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IndustryAirbus: Germania becomes new A-321 aircraft operator
Toulouse, France - The plane equipped with Sharklet and powered by CFM engines
SAT, the holding company of the Berlin-based German carrier Germania, has taken delivery of its first out of two A-321 airplanes on order. Both aircraft are equipped with Airbus’ wing tip fuel saving d... more
IndustryBoeing: airlines in the Middle East will require 2,610 new aircraft over next 20 years
Dubai, UAE - Worth an estimated USD 550 billion
Boeing forecasts that airlines in the Middle East will require 2,610 new airplanes over the next 20 years, worth an estimated $550 billion. While one-third of that demand –900 airplanes– will replace tod... more
IndustryAirbus: Japanese Vanilla Air receives its first A-320 airplane with Sharklets
Toulouse, France - Narita-based low-cost carrier becomes newest operator
Vanilla Air, Japan’s newest low-cost carrier has taken delivery of its first A-320 airplane in Toulouse, France, on lease from AWAS. The airline will start commercial services on December 20th from Narita I... more
IndustryBoeing delivers Ethiopian Airlines' first B-777/300ER airplane
Seattle, Usa - The aircraft will seat nearly 400 passengers in a two-class configuration
Boeing has delivered a B-777/300ER (Extended Range) jet to GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) for lease to Ethiopian Airlines. The 777/300ER is now the largest airplane in the Ethiopian flag-carrier's... more
IndustryBoeing: second B-787/9 Dreamliner airplane completed an over four hour flight
Washington, Usa - First delivery to launch customer ANZ is set for mid 2014
The second B-787/9 Dreamliner completed a successful 4-hour, 18-minute first flight yesterday. The airplane, known as ZB002, departed Paine Field in Everett, Wash., at 8:06 am and landed at 12:24 pm local... more
IndustryBoeing 777x aircraft, interest from Emirates and IAG
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The Middle-Eastern carrier might announce an order at "Dubai Airshow"
Emirates' President Tim Clark has confirmed the interest of the Dubai-based company for the 777x, the updated versioni with higher capacity of the Boeing 777 aircraft. The Middle-Eastern carrier is... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi: final assembly for the Israeli M-346 aircraft begins
Varese, Italy - It is the first of 30 advanced trainers ordered
Alenia Aermacchi’s plant in Venegono Superiore (Varese) has begun assembling Israel's first M-346 advanced jet trainer. The three major components of the first aircraft--called Lavi in Israeli Air &... more
IndustryThird SSJ-100 aircraft delivered to Interjet
Venice, Italy - It will join to the other two planes already in service with the Mexican airline
On November 6, 2013 the third Sukhoi Superjet 100 for the Mexican airline Interjet landed in Toluca (Mexico) to join the other two SSJ-100 already in service with the airline. The aircraft was rolled out... more
IndustryNew Selex ES EAD selected by Saab for Gripen fighter aircraft
London, UK - The industry launched its BriteCloud Expendable Active Decoy
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, launched its BriteCloud Expendable Active Decoy (EAD) on November 6th at the Churchill War Rooms in London. BriteCloud is the manifestation of new design concepts and... more
IndustryBoeing delivers Air Europa's 25th B-737/800NG airplane
Palma de Mallorca, Spain - The carrier is also the Spanish launch customer for the Dreamliner
Boeing and Air Europa announced the Spanish carrier's 25th direct delivery of a Next-Generation 737/800 airplane. The airline showcased the latest addition to its fleet at a special event at its base on... more
IndustryAirbus: Tigerair, first in Asia to retrofit A-320 aircraft with Sharklets
Toulouse, France - The work will be made by Sepang Aircraft Engineering in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tigerair of Singapore unveiled the first A-320 aircraft to be retrofitted in Asia with Sharklets. Five A-320s have already been delivered to Tigerair with Sharklet-ready wings, with the retrofit work being... more
IndustryAirbus: A-350XWB test aircraft enters Final Assembly Line (FAL)
Toulouse, France - It is the fifth and final plane
Assembly of MSN5, the fifth and final member of the A-350 XWB flight test fleet is now underway with the fuselage joining process. This follows the recent arrival of the three fuselage sections at the... more
IndustryAirbus Military: the Czech Republic confirms acceptance of four C295 aircraft
Madrid, Spain - The delegation visited different AM facilities in Spain, including the FAL of the plane
A Czech Republic delegation headed by the Deputy Minister of Defence Mr. Libor Karásek has confirmed the acceptance of four Airbus Military C295 transport aircraft. The Czech Republic delegation visited... more
IndustryAirbus launches Sharklet retrofit for in-service A-320 family aircraft
Toulouse, France - This option will be available in 2015
Airbus has launched the Sharklet retrofit programme for in-service A-320 Family aircraft. This option will be available in 2015. Operators of older in-service A-320 Family aircraft will thus be able to... more
IndustryEurofighter Typhoon aircraft: new development contract has been signed
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The package (known as Evolution Package 2) will be delivered by the end of 2015
A major new Development Contract which will pave the way for continuous capability enhancements of the Eurofighter Typhoon airplane has been signed by Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH and the NATO Eurofighter... more
IndustryCOMAC reaches the 400-order milestone for the C-919 aircraft
Shanghai, China - The target is performing the first flight by the end of 2015
Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) announced it has reached an agreement for the sale of 20 C-919 aircraft, therefore reaching the overall amount of 400 orders for the model. It is an important... more
IndustryAirbus: JetBlue deal marks 10,000 A-320 aircraft family order
Toulouse, France - The first from its newest facility in Mobile, Alabama
Just days after taking delivery of its very first A-321 aircraft, JetBlue Airways has placed a new order for 15 A-321ceo (current engine option) and 20 A-321neo (new engine option) aircraft. In addition,... more
IndustryInterjet SSJ-100 aircraft confirm successful operations
Venice, Italy - The positive results from their entry into service on September 18, 2013
Starting from their Entry Into Service on September 18, 2013, the first two Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft operated by the Mexican airline Interjet have confirmed outstanding results in terms of operations. In... more
IndustryBoeing delivers Kenya Airways' first B-777/300ER airplane
Seattle, Usa - The airline is also working with the industry to support the Alaskan Sudan Medical Project
Boeing has delivered a B-777/300ER (Extended Range) to GE Capital Aviation Services for lease to Kenya Airways. It is the carrier' first 777/300ER and the largest airplane in the carrier's fleet, providing... more
IndustryBoeing: Korean Air orders 12 airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Five 747/8 Intercontinentals, six 777/300ERs and one additional 787 Dreamliner
Boeing and Korean Air have finalized an order for five 747/8 Intercontinentals and six 777/300ER (Extended Range) aircraft that was announced as a commitment during the "Paris Air Show" in June. In... more
IndustryBoeing aircraft orders worth 20 billion dollars arriving from China
Beijing, China - Possible sale of about 200 B-737 MAXs
According to rumours, Boeing is reportedly close to sign contracts with some Chinese airlines for the sale of about 200 B-737 MAX aircraft: the operations would have an overall value of 20.7 billion dollars... more
IndustryAvio Aero: aeronautical technology at the Genoa Science Festival
Rivalta di Torino, Italy - Scheduled from 24 October to 3 November
Avio Aero, company in the design, production and maintenance of aeronautical components and systems, participates in the "Genova Science Festival", scheduled from 24 October to 3 November, as official... more
IndustryAirbus Military: two more C295 aircraft to Kazakhstan
Madrid, Spain - Plus the related service support package for spare parts and ground support equipment
Airbus Military has signed a contract with Kazspecexport, a State Company belonging to the Ministry of Defence of Kazakhstan, to supply two C295 military transport aircraft plus the related service support... more
IndustryAirbus: Eva Air takes delivery of its first A-321 airplane with Sharklets
Toulouse, France - During a ceremony in Hamburg
EVA Air of Taiwan has taken delivery of its first Sharklet equipped A-321 aircraft, on lease from GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS). The airplane was handed over during a ceremony in Hamburg attended... more
IndustryEurocopter-AeroVironment to evaluate potential joint opportunities for expanding their product portfolios, markets and capabilities
Washington, Usa - Signed a cooperative agreement and announced at the Assocation of the US Army annual meeting
AeroVironment, Inc., the world’s highest volume manufacturer of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), and Eurocopter, the global helicopter manufacturer, today announced at the Association of the United States A... more
IndustryA-350XWB aircraft is in line with the development programme, first deliveries scheduled in the second half of 2014
Toulouse, France - More than 400 flight hours already collected
Chief of the development of the Airbus A-350XWB Didier Evrard confirmed that the flight test programme for the aircraft is progressing as expected. Currently there are two airworthy examples of the... more
IndustryBoeing: Aerolineas Argentinas complete agreement for 20 B-737NG airplanes
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Valued at $1.8 billion at list prices
Boeing and Aerolineas Argentinas, the flag carrier of Argentina, have completed an agreement for 20 Next-Generation 737/800 airplanes. The agreement, valued at $1.8 billion at list prices, will play a... more
IndustryAirbus Military: A400M development aircraft fleet makes 2000th flight
Madrid, Spain - From Manching to Toulouse
Airbus Military’s five-strong development fleet of A400M new generation airlifters has completed its 2,000th flight. The aircraft that made the milestone flight, a routine flight-test sortie from M... more
IndustryAM (Airbus Military) begins trials of C295 firefighter aircraft
Madrid, Spain - Further tests are planned in the near future
Airbus Military has begun trials of water bombing with a specially modified C295 aircraft at a site near Cordoba, Spain specialized in firefighting. The flights went well and further tests are planned... more
IndustryAirbus: 52 A-320 aircraft to VivaAerobus, the Latin America's biggest order
Toulouse, France - Mexican low-cost airline to renew fleet
The VivaAerobus Group has signed a purchase agreement for 52 A-320 Family aircraft (40 A-320neo and 12 A-320ceo), representing the biggest Airbus aircraft order by a single airline in Latin American history.... more
IndustryBoeing: cut to production rates for the 747/8 aircraft
Seattle, USA - So far orders for the passenger version have been disappointing
Boeing announced it is cutting the production rate for the 747/8, the longest version of the 747, the largest commercial aircraft produced by the US' aerospace company. The production rate has been... more
IndustryATR: Jet Time to operate regional routes for SAS in Northern Europe by new -72/600 airplanes
Toulouse, France - The Danish airline begins turboprop passenger service with new aircraft in SAS livery
Jet Time has today taken delivery of the first of six new ATR-72/600 turboprops. This aircraft has been acquired on lease from the Danish leasing company Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC). All the -72/600... more
IndustryEmbraer delivered a total of 44 aircraft in 3Q13
São José dos Campos, Brazil - 19 jets to the commercial aviation market and 25 to the executive
During the third quarter of 2013 (3Q13), Embraer SA delivered 19 jets to the commercial aviation market and 25 to the executive aviation market, for a total of 44 aircraft. On September 30, 2013, the firm... more
IndustryJapan: assembly started for the first MRJ aircraft
Nagoya, Japan - Forecasts for the first delivery still pointing at Summer 2017
The final assembly of the first Mitsubishi Regional Jet flight test aircraft started today, Tuesday 15 October 2013, at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' Komaki South Plant in Nagoya, Japan. The start... more
IndustryAirplanes and assistance. Airbus Military: Seville's Services Logistic Hub is operational
Seville, Spain - In line with the Full In-Service Support (FISS) model developed by the company, it ensures the quick delivery of spare parts globally
The Airbus Military Services Logistic Hub has started operations in Seville, Spain, in line with the Full In-Service Support (FISS) model developed by the company. This hub delivers spare parts for all... more
IndustryAirbus: second A-350XWB test aircraft successfully completes first flight
Toulouse, France - Lasted approximately five hours
The second A-350XWB aircraft to fly, MSN3, has just landed back at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport France, after successfully completing its first flight that lasted approximately five hours. The A-350 XWB... more
Industry"First A-350 aircraft will be delivered by the end of 2014", EADS CEO claims
Sydney, Australia - Enders forecasts a recover in the sales of the A-380
On Monday 14 October 2013 Chief Executive Officer of the EADS Group Tom Enders, meeting journalists in Sydney, provided some interesting information regarding the future prospects of Airbus, particuarly... more
IndustryUSA: 2.5-billion-dollar airplane deliveries blocked because of the shutdown
Oklahoma City, USA - The FAA aircraft-registration office is closed
The shutdown of the Government of the United States, which entered into effect in the evening of September 30, 2013 because of the Congress' failure to agree on a federal budget for fiscal year 2014, is... more
IndustryAircraft and industry. Shutdown of the US government: also Lockheed Martin cancels its furlough plan
Bethesda, USA - A similar decision has been taken during the past days by United Technologies Corporation
US' Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel announced that most of the nearly 400,000 civilian Department of Defense (DOD) employees have been deemed essential for national security, and will therefore not be affected... more
IndustryAirbus and Japan Airlines sign their first ever order for airplanes
Toulouse, France - For 31 A-350XWB plus options for further 25 aircraft
Japan Airlines (JAL) has signed a purchase agreement for 31 A-350XWBs (18 A-350/900s and 13 A-350/1000s), plus options for a further 25 aircraft. This is JAL’s first ever order for Airbus aircraft (before t... more
IndustryMBDA: its Sea Ceptor Air Defence System selected for RNZN's ANZAC frigate upgrade project
Rome, Italy - It will equip frigates HMNZ Te Kaha and Te Mana
The New Zealand MoD has confirmed its preferred tenderers for the Royal New Zealand Navy’s (RNZN) ANZAC Frigate Systems Upgrade project to include MBDA as the provider of Sea Ceptor for the Local Area A... more
IndustryHelicopters and industry. United Technologies and Sikorsky cancel furlough plan
Hartford, USA - Inspectors responsible for approving operations for military products have been recalled in service
United Technologies Corporation (UTC) has canceled plans to furlough employees at its aerospace businesses, which were announced during the past days (AVIONEWS), following the recall of Defense Contract... more
IndustryIndra: radar network controls the aircraft movements in Ecuador
Madrid, Spain - It has renewed the Quito, Shell and Manta approach centres, in addition to the Guayaquil en-route centre it modernised last year
Indra has rolled-out an airspace surveillance network in Ecuador that has enabled the Civil Aviation Authority to shift from covering 30% of its skies to more than 90%. The new system is comprised by MSSR... more
IndustryBoeing delivers the B-787 airplane to Royal Brunei Airlines
Washington, Usa - First Dreamliner operator in Southeast Asia
Boeing and Royal Brunei Airlines announced the delivery of the 787 Dreamliner aircraft–the first for the flag carrier of the Sultanate of Brunei and for Southeast Asia. The airplane departed Paine F... more
IndustryLockheed Martin-Pilatus-Hawker Pacific partnership for the aircraft pilot training system of the RAAF
Canberra, Australia - BAE Systems is in the race as well
US' company Lockheed Martin and Switzerland's Pilatus Aircraft, with the support of Haker Pacific will take part in partnership to the tender for the supply of a training programme for the aircraft pilots... more
Industry"ERA 2013". NAC: additional orders for 15 firm ATR airplanes and 25 options
Salzburg, Austria - The Danish lessor brings recent orders up to 130 aircraft, valued at over USD 3.1 Billion
On the occasion of the "European Regional Association (ERA) General Assembly", held in Salzburg, the Danish leasing firm Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) and the regional turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR... more
IndustrySaab receives launch order for new Acro seats from Braathens Regionals 340/2000 aircraft fleet
Linkoping, Sweden - The seats have a basic lead time of merely 16 weeks
Defence and security company Saab have received an order for new Acro seats in Braathens Regionals 340/2000 fleet, and thereby will Braathens Regional be the launch customer for the modification. The... more
IndustryBoeing: first B-737/900ER Next Generation airplane delivered to Delta Air Lines
Seatte, Usa - It is part of 100 aircraft order placed in 2011
Boeing and Delta Air Lines announced the delivery of the carrier's first Next-Generation 737/900ER (Extended Range). The delivery is part of Delta's 100-airplane order placed in 2011 to renew its single-aisle... more
IndustryATR-Garuda-NAC: agreement to introduce 35 airplanes in Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia - The order, including the options, is valued at over USD 840 million
The European manufacturer of turboprop aircraft ATR, Indonesia's national airline Garuda Indonesia and the Danish leasing firm Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) announce an agreement for the introduction of... more
IndustryDreamliner aircraft still face technical issues, Norwegian and LOT complain with Boeing
Oslo, Norway - Ray Conner meets the CEO of the low-cost carrier
Boeing Commercial Airplanes' Chief Executive Officer Ray Conner went to Oslo in order to discuss with Norwegian Air's CEO Bjørn Kjos the problems which recently affected the Dreamliner 7687 aircraft of... more