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IndustrySaab: signed a MoU with the Indian company Pipavav
Linkoping, Sweden - The industries also signed a Technical Partnership Agreement (TPA)
In August 2012 defence and security company Saab announced that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) had been signed concerning a strategic investment in the listed Indian company Pipavav Offshore and Defence... more
IndustryEmbraer: E-Jets aircraft family reaches 10 million flight hours
São José dos Campos, Brazil - After a little more than nine years in operation
The EMBRAER 170/190 family of E-Jets continues to set records. After a little more than nine years in operation, the worldwide aircraft fleet achieved a landmark 10 million flight hours, this month, with... more
IndustryChina gives its go-ahead to the Dreamliner aircraft
Beijing, China - Hainan Airlines and China Southern will be the first companies to operate the 787s
The Chinese civil aviation authority formally approved the 787 Dreamliner aircraft for use in the country, clearing the way for local airlines to start operating the state-of-the-art Boeing's airplane. The... more
IndustryAirbus Military: a CN295 airplane is continuing a tour around six ASEAN countries
Madrid, Spain - Until the end of May
Airbus Military and PTDI promoting transport aircraft in the ASEAN region. A CN295 military transport aircraft of the Indonesian Ministry of Defense is making a tour around six ASEAN countries to promote... more
IndustryBoeing begins certification testing on B-747/ airplane Performance Improvements
Washington, Usa - The package includes enhanced GE engines
A Boeing 747/8 Intercontinental airplanesuccessfully completed its first test flight this week with a package of performance improvements including enhanced GE engines. This package is designed to improve... more
IndustryRolls-Royce: order to power 23 aircraft of CIT
London, UK - With Trent XWB and Trent 700 engines
Rolls-Royce has awarded an order from US leasing company CIT Aerospace for Trent XWB engines to power ten A-350 XWB aircraft and Trent 700 engines to power 13 A-330 aircraft. The Trent XWB engines... more
IndustryInterest for the 777X aircraft is "High and still growing", Boeing CEO claims
Charleston, USA - The development programme might be launched by this year
During a conference for the investors, Boeing's Chief Executive Officer Jim McNerney declared that the interest for the 777X, the upgraded version of the B-777 wide-bodied aircraft, is "High and still... more
IndustryTurbomeca: 50,000 flight hours for its Arrius 2F engine
Dax, France - On the 36 EC-120 single-engine helicopters operated by HeliDax
During one ceremony organized by HeliDax, Turbomeca (Safran) announced that its Arrius 2F engines have reached 50,000 flight hours on the 36 EC-120 single-engine helicopters operated by HeliDax. Made available... more
IndustryAirbus: three A-330/300 airplanes to Oman Air
Toulouse, France - They will be operated on long haul routes
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has placed an order for three A-330/300 airplanes, growing its A-330 Family fleet to a total of ten Airbus aircraft. The aircraft will be operated... more
IndustryA positive 2013: United Technologies' perspectives
Hartford, Usa - CEO Chenevert: this year 1 billion dollar purchases
Louis Chenevert, CEO of United Technologies, one of the main Us societies in many air fields, such as the production of aircraft engines and helicopters, shows a great optimism: 2013 will be a good year... more
IndustryBell Helicopter promotes innovation at the AHS Forum 69
Phoenix, Usa - More than 1,300 attendees are expected to attend the event
Bell Helicopter announced its participation in the 69 th annual AHS Forum and Technology Display held May 21 to May 23 at the Phoenix Convention Center. In addition to sponsorship, Bell Helicopter will... more
IndustryLM: F-35B airplane completes first vertical take-off (VIDEO)
Patuxent River, Usa - VTOs are one of the many capabilities required for the fielding an F-35B aircraft
A Lockheed Martin F-35B Short Takeoff/Vertical Landing (STOVL) Lightning II test aircraft recently completed the first-ever Vertical Takeoff (VTO) on May 10. VTOs are one of the many capabilities required... more
IndustryAirbus A-350 aircraft: first appearance at the "Paris Air Show"?
Toulouse, France - According to rumours, the wide-bodied airplane might perform some fly-bys during the French event
Latest rumours regarding the Airbus A-350 will certainly catch the attention of those aviation enthusiasts who will take part to the 2013 edition of the "Paris Air Show": reportedly the new wide-bodied... more
IndustryAirbus Military: C295 airplane with humanitarian aid to Peru
Seville, Spain - With around eight tonnes
Last week Airbus Military transported around eight tonnes of humanitarian aid from the Peruvian National Civil Defence Institute (Instituto Nacional de Defensa Civil–INDECI) to various areas in the country i... more
IndustryLM: F-35A airplane completed high angle of attack testing (VIDEO)
Edwards AFB, Usa - The envelope testing began in the Fall 2012
The latest in a series of Lockheed Martin F-35A airplane high angle of attack (AOA) testing was recently completed. The testing accomplished high AOA beyond both the positive and negative maximum... more
IndustryAirbus: first A-320 airplane with Sharklets delivered to China Eastern
Toulouse, France - And also the first model to be assembled in China
China’s largest operator of Airbus aircraft, China Eastern Airlines, has taken delivery of its first A320 aircraft equipped with Sharklet fuel saving wing-tip devices, becoming China’s first carrier to... more
IndustryBoeing: the first P-8I aircraft arrived in India
Seattle, Usa - Of eight airplanes as part of a contract awarded in 2009
The first Boeing P-8I long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft arrived yesterday, on schedule, at India Naval Station Rajali. The P-8I is one of eight aircraft Boeing is building... more
IndustryTurbomeca: Sky Tech a new partner as Certified Maintenance Center in Kazakhstan
Bordes, France - For the Arriel /2B1/2D and Arriel 1E2 engines, respectively powering EC-130, AS-350 and EC-145 helicopters
Turbomeca (Safran) announces the qualification of Sky Tech LLP, as Certified Maintenance Center (Level 1&2) in Kazakhstan for Turbomeca Arriel 2B/2B1/2D and Arriel 1E2 engines, respectively powering EC-130,... more
IndustryLM: C-130J aircraft worldwide fleet reached one million flight hours
Marietta, Usa - From the first flight on April 5, 1996, through the end of April 2013
The worldwide community of Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules operators recently surpassed a landmark 1 million flight hours milestone, logging this time through numerous combat, special operations... more
IndustryBoeing and Southwest Airlines announced the launch of the B-737 MAX 7 airplane
Seattle, Usa - The third member of this family
Boeing and Southwest Airlines announced the launch of the 737 MAX 7, the third member of the 737 MAX family. The Dallas-based carrier and launch customer for the 737 MAX program became the first airline... more
IndustryBoeing aircraft: Turkish Airlines' order finalized, after the commitment announced last month
Istanbul, Turkey - Valued at $6.9 billion at list prices
Boeing and Turkish Airlines finalized a firm order for 40 B-737 MAX 8s, 10 B-737 MAX 9s and 20 Next-Generation 737/800 jets, valued at $6.9 billion at list prices. The order, originally announced as a... more
IndustryBoeing restarts deliveries of the Dreamliner aircraft
Everett, USA - "The health of our 787 factories has never been more efficient"
Boeing restarted the deliveries of the 787 aircraft, which had been blocked following to the worldwide suspension decided on January 16 for the operations of the airplane, because of the several glitches... more
IndustryEurocopter inaugurates its Systemhaus helicopter development center in Germany
Donauwörth, Germany - In the presence of Bavarian Prime Minister Horst Seehofer
Eurocopter today officially opened its new Systemhaus helicopter development center at Donauwörth, Germany today in the presence of Bavarian Prime Minister Horst Seehofer. The facility, which provides... more
IndustryBoeing: roll-out first B-787 airplane at increased production rate (VIDEO)
Washington, Usa - To date 50 Dreamliners have been delivered to eight airlines
Boeing has rolled out of the factory the first 787 Dreamliner to be built at the increased production rate of seven airplanes per month. The airplane, which rolled out earlier last week, is the 114th B-787... more
IndustryAirbus, Air Canada and BioFuelNet start partnership to develop eco-friendly aircraft fuel
Montreal, Canada - The first assessment is expected by the end of 2013
Airbus, Air Canada and BioFuelNet Canada have formed a partnership to assess Canadian solutions for the production of sustainable alternative jet fuels with the long term goal to supply Air Canada. The... more
IndustryFirst A-350XWB aircraft painted in Airbus livery rolls out
Toulouse, France - The programme is progressing towards the first flight
Painting of the first A350 XWB “MSN001” was today fully completed as it emerged in its Airbus livery out from the paintshop in Toulouse. This latest milestone shows that MSN001 is progressing well on... more
IndustryUPS: its B-767 aircraft fleet with the new winglets
Milan, Italy - It currently operates 54 airplanes
UPS has unveiled a new look for its flagship Boeing 767 aircraft fleet by adding winglets as a part of its sustainability efforts to save fuel and reduce emissions These wingtip devices, which are arrow-shaped... more
IndustrySaab 340 and 2000 aircraft: signed agreement for deliveries of the Acro seats
Linkoping, Sweden - The seats are sold and distributed exclusively through the Swedish industry
Saab and Acro Aircraft Seating Ltd. have signed an agreement regarding deliveries of the lightweight Acro seats for the Saab 340 and 2000 aircraft. The lightweight Acro seats have been developed in... more
IndustryHelicopters and industry. Finmeccanica's spending review aimed to find resources for the investments
Rome, Italy - 2500 job cuts at Selex Es will generate 150 million Euros in savings
An extended spending review in order to find the resources needed to finance, at least partially, the investments aimed to improve the competitiveness of the group: this is the basement of Finmeccanica's... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-CNR: signed a collaboration framework agreement
Milan, Italy - With the aim of singling out and developing the research programmes
Finmeccanica and CNR (the National Research Council) have signed a Collaboration Framework Agreement today with the aim of singling out and subsequently developing a portfolio of research Programmes. The... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi: first upgraded Tornado ECR aircraft delivered to Italiana Air Force
Turin, Italy - In avionics and systems
Alenia Aermacchi, in collaboration with BAE Systems and Cassidian, its Panavia consortium partners, has delivered the first upgraded Tornado ECR (Electronic Combat/ Reconnaissance) to the Italian Air Force.... more
IndustryRolls-Royce: contract for repair and overhaul of T56 engines on US Navy aircraft
Washington, Usa - For USD 35 million
Rolls-Royce has been awarded a $35 million contract extension for repair and overhaul of T56 engines on US Navy aircraft. The services contract covers depot-level repair of the T56 Series III engine... more
IndustryRosoboronexport: Russian helicopters exhibited at "IDEF 2013"
Istanbul, Turkey - Turkey might purchase the Antey-2500 air defence missile system
Rosoboronexport, the sole state intermediary agency for Russia's exports/imports of defense-related, is presenting over 200 advanced items of Russian defence equipment designed for Air Force, Navy and... more
IndustryAvio about Vega launch: the declaration of the industry's CEO
Turin, Italy - The mission put into orbit three satellites
On 7th May 2013, at 4:06am CET, the Vega satellite launcher successfully completed its first commercial flight, taking off from the Space Centre in Kourou, French Guyana. The mission put into orbit three... more
IndustryHelicopters and industry. Finmeccanica: Pansa cuts his wage by 30%, no severance pay for Orsi
Rome, Italy - The CEO's choice has been followed also by vice-president Venturoni
Finmeccanica follows the Italian spending-review trend: Chief Executive Officer Alessandro Pansa has indeed decided to renounce to the CEO wage (1.6 million Euros), taking just the 800,000 Euros (pre-tax)... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi. ATR-72/600 TMPA aircraft to the Turkish Navy
Rome, Italy - Agreement signed with Savunma Sanayii Müste?arl???
Alenia Aermacchi has signed an agreement with Savunma Sanayii Müste?arl??? (SSM), the Turkish Undersecretariat for Defence Industries to deliver two ATR-72/600 TMUA (Turkish Maritime Utility Aircraft)... more
IndustryHonda Aircraft: certification of the HA-420 aircraft delayed by one year (VIDEO)
Greensboro, USA - GE Honda hopes to have the go-ahead for the engines by the end of 2013
Honda Aircraft communicated that it will need at least another year for the certification of the HA-420, the business jet manufactured by the subsidiary of Honda Motor Company, by the Federal Aviation... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi and TAI sign MoU to explore new markets
Rome, Italy - The two industries establish a joint Steering Committee
Alenia Aermacchi and TAI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizing the interest of both companies in expanding industrial and commercial cooperation on products of mutual interest and... more
IndustryMitsubishi-ANI Group memorandum of understanding for MRJ aircraft cancelled
Montreal, Canada - Japan's aerospace company declines to provide the reasons
Yugo Fukuhara, Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation marketing director communicated that the memorandum of understanding which was signed in June 2011 between the Japanese aerospace company and Hong Kong's... more
IndustryBoeing: the X-51A airplane sets a new record
Edwards AFB, Usa - In its 4th flight for a total time of more than six minutes
A Boeing X-51A WaveRider unmanned hypersonic vehicle achieved the longest air-breathing, scramjet-powered hypersonic flight in history May 1, flying for three and a half minutes on scramjet power at a... more
IndustryAirbus: Air Astana receives its first A-320 airplane equipped with Sharklet
Toulouse, France - Powered by IAE V2500 engines
Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s flag carrier, has taken delivery of its first A-320 aircraft equipped with Airbus’ Sharklet fuel saving wing tip devices. The airline becomes the first in the region to benefit fro... more
IndustryAvio: MRO activities relative to PW100 engines for ATR-42 and 72 planes assigned to the Spanish ITP
Turin, Italy - Performed to date in the industry's plant near Naples
Avio has sold yesterday to Industria de Turbo Propulsores SA (ITP), the Spanish group supplying services and products for aeronautical engines and gas turbines, the Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO)... more
IndustryFirst ATR-72/600 airplane delivered to Aer Arann
Toulouse, France - The aircraft will fly in the livery of Aer Lingus Regional
Aer Arann has successfully taken delivery of its first ATR-72/600 turboprop aircraft. The aircraft is the first of eight -72/600s ordered by the airline in a contract valued at some USD 187 million. Seven... more
IndustryBoeing's board approves selling of 777x aircraft
Renton, USA - The launch of the new long-haul airplane should be by 2020
Boeing's board of directors provided its approval to start the selling of the updated version of the 777, currently known as the 777x, to carriers and leasing companies: this is the revelation made by... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: Alenia Aermacchi signs contract for production of the first complete wing for the F-35 airplane (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - And for components of the Joint Strike Fighter
"Alenia Aermacchi (AA), a Finmeccanica company, has been awarded a USD 141 million contract by Lockheed Martin for the production of components and for the assembly of the first complete wing for the F-35... more
IndustryAircraft and industry. Alenia Aermacchi celebrates 100th anniversary
Varese, Italy - The sole aeronautical company in the world to boast over a century of activity under the same shared brand
Tomorrow, May 1, 2013, Alenia Aermacchi turned 100 years old. The sole aeronautical company in the world to boast over a century of activity under the same shared brand, Alenia was incorporated in 1913... more
IndustryCivil helicopters. Eurocopter UK reinforces its British private/VIP market leadership
Oxford, United Kingdom - With the delivery of three AS350s and EC120s
With a series of deliveries, Eurocopter has further extended its lead in Britain’s private/VIP market and once more confirmed its role as Britain’s civil helicopter hub. Two of the rotorcraft are the AS-... more
Industry30 Embraer EMB-175 aircraft for United Airlines
São José dos Campos , Brazil - A 2.9-billion-dollar operation, including options
Embraer announced today that it has signed a firm order with United Airlines for the sale of 30 E-175 jets, with options for an additional 40 of the same model. If all options are exercised, the combined... more
IndustryAirbus: Wizz Air Hungary receives its first A-320 airplane with Sharklet
Toulouse, France - The carrier becomes one of the first Eastern European airlines to do so
Wizz Air Hungary, the Central and Eastern European low-cost - low-fare airline, has taken delivery of its first A-320 aircraft equipped with Sharklet fuel saving wing tip devices. The carrier becomes... more
IndustryATR -600 aircraft certified by the US FAA
Toulouse, France - For both models, 42 and 72
Turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR announced that the newest ATR ‘-600 series’ aircraft have just received their certification from the FAA, the American Federal Aviation Administration. This certification, for... more