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IndustryAirbus: first A-350XWB "MSN1" airplane for the flight tests
Toulouse, France - Its maiden flight will be in mid-2013
Airbus has successfully completed the main structural assembly and system connection of A-350 XWB ‘MSN1’ – the first flight-test aircraft. The aircraft is depicted here on its wheels for the very first... more
IndustryLM: 5,000 flight hours for the F-35 aircraft program (VIDEO)
Fort Worth, Usa - The three variants participated in achievement of this goal
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II program surpassed 5,000 flight hours last month. This milestone was reached by the combined F-35 System Development and Demonstration (SDD) aircraft flying at Edwards... more
IndustryThe fifth A-330 MRTT airplane delivered to Royal Australian Air Force
Seville, Spain - Designated the KC-30A by the RAAF
Airbus Military has formally delivered the fifth and final new generation A-330 MRTT multi-role tanker transport ordered by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The handover of the aircraft marks a major... more
IndustrySSJ-100 airplane: Full Flight Simulator arrives in Venice-Tessera
Venice, Italy - 30 days for the installation and then the EASA certification at the beginning of 2013: then the "Type Rating" courses by pilots
A new Full Flight Simulator (FFS) for training on the SSJ-100 aircraft arrived for installation at the SuperJet International (SJI) Training Center in Venice (Italy), close to the International "Marco... more
IndustryAirplanes and fuel-saving. EASA certification Sharklet for the Airbus A-320
Toulouse, France - Very soon the green light by the US FAA
Airbus has achieved on schedule certification for its new fuel-saving Sharklets for the A-320 aircraft with CFM engines. This certification received from the European airworthiness authorities (EASA) will... more
IndustryAirbus-Qatar Airways: agreement to convert A-350 aircraft in versions with larger capacity
Toulouse, France - The current order is for 80 airplanes
The State of Qatar’s national airline, Qatar Airways and Airbus have signed an amendment to convert its existing firm order for twenty (20) A-350/800s, forty (40) A-350/900s and twenty (20) A-350/1000s t... more
IndustryAircraft and traffic. Selex Sistemi Integrati: agreements for radar systems for the ATC in China
Rome, Italy - To the Chinese CAAC
SELEX Sistemi Integrati, a Finmeccanica company, proves to be the first supplier of radar systems for air traffic control in China, thanks to new contracts signed to provide primary and secondary radar... more
IndustryFirst simulator for the A-320neo airplane into operation from today in China
Toulouse, France - At the Hua Ou Aviation Training Centre, jv between the industry and CAS
The first A-320 full simulator upgradable to support the flight training of A-320neo was put into operation on December 3 at the Hua Ou Aviation Training Centre in Beijing, a joint-venture between Airbus... more
IndustryAircraft and industry. EADS: shareholding structure changes in view?
Leiden, Netherlands - With the ongoing talks, some speak about a possible divestment by Daimler and Lagardère
On Monday 3 December 2012, the EADS Group, one of the most important aerospace companies in the world, the seconds in terms of year revenue after Boeing, announced that some key shareholders are discussing... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi: the first flight by UCAV "Neuron" aircraft (VIDEO)
Istres, France - In front of the delegations of six industries of participating countries
The nEUROn, the first European technology demonstrator for an Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV), made its first flight on Saturday December 1 from the French military test center at Istres. nEuron... more
IndustryDoD-LM: agreement for production of 32 F-35 Lightning II airplanes
Washington, Usa - As part of Low-Rate Initial Production 5
The US Department of Defense and Lockheed Martin have reached an agreement in principle to manufacture 32 F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters as part of Low-Rate Initial Production 5 (LRIP-5). The contract... more
IndustryAirbus: A-330/300 aircraft to XL Airways France
Toulouse, France - The plane is powered by GE CF6-80E engines
XL Airways France expands its Airbus fleet following the delivery of its first brand new A-330/300 aircraft from the manufacturer’s headquarters in Toulouse, France. Operated under a leasing agreement w... more
IndustryAirbus upgrades maximum takeoff weight for two A-330 aircraft versions, improving their range
Toulouse, France - Increase by 926 and 648 for the A-330/300 and the A-330/200 respectively
Airbus has improved the performances of the A-330/300 and the A-330/200 aircraft even further, by providing operators both with a 242 metric tonne maximum take-off weight (MTOW) capability and, for the... more
IndustryATR-42 and 72 aircraft: /600 series certified to operate in Russia
Toulouse, France - After the certification by EASA
ATR has obtained Russia’s Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) approval for the ATR-42/600 aircraft and ATR-72/600 to operate in Russia and the Community of Independent States (CIS). IAC’s certification val... more
IndustrySelex Sistemi Integrati signs MoU with ADSI
Rome, Italy - The Memorandum identifies ten projects for a total value of 25 Million Euros
Selex Sistemi Integrati, a Finmeccanica company, and Abu Dhabi Systems Integration (a joint-venture between Abu Dhabi Ship Building and Selex Sistemi Integrati) signed a Memorandum of Understanding for... more
IndustryAircraft and industry. Hawker Beechcraft restructuring: financial forecasts filed with the bankruptcy court
Wichita, USA - The company will probably leave the business jet sector
Hawker Beechcraft, the American aerospace firm which is trying to emerge from Chapter 11, a part of the United States' Bankruptcy Code, which permits reorganization under the bankruptcy laws of the US,... more
IndustryRafale aircraft supply: Dassault opens a new subsidiary in India (VIDEO)
New Delhi, India - The Su-30MKIs will be upgraded to the level of "Super Sukhois"
The French company Dassault Systems has open an Indian subsidiary, called Dassault Aircraft Services India Private Limited: the new firm is headed by Richard Lavaud, and it will have to handle the supply... more
IndustryThe Italian Space Agency ready to acquire Arianespace shares
Rome, Italy - Enrico Saggese, president of the agency, confirms
During "The Space Politics for the Growth of the Country" convention Enrico Saggese, president of the Italian Space Agency (ASI) declared that ASI is ready to acquire a minority stake in Arianespace, the... more
IndustryCessna and Caiga sign contract for joint-venture
Shijiazhuang, China - To assemble and sell utility turboprops in China
Cessna Aircraft Company has entered into a joint-venture contract with China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Company Ltd., (CAIGA) (through CAIGA North China Aircraft Industry Co., Ltd.), in accordance... more
IndustryAirbus: A-330/300 airplane to Corsair
Toulouse, France - The first of two models ordered
Corsair has taken delivery of the first of two A-330/300s ordered from Airbus. The aircraft was delivered at a special ceremony in Toulouse on November 27 attended by Corsair Chairman, Pascal de Izaguirre.... more
IndustryRussian government ready to invest 30 billion Euro to support aircraft industry
Moscow, Russia - As confirmed by the minister for Industry and Trade
The Russian government is ready to invest 1.2 trillion rubles in the development of country's airplane and helicopter industry between 2013 and 2025, as confirmed by Denis Manturov, minister for Industry... more
IndustryUS Navy starts replacement programme for the new Presidential helicopter
Washington, USA - Further details will be provided around December 10
The US Navy started the Presidential Helicopter Replacement Program (VXX): a draft with some of the requirements for the new "Marine One" was already provided to the industry companies, and further details... more
IndustrySAAB: jv with the QuEST Global Manufacturing, Indian partner
Linkoping, Sweden - Facilities for the joint-venture will be built during 2013
Defence and security company Saab has, together with Indian partner QuEST Global Manufacturing, established a joint-venture to manufacture and supply assemblies for the commercial aerostructures market.... more
IndustryBoeing 787/9 aircraft programme is one month ahead of schedule
Seattle, USA - 90% of engineering was completed
The programme for the development of the Boeing 787/9 aircraft, the largest version of the Dreamliner, is one month ahead of schedule, and 90% of engineering was completed, according to the declarations... more
IndustryBombardier receives the largest aircraft order in its history
Montreal, Canada - 56 Global airplanes for VistaJet, with options for a further 86
Tuesday 27 November 2012 is a date which marks a milestone at Bombardier, since it represents the day in which the Canadian aerospace company received the largest aircraft order in its history: VistaJet... more
IndustryAircraft and transport. Video shows security breach in the world's busiest airport (VIDEO)
Atlanta, USA - The images show a woman who throws a package to a man beyond the facility fence
Atlanta "Hartsfield-Jackson" Airport has been the world's busiest hub in terms of passenger traffic, with more than 90 million travellers per year, since 1998, and in terms of aircraft movements, almost... more
IndustryAircraft and industry. Airbus and Boeing fight with the gloves off
Rome, Italy - An advertising of the EADS group company shows a 737 with a Pinocchio-style elongated nose
Airbus and Boeing, during the best years, have been the unopposed leader companies in the aerospace sector: the clash between these two industry giants has always been very heated on the commercial level,... more
IndustryAirbus: TransAsia Airways takes delivery of its first A-330 airplane
Blagnac, France - The carrier has selected RR Trent 700 engines to power it
TransAsia Airways of Taiwan has taken delivery of the first of two A-330/300 airplanes ordered from Airbus. The aircraft was delivered at a ceremony in Toulouse on November 26 attended by TransAsia Airways... more
IndustryAirbus: the first A-319 airplane assembled at the FALC delivered to Chinese Tibet Airlines
Blagnac, France - The airline received its first model in July 2011 in Hamburg, Germany
China’s Tibet Airlines has taken delivery of its first A-319 airplane assembled at the Airbus Tianjin Final Assembly Line (FALC). The A-319 delivered on November 23 is the fifth A-319 to join the all A... more
IndustryNew certification delays for COMAC's ARJ-21 aircraft
Beijing, China - The problems could negatively affect the C-919 programme
Luo Ronghuai, vice-president of Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, has declared that the delivery programme of the ARJ-21 regional aircraft will experience further delays, for "One or two years",... more
IndustryThe Indonesian Type Certificate for the SSJ-100 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - Allowing its export to Indonesia and operation by local airlines without restrictions
On November 22, 2012 Indonesian General Directorate of Civil Aviation validated the Type Certificate for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft (RRJ-95B). This validation confirms compliance of the SSJ-100... more
IndustryATR: EASA certification for the training center in Singapore
Singapore, Singapore - For pilots flying the -600 series aircraft
ATR's newest flight training center in Singapore is now officially approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and is ready to start training courses shortly. The center will provide a high... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: orders with AgustaWestland for seven AW-139 helicopters plus indents for Ansaldo Energia
Rome, Italy - Worth a total of about EUR 130 million
Finmeccanica has been awarded new contracts worth a total of about EUR 130 million through its companies AgustaWestland and Ansaldo Energia. In particular, AgustaWestland, the Finmeccanica helicopter... more
IndustryFirst F-35B aircraft operational squadron: Rolls-Royce congratulates to US Marine Corps
London, UK - At MCAS Yuma in Arizona
Rolls-Royce (RR), the global power systems company, on November 21 offered congratulations to the United States Marine Corps for the stand-up and dedication of its first operational squadron of F-35B Lightning... more
Industry"Firm Concept" for the B-787 MAX aircraft
Washington, Usa - A major milestone in the airplane development completed
Boeing has finished defining in broad terms its newest single-aisle airplane, the 737 MAX, recently completing a major milestone in development known as 'Firm Concept'. Fuel-use reduction changes include... more
IndustryThree new weight variants for the Airbus A-380 aircraft
Toulouse, France - The range of the "Giant of the skies" increases to roughly 8500 nautical miles
In the first days of November 2012 Airbus, the EADS Group aerospace company, communicated three weight variants, designated WV006, WV007 and WV008, in the documentation of the characteristics for its A-380... more
IndustryPhoto: three Airbus Military A-400M aircraft take shape
Seville, Spain - All four planes are due for delivery in 2013
The initial three A-400M new generation airplanes are seen together for the first time in this latest image of the Airbus Military final assembly line (FAL) at Seville, Spain. The photo shows MSN7... more
IndustryLockheed Martin: F-35A airplane achieves maximum high AOA limit (VIDEO)
Edwards AF Base, Usa - The test will continue for several months
An F-35A Lightning II conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) aircraft rapidly expanded its high angle of attack (AOA) test envelope to its 50 degree limit in only four flights during recent flight testing.... more
IndustryLM: F-35A airplane. Operational Utility Evaluation (OUE) events completed
Eglin, Usa - Success handed to AETC for review
A major step in the building the Air Force's F-35A Lightning II airplane training program was accomplished when the 33rd Fighter Wing completed the training and flying portion of the service's operational... more
IndustryInterjet adds 10 options to its firm order of 20 Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft
Panama City, Panama - The announcement on the occasion of ALTA Airlines Leaders Forum
On the occasion of ALTA Airlines Leaders Forum, held in Panama City, SuperJet International -joint-venture between Alenia Aermacchi and Sukhoi Holding- announced that the Mexican airline Interjet, first... more
IndustryAirbus sells the last two A-340 aircraft
Toulouse, France - The four-engined airplane has been one of the less profitable projects developed by the European company
With the announcement of the sale of the last two A-340 aircraft to a British leasing firm, Airbus has officially closed the era of its four-engined airplane, which represents one of the less profitable... more
IndustryAirbus: Maldivian Airlines becomes a new A-320 airplane operator
Toulouse, France - A320 Family continues to expand its operator base
Maldivian Airlines, the national carrier of the Maldives has become a new operator of Airbus single aisle aircraft, following the first commercial flight of an A-320 on the inaugural flight from Male to... more
IndustryBoeing: SilkAir finalize order for 54 B-737 airplanes
Singapore, Singapore - Order includes 23 Next-Generation 737/800s and 31 B-737 MAX 8s
Boeing and SilkAir have finalized an order for 54 Next-Generation 737s and 737 MAX 8s worth $4.9 billion at list prices. With this agreement, the 737 MAX has accumulated 969 orders to date. SilkAir's... more
IndustryEurofighter airplane: 20th Typhoon Squadron established at Trapani Air Force Base
Hallbergmoos, Germany - Trapani AFB also hosts the 82nd CSAR Squadron with the HH-3F helicopter
The 18th Gruppo based at Trapani Air Force Base (AFB) in Sicily, became the 20th Squadron operating Eurofighter Typhoon airplane. Trapani was an Italian Main Air Base with two Air Defence Squadrons in... more
IndustryBoeing celebrates delivery of first B-787 to Qatar Airways
Seattle, Usa - Airline to be first in the Middle East to operate the Dreamliner
Boeing and Qatar Airways celebrated the delivery of the airline's first B-787 Dreamliner. The airplane, the first of 30 B-787s ordered by the Doha-based airline, is also the first to be delivered to an... more
Industry"Airshow China 2012": AVIC ready to invest 1.6 billion dollars in the development of an aircraft engine
Zhuhai, China - "China is fully capable of changing the situation with its strength"
On Thursday 15 November 2012 Zhang Jian, vice-president of AVIC Engine Holding Co, speaking on the sidelines of "Airshow China 2012", the international exhibition which is ongoing in Zhuhai, declared that... more
IndustryCessna and CAIGA sign contract for JV to assemble and sell Citation XLS+ Business aircraft in China
Zhuhai, China - Formation of the joint-venture company remains subject to various government approval and conditions
Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. company (through Textron Far East Pte. Ltd.), has entered into a joint-venture contract with China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Company Ltd., (CAIGA) (through... more
IndustryGovernment Flying Service celebrates 10 years with Turbomeca (Safran group)
Zhuhai, China - The SBH contracts validity confirmed
During the "Air Show China", Turbomeca China (Safran group) and Hong Kong Government Flying Service (GFS), celebrate 10 years of SBH (Support By the Hour) contract. 100% of GFS helicopter, powered by... more
IndustryBoeing increases B-787 aircraft production rate
Washington, Usa - 35 Dreamliners delivered to eight carriers
Boeing employees last week rolled out the first 787 Dreamliner built at the new rate of five-airplanes-per-month. The airplane is the 83rd 787 to be built. Boeing earlier this year increased the rate... more
IndustryTurbomeca at the "Air Show China": 10 years with Chinese Ministry of Transport
Zhuhai, China - The collaboration with China Rescue & Salvage celebrated in Zhuhai
During the "Air Show China", Turbomeca (safran group) celebrates 10 years of successful cooperation with the China Rescue & Salvage, Ministry of Transport (CRS-MOT). 100% powered by Turbomeca, the helicopter... more