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IndustryAirbus starts production of the A-320neo aircraft family
Toulouse, France - First metal-cut takes place in Toulouse on engine pylon
The first 'cutting of metal' for the Airbus A-320neo aircraft has taken place in Toulouse. Marking the start of manufacturing of the airliner, machining began of the first engine pylon component at the... more
IndustryAir Lease orders 75 Boeing 737 Max airplanes
London, United Kingdom - First 737 Max order by a leasing company
Air Lease, an international aircraft lessor, has sealed an order for 60 Boeing 737 aircraft Max 8s and 15 Boeing 737 Max 9s at the "Farnborough International Air Show" in London. Many sources reported... more
Industry"Farnborough International Air Show": United Kingdom orders A-400M aircraft simulator
London, United Kingdom - The system assembly will sustain 50 UK jobs
Airbus Military has signed a 77 million dollar contract to supply the United Kingdom with its A-400M flight simulator. The system will be manufactured in the UK by Thales. The simulator is expected... more
Industry"Farnborough International Air Show": Iag to co-operate with Comac on C-919 aircraft
London, United Kingdom - "We recognised their ambitions"
International Airlines Group (IAG, the carrier which integrated British Airways and Iberia), reported that is planning to co-operate with Comac (a Chinese aircraft-maker) on development of the C-919 twinjet... more
IndustryAirbus offers longer-range A-330 airplane with increased payload
Toulouse, France - New 240 tonne takeoff-weight capability extends model’s market coverage
Airbus has decided to offer a further enhanced version of the popular A-330 airliner by increasing the maximum takeoff weight capability to 240 metric tonnes. This 240 tonne capability will be first applied... more
IndustryAirbus: the single-aisle aircraft, the A-320 Family, has carried the world
Toulouse, France - Since its first entered service in 1988
Since the A-320 first entered service in 1988, it has transported some 7 billion passengers – that’s equivalent to the current world population. In fact the A-320 airplane flies everywhere in the world, on... more
IndustryAlenia-Aermacchi and ATK present new MC-27J at the "Farnborough International Air Show"
London, United Kingdom - New gunship variant for close air support and border surveillance missions
Alenia-Aermacchi and the US ATK have joined forces to develop a new variant of the C-27J Spartan twin-turboprop tactical transport aircraft. This new version will be capable of many applications ranging... more
IndustryBombardier wins new order for CSeries aircraft
Toronto, Canada - One billion dollar for 15 airplanes
Bombardier, the well-known Canadian aircraft maker, has revealed that a new customer, who prefers to be unidentified at this time, has placed a conditional order for five CS-100 and ten CS-300 aircraft.... more
Industry"Farnborough 2012" (2): BAE Systems in line for £7bn US deal with its Hawk aircraft
London, United Kingdom - New trainer jet for the United States
Many rumors from the "Farnborough International Air Show", one of the largest air shows worldwide, indicate good news for the British defence firm BAE Systems. According to many declarations the English... more
Industry"Farnborough 2012" (3): Embraer Defense believes in its KC-390 aircraft
London, United Kingdom - "We are going to be the first, ahead of the MTA"
According to Embraer Defense reports at the "Farnborough International Air Show" today July 9, 2012, the KC-390 programme is expected to represent 39% of Embraer Defense total revenue in 2012. The aircraft... more
IndustryAirbus received orders for 230 aircraft in the first six months this year
Toulouse, France - 279 delivered airplanes
Airbus, European giant of the aeronautical sector, which is part of the EADS group, communicated it received 230 aircraft orders in the first six months of 2012. The gross order total, which includes also... more
IndustryAirbus: travel by airplane remains real World Wide Web as Facebook won’t replace face to face
Toulouse, France - Survey highlights opportunities to improve passenger experience
On the eve of the "Farnborough International Airshow", Airbus reveals the latest findings in a two-year global consultation with more than 1.75 million people which spells out what passengers want from... more
IndustrySecond Ilyushin Il-76MD-90 aircraft ready for tests
Moscow, Russia - Total upgrade for 190 transport airplanes
The Russian Aviastar aircraft plant has completed the second flying prototype of its modernized Ilyushin Il-76MD-90 aircraft. "The first one can only partly be called a plane, it is a testbed we sent... more
IndustryTHAI Smile takes delivery of its first A-320 airplane
Toulouse, France - New regional air services to start operations in July with all-Airbus fleet
THAI Smile, the new light premium regional sub-brand of Thai Airways International (THAI), has taken delivery of its first aircraft, an A-320 airplane, in Hamburg, Germany in the last days. The delivery... more
IndustryC-27J airplane: positive tests for the flight-refuelling with the KC-767A tanker
Turin, Italy - They are ongoing at the Italian Air Force base in Pratica di Mare, near Rome
The C-27J is carrying out flight-refuelling tests with the KC-767A tanker at the Italian Air Force Base in Pratica di Mare with the collaboration of the 14° Stormo of the Italian Air Force, Alenia Aermacchi,... more
IndustryMitsubishi Aircraft receives MRJ landing gear for function test
Tokyo, Japan - From Sumitomo Precision Products Co. Ltd.
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation has received the landing gear from Sumitomo Precision Products Co. Ltd. for use at the MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet) in-house function test. The landing gear consists... more
IndustryAircraft and industry: Giuseppe Orsi wants to hire Guy Griffiths to lead new SuperSelex
Rome, Italy - The Group Managing Director – International of BAE Systems expected as the new president
Italian dailies reported today that Giuseppe Orsi, CEO of Finmeccanica, is looking to an Englishman to lead the new SuperSelex, the Finmeccanica subsidiary which is expected to integrate the current Selex... more
IndustryAircraft and industry: Mahindra could be interested in bidding for Hawker Beechcraft
Mumbai, India - As reported by the "Bloomberg" website
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, an Indian automaker, which is part of the Mahindra Group, could be interested in the acquisition of Hawker Beechcraft, American giant of the aircraft industry, according to... more
IndustryAircraft and industry in Italy: top management reshuffle in Vitrociset
Rome, Italy - Giorgio Zappa will replace Antonio Bontempi as CEO of the Italian firm
A top management reshuffle in Vitrociset: in all likelihood the switch between the current chief executive officer Antonio Bontempi and Giorgio Zappa will be made official on Thursday 06/07/2012. Zappa... more
IndustryAirbus attracting talent at the "Farnborough Airshow"
Toulouse, France - The aircraft manufacturer to recruit over 4,000 people in 2012
Airbus will once again showcase job and career opportunities for talent (graduates and experienced professionals) at the "Farnborough International Airshow" in the UK. From July 9th to 15th, a series... more
IndustryAircraft and industry: Hawker Beechcraft is looking for buyers and investors
Wichita, USA - A list with more than 35 potential organizations
Hawker Beechcraft, an American aerospace manufacturing company, is trying to pick out a short-list of potential investors. This is a part of the plan developed to emerge from bankruptcy reorganization:... more
IndustryEurocopter's X3 hybrid helicopter about to start the military part of its US tour (VIDEO)
Huntsville, USA - First of 5 legs, the last of which will be at the Pentagon
Eurocopter's X3 hybrid helicopter promotional tour in the United States is running (AVIONEWS), and in a few days it will start its displays in some military bases. The "Military" part of the X3 tour... more
IndustryBoeing forecasts a 34,000-aircraft market in the next 20 years, worth 4.5 trillion dollars
London, United Kingdom - A strong growth from the Asia-Pacific region is expected
According to the Boeing's CMO (Current Market Outlook), the American giant of the aeronautical field forecasts the overall sale of 34,000 aircraft, worth 4.5 trillion dollars (roughly 3.57 billion Euro... more
IndustrySuperJet International’s pilots receive SSJ-100 aircraft Type Rating Certification from EASA
Venice, Italy - Four SJI pilots -instructors and examiners- are the first western ones to obtain it
SuperJet International Training Organization achieved the Type Rating Certification on the SSJ-100 (RRJ95B) issued by EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency). Four SJI pilots -instructors and examiners-... more
IndustryPoland orders five Airbus Military C-295 aircraft
Madrid, Spain - Polish Air Force to become largest operator
The Polish Air Force today signed a contract with Airbus Military for the acquisition of five C-295 transport aircraft to further expand their transport capabilities. Deliveries will start end of this... more
IndustryAirbus to announce today the opening of its USA plant for A-320 aircraft construction
Mobile, USA - It will be a 600-million-dollar investment
Fabrice Brégier, chief executive officer of Airbus, the European giant of the aeronautical sector arrived on Sunday in the US, and today 02/07/2012 will announce the opening of the new factory of the... more
IndustryAirbus: some conditions need to be met before considering an American production line
Toulouse, France - It would help not only production but also sales
Airbus revealed today its plans about a potential production line in the USA (AVIONEWS) . According to press reports, it should be noted that Airbus also said that there are conditions which would "Need... more
IndustryHellenic Aerospace Industry begins new MRO service for Spanish aircraft
Madrid, Spain - "The potential for further expansion"
Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI), a Greek MRO company, has signed an agreement with the Spanish ministry of defence for operating MRO services for accessories for the T-56 engines used by the Spanish... more
IndustryAirbus plans new facility in the US to manufacture its A-320 aircraft
Toulouse, France - It would be a new "Neighbour" for Boeing
Airbus, European giant in the aeronautical field, could be planning to open a new production centre for its A-320 aircraft in the United States, according to the reports by the American newspaper "New... more
IndustryMBDA reveals its new Spear missile for the LM F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft
London, United Kingdom - The Eurofighter Typhoon will carry 16 of the type
MBDA, an European manufacturer, has unveiled a new design for a next-generation air-to-surface missile suitable for the conformal weapons bays (CWB) of the F-35 Lightning II fifth generation fighter aircraft. The... more
IndustrySSJ-100 aircraft accident: Sukhoi answers to Indonesian invitation about better pilot training
Moscow, Russia - "We take into account the recommendations"
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft, manufacturing firm of the SSJ-100 aircraft which crashed on 9 June 2012 on Mount Salak, Indonesia (AVIONEWS) answered to the invitation made by Indonesia's National Transport Security... more
IndustryBell, through Aviation Service, receives approval for helicopters maintenance in Ukraine
Fort Worth, Usa - It has already the European
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced today that Aviation Service as, its maintenance service facility in Prague, Czech Republic, has received a Part 145 Maintenance Organization Approval... more
IndustryFirst MAS A-380 airplane revealed in special livery
Blagnac, France - The airline has ordered six models
The first A-380 plane for Malaysia Airlines (MAS) was unveiled today bearing its special celebration livery, ahead of entry-into-service next week on the Kuala Lumpur-London route. The livery was designed... more
IndustryRoyal Air Force A-330 Voyager aircraft to be converted in Spain
Getafe, Spain - Nothing more to be done for the Dorset airport
The AirTanker consortium, which has been created to supply 14 A-330 Voyager aircraft (a particular version of the A-330 MRTT for the Royal Air Force), announced today that all the remaining aircraft, except... more
IndustryPiaggio Aero develops new versions of its P-180 Avanti II aircraft
Rome, Italy - Operational range for surveillance missions to be improved
Piaggio Aereo is developing an extended-range version of its P-180 Avanti II aircraft for air surveillance missions. The new version will feature improvements which aim to extend its range. According to... more
IndustryTransaero Airlines and SCAC signed a firm contract on delivery of six Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft
St Petersburg, Russia - And ten options
In frame of the "16th Petersburg International Economic Forum" JSC Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC) and Transaero Airlines, the second largest Russian carrier, signed a contract on six Sukhoi Superjet 100/95B... more
IndustryThe first anniversary of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 plane commercial operations in Aeroflot
Moscow, Russia - On route Moscow–St Petersburg
A year ago, on June 16, 2011 Aeroflot –Russian Airlines put its first Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft MSN 95008 in commercial operations. The SSJ-100 aircraft named after the outstanding soviet pilot Mikhail V... more
IndustryBombardier aims to meet CSeries aircraft first flight deadline
Montreal, Canada - "We must focus on the entry-into-service deadline"
Bombardier plans to meet the year-end deadline for CSeries first flight by compressing a five-month final assembly process to four months. The final assembly of the first flight-test airframe (FTV-1)... more
IndustryWindows on Boeing 787 aircraft "Not dark enough", All Nippon Airways says
Tokyo, Japan - "It is important to allow our passengers to have good sleep"
The first airline to purchase the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft in September 2011, that is the Japanese All Nippon Airways (ANA), requested the manufacturer to find the way to have more dark in the plane's... more
IndustryAmerican leading company purchases Russian firefighter aircraft
Moscow, Russia - "They are going to be used by us under expected federal and state fire fighting contracts"
TTE, an American leasing company, has signed a contract to purchase ten Russian Beriev Be-200 amphibian airtankers for use them in fire-fighting. "We have contracted for 10 Be-200s to use by us under... more
IndustryEurocopter establishes Africa’s first full motion helicopter simulator
Johannesburg, South Africa - It is located at the SimAero training centre adjacent to the O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Africa’s first full-motion helicopter flight simulator has been commissioned by Eurocopter in Kempton Park, the world’s reference manufacturer of civil and military rotorwing aircraft. The simulator, des... more
IndustryVersion 600 of the ATR-42 and ATR-72 obtain EASA flight certification
Milan, Italy - As communicated in an Alenia Aeronautica bulletin
Alenia Aeronautica communicates in a press bulletin that its new ATR-42 version 600 and ATR-72 version 600 obtained the flight certification by EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency). Since the beginning... more
IndustryEU: prior notification of a concentration Case EADS/Israel Aerospace Industries
Bruxelles, Belgium - Official Journal of the European Union June 19, 2012
Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6490 — EADS/Israel Aerospace Industries/JV) (Text with EEA relevance) (2012/C 175/13) 1. On 11 June 2012, the Commission received a notification o... more
IndustryLM receives vehicle-mounted sensor systems contract for Italian Army
Orlando, Usa - The second international contract for the industry
Lockheed Martin (LM) received a contract from SELEX Galileo for Gyrocam 15-inch Triple Sensor (15TS) systems for the Italian Army. This is LM’s second international Gyrocam15TS contract. The Gyrocam 1... more
IndustryThe photo of the week: Airbus Military A-400M airplane transports EC-725 helicopter
Madrid, Spain - But also a NH-90
Airbus Military has successfully demonstrated the loading of NH Industries NH-90 and Eurocopter EC-725 helicopters onto the A-400M new generation aircraft. In a series of tests at Holzdorf air base in... more
IndustryAirbus and Air Canada make North America’s first ever “Perfect Flight”
Toulouse, France - Potential to reduce CO2 emissions by more than 40%
Airbus and Air Canada are performing today North America’s first “Perfect Flight” over international borders, with the goal of cutting CO2 emissions by more than 40 percent compared to a regular fligh... more
IndustryBoeing named associate partner to SSI in SESAR development phase
Rome, Italy - The agreement follows a Memorandum of Collaboration signed in October 2011
SELEX Sistemi Integrati (SSI) –a Finmeccanica company- and Boeing have entered into a collaboration agreement in the framework of SESAR development phase, the European Air Traffic Management Modernisation P... more
IndustryBombardier sues Estonian Air for its 5-aircraft order cancellation
Tallinn, Estonia - Manufacturer means to claim damages from Estonian government as well
The aircraft manufacturer Bombardier has started legal proceedings against Estonian Air, because of the cancellation of a 5-aircraft order made by the airline. The Estonian website "Uudised.err.ee"... more
IndustryChina: C-919 aircraft engines design stage completed
Courcouronnes, France - Production rate will be raised up to 1500 per year
The design stage of the engine of the new C-919, the first commercial aircraft produced in China, has been completed, and so the motor will be in production soon: Chaker Chahrour, executive vice-president... more
IndustryAirbus sees wider A-320 aircraft seats as an opportunity
Toulouse, France - This will improve the travel experience for those sitting close by
Airbus has estimated that new wider-seats in its A-320 aircraft family could bring $3 million in additional revenue over a 15-year period. Press agencies reported that the aircraft maker has developed... more