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IndustryIran is ready to manufacture passenger aircraft
Tehran, Iran - The demand is for 600 airplanes by 2021
Iran is ready to start its aircraft-manufacturing programme in order to satisfy its domestic demand, according to the declarations made by Alireza Rahaei, president of Tehran's Amir Kabir University. Rahaei... more
IndustryAvation Plc takes delivery of its first ATR-72/600 plane in Asia Pacific region
Toulouse, France - Aircraft to be operated on Australian regional routes
The first ATR-72/600 turboprop aircraft destined for the Asia Pacific Region was delivered today to the leasing company Avation Plc, as part of an agreement with Australian regional carrier Skywest Airlines... more
IndustryA-350 XWB “MSN1” airplane flight-deck comes to life
Toulouse, France - Proving early readiness of aircraft systems a year before its first flight
Airbus has successfully powered-up the flight-deck of A-350 XWB “MSN1” airplane for the first time, following the initial application of electrical power to the aircraft’s front fuselage. This significant miles... more
IndustryAirbus Military signs cooperation agreements in Portugal for C-295 airplanes
Lisbon, Portugal - For a value of several hundred million euros
Airbus Military has signed a cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Economy and various Portuguese industrial companies in fulfilment of the commitments arising from the sale of a fleet of twelve C-295... more
IndustryF-35 fifth generation aircraft: new home-base in Arizona
Luke, USA - New chief, same programme
The US Air Force declared today that the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter aircraft will be moved to a second training location. According to press sources, 72 of the fifth generation multi-role aircraft will... more
IndustryAircraft and industry: Hawker Beechcraft fires 170 workers at Little Rock factory
Little Rock, USA - Talks for the sale of the general aviation operations to a Chinese company go on
Hawker Beechcraft, one of the most important aircraft manufacturing companies in the world, sent a letter to 170 workers of its Little Rock, Arkansas (USA) factory, to notify them of a lay-off notice 60... more
IndustryAvio do Brasil unveils maintenance line for Spey aeronautical turbine for AMX fighter aircraft
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The project will be finalised in 2014
Through its Brazilian arm specialising in the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) of aeronautical engines, Avio yesterday unveiled a new assembly and dismantlement line for the Spey MK 807 turbine,... more
IndustrySukhoi obtains new loan for its SSJ-100 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - Upgrade planned until 2024
Vnesheconombank (VEB) will loan USD 1 billion to aircraft-maker Sukhoi until 2024 for further developments of its Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional aircraft. Sukhoi, the company said, will use the funds... more
IndustryBAE Systems will upgrade South-Korean F-16 fighter aircraft avionics
Seoul, South Korea - "This integration will take more time than others, such as the radar integration"
South Korea has signed an agreement with BAE Systems, the popular English and international defence corporation. The agreement will provide South Korea with an upgrade for its 134 Lockheed Martin F-16C/D... more
IndustryBoeing ready to deliver first C-17 aircraft to India
Delhi, India - Great performances, but sensitive costs
The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III has shortly become an element of the Nato tactical transport system backbone. It is a complex aircraft, capable of high performances about payload and runways. The programme... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. Performance by business segment: aeronautics
Rome, Italy - New orders came to €1,556 million
Alenia Aermacchi (With effect from 1 January 2012, Alenia Aermacchi SpA and Alenia SIA SpA were merged into Alenia Aeronautica SpA, which changed its name to “Alenia Aermacchi SpA”), GIE-ATR (Figures rel... more
IndustryAirplanes and helicopters. Bell and Cessna open service facility in Singapore
Singapore, Singapore - The service facility is 160,500 total square feet and equipped with hangars
Bell Helicopter, in partnership with Cessna Aircraft Company, opened a new regional service center in Singapore at Seletar Aerospace Park. The new state-of-the-art facility offers customers a one-stop... more
IndustryBoeing integrates Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System into Silent Eagle
Washington, USA - "Our one is more balanced and smaller than others"
Boeing is looking to the F-X III competitive tender in South Korea despite its major competitor, the Lockheed Martin F-35 fifth generation stealth fighter. Lockheed Martin has often underlined that... more
Industry787 Dreamliner aircraft engine problems in Charleston: investigations in progress
Charleston, USA - Debris fell off from the rear of the engine
Boeing and the US National Transportation Safety Board are investigating on the problems experienced by the engine of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on Saturday 28/07/2012 at Charleston International... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi: 900 SF-260 airplanes delivered
Venegono Superiore, Italy - In the turboprop version TP
Alenia Aermacchi has delivered the 900th SF-260 airplane establishing an all-time sales record for the Italian aircraft industry. The SF-260 is the most successful Italian aircraft produced in peacetime.... more
IndustryRolls-Royce and Snecma to initiate joint combat aircraft engine studies
London, UK - Through their 50:50 Rolls-Royce Snecma Ltd joint-venture, established in 2001
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, and Snecma (Safran Group) have signed a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence to undertake studies into the next generation of UK and French combat aircraft... more
IndustrySCAC delivers its tenth production SSJ-100 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - The plane is planned to fly from Ulyanovsk to Moscow on August 2, 2012
JSC “Sukhoi Civil Aircraft“ (SCAC) delivered its tenth production Sukhoi Superjet 100 airplane (SSJ-100) MSN 95017 and the ninth to enter into service with Aeroflot. On completion of Technical acceptance pro... more
IndustryBombardier suspends production of Learjet 60 XR aircraft
Wichita, USA - The Canadian firm does not exclude to restart the production in the future
The Canadian aerospace manufacturer Bombardier has announced the suspension of the production of its Learjet 60 XR aircraft, because of the weak demand in the light aircraft market: the decision will be... more
IndustryOperational training on Casale Monferrato grass runway for the C-27J airplane
Turin, Italy - At the "Francesco Cappa" airport
Alenia Aermacchi and Casale’s Aero Club “N.S.I. Palli” have recently signed an agreement to allow the C-27J aircraft to perform demonstrations and operational training on 1.150 m grass runway at Casal... more
IndustryLockheed Martin wins Iraqi F-16 aircraft tender
Washington, USA - Discussions with the US congress are ongoing
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a USD199 million contract to build and delivery 18 F-16 Block 52 fighter aircraft for the Iraqi Air Force. In particular, the order includes 12 single-seat F-16C fighters... more
IndustryAircraft and industry: Boeing profits rising in the 2nd quarter
Chicago, USA - Income growing by 2%
Boeing, American giant of the aerospace industry, announced its results for the 2nd quarter of 2012, which are really flattering. In the period from April to June, the company realized a net income... more
IndustryEurocopter bolsters its presence in Peru and opens its first certified services center
Lima, Peru - Based in the city of Ayacucho
With a view to increasing the close-proximity services it offers its customers, Eurocopter’s subsidiary in the Southern Cone has put its partnership with Servicios Aéreos de Los Andes SAC on an official fo... more
IndustryLM: international F-35 aircraft fleet begins build up at Eglin Air Force Base
Fort Worth, Usa - After a 90 minute ferry flight
ZM135, a British F-35B and the first international Lockheed Martin Lightning II airplane, takes off from Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base at 9:03 am CDT en route for Eglin Air Force Base,... more
IndustryBoeing signs foreign contracts on its P-8A Poseidon aircraft programme
Melbourne, Australia - Both companies already work on the F/A-18E/F fighter
Boeing, the popular American military/commercial aircraft-maker, has signed two additional contracts for its new P-8A Poseidon maritime reconnaissance aircraft with two Australian firms. The aircraft will... more
IndustrySSJ-100 aircraft development could be delayed because of state funding lack
Moscow, Russia - Possible State low interest rate loans
The development of the Superjet SSJ-100 aircraft could be delayed because of the lack of State funds, according to an article in the Russian financial newspaper "Vedomosti", which quotes the Russian Audit... more
IndustryTurbomeca (Safran group) to power the future Eurocopter X4 helicopter with the TM800 engine
Bordes, France - The entry into service of the initial version of the aircraft in 2017
Turbomeca (Safran group) announces the signing of a contract with Eurocopter to power the X4 new generation helicopter with the TM800 turbo-shaft engine. The Eurocopter X4 is a new generation 5 to 6-tonne... more
IndustryAll Nippon Airways forced to repair five of its Dreamliner aircraft
Tokyo, Japan - Seven engines replaced
The Japanese company All Nippon Airways (ANA) communicated on Monday 23/07/2012 it has been forced to ground five out of its eleven Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft , including one that was delivered in... more
IndustryEurocopter to begin deliveries of 12 EC-725 helicopters to Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - EC-225 flight simulator will commence commercial operations in 2013
Rumors published by aerospace press agencies reported today (July 23, 2012) that the Malaysian Air Force will receive its first two Eurocopter EC-725 tactical transport helicopters in December. The delivery... more
IndustryOrix Aviation plans to purchase more Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft
Dublin, Ireland - The firm aims to have a 250-aircraft fleet
Orix Aviation is planning to sign deals with several airlines for the purchase of numerous Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to lease them back to the carriers. Orix proposals are based on a 10/12-year... more
IndustryLM: United Kingdom accepts first international F-35 airplane
Fort Worth, Usa - During a ceremony with representatives of the two countries
The United Kingdom accepted the first international Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft in a ceremony with senior representatives of the UK Ministry of Defence and the US Department of Defense.... more
IndustryLISA Airplanes: the AKOYA is ready for the "EAA AirVenture Oshkosh" (VIDEO)
Le Bourget du Lac, France - And it opens the order book for the S-LSA version
For its first appearance on the American grounds, LISA Airplanes ambitions to make an impression. At the "EAA AirVenture Oshkosh" show held from 23-29 July 2012 on Oshkosh’s Wittman airport (Wisconsin), L... more
IndustryRolls-Royce congratulates UK MoD on delivery of first F-35B Lightning II aircraft
London, UK - The plane combines Stovl technology with supersonic speed and stealth capability
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, today congratulated the UK Ministry of Defence on the delivery of their first F-35B Lightning II aircraft. The F-35B Lightning II is the only fighter... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi: contract for M-346 airplanes
Rome, Italy - Signed with Israeli MoD
Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, has signed a contract with Israeli Ministry of Defence to supply 30 M-346 advanced trainer aircraft. The deal is part of a larger Government-to-Government... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: agreements with Israel for 30 M-346 airplanes and flight control systems
Rome, Italy - Worth USD 850 million
In the framework of a collaboration agreement between the Italian and Israeli governments, Finmeccanica announced today that it has signed contracts worth approximately USD 850 million through the operational... more
IndustryBoeing. Sales continue after Farnborough: aircraft for South Korea
Seoul, South Korea - Waiting for the F-X III
After placing orders for $37 billion at Farnborough (many rumors reports about heavy discounts on list prices, for alleged $18 billion), Boeing continues its international commercial operations. Korean... more
IndustryFinmeccanica looks for alliances with its European competitors
Rome, Italy - "If things continue like this, we will have no future"
Giuseppe Orsi, chief executive officer and chairman of Finmeccanica, the Italian hi-tech industrial group, has allegedly said that European defence industries risk not being capable of carrying on profitable... more
IndustryAirbus offers iPad Electronic Flight Bag solution
Toulouse, France - Combining Airbus’ EFB content with the world’s most versatile mobile device
Airbus has become the first aircraft manufacturer to provide its Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) performance-calculating applications for Pilots on iPad. Airlines will soon be able to download the first apps... more
IndustryBombardier Aerospace: contracts for 52 aircraft and $3.27 billions at Farnborough
London, United Kingdom - "This air show is a wonderful opportunity for us"
Bombardier Aerospace, the well-known Canadian aircraft-maker, has reported it has signed contracts for $3.27 billion at the "Farnborough International Air Show", the popular aerospace exhibition in London.... more
IndustryDema increases its programs for helicopters and airplanes
Naples, Italy - New announcements for AgustaWestland and Bombardier Aerospace
News of increasing aeronautic market arrive from "Farnborough International Airshow", ended yesterday July 15 which the company takes part in with the delegations of: AIAD, Regione Campania and Regione... more
IndustryAirbus COO: "China will be largest aircraft market in the world"
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The company of the EADS group signed contracts for $16.9 billion in Farnborough
Airbus Chief Commercial Officer John Leahy, in an interview released at the end of the "Farnborough International Airshow 2012" (FIA) to the Chinese news agency "Xinhua", has spoken about the aircraft... more
IndustryLM: Wing flies 100th F-35 Lightning II sortie
Fort Worth, Usa - These 100 flights include 74 missions with A version and 26 with B
Marine Lt. Col. David Berke, commanding officer for the Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501, taxis in from completing the 100th F-35 Lightning II sortie at the 33rd Fighter Wing, Eglin AFB, Fla.... more
IndustryTransport by airplane: Airbus welcomes ICAO’s first steps towards a CO2 Standard
Toulouse, France - Major achievement for a global aviation emissions standard
Airbus welcomes the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) first major milestone in the development of a CO2 emissions standard for civil aviation. Once fully established in 2013, the CO2 S... more
IndustryBoeing P-8I airplane begins flight test program
Seattle, Usa - 737 military derivative for India on schedule for 2013 delivery
Boeing's first P-8I aircraft for the Indian Navy began its official flight test program in the last days, taking off from Boeing Field in Seattle at 9:15 am and landing three hours and 49 minutes later... more
IndustryBoeing:$37 billion orders received at Farnborough
London, United Kingdom - 737MAX seen as a strategic asset
Boeing, the popular American aircraft-maker, reached a great success at the 48th edition of the "Farnborough International Air Show", the London exhibition running from 9 to 15 July 2012. During last... more
IndustryBoeing announces historic 737 order (for 150 airplanes) from United Airlines
Chicago, Usa - 100 B-737 MAX, 50 NG 737, worth $14.7 billion
Boeing announced today an order by United Continental Holdings, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, United Air Lines, Inc., for 150 B-737 airplanes, including 100 of the new 737 MAX 9. United, the world's... more
IndustryRaytheon and Northrop Grumman compete for AESA radar tenders in coming months
London, United Kingdom - South Koreas expected to be the first
The companies expect one of the world's major operators of the Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter to make a decision about AESA radars in the coming months. During the Farnborough exhibition, Raytheon revealed... more
IndustryLM: F-35 aircraft flight test progress (VIDEO)
Fort Worth, Usa - The detailed report
Lockheed Martin’s F-35 program accrued the highest number of test points in single month during June, an accomplishment indicative of the program’s ongoing maturation. Additionally, for the 18th consecutive mon... more
IndustryRosoboronexport, Selex Elsag, Selex Galileo and Wass sign agreement to grow in the Patrol Aircraft market
London, UK - During the "Farnborough Airshow"
The Russian Defence Export Agency JSC ROSOBORONEXPORT and the Finmeccanica companies SELEX Elsag, SELEX Galileo and WASS have signed, at the "Farnborough Airshow", three Cooperation Agreements to propose... more
IndustryRaytheon signs contract for AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles
London, United Kingdom - New agreement sealed at Farnborough
Raytheon has revealed another success during the "Farnborough International Air Show". After the agreement for the targeting system of the Reaper hunter-killer drone aircraft (AVIONEWS), Raytheon signed... more
IndustryLockheed Martin dismisses rumors about F-16 aircraft stealth upgrades
London, United Kingdom - The American hi-tech industry makes declaration at Farnborough
Lockheed Martin, the popular American hi-tech defence industry which built the F-35 fifth generation multi-role fighter aircraft, has dismissed all the rumors about a potential upgrade to retrofit the... more