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IndustryCOMAC: agreement with Alcoa for the C-919 aircraft, ongoing talks with Pratt & Whitney
Shanghai, China - The American firm will provide with technical assistance in fastener and assembly tooling selection
Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) and Alcoa fastening Systems (AFS) reached an agreement in the context of the development programme of the C-919, the passenger aircraft of the Chinese aerospace... more
IndustryYakutia Airlines: second SSJ-100 airplane to the Russian air carrier
Moscow, Russia - The first aircraft was delivered late December 2012
On January 31, 2013 Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) delivered its second Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft to the Russian air carrier Yakutia. The jet, with a manufacture serial number 95020, arrived to... more
IndustryLM: assembly of the 100th F-35 airplane, in particular in the final phase of building the wings
Fort Worth, Usa - It will be delivered to the US Air Force
Assembly of the 100th Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II airplane is well underway at the F-35 production facility in Fort Worth. F-35 technicians are in the final phase of building the wings that will... more
IndustryFirst ATR-72/600 airplane to Air KBZ, the Myanmar's domestic carrier
Toulouse, France - The Danish NAC is providing financing for the transaction
The first ATR-72/600 aircraft was handed over yesterday to Myanmar's domestic carrier Air KBZ. The Danish finance and leasing company Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) is providing financing for the transaction.... more
IndustryAircraft and finance. Boeing report figures in 4Q12 and outlook 2013
Chicago, Usa - "Our first order of business for 2013 is to resolve the battery issue on the 787 and return the airplanes safely to service with our customers"
The Boeing Company reported record fourth-quarter revenue of $22.3 billion and core operating earnings (non-GAAP) that increased by 9 percent to $1.8 billion, driven by strong performance across the company's... more
IndustryAirbus: first A-320 with Sharklet delivered to GoAir
Toulouse, France - It is part of an oder for 20 models in 2006
India’s GoAir, ‘The Fly Smart Airline”, wholly owned by the Wadia Group, has taken delivery of its first Sharklet equipped A-320 aircraft financed by ACG (Aviation Capital Group) under a sale and lease... more
IndustryCassidian: contract for development new system for Eurofighter training
Manching, Germany - It will be delivered to the customer at the end of 2015
Cassidian has been awarded a contract by the German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to deliver a new Maintenance System Trainer for training... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi: first flight for the new version of SF-260 airplane
Varese, Italy - Equipped with new digital avionics and an upgraded air conditioning system
Alenia Aermacchi’s SF-260TP primary and basic trainer, equipped with new digital avionics (Glass Cockpit), an enhanced multi-spectral vision system and an upgraded air conditioning system has completed i... more
IndustryFrench Egis Avia acquired UK consultancy Helios
Paris, France - The companies declared it in a joint statement
On 25 January Egis Avia, the French-owned aviation and navigation company acquired UK consultancy Helios. In a joint statement the companies said: "There are many synergies between Helios and Egis Avia,... more
IndustryAirbus: IndiGo the first Indian airline for A-320 airplanes with Sharklets
Toulouse, France - The airline placed an order for 100 aircraft in 2005 and 150 NEO in 2011
India's largest airline, IndiGo has taken delivery of its first A-320 aircraft equipped with Sharklet fuel saving wing tip devices, becoming the first Indian carrier to do so. Sharklets are newly designed... more
IndustryAvcorp renounced to the suit against Bombardier for the termination of production work on CRJ700 aircraft program.
Vancouver, Canada - The company will continue its partnership with the aerospace Canadian firm
Avcorp Industries announced its intention to cease any and all litigation against Bombardier Inc, without providing any motivation in the brief bulletin it released: the Delta, British Columbia-based aerospace... more
IndustryEurocopter CEO: "EC-225 helicopters will fly again in April"
Paris, France - "It’s a top priority for us", Lutz Bertling declares
On Thursday 24 January 2013 President and CEO of Eurocopter Lutz Bertling declared the the EC-225 helicopters will be authorized to fly again by April, after two aircraft of the model were forced to perform... more
IndustryEmbraer: 2-billion-dollar order from Republic Airways for 47 E-175 aircraft
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Options for a further 47 airplanes from the US carrier
Embraer and Republic Airways Holdings Inc announced today, January 24, 2013, a contract for the sale of 47 Embraer E-175 jets. The agreement also includes options for an additional 47 aircraft, providing... more
IndustryA record 2012 for ATR in terms of delivered airplanes and revenue
Tolouse, France - "The largest backlog of all manufacturers of up-to-90-seats regional aircraft"
During 2012 ATR, the 50/50 holding owned by Alenia Aermacchi and EADS) recorded its highest turnover, 1.44 billion dollars. The turboprop aircraft manufacturer also achieved a record annual delivery level... more
IndustryManagement shift at Airbus China
Blagnac, France - Eric Chen and Rafael Gonzalez-Ripoll will be respectively the next president and COO
On January 22, 2013 the EADS group communicated that on 1st January 2013, Eric Chen has become President of Airbus China, responsible for Airbus’ overall activities in the People’s Republic of China, inc... more
IndustryAirbus delivers first Sharklet-fitted A-320 to Cebu Pacific
Manila , Philippines - The company is the first operator of the fuel-saving wing tip devices in the Philippines
Cebu Pacific Air took delivery of its first A320 equipped with Sharklets today during a ceremony in Manila, becoming the first operator of the new fuel-saving wing tip devices in the Philippines. Sharklets... more
IndustryAgustaWestland-Embraer MoU about joint venture for manufacturing of helicopters in Brazil
São José dos Campos , Brazil - Preliminary studies by the two companies show strong market potential
Embraer SA and AgustaWestland announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding aiming at establishing a joint-venture which could lead to the production of AgustaWestland helicopters in Brazil... more
IndustryDreamliner problems: Boeing suspends aircraft deliveries
Everett, USA - ANA cancels 335 flights, affecting some 48,000 passengers
Following to the problems which are characterizing the operations of the Dreamliner aircraft, Boeing decided to suspend the deliveries of the 787s until the end of the investigation currently carried out... more
IndustryBoeing-Sikorsky team for the new US military multi-role helicopter
Washington, USA - "Our teaming agreement is the continuation of a long-standing relationship"
On Friday 18 January 2013 Boeing Co and Sikorsky announced their partnership signed a teaming agreement to submit a joint proposal for the Army's Joint Multi-Role (JMR) Technology Demonstrator (TD) Phase... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi and General Dynamics: LOI signed to compete for the USAF trainer aircraft
Falls Church, Usa - The airplane will replace aging T-38 jets
General Dynamics and Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, announced on January 17, 2013 the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) to join forces and compete for the US Air Force’s T-X trainer program, w... more
IndustryTurbomeca: Arriel 2E engine to power EC-145T2 helicopter has been certified by EASA
Bordes, France - The first engines entry into service is scheduled end of 2013
The Turbomeca (Safran) Arriel 2E engine, has been certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The Arriel 2E, with a take-off power of 950 shp, will power the Eurocopter EC-145T2 helicopter.... more
IndustryAnalysis of Airbus 2012 results
Toulouse, France - Long-term battle between two industry giants taking shape
Boeing naturally generated considerable media coverage when it overtook Airbus as the world's largest maker of commercial airliners for the first time in 10 years in 2012. This does not however mean that... more
IndustryATR airplanes: LIAT is a new customer with an order for three -42/600s valued at over USD 100 million
Toulouse, France - And options for two -72/600
ATR and the Caribbean carrier Leeward Islands Air Transport Services (LIAT) announced on January 17, 2013 the signature of an agreement for the purchase of a total of three 48-seats -42/600s. The deal... more
IndustryAirbus Military: six C-295 aircraft to Egypt and first two to Kazakhstan
Seville, Spain - More than 90 airplanes in service today in 15 countries
Airbus Military has received an order for six additional C-295 transport aircraft from the Egyptian Air Force, bringing the Egyptian Air Force’s C-295 fleet to a total of 12 aircraft. This third batch o... more
IndustryAirbus 2012, record figures: 588 civil aircraft delivered to 89 customers
Toulouse, France - 10 per cent higher than the 2011 record (534)
Airbus delivered a company record of 588 aircraft to 89 customers (17 new) and exceeded its order target of 650 by winning 914 gross orders. These orders include 305 CEO, 478 NEO, 82 A-330/A-340s, 40 A-350... more
IndustryRolls-Royce engines: support contract for the Royal Saudi Air Force fleet of Tornado aircraft
London, Uk - A four-year agreement
Following agreement between the Governments of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom, under the Saudi British Defence Co-operation Programme, Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company,... more
IndustryAirbus: order for 50 airplanes of Boc Aviation
Toulouse, France - The half NEO (New Engine Option)
BOC Aviation, the Singapore-based aircraft leasing subsidiary of Bank of China, has placed a new firm order, signed in December 2012, for the purchase of 50 A-320 Family aircraft including 25 NEOs. The... more
IndustryLM: F-35 airplane: achievements reached in 2012
Fort Worth, Usa - The program surpassed 5,000 flight hours
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Program completed 30 aircraft deliveries and achieved significant advances in flight test highlighting a year of continued progress for 2012. The 30 F-35 deliveries... more
IndustryFrench Minister in Turkey to promote mega-order for Airbus aircraft
Istanbul, Turkey - Nicole Bricq to meet the executives of Turkish Airlines
Nicole Bricq, French Minister for Foreign Trade, is in Turkey in order to discuss with two local companies the purchase of a significant number of Airbus aircraft. The French government is a shareholder... more
IndustryAirbus aircraft: 25 A-320neo to the Indonesian Citilink (VIDEO)
Blagnac, France - The contract, signed in December 2012, represents the first direct purchase
Citilink, the low-cost subsidiary of Garuda Indonesia, has placed a firm order with Airbus for 25 A-320neo aircraft. The contract, signed in December 2012, represents the first direct purchase by Citilink... more
IndustryAirbus Military: the Colombian Air Force has ordered a C-295 airplane
Seville, Spain - To add to the five units
The Colombian Air Force has ordered one more Airbus Military C-295 aircraft to add to the five examples already ordered for use on military transport and humanitarian aid duties. Since accepting its... more
IndustryRolls-Royce opened its first service delivery centre to support aircraft military engines at the RAF base in Norfolk
London, UK - Work started at Marham in April 2012 and was completed in September
Rolls-Royce (RR), the global power systems company, has opened its first Service Delivery Centre to support military engines at the Royal Air Force base at Marham in Norfolk, UK. The facility was officially... more
IndustryFAA review: Boeing states it is confident of 787 Dreamliner aircraft safety
Everett, USA - Joint analysis by the agency and the manufacturer of the airplane
Commenting the decision of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to start a review regarding the Dreamliner, Boeing released a press bulletin to state it is confident in the design and performance... more
IndustrySukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft in the Lao Central livery
Moscow, Russia - The delivery of the first aircraft to the carrier is expected early this year
The painting of the first Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) for Lao Central airline was completed in Ulianovsk facility (Russia). The aircraft, manufacture serial number 95026, is the first aircraft to... more
IndustryAirbus: 25 aircraft order to Singapore Airlines
Toulouse, France - Five A-380s and 20 A-350/900s
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has firmed up an order for 25 more widebody aircraft from Airbus, comprising five of the world’s most efficient, high capacity aircraft, the A-380, and 20 A-350/900s. The deal w... more
IndustryAirbus: Avolon increases initial "NEO" aircraft order from 15 to 20
Toulouse, France - The company will make its engine selection at a later date
Avolon, an international leasing company, has confirmed an order for 20 A-320neo aircraft in December 2012. This firm order is an increase on Avolon’s initial commitment for 15 A-320neo airplanes announced i... more
IndustryAirbus: order for ten airplanes to MEA
Toulouse, France - Five A-321neo and five A-320neo
Middle East Airlines-Air Liban (MEA), the flag carrier of Lebanon, has signed a firm contract for ten A-320neo Family aircraft (five A-321neo and five A-320neo aircraft). This follows the signing of a... more
IndustryFincantieri delivers two naval vessels for the UAE Navy
Trieste, Italy - A corvette, launched in February 2011 and a patrol launched in January 2012
The delivery ceremony of two vessels for the United Arab Emirates Navy was held on January 8, 2013 at the Fincantieri shipyard in Muggiano (La Spezia). These were an "Abu Dhabi Class" corvette, launched... more
IndustryFirst ATR-72/600 airplane delivered to the Austrian carrier InterSky
Friedrichshafen, Germany - The second aircraft is scheduled for delivery in March this year
The Austrian carrier InterSky took delivery today on January 8, 2013 of their first ATR-72/600 aircraft ordered in 2012. This is also the first ATR aircraft that will fly in the livery of an Austrian airline. The... more
IndustryAirbus Military: A-330MRTT airplane to the Indian Air Force (IAF)
Seville, Spain - India is the fifth Nation following Australia, Saudi Arabia, UAE and UK
Airbus Military confirms that it has been selected by the Government of India as the preferred bidder to supply its A-330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transport to the Indian Air Force (IAF). The decision... more
IndustryBoeing: aircraft (planes and helicopters) deliveries during the 4Q12
Chicago, Usa - And for defense, space and security programs
The Boeing Company announced on January 3 deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the fourth quarter of 2012. Major program deliveries during the fourth quarter, including deliveries... more
IndustryBoeing aircraft: report 2012 for orders and deliveries
Seattle, Usa - The highlights
Boeing booked 1,203 net commercial airplane orders in 2012, the second-largest number in company history. The company also delivered 601 airplanes, the most since 1999. Boeing's unfilled commercial airplane... more
IndustryAirbus: ten A-350XWB aircraft to CIT
Toulouse, France - The lessor has ordered a total of 253 airplanes
CIT Group Inc has placed a firm order for 10 A-350/900 airplanes. This is the second time CIT has ordered A-350XWBs and brings the lessor’s total backlog for the type to 15. Including this latest a... more
IndustryOrder for six Boeing 777 by China Airlines
Seattle, Usa - The first models to join the airline's fleet
Boeing and China Airlines have announced an order for six 777/300ERs (Extended Range) airplanes. The order is valued at approximately $2 billion at list prices. The new airplanes will become the first... more
IndustryBoeing: order for 60 MAX airplanes by ACG
Seattle, Usa - Worth USD 6 billion at current list prices
Boeing announced on January 2 an order by Aviation Capital Group (ACG) for 60 B-737 MAX airplanes. ACG's order, consisting of 50 B-737 MAX 8s and 10 B-737 MAX 9s, was finalized in December 2012. The... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi (Finmeccanica Group) signed contract for logistics support for Israeli M-346 fleet aircraft
Rome, Italy - With Elbit Systems for USD 140 million
Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, was awarded a $140 million contract from Elbit Systems, Ltd. for its share of logistics support (CLS) services for the 30 Alenia Aermacchi M-346I advanced trainer... more
IndustryAirbus Military has begun flight-testing on the C-295 aircraft with winglets
Seville, Spain - Data from the first flight is being analysed and will be added to those of the future flights
Airbus Military has begun flight-testing a modification to add winglets to the C-295 medium transport and surveillance aircraft –one of a series of product developments underway on the market-leading t... more
IndustryBombardier Aerospace: order for airplanes from an undisclosed customer
Montreal, Canada - For a total of six Learjet 75 business jets
Bombardier Aerospace announced on December 27 that it has received orders for a total of six Learjet 75 business jets from an undisclosed customer. The transaction is valued at approximately $81 million... more
IndustryBoeing received an order for two more C-40A aircraft
St Louis, Usa - From US Navy
Boeing has received a $145 million order from the US Navy for two additional C-40A Clipper transport aircraft, increasing the service's ability to move military personnel and cargo around the world. The... more
IndustryBoeing-Aeromexico: finalized an order for six Dreamliner airplanes
Seattle, Usa - With reconfirmation rights for four additional aircraft
Boeing and Aeromexico finalized an order for six 787/9 Dreamliner airplanes, with reconfirmation rights for four additional Dreamliners. The order by Mexico's largest airline, which was first announced... more