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Finance and economyFincantieri: BoD approves 2021 consolidated financial statements and draft financial of the parent company
Results, operations, strategic initiative, sustainability -ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Fincantieri SpA, chaired by Giampiero Massolo, has approved the draft financial statements of the parent company at December 31, 2021, the Consolidated financial statements at... more
IndustryFincantieri Infrastructure: expansion of the port of Livorno
The contract has an overall value of around 383 million euros
The Temporary Grouping of Companies (RTI), comprising Società Italiana Dragaggi (pilot), Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Sales and Fincosit, today signed a contract with the North Tyrrhenian... more
AirlinesAir Canada orders six A-321XLR aircraft
To sustainably support network expansion from the country
Air Canada has confirmed an order with Airbus for six A-321XLR aircraft, previously listed as undisclosed in the industry's order book. With this commitment the carrier’s A-321XLR fleet will comprise 2... more
Finance and economyGES sold for USD 450 million
Closing for the 2H2022 and is subject to approvals
Leonardo announced today its US subsidiary Leonardo DRS has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Global Enterprise Solutions business (GES) to SES for $ 450 million, gross of taxes, subject to customary... more
DefenseUS Navy's "Avenger" fleet maintenance program to Fincantieri
The program has a combined value up to more than USD 78 million
Fincantieri Marine Systems North America (FMSNA), a company specialized in marine systems, components and services which is part of the US subsidiary Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG), was awarded the maintenance... more
Civil aviationTelespazio and Iridium partner to boost Aero & IoT markets
With a specific focus on the UAV segment
Telespazio –a joint-venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%)– has signed a VAR “Value Added Reseller” Agreement with Iridium Communications Inc. to offer Iridium Certus Aero and IoT services on boar... more
AerospaceA SMILE as Payload Module travels to China
Structural Thermal Model delivered after successful review
The structural thermal model (STM) of the payload module (PLM) of the SMILE (Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer) mission has successfully passed its Delivery Review Board (DRB). The SMILE... more
Civil aviationFincantieri: "Paolo Thaon di Revel" multiporpose off-shore patrol ship delivered
First of seven vessels; its characteristics
The delivery of the Multipurpose Offshore Patrol ship (PPA – Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura) “Paolo Thaon di Revel”, first of seven vessels, took place today at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Muggiano... more
Civil aviationLoI signed for up to 200 eVTOL aircraft
The deliveries will start in 2026
Eve, an Embraer company, and Global Crossing Airlines Group have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to order up to 200 of Eve’s electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL). This potential sale i... more
IndustryFincantieri: 75th vessel built to LR class
Lloyd’s Register celebrates 150 years in Italy
Long-standing relationship creates ships with combined 6 million gross tonnage more
AirlinesRussia protects domestic air carriers
Moscow starts registration of foreign aircraft to ensure certifications and operations
In the last hours Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law to protect the operations of national air carriers that have in their fleet aircraft manufactured abroad or leased through foreign leasing... more
Civil aviationUkrainian war: Moscow strikes Antonov aircraft
Attacked factories and headquarters manufacturer to weaken economic Kiev
The Russian Army destroyed the largest aircraft in the world In the first days of the armed invasion in Ukraine. In the last hours men, artillery and military aircraft led by the Kremlin returned to target... more
HelicoptersContract for two AW-139 helicopters
With Nnsa, US Department of Energy; delivery in 2024
Leonardo’s presence in the US government continues to grow with today’s announcement of a contract for two AW-139 aircraft by the US Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA... more
AerospaceAvio: 2021 results in line with its guidance
Backlog improved, stable cash position -ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Avio SpA yesterday reviewed and approved the company and group financial statements of Avio SpA as of December 31, 2021. HighlightsSuccessful return to flight for Vega: 3 missions... more
AerospaceRussian space agency against economic sanctions
Rogozin (Roscosmos): 'ISS could crash into the sea'
The economic sanctions imposed by Western countries against Russia, because of the armed invasion in Ukraine, have frozen about half of Moscow's financial reserves. This was stated by the Russian Finance... more
Civil aviationSwiss Rega orders nine five-bladed H-145 helicopters
To replace its current four-bladed versions
The Swiss Air-Rescue Service Rega has ordered nine five-bladed H-145 helicopters to replace its current four-bladed versions. Rega’s new H-145s will come equipped with a state-of-the-art navigation system t... more
HelicoptersSmarttech signs purchase agreement for a Bell 407GXi helicopter
The delivery is August 2022
Bell Textron Inc. announced that David Lukes, CEO of Smarttech based in Prague, Czech Republic signed a purchase agreement for a Bell 407GXi. The expected delivery is August 2022 out of Mirabel, Canada.Smarttech... more
Civil aviationAirbus partners with Spirit AeroSystems
To develop the wings of CityAirbus NextGen
Airbus has signed an agreement with Spirit AeroSystems through its subsidiary for the development of CityAirbus NextGen’s wings. This partnership will support Airbus’ exploration of disruptive aircraft des... more
Fair and showsHelicopters. Bell increases presence in Switzerland
With purchase agreements for three aircraft
Bell Textron Inc. announced in the last days at "HAI Heli-Expo 2022" (March 7-10 in Dallas) the purchase agreements for three aircraft to customers in Switzerland.Centaurium Aviation, a Swiss helicopter... more
HelicoptersRobinson receives two more orders for R-66 Police helicopters
Both aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2022
Robinson Helicopter Company received two more R-66 Police helicopter orders from Florida’s Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) less than a year after the department took delivery of its first R-66 Pol... more
AerospaceLeonardo BoD examined and approved the draft of Group results 2021
And guidance 2022-ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Luciano Carta, examined and unanimously approved the draft of Group consolidated and Leonardo SpA financial statements at 31... more
IndustryFincantieri. Construction kicks off ot ehe new MSC Miami Terminal
It entails an investment of EUR 350 million
The construction of the new MSC Cruises terminal kicked off in Miami today with the “laying of the first stone”. MSC Cruises is the world’s third-ranking cruise line brand owned by the MSC Group, a glo... more
AerospaceGalileo 2nd generation satellites ready to navigate into the future
The first ones are planned to be launched in 2024
Airbus has successfully completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for its system concept for the second generation Galileo navigation satellites. During this important milestone, Airbus' proposed preliminary... more
Civil aviationAirworthiness directives on B-777 aircraft updated
FAA agency intervention after fan blade failure
New official airworthiness directives of B-777/200 and 777/300 aircraft will come into force in mid-April. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced in these days to be finalizing three safety... more
AirlinesAirbus increases production of H-160 helicopters
Enhanced and digitized assembly line to create 35 units per year
European manufacturer Airbus Helicopters said that it will boost its production capacity for twin-engine H-160 helicopters. After seven years of development 2021 was a turning point, with 52 aircraft ordered... more
IndustryAirbus and Boeing deliveries delayed
All blame for supply chain problems
Some aircraft deliveries from European manufacturer Airbus and U.S. manufacturer Boeing scheduled for 2022 are delayed by an average of one month. It is a slowdown mainly due to the increase of problems... more
AirlinesAirbus bets on Australian hydrogen
Agreement to secure first aircraft by 2035
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus signed a memorandum of understanding with Australian mining company Fortescue Metals, whose services it intends to use to reduce Co2 emissions in the air transport... more
Civil aviation"Heli-Expo Dallas". Robinson delivers four helicopters
All sold and delivered immediately following the event
Robinson Helicopter Company will display an R-66 Turbine, R-44 Raven II, R-44 Cadet, and R-66 Newscopter at this year’s "Heli Expo" in Dallas (March 7-10). All four aircraft are sold and will be delivered i... more
Fair and showsHelicopters. "Heli-Expo 2022" from March 7-10 in Dallas
The annual event dedicated to the aircraft world -VIDEO
"Heli Expo" is the world annual event dedicated entirely to the helicopters and it takes place in the USA.The edition of this year is ongoing from Monday 7 to Thursday 10 of March in Dallas.Below, the... more
Civil aviationBoeing will double MAX aircraft produced by 2023
Indiscretions say 47 units per month compared to 27 today
US manufacturer Boeing is reportedly about to give the green light to an increase in the production rate of narrow-body 737 Max aircraft. This is an indiscretion that has already filtered through previously:... more