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IndustryFincantieri and MSC Cruises reveal the largest and most technological ship built in Italy
It will enter service in June 2021
A traditional maritime coin ceremony today took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone (Gorizia), Italy, when the keel was laid for MSC Seashore. At the milestone event, MSC Cruises revealed... more
IndustryOver 39,000 new Airbus aircraft in the next 20 years
According to the latest Global Market Forecast 2019-2038 - TECHNICAL SHEET
The world’s passenger and freighter aircraft fleet is set to more than double from today’s nearly 23,000 to almost 48,000 by 2038 with traffic growing at 4.3% annually, also resulting in a need for 550... more
IndustryBoeing and Safran invest in Electric Power Systems
The company offering a suite of products that provide power for aerospace sector
Boeing and Safran announced a joint investment in Electric Power Systems (EPS), a company offering a suite of lightweight energy storage products that provide high-quality power for aerospace and other... more
IndustryEmbraer delivered its first E-195E2 aircraft to Azul
It is a global launch operator of the model - DATA SHEET
Embraer delivered yesterday, in a ceremony held at its main facility in São José dos Campos, its first E-195E2, the biggest of the three members of the E-Jets E2 family of commercial aircraft. The recipients a... more
IndustryEmbraer signs agreement with Horizon Air
For heavy maintenance services - DATA SHEET
Embraer announced today that Horizon Air, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, has selected Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Services (EAMS) in Nashville, Tennessee, as the exclusive heavy maintenance provider... more
IndustryAirbus strengthens partnership with China
Further step in single-aisle aircraft production cooperation
Airbus reaffirms its commitment to its long-term strategic partnership with China’s aviation industry, and has signed new agreement with AVIC to deepen industrial cooperation on Airbus single-aisle production. T... more
IndustryATR-42/72 MP aircraft completes paratrooper jump demonstration
The multi-mission airplane adds a new capability to its current range of missions
Leonardo has recently carried out an experimental air activity demonstrating the ATR MP aircraft suitability to deploy paratrooper jump missions, using a door installed at the rear of the cabin.The trials,... more
IndustryCollaboration on helicopter and training solutions for US Government
A MoA signed between Leonardo and CAE USA
Leonardo and CAE USA have joined forces to collaborate in the United States to offer integrated solutions for helicopter training requirements for the government market. A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA)... more
IndustrySpace Engineering becomes Airbus Italia SpA
Airbus is streamlining and consolidating its activities in Italy
Following shareholder approval and its registration in the Chamber of Commerce, Airbus’ Italian space subsidiary Space Engineering has officially changed its name to Airbus Italia SpA. Space Engineering i... more
IndustryWindstar cuts steel for second Star-class ship with Fincantieri
The beginning of Star Legend’s journey to transformation under small ship cruise leader’s $250M Star Plus initiative
Today at Fincantieri’s shipyard, in Palermo, Italy, Christopher Prelog, Vice President of Fleet Operations for Seattle-based Windstar Cruises, pushed the button which activated the torch to make the f... more
IndustryEurofighter Typhoon DASS enhancement study contract awarded
The EuroDASS consortium will spend 18 months exploring future upgrades for system
Leonardo, on behalf of the EuroDASS consortium, has received a contract from BAE Systems that will see the consortium explore the future of the Eurofighter Typhoon’s ‘Praetorian’ Defensive Aids Sub Syste... more
IndustryFincantieri: "Silver Moon" launched in Ancona
It is the second of three “Muse” series cruise ships for Silversea
The launching ceremony of “Silver Moon”, the second of three new ultra-luxury cruise ships that Fincantieri is building for Silversea Cruises took place today at the Ancona yard. The vessel will enter the... more
IndustryEmbraer celebrates 50 years focusing in coming decades
The company has approximately 18,000 direct employees
Embraer celebrates today its 50-year anniversary with a ceremony that brings together employees, authorities and commercial partners at company’s headquarters, in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The event is... more
IndustryFincantieri: "Enchanted Princess" floats out in Monfalcone (Italy)
Its delivery in 2020
"Enchanted Princess", the fifth Royal-class ship built for the ship operator Princess Cruises, a brand within Carnival Corporation, floated out today at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Monfalcone. Interior f... more
IndustryAirbus begins US production of A-220 aircraft
The first model is scheduled for delivery in the 3Q2020
Airbus has officially begun manufacturing the A-220 aircraft in the US. The first team of A-220 production workers began work at Airbus’ Mobile, Alabama-based production facility following their recent r... more
IndustryLeonardo sells its stake in Eurotech
The completion of the transaction is expected today
Leonardo announces in a note that the sale of its entire stake in Eurotech SpA, equal to 11.08% of the share capital (3,936,461 shares), to Emera Srl at a price of € 4.58 per share for a total consideration o... more
IndustryFincantieri. LCS Program: "Indianapolis" delivered
To the US Navy at shipyard in Marinette
Within the Littoral Combat Ship Program (LCS), the consortium consisting of Fincantieri, through its subsidiary Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM), and Lockheed Martin Corporation, has delivered “Indianapolis” (LC... more
IndustryAircalin takes delivery of its first A-330neo aircraft
The second plane joining the fleet later in 2019 -DATA SHEET
New Caledonia’s Aircalin has taken delivery of its first of two A-330/900 at a delivery ceremony in Toulouse, France, with the second aircraft joining the fleet later in 2019, replacing its existing t... more
IndustryBritish Airways receives first A-350/1000 aircraft
BA celebrates its 100th anniversary this year
British Airways (BA) has taken delivery of its first A-350/1000 at Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France, making it the first operator of the larger A-350/1000 in International Airlines Group (IAG).... more
IndustryAer Lingus receives the A-321LR airplane
The first of eight aircraft -DATA SHEET
Ireland’s national carrier Aer Lingus has taken delivery of its first of eight A-321LR aircraft, becoming the first airline in International Airlines Group (IAG) to operate the type. The aircraft on l... more
IndustryBoeing sole provider of parts for P-2012 Traveller airplane
The Tecnam's aircraft has completed EASA and FAA certifications
Boeing signed a multiyear agreement with Tecnam to be the sole provider of aftermarket spare parts and distribution services for the P-2012 Traveller, Tecnam’s first commuter airline aircraft. The US i... more
IndustryBoeing recognizes impact on earnings of the stop B-737 MAX airplanes
And it increases costs in 2Q
Boeing announced yesterday it will recognize an impact to earnings when it releases second-quarter 2019 results on July 24. The company will record an after-tax charge of $4.9 billion ($8.74 per share)... more
IndustryDefense-Piaggio Aerospace: contracts signed for MB-339 aircraft engine maintenance
And spare parts for a total amount of EUR 167 million
The Italian Ministry of Defense and Piaggio Aerospace announced today that they have signed two engine maintenance and spare parts supply contracts for a total amount of EUR 167 million.The most significant... more
IndustryB-737 Max plane crashes: 50 millions to immediate support to families victims
It will be supplied very quickly the half of the 100m allocated by Boeing
Boeing announced that it has dedicated $50 million of a previously announced $100 million fund to provide near-term financial assistance to families of the victims of the Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian... more
IndustryFirst P-8A Poseidon airplane for UK takes flight
Next step: addition of military systems - DATA SHEET
The first Boeing P-8A Poseidon for the United Kingdom Royal Air Force (RAF) took off from Renton, Wash. at 10:00 am Pacific on July 12, marking the first flight of this inaugural UK P-8A.During the 90... more
IndustryUpdate ENAV equipment to manage Italian airspace
A five-year agreement between Leonardo and Northop Grumman
Leonardo, through its subsidiary Vitrociset, has been awarded a radio replacement contract by ENAV, the Italian air navigation services provider. The agreement is a 5-year contract to replace ground-to-air... more
IndustryPortugal announces firm order for the KC-390 aircraft
Deliveries are scheduled to start in 2023
The Portuguese Government announced a firm order of five multi-mission airlifters Embraer KC-390 as part of the process to modernize Portuguese Air Force capacities to support national Armed Forces operations... more
IndustryAirplanes. Atlantia will examine possibility entry in Alitalia
The evaluations in the next meeting, but the deadline of July 15 is closer
With reference to the anticipations recently published by the press, Atlantia informs that yesterday’s meeting of the Board of Directors –in consideration of the interest of its subsidiary Aeroporti di... more
IndustryAirplanes-Helicopters-Space. Boeing reports 2Q deliveries
In the civil and military sectors
The Boeing Company announced yesterday deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the second quarter of 2019.Major program deliveries during the second quarter, including deliveries under... more
IndustryLeonardo: appointments at the end of the mandate
A few months from the deadline, Profumo appoints new managers
A few days ago three new managers were appointed to Leonardo's top management. Enrico Savio as head of the Strategy & market intelligence organizational unit; Giovanni Soccodato as Chief Strategic... more