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AirlinesITA Airways: A-350 aircraft made its first flight in its new colors
From June, the plane will serve the new intercontinental routes in its Summer season
The new A-350/900 airplane of ITA Airways performed its first flight in the Company’s blue livery.This latest generation aircraft, the A-350 will join its fleet in June to serve the new intercontinental r... more
IndustryEve-Thales: partnership to develop eVTOL aircraft
It involves a series of joint studies over a twelve month period
Eve UAM, an Embraer company, and Thales, a global technology reference providing solutions, services and products in the defence, aeronautics, space, transportation, digital identity and security markets,... more
Finance and economyCDP (2): appointments for the renewal of corporate bodies in investee companies
The list of candidates for Fincantieri, Autostrade per l'Italia, Ansaldo Energia
The board of directors of Cassa Depositi e Prestiti SpA (CDP), which met today, approved, in view of the renewal of the Board of Directors of Fincantieri SpA, on the agenda of the Shareholders' Meeting... more
DefenseFincantieri's top management renewed
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti presented today the list of candidates
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (Cdp) today presented the list of candidates that will make up the new board of directors of Fincantieri Shipbuilding Group: general Claudio Graziano is indicated as the new chairman... more
IndustryRestored communication IAEA with Chernobyl
Grossi: "Excellent news that the authority can now contact the site directly when necessary"
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said that direct communications between the organization and the Ukrainian nuclear power plant of Chernobyl have been restored yesterday. The positive news... more
AccidentsPlane crash in China: B-737/800 in flight again
Inspections continue after the serious event. Sunday first connection after one month
The Asian air carrier China Eastern Airlines is progressively authorizing the return to operation of its fleet consisting in part of about 100 B-737/800 aircraft. This decision comes almost a month after... more
IndustrySchiebel: follow-on contract with Royal Thai Navy for S-100 systems
A second agreement in just three years
Schiebel wins another contract in Thailand to supply additional CAMCOPTER S-100 systems to the Royal Thai Navy (RTN). UAS market company Schiebel has been awarded its second contract in just three years... more
AirlinesSkyPort-Wisk Aero Air Taxi agreement
Working on a corporate document defining urban mobility for eVtol
Californian start-up specializing in the production of electric aerotaxis Wisk Aero has signed an agreement with the British company Skyports, which operates in the field of infrastructure for vertical... more
Civil aviationE-190E2 aircraft in TechShark livery concluded tour in Vietnam
For three days covering stops in three cities - DATA SHEET
The E-190E2 aircraft has concluded a three-day tour for representatives of Vietnam’s aviation community covering stops in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Côn Đảo, where the jet demonstrated its fuel-efficiency, minim... more
IndustryFincantieri to build two additional ships for the wind farms market
The vessels on backload for Norwind Offshore increase to 4 units
Fincantieri, through its subsidiary Vard, has signed with the Norwegian company Norwind Offshore the contract for the design and construction of 2 further Commissioning Service Operations Vessels (CSOV).... more
Civil aviationAirbus shareholders approve 2022 AGM resolutions
Guillaume Faury was reappointed CEO of the industry
Airbus shareholders approved all resolutions proposed at the 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM), including the appointment of a new director and the renewal of three Board members among them the Chief Executive... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm confirms order for four A-350F airplanes
The cargo model launched last year
Air France-KLM has finalised its order with Airbus for four new generation A-350F freighters, following the earlier commitment announced in December 2021. The freighters are destined to increase Air France’s c... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: team up for space applications
To develop advanced software
Thales Alenia Space, the joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), and the start-up AIKO Srl signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop advanced software for space systems. Their... more
AerospaceVega C selected to launch Sentinel 1C satellite
Planned in the first half of 2023
The new European launcher Vega C, developed by Avio, has been selected by the European Commission and the European Space Agency to launch, in the first half of 2023, the Sentinel 1C satellite for Earth... more
Finance and economyEU: launched the fifth package of sanctions against Russia
Ursula von der Leyen "Sharper measures to hit economy", but someone disagrees
The EU recently gave birth to the fifth package of EU sanctions against Russia for the war in Ukraine. In fact, there is nothing new compared to what was anticipated yesterday. Coreper, the Committee of... more
Finance and economyBulgaria buys 8 F-16 fighter planes
Washington confirms; value of deal is 512 million dollars
The government of Bulgaria will purchase from the United States 8 fourth generation F-16 Block 70 fighter aircraft, produced by the US company Lockeed Martin. It's a big blow for the American company,... more
AerospaceWist program for AW-159 Wildcat helicopters of the British defense is underway
The contract signed in 2021 will support over 340 jobs in the South West of the UK
Leonardo launches the new age of technical assistance and integrated training services (Wist - Wildcat Integrated Support and Training) for the AW-159 Wildcat helicopters of the UK Ministry of Defense.... more
HelicoptersFirst flight for new Chinese military helicopter
Maximum secrecy about the aircraft - VIDEO
Beijing has announced the successful completion of the first flight of a prototype military helicopter with an innovative design. It would be a next-generation, high-performance (higher speed, better stealth... more
Civil aviationA new helicopter maintenance center in London
A hangar for 12 rotary wing vehicles opens at London-Oxford Airport
A new helicopter maintenance, management, refurbishment and overhaul facility operated by Volare Aviation, a UK-based company specializing in aircraft services, is opening at London-Oxford Airport in the... more
IndustryFincantieri: innovative stern trawler for German company
Signed a contract worth approximately 50 million euros
Fincantieri, through its subsidiary Vard, has signed a contract worth approximately 50 million euros for the design and construction of an innovative stern trawler for the German company Deutsche Fischfang... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. LM Sikorsky-Boeing adds to Team DEFIANT
Magnaghi Aeronautica and Collins Aerospace in the Group
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, and Boeing announced six new members of Team DEFIANT. These supplier teammates will join the team to support DEFIANT X, the advanced helicopter for the US Army’s F... more
HelicoptersLeonardo confirms position in the world helicopter civil market
With new orders and deliveries in 2022 and 2023
Following the recent success at "Heli-Expo 2022" in Dallas, TX (8-10 March), Leonardo confirms its position in the commercial helicopter market announcing further advancements with recent sales of 23 aircraft... more
DefenseNATO’s Future Surveillance and Control capabilities
Trans-Atlantic team to develop technical concept
Airbus Defence and Space together with Northrop Grumman Corporation and seven industrial players forming the ASPAARO (Atlantic Strategic Partnership for Advanced All-domain Resilient Operations) team have... more
IndustryIndustry Team: NATO E-3 replacement study contract
In advance of the planned retirement in 2035
Boeing has been awarded a contract from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to conduct a Risk Reduction & Feasibility Study of future air surveillance, command, and control concepts. The study... more
AirlinesASL orders up to 20 additional Boeing aircraft
The cargo arline brings to 40 airplanes the total of orders with Seattle's giant
Dublin-headquartered ASL Aviation Holdings (ASL) and Boeing announced an order for up to 20 additional B-737/800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF). The agreement is for 10 firm orders and 10 purchase rights.This... more
AirlinesFinnair planes take off with Collins seats
Elegance and comfort with new seats, textile and refreshment area on long-haul flights
The first long-haul flights of the Finnish airline Finnair have started with Airbus A-350 and A-330 aircraft equipped with new cabins in Business, Economy and Premium Economy classes. It was announced... more
Civil aviationPiaggio Aerospace: five new potential buyers
The sale process of the business complexes
The sale process of the business complexes of Piaggio Aero Industries and Piaggio Aviation -the two companies in extraordinary administration that operate under the Piaggio Aerospace brand- enters a new... more
IndustryThe third and fourth Eurofighter Typhoon airplanes landed in Kuwait
In the framework of a wider order for a total of 28
The third and fourth Eurofighter Typhoons for the Air Force of Kuwait landed yesterday in country in the framework of a wider order for a total of 28 aircraft that will be delivered to the Kuwait Air Force.The... more
HelicoptersFincantieri: fourth corvette for Qatar launched
The flight deck and hangar are sized for hosting one NH-90 helicopter.
The launching of the corvette “Sumaysimah”, the fourth of the Al Zubarahclass of four vessels ordered to Fincantieri by the Qatari Ministry of Defence within the national naval acquisition program, too... more
AerospaceBoeing announces Senior Leadership Updates
The new assignments will be effective April 1
Boeing announced Ted Colbert as president and Chief Executive Officer of its Defense, Space and Security business. He succeeds Leanne Caret who is retiring following nearly 35 years of exceptional service w... more