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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
IndustryAirbus: Hawaiian Airlines to order six A-330/800neo aircraft
Toulouse, France - First US carrier to join launch list for new aircraft type
Hawaiian Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus for six A-330/800neo aircraft. The agreement adds yet another name to the growing list of launch customers for the new aircraft... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. F-35 airplane: the US Undersecretary of Defense, Kendall, expresses satisfaction during site visit to Cameri
Rome, Italy - Welcomed by general Stefanini and General Preziosa, Hewson (Lockheed Martin) and Mauro Moretti
A US delegation from the Department of Defense led by the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, Frank Kendall, visited today the manufacturing plant managed by Finmeccanica-Alenia... more
IndustryUnofficial meeting between Saab and British representatives to talk about the maritime patrol aircraft Swordfish
Farnborough, United Kingdom - There are no official requests yet
During a briefing at “Farnborough International Airshow”, the director of Saab’s air campaign Matthew Smith declared that his company met British representatives to debate about their potential interest for t... more
Industry"Farnborough International Airshow" (3). Rolls Royce will supply its new engine to Airbus A-330neo aircraft
Farnborough, United Kingdom - It's the Trent 7000, the seventh member of Trent engine family
Rolls Royce, the manufacturer of aircraft engines, has announced this morning in the occasion of "Farnborough International Airshow", that Airbus has chosen its new Trent 7000 as the exclusive engine of... more
IndustryPhoto. The first Italian built Eurofighter aircraft tranche 3 takes to the skies
Turin, Italy - "Very well" according to Alenia Aermacchi test pilot Mario Mutti
The first Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3 made by Partner Company Alenia Aerrmacchi has successfully completed its first flight. The aircraft performed "Very well", according to Alenia Aermacchi test pilot... more
IndustryDoD plans to deliver F-35's 5th Gen Capability at 4th Gen cost by 2019
Washington, Usa - The agreement designated “The Blueprint for Affordability"
The Department of Defense (DoD) announced yesterday an agreement aimed at reducing the price of an F-35 Lightning II 5th generation fighter to the equivalent of today’s 4th generation fighters by the e... more
IndustryAirbus Group sells majority stake in Test and Services to ACE Management and IRDI
Toulouse, France - For 66.5%
Airbus Group yesterday has sold a 66.5% stake in its Test & Services business to ACE Management and IRDI (Institut Régional de Développement Industriel de Midi-Pyrénées) after receiving the necessary reg... more
IndustryAirbus Group launches all-new corporate website
Toulouse, France - Following its renaming in January
Following its renaming in January, Airbus Group has launched a new website to reflect the company’s one vision and unified brand identity. This state-of-the-art website reflects the latest digital trends, w... more
IndustryAirbus: Emirates takes delivery of its 50th A-380 airplane
Hamburg, Germany - 41 tonnes of relief goods on board this ferry flight
A major milestone for the A-380 programme, Emirates and Airbus announced yesterday in Hamburg, Germany the delivery of the 50th A-380 for the Dubai-based airline. It is the 136th A-380 which has been delivered... more
IndustryItalian PAN’s Commander Jan Slangen flies on Alenia Aermacchi’s M-345 HET airplane
Venegono Superiore, Italy - With the livery of the famous "Frecce Tricolori"
Last 3rd of July, at Alenia Aermacchi’s plant in Venegono Superiore (Varese), PAN’s Commander, Staff Off. Pil. Jan Slangen (Italian Aerobatic Team), made his first flight on Alenia Aermacchi’s avionic demon... more
IndustryBoeing forecasts demand for 36,770 new airplanes valued at USD 5,2 trillion
London, UK - Over the next 20 years and an increase of 4.2 percent
Boeing projects a demand for 36,770 new airplanes over the next 20 years, an increase of 4.2 percent from last year's forecast. The company released its annual Current Market Outlook (CMO) today in London,... more
IndustryBoeing. Emirates finalize order for 150 B-777X airplanes, (USD 56 billion contract)
Dubai, UAE - Record-breaking order includes combination of /8X and /9X
Boeing and Emirates Airline have finalized an order for 150 B-777X airplanes, valued at USD 56 billion at list prices. First announced as a commitment at the "2013 Dubai Airshow", the order by the world's... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi: the first two M-346 aircraft delivered to the Israeli Air Force
Venegono Superiore, Italy - The airplanes will gradually replace the TA-4s currently operated by the IAF
The first two advanced trainer M-346 produced for the Israeli Air Force (IAF) have been delivered yesterday to the Hatzerim Israeli Air Force Base, which will gradually replace the TA-4s currently operated... more
IndustryA meeting for SSJ-100 aircraft's export deliveries took place in Venice
Venice, Italy - The Russian President of Vnesheconombank visited Superjet's headquarter
Vladimir Dmitriev, the Russian President of Vnesheconombank, has visited the headquarter of the joint-venture Superjet International (51% Alenia Aermacchi, 49% Sukhoi Holding), in order to debate on the... more
IndustryBoeing: Air New Zealand receives B-787/9 Dreamliner airplane
Washington, Usa - First of 10 aircraft for the launch customer's fleet
Boeing announced today the first B-787/9 Dreamliner delivery with launch customer Air New Zealand. About 1,000 Boeing employees representing the 787 program joined Air New Zealand executives and guests... more
IndustryATR: Bangkok Airways signs contract for three -72/600 airplanes
Toulouse, France - The delivery of the first aircraft is scheduled for the fourth quarter of this year
Thailand's Bangkok Airways and the European turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR announce the signature of a contract for the purchase of three -72/600s, valued at approximately USD 24.6 million each. This... more