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Civil aviationEmbraer aircraft: deliveries in 2020
Regarding the 4Q and full year - ATTACHMENT
Embraer delivered 71 jets in the fourth quarter of 2020, of which 28 were commercial aircraft and 43 were executive jets (23 light and 20 large), which represents a decrease of 10 aircraft in the quarter... more
IndustryNaviris (Fincantieri) and Navantia sign a MoU
For the European Patrol Corvette program
NAVIRIS, the 50/50 joint-venture company between Fincantieri and Naval Group in charge of development of cooperation programs, and NAVANTIA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enlarging... more
Civil aviationNew production line in China for B-737/800 Bcf
These aircraft are converted into cargo
Reconversion is one of the obligatory of this historic period since the coronavirus pandemic broke out. Air transport is well aware of this, as confirmed by the Chinese media in the last few hours. Boeing... more
Civil aviationFincantieri: keel laying for the forward section of the LSS "Jacques Chevallier" for Chantiers de l'Atlantique
The Group is building it of the four logistic support ships under the Franco-Italian program
The keel-laying of the forward section of “Jacques Chevallier”, the first of four logistic support units LSS (Logistic Support Ship) ordered by Chantiers de l’Atlantique to Fincantieri under the FLOTL... more
IndustryFirst Japan KC-46 Tanker aircraft takes flight
The airplane now transitions into the certification phase of development -DATA SHEET
The first Boeing KC-46 tanker destined for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) took to the skies on its maiden flight yesterday. This successful flight highlights an important milestone as the aircraft... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: to build its LEO broadband 298-satellite constellation Lightspeed
The industry signed agreement with a global satellite operator
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed an agreement with a global satellite operator Telesat to be the prime-contractor on the construction of Lightspeed,... more
AerospaceVirgin Galactic launches Space Advisory Board
And the industry appointed a VP of investor relations
Virgin Galactic Holdings, a vertically integrated aerospace and space travel company, today announced the establishment of its Space Advisory Board.It will provide advice to senior management as the company... more
HelicoptersRobinson's cockpit video camera now available on its helicopters
Introduced at "Heli-Expo 2020"
Robinson’s Cockpit Video Camera introduced at "Heli-Expo 2020" is now optional on R-22/R-44 helicopters and standard on R-66 ones ordered after 15 January 2021.Securely mounted in the ceiling for minimal v... more
DefenseFincantieri and the Italian Shipping Academy to train officers on cybersecurity
The three-day training course
Fincantieri, through its subsidiary E-phors, specialized in providing cybersecurity services and products, has recently provided a pivotal training course in partnership with the Italian Shipping Academy,... more
IndustryAirbus aircraft: orders and deliveries in January
The summary at a glance
Airbus's commercial aircraft order and deliveries for the month of January 2021.The summary at a glance:Deliveries: 21 deliveries to 15 customers (Inc: 3 A-220, 16 A-320 Family -4 ceo, 12 neo-, 1 A-330neo,... more
AerospaceNASA-DLR cooperation: from Cologne to the stars
The B-747SP "Sofia" aircraft is based at the German airport for six weeks
The airborne observatory (B-747SP aircraft) of the German Space Agency at DLR and the US space agency, NASA, landed yesterday at Cologne-Bonn Airport: from there, it will explore the night sky over Europe... more
IndustryTelespazio Uk is among the winners of the first "International Pitch Day"
With over 150 projects
Telespazio UK, a subsidiary of Telespazio –a joint-venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%), and Riskaware, incident modelling experts, are among the winners of the first "International Space P... more
IndustryLeonardo’s new airborne HF radio to equip the E-2D aircraft fleet
Purchased by the US Navy and international customers
Leonardo has been awarded a contract by Northrop Grumman to provide its new high frequency (HF) radio system, the SRT-400, for the US Navy’s fleet of E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning and c... more
IndustryFincantieri: dry dock work start on "Viking Mars"
It will be the eighth of a total of 20 units to be built for Viking Cruises -PHOTO
The keel laying of “Viking Mars”, the eighth ocean cruise ship which Fincantieri is building for the shipowner Viking, took place today at the shipyard in Ancona. The vessel will be delivered in 2022.The uni... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. The first Bell 505 NXi to Europe
The delivery at its facility in Prague
Bell Textron Inc. recently delivered the first European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)-certified Bell 505 NXi to a corporate customer in Europe. The delivery was made at the Bell Textron Prague facility.There... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space partners with KT SAT
For the 5G satellite backhauling demonstration
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), is partnering with South Korean operator KT SAT, subsidiary of the world’s first 5G commercial service provider Korea T... more
Civil aviationAW-139 helicopter’s 20th anniversary of its first flight, in service since 2004
Over 2,000 units between sales and deliveries and three million flight hours
Leonardo celebrates yesterday the 20th anniversary of the AW-139 helicopter’s maiden flight. The first aircraft took to the skies from the Company’s facility in Cascina Costa di Samarate (Varese), Ita... more
IndustryFincantieri takes part to the Sea Defence project
Initiative financed within the European Defense Industrial Development Programme
Fincantieri has officially started its activities within the Sea Defence project, which has been selected within the European Defense Industrial Development Programme (Edidp 2019) and has started last... more
Fair and showsBeml and Primoco UAV to establish a center of excellence
A MoU signed during "Aero India 2021 show"
Indian advanced technology company BEML and Czech innovation company Primoco UAV agreed on the cooperation in the field of Unmanned aerial technology. Both companies signed a Memorandum of understanding... more
IndustryA cyber test and training system tailored for Qatar
The relationship between Leonardo and State is built on strong foundations also in other sectors
Leonardo has been chosen by the Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) to supply its Cyber Range & Training system. The platform will facilitate the training of cybersecurity operators and allow the... more
HelicoptersLithium-Ion battery now available for R-44 helicopters
Its typical life is 8 years with minimal required maintenance every two ones
Robinson Helicopter Company recently added the TB17 Lithium-ion battery to its R-44 options. TB17 by True Blue Power, a division of Mid-Continent Instrument, offers substantial weight savings, improved... more
AerospaceAirbus: ESA contract for three more European Service Modules
For NASA’s Orion spacecraft
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a further contract with Airbus for the construction of three more European Service Modules (ESM) for Orion, the American crewed spacecraft for the Artemis programme.With... more
IndustryFincantieri strengthens its merchant ships division
Representing a unique point of reference for the ship owners
In the light of pursuing further business opportunities and optimizing the synergies between the newbuilding and after sales sectors in the cruise segment, Fincantieri has included the Services Division... more
Civil aviationNordic Unmanned acquires two Camcopter S-100 Uas
One unit already delivered, the second one in 2Q of this year
Nordic Unmanned has acquired two Camcopter S-100 systems: the first was delivered last week and the remaining will be delivered in 2Q2021.This acquisition comes after successful sulphur sniffer operations... more
HelicoptersNew medical Ansat helicopters will be equipped with incubators
The device has passed the certification and received approval from the Federal Air Transport Agency -VIDEO
The Russian Helicopters holding company of the Rostec State Corporation will equip the updated Ansat medical helicopters with complexes for transporting newborns. The device has passed the necessary certification... more
AirlinesAir Peace took delivery of the first E2 aircraft for the African Continent
The carrier already operates eight ERJ-145 jets -DATA SHEET
Air Peace, the launch customer in Africa for the E2, took delivery of its first E-195E2 aircraft, it is now due to fly from Embraer’s facility in São José dos Campos to join its fleet in Nigeria. The jet... more
AerospaceAirbus studies “Moon Cruiser” concept
For ESA’s Cis-Lunar Transfer Vehicle
Airbus has been awarded a CLTV (Cis-Lunar Transfer Vehicle) study for a "Moon Cruiser" by the European Space Agency (ESA). According to the study concept (two parallel Phase A/B1), the CLTV is a versatile,... more
IndustryRoyal Australian Air Force benefits from SmartForce digital services
For the maintenance of the ARBS on A-330Mrtt aircraft - DATA SHEET
Airbus has recently signed a contract to provide a digital services focus for the maintenance of the Air Refueling Boom System (ARBS) on the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: effectively managing COVID-19; BoD completed an initial review of performance
Continued robust response to pandemic
Leonardo's Board of Directors (BoD) completed an initial review of FY 2020 expected performance. The review showed that the Group has performed well in the fourth quarter, delivering on its expectations.The... more
AerospaceAircraft. Boeing reported 4Q and full year 2020 results
Segment data
Boeing reported yesterday fourth-quarter results 2020.Fourth Quarter 2020Financial results significantly impacted by COVID-19, 737 MAX aircraft grounding, and commercial widebody programs777X program recorded $6.5... more