Safran reports stronger sales, lower profit

Safran is a partner with GE on the LEAP engine.

With the CFM56-LEAP transition in full swing, Safran reported a 17% decline in adjusted net profit for FY2018, at just under €2bn, on sales of €21bn (+10.4% on an organic basis).

Stratégies

Dassault acquires TAG European MRO activities

The deal marks Dassault's second MRO acquisition since the start of the year.

International

DLR inaugurates new Ariane 6 test stand

The German Aerospace Centre (DLR) has inaugurated the P5.2 test stand at its Lampoldshausen site that will be used to test the cryogenic upper stage of Ariane 6 under sea-level conditions.

Espace

Integrated Technology Centre in Friedrichshafen.

Airbus opens new satellite facility

Airbus has opened what it claims is Europe’s most advanced satellite integration and space technology centre at its Friedrichshafen site.

Espace

Japan Airlines confirms low-cost long-haul plan

Japan Airlines has confirmed plans to launch a medium- to long-haul low cost carrier (LCC) by 2020.

Aviation civile

Airbus delivers upgraded Eurofighter to Spanish AF

The upgrade developed by Airbus features modifications developed under Spain's Operational Flight Program 02 (OFP-02).

Aéronefs

Thales profit jumps 44% in 2018

Thales reported a 44% increase in consolidated net profit for 2018, at €982m, on sales of €15.9bn (+5.3% at constant scope and currency). EBIT jumped 25%, to €1.7bn.

Stratégies

Rolls-Royce tests UltraFan low-pressure system

Rolls-Royce has successfully tested the Advanced Low Pressure System for the UltraFan engine.

Stratégies

MBDA unveils SPIMM self-protection module

MBDA has unveiled a new self-protection system particularly designed for temporary installation on supply ships and other vessels that are not equipped with combat systems.

Défense

A320 simulator at Airbus India Training Centre.

Airbus opens Delhi training centre

Airbus has inaugurated a new training centre for commercial pilots and maintenance engineers in the National Capital Region of Delhi.

Aviation civile

ArianeGroup, CNES launch ArianeWorks acceleration platform

French space agency CNES is teaming with ArianeGroup to create an acceleration platform dedicated to laying the groundwork for future launchers.

Espace

Pod, weapons for Indian Rafales still not finalised

The first Indian Rafales will be armed with MBDA missiles. But New Delhi has yet to finalise pod and bomb selections.

Entreprises & marchés

Safran and HAL sign helicopter autopilot contracts

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and Safran Electronics & Defense have signed three new contracts for Safran autopilots for various HAL helicopters.

Entreprises & marchés

Airbus inaugurates Chinese Innovation Centre

Airbus has officially inaugurated its Innovation Centre in China at an office opening ceremony in Shenzhen.

Entreprises & marchés

Aero India 2019: Tejas Mk2 on show

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is displaying several mockups of the upgraded Tejas Mk2 at Aero India 2019.

Entreprises & marchés

Safran to build LEAP plant in Hyderabad

Safran Aircraft Engines plans to build a new facility in Hyderabad to make parts for the CFM LEAP turbofan engine.

Entreprises & marchés

Thales Engineering Competence Centre in Bengaluru.

Thales opens Engineering Competence Centre in Bengaluru

On the eve of Aero India 2019, Thales has announced the launch of its Global Engineering Competence Centre (ECC) in Bengaluru.

Stratégies

Second prototype of the Light Utility Helicopter.

Aero India 2019: HAL plans leading role

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced the highlights of its participation at the upcoming Aero India show.

Entreprises & marchés

Japan Airlines gears up for first Airbus A350 XWB

The first Airbus A350-900 for Japan Airlines (JAL) is taking shape at the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, France.

Aviation civile

Airbus reports record profits, shuts down A380

Airbus reported a big jump in EBIT for 2018 as it announced the decision to wind down production of the A380.

Entreprises & marchés

France, UAE discuss space cooperation

CNES President Jean-Yves Le Gall met with officials from the United Arab Emirates Space Agency (UAESA) and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) to discuss ongoing and future space cooperation projects.

Espace

Un petit frère pour les Airbus A330-800 et A330-900 ?

Strong French contingent at Aero India 2019

Once again, France will be the foreign country with the largest number of exhibiting companies at the upcoming Aero India show.

Stratégies

First “Indian” cockpit assembly for Falcon 2000

Dassault Reliance Aerospace Limited (DRAL) has completed the first cockpit front section for a Falcon 2000 at its Nagpur manufacturing facility.

Entreprises & marchés

Safran inaugurates new research centre

The new facility, located near Paris, is dedicated to next-generation, very-high-performance turbine blades.

Stratégies

ArianeGroup advances on Prometheus programme

The Prometheus demonstrator of a future low-cost engine for European launchers has successfully passed its definition review.

Espace

Boeing: Mideast aviation services market worth $745bn

The Middle East will require $745bn in aviation services through 2037, according to a new market forecast from Boeing.

Aviation civile

Dassault delivers first Rafale to Qatar

Dassault has officially delivered the first of 36 Rafale fighters for the Qatari Emiri Air Force.

Aéronefs

Revima breaks ground on Thai MRO facility

The French APU and landing gear MRO provider has started construction of a new facility in Chonburi, Thailand.

International

IndiGo to build Bengaluru MRO centre

IndiGo will build a new maintenance facility at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, scheduled to entered service in 2020.

International

Asia-Pacific airlines report 7% traffic growth for 2018

The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines has reported preliminary full-year figures showing a 7% increase in international passengers, vs. 6.4% the previous year.

Aviation civile

Republic of Korea Air Force receives first Airbus A330 MRTT

The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft.

Défense

Airbus, Thailand’s CATC sign training MoU

Airbus and Thailand’s Civil Aviation Training Center (CATC) have signed an MoU to work together on maintenance training and pilot training courses in the country.

Aviation civile

Qantas seeks long-haul travel feedback

Qantas has launched a research programme with Sydney University to pave the way for future ultra long-haul flights.

Aviation civile

New PSLV variant makes debut launch

A new variant of India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle successfully launched two satellites on 24th January.

Espace