warfare analysis software a... more
IndustryEmbraer rolls-out KC-390 military aircraft
Gavião Peixoto, Brazil - The plane powered with a V2500-E5 engine by IAE International Aero Engines AG
Embraer rolled out yesterday the first prototype of the KC-390 military transport from the production hangar at the industrial plant of Gavião Peixoto, Brazil. The event was attended by the Brazilian... more
IndustryAirplanes and industry. Finmeccanica CEO reaffirms his intentions to reduce the Group’s business activities at the Italian Chamber of Deputies
Rome, Italy - Finmeccanica business plan will be presented in December
Mauro Moretti, Finmeccanica CEO, participated last evening, October 21, at an informal hearing at the Chamber of Deputies’ Industry Commission. In his opening report, Moretti reaffirmed his reorganization p... more
IndustryAirbus to adjust A-330 production rate to nine airplanes a month
Toulouse, France - Transition towards A-330neo
Airbus has decided to adjust the production rate for its A-330 Family from the current rate 10 to 9 aircraft a month in Q4 2015 as it transitions towards the A-330neo. Since 2013, the firm has been... more
IndustryAirbus: Qatar Airways’ A-350XWB airplane completes its maiden flight
Toulouse, France - Configured for a customer
The first customer A-350/900 airplane which will be delivered to Qatar Airways has successfully completed its maiden flight. The flight was the first time an A-350 XWB configured for a customer has taken... more
IndustryAirplanes and transport. Saab selected by the Airports Authority of India to deploy A-SMGCS at five airports
Linkoping, Sweden - Previously also to Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi airports
Saab will be deploying its A3000 A-SMGCS and SR-3 Surface Movement Radars (SMR) Saab multilateration to Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Guwahati, Jaipur, and Lucknow Airports. The A3000 A-SMGCS will fuse multilateration... more
IndustryAirplanes and industry. Italian Stock Exchange authority asks for explanations on the Finmeccanica’s debts
Rome, Italy - The Group CEO said that “Actual debt” is greater than in 2013 during hearing at the Senate
Statements pronounced by Finmeccanica CEO Mauro Moretti during an informal hearing at the X Commission for Industry of the Italian Senate (for details see AVIONEWS) caught the attention of Consob, government... more
IndustryFinmeccanica’s takes part in "World Food Day 2014"
Rome, Italy - The Group supports the initiative through its “Responsible Canteens programme”
Finmeccanica is supporting "World Food Day 2014" promoted by FAO, through its “Responsible Canteens programme”, a project implemented in partnership with the Fondazione Banco Alimentare Onlus, the Sit... more
IndustryAirbus: IndiGo signs MoU for 250 A-320neo aircraft
Toulouse, France - The carrier has previously placed orders for 280 airplanes
India’s largest domestic airline by market share, IndiGo and its Co-Founders, Rakesh Gangwal and Rahul Bhatia, Group Managing Director of InterGlobe, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 2... more
IndustryAirbus: VietJetAir's A-320 airplane enters final assembly
Toulouse, France - The first of up to 100 aircraft that will be acquired by the airline under a deal finalised last February
Final assembly of VietJetAir’s first A-320 on order from Airbus is now underway in Toulouse, France. This is the first of up to 100 of the single aisle aircraft that will be acquired by the airline u... more
IndustryAirplanes and industry. Finmeccanica: governance is obsolete
Rome, Italy - The Group CEO Mauro Moretti defends his own conduct during hearing at the Senate
“A company doing too many things, with obsolete governance”. This is, in synthesis, the content of the informal hearing by Finmeccanica CEO Mauro Moretti at the X Commission for Industry of the Italian Sen... more
IndustryBoeing: Garuda Indonesia announced order for 50 B-737 MAX 8 airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Valued at USD 4.9 billion
Boeing and Garuda Indonesia announced an order for 50 B-737 MAX 8 airplanes, valued at $4.9 billion at current list prices. The flag carrier of Indonesia will purchase 46 B-737 MAX 8s and will convert... more
IndustryFirst A-400M airplane for Germany leaves the paintshop
Seville, Spain - Used around 500 kg of paint
The first Airbus A-400M new generation airlifter for the German Air Force has now been painted in its new colours at the Airbus Defence and Space facility in Seville, Spain. The dark, matte tone reduces... more
IndustryVitrociset continues its expansion abroad with two new offices (Malaysia and France)
Rome, Italy - The industry is steadily present in Germany, Holland, Belgium, France, Turkey, French Guyana and Kenya
Vitrociset SpA -the Italian company in the integration and professional technical services for secured systems characterized by very high levels of performance- opens two new Regional Offices: in Kuala... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi selects Williams International FJ44-4M to power M-345 HET aircraft
Venegono Superiore, Italy - Development is undergoing and the aircraft entry into service is envisaged at the end of 2017
Following a selection process which included detailed preliminary studies and ended up in a formal Request For Proposal opened to several Engine Manufacturers, Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi selected Williams... more
IndustryAgreement between Fincantieri and Finmeccanica for naval vessels
Rome, Italy - The announcement on the occasion of the launching ceremony of the “Pietro Venuti” submarine
Today, in the presence of Minister of Defence Roberta Pinotti, the Fincantieri shipyard in Muggiano (La Spezia) hosted the launching ceremony for the “Pietro Venuti” submarine, the third unit of the fou... more
IndustryAirplanes and industry. Finmeccanica Group subsidiary pays US Government 13 million dollars as trial settlement
Washington, USA - DRS Technologies was accused of overbilling two public contracts
DRS Technologies, American company purchased by Finmeccanica in 2008, had been summoned to court by the USA government for violating contract labour requirements concerning the job qualifications to perform... more
IndustryAirplanes and industry. Finmeccanica: Orsi to be sentenced in Italy today, Moretti ready to pay penalty to India
Rome, Italy - Finmeccanica CEO said he would do anything to get over the deadlock caused by the bribery-case
Finmeccanica CEO Mauro Moretti, interviewed by the Indian newspaper “Hindustan Times”, said he would do anything in his powers to repair ties between the Group and the Asian country, compromised by the... more
IndustryAirbus DS Inc. delivers 18th HC-144A aircraft to US Coast Guard
Herndon, Usa - The USCG’s Ocean Sentry fleet recently completed its first 50,000 hours of flight
Airbus Defense and Space, Inc. has delivered the 18th HC-144A Ocean Sentry maritime patrol aircraft to the US Coast Guard. The Ocean Sentry is based on the Airbus CN-235 tactical airlifter with more than... more
IndustryUANI asks Finmeccanica about its interests in Iran
New York, USA - FATA, a subsidiary of the Group, appears to be among the participants at the First Forum Europe-Iran
The American organization UANI (United against nuclear Iran) sent Finmeccanica CEO Mauro Moretti a letter asking explanations about the participation at the First Forum Europe-Iran of FATA, subsidiary... more
IndustryAirbus DS presents the Orlik MPT Trainer aircraft
Madrid, Spain - On the ground and in the air for the first time
Airbus Defence and Space has publicly presented the PZL 130 Orlik MPT (Multi Purpose Trainer) aircraft on the ground and in the air for the first time. Equipped with a glass cockpit, the Orlik MPT is... more
IndustryAirplanes and industry. Finmeccanica: Moretti presents the new organizational chart
Rome, Italy - But designations will be made on October 10
Yesterday, Monday October 6, Finmeccanica Chief Executive Director Mauro Moretti presented the new first level structure of the company to the top managers of the Group. As reported by AVIONEWS, Moretti... more
IndustryAirplanes and privatizations. Pakistan national flag carrier on sale
Islamabad, Pakistan - Emirates Airlines, Etihad and Qatar Airways among the possible buyers
Pakistan government has put its national flag carrier Pakistan international airlines (PIA) on sale. The measure is part of a plan of economic reforms promised by Islamabad in return for an International... more
IndustryAirplanes and industry. Israel privatizes the State aerospace firm
Tel Aviv, Israel - The ministry of finance approved a plan to sell shares of government companies
The State of Israel will privatize part of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in 2016. IAI is the country’s prime aerospace and aviation manufacturer, producing aerial systems for both military and civilian u... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: available on the vision, the documentation of the board minutes 09/25/2014
Rome, Italy - As well as the statute updated
Under the current legislation, Finmeccanica advises that the minutes of the Board of Directors’ meeting held on 25 September 2014, containing formal amendments to the By Laws pursuant to the provisions o... more
IndustryAirplanes and industry. Finmeccanica to reorganise corporate structure
Milan, Italy - Subsidiaries will be transformed into company departments
Finmeccanica CEO Mauro Moretti will explain his reorganisation plan to top management of the Group on Monday, October 6. The project, developed in collaboration with the American management consulting... more
IndustryAirplanes and industry. Finmeccanica new path meets Uilm criticism
Rome, Italy - The metalworkers’ union questions the new management’s attitude towards workers and subsidiaries
Uilm (Italian union representing metalworkers) sent all Finmeccanica employees a letter expressing criticisms over the policies of the Group lead by Mauro Moretti. The union not only accuses the company’s m... more
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