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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
IndustryBoeing reports second-quarter deliveries for airplanes and helicopters
Chicago, Usa - Across its commercial and defense operations
The Boeing Company announced yesterday deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the second quarter of 2014. Major program deliveries during the second quarter were as follows: Major... more
IndustryAirbus: first A-320neo airplane reached completion
Toulouse, France - The aircraft is ready for the flight in September 2014
The assembly of Airbus’ first A-320neo has been completed following painting of the aircraft and the mounting of Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM engines. MSN6101, which will be the first A-320neo to fly, w... more
IndustryBoeing offers KC-46 Tanker aircraft in Republic of Korea competition
Washington, Usa - RoK prepares to acquire four airplanes
Boeing formally offered to the Republic of Korea (ROK) the KC-46, the US Air Force’s next-generation tanker, as Korea prepares to acquire four aircraft for its first tanker squadron. The industry... more
IndustryBoeing delivers 1,500th B-747 airplane
Washington, Usa - A special logo was revealed for the first time during a ceremony
Boeing has delivered the 1,500th 747 to come off the production line to Frankfurt, Germany-based Lufthansa. The milestone airplane is a 747/8 Intercontinental, the 14th one that Lufthansa will incorporate... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-Wass: highly positive results for new battery’s test
Livorno, Italy - With the support of Italian Navy’s technical staff
Last 25th of June, at “Centro Sperimentale Prove Apparati Elettrochimici” of Military Base in CIMA – Aulla (La Spezia), Finmeccanica – WASS, with the support of Italian Navy’s technical staff, has succe... more
IndustryBoeing: LEAP 1B engine begins ground testing on the B-737 MAX airplane
Villaroche, France - The engine installed in a test cell at Snecma (Safran) facilities in France
CFM International announced it has successfully initiated ground testing of the first all-new LEAP-1B engine that will exclusively power the Boeing 737 MAX. CFM ran the engine for the first time on June... more
IndustryAirbus. A-350XWB test aircraft fleet now complete: the fifth and final flight test airplane takes to the skies
Toulouse, France - The delivery of the first customer aircraft to Qatar Airways in the fourth quarter
With the first flight of A-350 MSN005, the five-strong development fleet is now complete. Being the second passenger cabin-equipped A-350 and tasked with route proving and ETOPS validation, MSN005 embodies... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-Wass: second launch from Italian Navy submarine for BSA heavyweight torpedo
Livorno, Italy - The performances of new generation weapon has been confirmed even in the Ionian Sea
Last 19th June the Italian Navy Submarine “Scirè” (U212/A Type) successfully launched for the second time Black Shark Advanced (BSA) in the Gulf of Taranto. BSA jointly developed by Finmeccanica–WASS and th... more
IndustryAirbus completes hot weather testing in Al Ain with a A-350XWB airplane
Toulouse, France - Focussing on engines and systems performance
Airbus has completed hot weather testing in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, with a A-350 XWB flight test aircraft (MSN3). The objective of the tests is to check the behaviour of the engines and aircraft... more
IndustryAirbus DS and ATK welcome Jordan's selection of C295 gunship aircraft
Madrid, Spain - The two industries signed an agreement to cooperatively work together on this version
Yesterday His Royal Highness Prince Feisal bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan attended the announcement that the King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB), ATK and Airbus Defence... more
IndustryAirbus launches the fourth edition of its "Fly Your Ideas" challenge
Toulouse, France - New concepts and solutions of future aviation through co-innovation
Airbus is challenging the next generation of students to stretch their imagination and to re-invent the norms associated with air travel yesterday by launching the fourth edition of its "Fly Your Ideas"... more