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IndustryIAE: Finnair chooses fuel efficient engines for its A-321 airplanes
Washington, Usa - The V2533-A5 will allow it to save about 300 tons of fuel per year per aircraft
Finnair has selected IAE International Aero Engines AG to supply engines for its five new A-321 extended range aircraft, entering the Finnair fleet from September 2013. The IAE V2533-A5 engines offer Finnair... more
IndustryBoeing and Avalon finalize order for 25 aircraft
Seattle, USA - 2.4-billion-dollar agreement at list prices
On Thursday 20 September 2012 Boeing and the Irish leasing company Avolon finalized an order for 25 aircraft of the American aerospace manufacturer: this is an agreement for 2.4 billion dollars, at list... more
IndustryIndonesia takes delivery of first two Airbus Military C-295 aircraft
Seville, Spain - Ordered in February this year
Indonesia has taken delivery of two Airbus Military (AM) C-295 transport aircraft ordered in February this year. The aircraft are the first of nine to be delivered to the Indonesian Ministry of Defence... more
IndustryTurbomeca: MCO 2 contract with the French Government, covering engines for helicopters
Bordes, France - The first agreement Global Support Package was signed in 2001 with the DGA
Turbomeca (Safran group) has renewed the “MCO” (Global Support Package) contract, entitled MCO 2 (the first contract, MCO 1, was signed in 2001 with the DGA), with the French Government. Turbomeca und... more
IndustryCCB Leasing purchases fifty Comac C-919 aircraft
Shanghai, China - The orders for the new Chinese airplane reach 330
On Wednesday 19 September 2012 CCB Financial Leasing Corporation Limited, the finance leasing arm of China Construction Bank Corp and Bank of America Corp ordered fifty C-919 aircraft manufactured by COMAC... more
IndustryGeneral Electric and US Air Force will develop new aircraft engine technologies (VIDEO)
Evendale, USA - The costs of the programme will be shared
The United States Air Force has selected General Electric Aviation for negotiations to mature a suite of technologies able to provide combat aircraft in the beyond-2020 timeframe with significantly enhanced... more
IndustryAircraft and defence. EADS-BAE Systems merger: "It will take some time"
London, United Kingdom - "An in-depth review is needed", declares in London the French Minister of Economy
Pierre Moscovici, French Minister of Economy and Finance, during his visit to London where he has met his British colleague George Osborne, released on September 17, 2012 some declarations regarding the... more
IndustryColombia orders another Airbus Military C-295 airplane
Blagnac, France - The aircraft will be operated on military transport and humanitarian aid missions
This new C-295 will strengthen the capability of the Colombian Air Force by joining the four-strong C-295 fleet that the CAF has been operating since 2008. The CAF also operates three Airbus Military CN-235/200... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi keeps investing in the Dreamliner and eco-friendly aircraft
Bari, Italy - "By 2014, a further 509 million Euro will be invested"
During the convention "The internationalization of Puglia firms", which took place in Bari, Alenia Aermacchi CEO Giuseppe Giordo confirmed the commitment of the company in the development of the Boeing... more
IndustryAircraft and industry. European Commission approves EADS-Singapore Technologies joint-venture
Brussels, Belgium - There are not competition concerns
On Friday 14 September 2012 the European Commission gave its go-ahead to the joint control by EADS and Singapore Technologies of Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW). According to the Commission the outcome of... more
IndustrySELEX Sistemi Integrati in Turkey for the VTS Symposium
Rome, Italy - The event took place in Istanbul from September 10 to 14
SELEX Sistemi Integrati (SSI), a Finmeccanica company, world reference in systems and radars for defence and security, for maritime, airport, and air traffic control and management systems took part to... more
IndustryAirbus’ ‘Fly Your Ideas’ challenge brings innovation to campus
Blagnac, France - Prize winners will get a week of learning with top Airbus innovators and €30,000
Airbus’ Fly Your Ideas – a UNESCO-backed biennial competition – is challenging students worldwide to develop new ideas for a more sustainable aviation industry. This year, victory will mean not only a €30... more
IndustryAircraft and industries. VSMPO-AVISMA signs 5-year deal with Sukhoi Aviation Holding
Verkhnyaya Salda , Russia - Verkhnyaya Salda's firm will provide titanium-alloy components
VSMPO-AVISMA Corporation signed a five-year deal with Sukhoi Aviation Holding to provide to the aircraft manufacturer titanium-alloy components, which will be utilized for the production of civil and military... more
IndustryAircraft and finance. EADS and BAE Systems in talks for possible merger
London, United Kingdom - The new company would have a 70-billion-Euro revenue and more than 220,000 employees
The European consortium EADS and the English firm BAE Systems, two of the most important companies in the aerospace, defense and security sectors, are in talks for a possible merger: the new company would... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman will provide navigation systems for the Embraer KC-390 aircraft
Berlin, Germany - New details about the Brazilian airplane
Northrop Grumman LITEF, a German subsidiary of the popular US brand, has signed a contract with the Brazilian aircraft-maker Embraer to supply the new KC-390 twin-engine tactical transport turbofan aircraft... more
IndustryRolls-Royce: Duke and Duchess of Cambridge unveil first RR airplane engine produced in Singapore
Singapore, Singapore - A Trent 900 which powers the Airbus A-380
Rolls-Royce (RR), the global power systems company, today welcomed Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to the state of the art Rolls-Royce Seletar Campus in Singapore, where they unveiled... more
IndustryAirAsia to become first A-320 airplane "Sharklets" operator (VIDEO)
Toulouse, France - On static and flying display at the "Ila Berlin Air Show"
Airbus and the world’s largest A-320 customer AirAsia announced that the airline will become the first operator of the A-320 with ‘Sharklets’ when they take delivery of the first A-320 equipped with these... more
IndustryEmbraer completes KC-390 aircraft design review
Washington, USA - "It will establish a new standard for mid-sized military transport aircraft"
The Brazilian Air Force and the local aircraft-maker Embraer completed the preliminary design review of the new KC-390 tactical tanker aircraft. The aircraft-maker announced the news through an official... more
IndustryF-35A airplane reaches "Huge milestone" in program development
Eglin, Usa - The review expected to last approximately 65 days
The Official Web Site of Eglin Air Force Base reported that "US Air Force officials begin their F-35A Lightning II Operational Utility Evaluation Sept. 10, an instrumental step in beginning joint strike... more
IndustryPartnership Oma Sud-Russian agency for Skycar aircraft and light amphibian development
Capua, Italy - The agreement has been signed at "Gidroaviosalon 2012"
Oma Sud SpA, the Italian firm which manufactures the twin-engine Skycar aircraft and the single-engine Redbird trainer aircraft, has confirmed it reached a collaboration agreement with an important Russian... more
IndustryCivil airplanes. Airbus unveils its 2050 vision for "Smarter Skies"
Blagnac, France - A future with more flights, fewer emissions and quicker passenger journey times
Global aircraft manufacturer Airbus today releases the latest instalment of the Future by Airbus, its vision for sustainable aviation in 2050 and beyond. For the first time the vision looks beyond aircraft... more
IndustryCivil airplanes. Airbus unveils its 2050 vision for "Smarter Skies"
Blagnac, France - A future with more flights, fewer emissions and quicker passenger journey times
Global aircraft manufacturer Airbus today releases the latest instalment of the Future by Airbus, its vision for sustainable aviation in 2050 and beyond. For the first time the vision looks beyond aircraft... more
IndustryHelicopters. Turbomeca (Safran Group) celebrates 35 years in Brazil
Xerém, Brazil - And it expands its installations
Turbomeca do Brasil (Safran group), in Brazil since 1977, celebrates the expansion of its site based in Xerém, Rio de Janeiro State. These new installations will house the new assembly line and tests... more
IndustryAirbus: first A-350XWB airplane wing arrives in Toulouse for ground tests
Blagnac, France - The wings are made at industry’s Broughton (UK) site
The first wing for the A-350XWB airplane has arrived at Airbus’ final assembly line in Toulouse (France) where the new generation its wide-body aircraft is being assembled. This first wing, which will n... more
IndustryBoeing 1450 new aircraft for India in the next 20 years
New Delhi, India - "The country will have the highest passenger traffic growth in the world"
Indian aviation will need some 1450 new aircraft during the next 20 years, according to the declarations of Dinesh Keskar, senior vice-president of sales for Asia Pacific and India of the American aerospace... more
IndustryAirbus aircraft: 28.000 deliveries in the next 20 years
London, United Kingdom - 30% of revenues from low-cost companies
Good forecasts for Airbus, the popular European aerospace industry which is currently a main player in the entire world's aerospace scenario. The aircraft-maker predicted that, in the next 20 years,... more
IndustryEurocopter: Thailand purchases four EC-725 helicopters
Bangkok, Thailand - Deliveries within 30 months
The Thai ministry of Defence has approved the purchase of four EC-725 multirole helicopters produced by the European Eurocopter. Eurocopter is part of EADS, a European group composed of Eurocopter, Airbus,... more
IndustryBombardier starts final assembly of CSeries prototypes
Montreal, Canada - "We don't have any major schedule issues on the programme"
Bombardier, the popular Canadian aircraft-maker, has declared it will finish the assembly of its new CSeries aircraft prototypes soon. The Canadian firm is waiting for the next component, the wing, while... more
IndustryAirbus: assembly line in China completes the 100th A-320 Family aircraft
Toulouse, France - The industry and Chinese partners agree on a framework concerning FALC project extension
Visiting German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao today presided over a grand gathering of some 1,000 people in Tianjin to celebrate the completion of the 100th A-320 Family aircraft... more
IndustryBombardier could increase CS-300 aircraft capacity
Montreal, Canada - A decision will be taken soon
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft is evaluating the possibility to increase the number of seats to 160 on its CS-300, the largest CSeries aircraft, whose introduction is planned by the end of 2014. According... more
IndustryMNG Airlines takes delivery of its first A-330/200F airplane
Toulouse, France - Newest operator of the mid-size freighter
MNG Airlines, Turkey’s dedicated freight operator, has taken delivery of its first of four A-330/200Fs on order. Today the airline already operates a fleet of seven A-300 cargo aircraft, and will expand i... more
IndustryTurbomeca signs a contract with Saab AB for engines installed on A-109 LUH helicopters
Bordes, France - For the Swedish Air Force
Turbomeca (Safran group) has signed a contract with defense and security company Saab AB for the repair and overhaul of Arrius 2K2 modules and engines installed on A-109 LUH helicopters of the Swedish... more
IndustryAircraft and industry. Hawker Beechcraft looking for more time for its bankruptcy plan
Wichita, USA - The bankruptcy of the American firm involves 2.4 billion dollars in debt
Hawker Beechcraft, American giant in the sector of the manufacturing of general aviation and business jet aircraft, has requested to the bankruptcy court more time to file its plan for Chapter 11, a chapter... more
IndustryAirbus: Chinese leasing company orders 50 A-320 aircraft
Beijing, China - 3,5 billion dollar at list price
After Farnborough, Airbus is signing a lot of billion dollar contracts, more than during the event itself. The popular European aircraft maker, for example, signed a big deal with Philippine Airlines (AVIONEWS).... more
IndustryAirbus Military ferries first C-212 plane to Vietnam Marine Police
Madrid, Spain - This one and two other successive aircraft will be used for a range of missions
Airbus Military has delivered to Vietnam the first of three C-212/400 maritime patrol aircraft ordered by the Vietnam Marine Police. The aircraft, manufactured in Seville, Spain was handed over at Gia... more
IndustryF-35 airplane at the Eglin base: achieved 100 flights in 44 days
Eglin, Usa - The 200th combined sortie completed
Picking Up the Pace: In a sign the Lightning II is progressing forward, US Marine Corps Maj. Joseph Bachmann, pilot, VMFAT-501, completed the 33rd Fighter Wing's 200th combined Air Force A variant and... more
IndustryAircraft and industry: India signs deal for local production of Russian weapons
Delhi, India - "Delhi is one of the best international customers for the arms sale"
Today August 28, 2012, Russia and India signed an agreement to manage a joint-venture for the production of modern munitions for the Indian army. The news was reported by a high-ranking source in the Indian... more
IndustryEmbraer Legacy 650 business jet receives HALTO certification
São José dos Campos , Brazil - "The Legacy 650 will now be able to serve airports located at altitudes up to 13,357ft"
Embraer, the popular Brazilian aircraft-maker, has reported its Legacy 650 business jet has received the High Altitude Landing and Takeoff Operation (HALTO) certification. It should be said that Embraer... more
IndustryPhilippine Airlines places major order for Airbus aircraft
Blagnac, France - The carrier selects A-321 and A-330 under fleet renewal programme
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has placed a firm order with Airbus covering 34 A-321ceo, 10 A-321neo and 10 A-330/300s. The aircraft are being purchased under a major fleet modernisation programme at the airline,... more
IndustryCessna Citation Ten is expected to be the fastest civil jet worldwide
Washington, USA - "This is not for us, but for our customers"
Cessna Aircraft Corporation announced that its new business jet Citation Ten will be the fastest civil aircraft worldwide. After the Concorde, the Cessna Citation X was the fastest civil aircraft until... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: "The Fact" and the forgiveness
Rome, Italy - Giuseppe Orsi will not bring an action against Guarguaglini. For the moment.
The Italian daily "il Fatto Quotidiano" (the Daily Fact), has published an interview to the former Finmeccanica's CEO Pier Francesco Guarguaglini. Many people were disappointed by his declarations, since... more
IndustryAircraft. Raytheon to sale Maverick missile to Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia - "This makes Indonesia a more valuable regional partner".
The US arms sale continues worldwide. Raytheon, one of the largest armament-makers, has declared it signed an agreement with Indonesia to supply the country with AGM-65K2 missiles. The popular US hi-tech... more
IndustrySukhoi PAK-FA fifth generation fighter aircraft completes first flight refuelling test
Moscow, Russia - Three prototypes for three different trials
The new series of flight tests of the Russian fifth generation fighter aircraft, the Sukhoi Su-50 PAK-FA (today T-50 prototype) has made this jet popular on newspapers again. Today the fighter completed... more
IndustryMil Mi-171E helicopter: China orders 55
Beijing, China - The variant is specifically designed for Middle East and Asian countries
A recent contract with China started the production of a new badge of Mil Mi-171E multi-role helicopters, the latest variant of the popular Mil Mi-17 helicopter, already Mil Mi-8 in the past. The type... more
IndustryAircraft and jobs: controversies about the new Mobile Airbus facility
Mobile, Usa - "Our intention is not to disrupt, our intention is to grow the town"
An article on the internet has recently raised a question about the new Airbus facility in Mobile: "Can a new top-tier aerospace employer co-exist with existing mid-wage companies in the same industry?". In... more
IndustryLM: F-35 airplane completes first airborne weapons separation (VIDEO)
Patuxent River, Usa - Traveling at 400 knots at an altitude of 4,200 ft
The F-35 Lightning II airplane accomplished a significant test milestone Aug. 8 (the industry unveiled yesterday) when the aircraft successfully released a weapon in flight. Traveling at 400 knots at... more
IndustryInvestigation on the Dreamliner aircraft engine: shaft fracture found
Cincinnati, USA - Japan Airlines' 787s still flying
The investigation of the problems experienced by a GEnx-1B engine, manufactured by General Electric (GE), which powers 787 Dreamliner aircraft, is starting to provide the first results: the inspectors... more
IndustryRussia: Sukhoi continues Su-35 aircraft test flights
Moscow, Russia - 50 aircraft expected by the end of 2015
Sukhoi, the popular Russian aircraft-maker which recently launched its new short/medium haul SSJ-100 commercial aircraft, is definitely better known for its success in military fighter programmes. As well... more
IndustryBoeing delivers Malaysia Airlines' 75th B-737 airplane
Seattle, Usa - Partnership with the carrier spans 40 years
Boeing and Malaysia Airlines celebrated the direct delivery of the airline’s 75th B-737 aircraft during an event at Boeing Field. The airplane, a Next-Generation 737/800, is scheduled to arrive in Kuala L... more
IndustryBoeing increases the prices of its aircraft by 5,6%
Chicago, USA - A 737 MAX 8 now costs 100.5 million dollars
Boeing Co has increased the list prices of its commercial aircraft by 5,5%. Chicago-based company spokesperson Thomas Brabant declared that the increase is due to the higher expenses for wages, goods and... more