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Civil aviationEmbraer's animated short film celebrates Brazil aviation legend
In the occasion of the 90th birthday of Ozires Silva -VIDEO
On January 8th, 2021 Embraer will premiere its animated short film ‘O Voo do Impossível” (freely translated as ‘The Flight of the Impossible”) in celebration of Ozires Silva’s, one of Brazil’s most importa... more
Civil aviationFincantieri strengthens its presence in the infrastructure sector
With the acquisition of Inso and Sof
FINSO, specialized in the construction of healthcare facilities and in the supply of services for the industrial and tertiary sector, is founded more
HelicoptersQatar’s NH-90 helicopter programme marks major milestone with first flights
In NFH and TTH configurations
The Qatar Emiri Air Force’s NH-90 helicopter programme marked a major milestone last week with first flights performed in Italy and France. The first NH-90 NATO frigate helicopter (NFH), assembled at L... more
AirlinesNorwegian aviation to be fossil-free by 2050
Norway without air travel is almost unimaginable
Norwegian aviation to be a world reference in climate solutions. That is the goal, according to a recent report from the aviation industry.For the first time, SAS, Widerøe, Norwegian, Avinor, Norwegian... more
AirlinesE-190 aircraft: flights with Myanmar Airways International
The second airplane is due to arrive in the Country today
Myanmar Airways International’s (MAI) first E-190 commenced operations from Yangon, operating four flights throughout the day. In addition, MAI’s second E-190 is due to arrive in the country on 23 Dec... more
AerospaceEuropean space and digital players to study build of EU’s satellite-based connectivity system
The consortium members are nine industries
The European Commission has selected a consortium of European satellite manufacturers, operators and service providers, telco operators and launch service providers to study the design, development and... more
IndustryPhoto. The first A-400M aircraft delivered to the Belgian Air Force
The second one in early 2021
Photo. The Belgian Air Force has taken delivery of its first of seven A-400M military transport aircraft. The plane was handed over to the customer at the A-400M Final Assembly Line in Seville (Spain)... more
Civil aviationHandover of Costa Firenze, the ship inspired by the beauty of the Renaissance
The new unit represents a step forward towards the restart of the cruise industry
Costa Cruises, a part of Carnival Corporation & plc, officially took delivery of the new Costa Firenze ship from Fincantieri, designed and built in the Marghera shipyard and inspired by the Florentine... more
AirlinesBelavia takes delivery of E-195E2 airplane
It is the first of three aircraft - DATA SHEET
Brief. Belavia, Belarusian Airlines, the national carrier of Belarus, took delivery yesterday of its first E2 next generation Embraer aircraft in Brazil. The new aircraft is the first of three E-195E2... more
AirlinesUganda Airlines received the A-330neo airplane
It is the first aircraft delivered to the carrier, which was established in 2019
Uganda Airlines, the country’s flag-carrier, has taken delivery of its first A-330neo, the latest version of the widebody airliner. It is the first Airbus aircraft delivered to the airline, which was e... more
Civil aviationLeonardo’s acoustic sub hunter technology adds dipping sonar in new demo
The equipment installed on a naval vessel while an Italian Navy NH-90 helicopter supported by dispensing sonobuoys during the trial
A key design feature of the system is its lightweight form factor, which can also be fitted to small, light helicopters for littoral operations more
IndustryThe fourth C-390 Millennium aircraft delivered to the Brazilian Air Force
It will be operated by the First Troop Transport Group
Embraer delivered the fourth C-390 Millennium multi-mission medium airlifter of a total of 28 units to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). Like the three units already in operation, the fourth airlifter will... more
Civil aviationÖamtc Air Rescue starts fleet modernization with H-135 helicopters
For five units; the first delivery in early 2022
Airbus Helicopters and ÖAMTC Air Rescue have signed a firm contract for the purchase of five H-135s. The delivery of the first helicopter of this agreement is scheduled for early 2022.ÖAMTC Air Rescue o... more
Civil aviationPhoto. Air Greenland places Christmas order of an A-330neo airplane
It will replace the airlineìs ageing A-330/200ceo
Photo. Air Greenland, the flag-carrier for Greenland, is the latest airline to order Airbus’ next generation A-330neo widebody aircraft.The new A-330/800 will replace the airline’s ageing A-330/200ceo to... more
Civil aviationHéli-Union to purchase two H-160 helicopters
To address a wide range of operations -DATA SHEET
Airbus Helicopters and its partner Héli-Union have signed a contract for the purchase of two multi-mission H-160s to address a wide range of operations. With 68 patents, the model integrates Airbus Helicopters’ la... more
IndustryNordic Unmanned: developed and demonstrated a hydrogen fuel cell powered drone
It is a versatile platform that is adapted to Nordic condition
Nordic Unmanned has carried out a successful test flight with a hydrogen fuel cell powered Staaker BG-200; this drone is a versatile platform that is adapted to Nordic conditions. It is equipped with a... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: financial calendar 2021
Th events planned in March, May, July and November
Leonardo informs that the annual calendar of corporate events for the year 2021 is as follows:Tuesday 9 March, Board of Directors: Draft Annual Report for 2020;Thursday 6 May, Board of Directors: results... more
Civil aviationVard (Fincantieri): agreement for a next-generation eco-friendly cable laying vessel
Its subsidiary strengthens its position in the off-shore wind market
Fincantieri Norwegian subsidiary Vard, one of the major global shipbuilders of specialized vessels, has signed an agreement for the design and construction of a highly innovative eco-friendly cable laying... more
IndustryTurning up the heat on COVID-19 in the flight deck of aircraft
It is one of the most challenging areas to sanitize using traditional chemical disinfectants
Boeing and the University of Arizona put an age-old technique, thermal disinfection, to use in the fight against COVID-19. Researchers validated that applying heat to surfaces, especially on hard-to-clean... more
AerospaceTas-Telespazio: contract for two COSMO SkyMed Second Generation satellites signed
For the upgrade of ground, logistic support and operational segments
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), and Telespazio, jv between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%), forming the Space Alliance, have signed the contracts with... more
Civil aviationFirst ATR airplane in the new freighter version delivered to FedEx Express
Developed by the Italian-French joint-venture
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and the world’s largest express transportation company, announced today the delivery of the first ever purpose-built turboprop regional freighter to the FedEx f... more
HelicoptersRostec starts assembling the Mi-171A3 off-shore helicopter
"We are planning to present the first prototype at the 'MAKS-2021 airshow", said Andrey Boginsky
Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) has started assembling the first prototype of Mi-171A3 off-shore helicopter. Equipment for assembling the fuselage was put into operation... more
Civil aviationCertification for the MT47 Seven Blade propeller on the PC-12 Super Legacy demonstration aircraft
This process culminated in flight performance tests conducted in Europe
PC-12 upgrade specialist Super Legacy XP Limited is among the first Pilatus PC12 operators worldwide to install and obtain full certification for the MT47 Seven Blade propeller on their PC-12 Super Legacy... more
AerospaceStrategic collaboration for innovative sustainable solutions
Enel and Leonardo have signed a letter of inten
On security, energy efficiency, satellite communications, and electric mobility more
HelicoptersFour additional Camcopter S-100 UAVs
For the French Navy
Naval Group, on behalf of the French Navy, has accepted for operational use two further CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) with a total of four Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs). They will be deployed... more
DefenseHéli-Union calls on Thales to train helicopter pilots
For Mongolia's civil security forces
The French government is helping to strengthen Mongolia's civil defence capabilities through a concessional loan granted by the Treasury Department. The country's first helicopter search and rescue... more
AerospaceTAS selected by ESA
To undertake a scientific study for a new Comet Interceptor mission
The mission will launch in 2028 more
DefenseLeonardo: financing in order to fund investments in technological development
For EUR 200 million from the EIB
The loan will be focused in four main areas more
AirlinesAir Saint-Pierre takes delivery of a new ATR-42/600 aircraft
Following the signature of a MoU in July 2018
Air Saint-Pierre today took delivery of its new ATR-42/600 aircraft, following the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding in July 2018. Based on one of the three main islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon... more
IndustryQuantum Computing Challenge helps advance sustainable flight
The winning team of the competition announced
Airbus has concluded its global Quantum Computing Challenge (AQCC) announcing the winning team of the competition. The Italian team at Machine Learning Reply -a reference systems integration and digital... more