Air Algerie, one of the biggest North African operators, today signed a purchase agreement for 3 new ATR 72-600s. The contract value is $74.1 million at current list price. The entry into service is expected from end 2014 through 2015. When delivered, the …
Taking off into the New Year, the EADS group has been rebranded as “Airbus Group”. Uniting all its activities under a single and strong brand, Airbus Group also renames two of its three Divisions. Going forward, the Group is home to: Airbus, focussing on …
Zhejiang Loong Airlines, based in Hangzhou, capital city of Zhejiang province in Eastern China, has signed its first purchase agreement with Airbus, for 20 A320 Family aircraft, including 11 A320ceo and nine A320neo, becoming the lastest Airbus customer. …
Emirates Airline and Airbus have completed discussions and signed the firm contract for 50 additional A380s originally announced at the Dubai Airshow on 17th November 2013. The contract documents were finalised by Tim Clark, Emirates Airline President, …
Air Caraibes has signed a firm contract with Airbus for three A350-1000s, the largest member of Airbus’ new generation A350XWB Family. The airline will also lease three new A350-900s from ILFC. The aircraft will enter into service between 2016 and 2022. …
Cassidian and its local partners Saab Grintek and Integcomm were commissioned by the South African Police Services (SAPS) to set up an extension of the SAPS Eastern Cape TETRA (terrestrial trunked radio) network to ensure the safety of the participants at …
Astrium, the world’s second largest space company, has been awarded a contract by the European Space Agency (ESA) for the operation and exploitation of the European components of the International Space Station (ISS) as lead industrial partner. The …
AirAsia X, the long haul affiliate of the AirAsia Group, has placed a firm order with Airbus for 25 more A330-300s. The contract is the largest A330 order received by Airbus in a single purchase agreement and increases the carrier’s total firm orders for …
As part of on-going research and development into future technology options, Airbus has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with EGTS International, a joint venture company between Safran and Honeywell Aerospace, to further develop and evaluate an …
Photo from left to right: Tom Enders, EADS CEO; Fleur Pellerin, Minister Delegate for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Innovation and the Digital Economy. (c) EADS Photo from left to right: Tom Enders, EADS CEO; Fleur Pellerin, Minister Delegate for …
This new EC155 B1 is well-equipped for its multi-role duties – outfitted with an electro-optical FLIR (forward-looking infrared) camera, searchlight, loud speakers, rappelling ropes and hoist. It also has the capability to carry a water bucket delivery …
Astrium, the world's second largest space company, and Arianespace, the world’s leading satellite launch company, have signed a contract worth more than €2 billion for the supply of 18 additional Ariane 5 ECA launchers. These latest Ariane 5 launchers, …
The commercial passenger aircraft leasing company Avation PLC (LSE: AVAP) and the European regional turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR are pleased to announce the agreement for the purchase of five additional ATR 72-600s. The aircraft purchase, which …
Asiana Airlines’ first A380 has successfully completed its maiden flight. The A380 flew on Friday from Airbus’ facilities in Toulouse, France to the aircraft manufacturer’s site in Hamburg, Germany, where it will undergo painting and cabin furnishing. …
Two EC225s delivered yesterday are the initial Eurocopter-built aircraft in the portfolio of Waypoint Leasing, a leading global helicopter leasing company. Waypoint has signed an agreement to provide the aircraft to Avincis Group’s subsidiary, Bond …
Astrium, the world's second largest space company, has finalised its preparation of Gaia in Kourou, French Guiana. Europe’s most advanced space telescope is scheduled for launch on 19 December aboard Soyuz. Designed and built by Astrium for the …
EADS has entered into a new agreement for the independent management of its 18-month share buyback programme with a broker (“Investment Services Provider”) under the “safe harbour” regulations of France’s Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF). Under this …
Airbus Military has completed a second round of tests of its prototype C295 firefighting aircraft which will provide detailed data on the performance of its water dropping system. Following earlier testing of the system, the company conducted seven water …
EADS (stock exchange symbol: EAD) will hold its annual Global Investor Forum (11 & 12 December) in London for institutional investors and analysts. The meeting will be hosted by CEO Tom Enders and CFO Harald Wilhelm along with other members of the …
EADS (stock exchange symbol: EAD) will hold its annual Global Investor Forum (11 & 12 December) in London for institutional investors and analysts. The meeting will be hosted by CEO Tom Enders and CFO Harald Wilhelm along with other members of the …
