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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
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