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Military & Defense

AVIO acquires military MRO business in Brazil

Italian-based Avio a leader in aerospace propulsion, acquired Focaleng, a Brazilian company operating in military aeroengine Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) sector under the brand Focal Aviation. Focaleng, based in Rio de Janeiro, with a turnover of over 23 million Reais (10 million Euros) and 80 highly specialised employees, is a strategic company in the

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AVIO acquires military MRO business in Brazil

Italian-based Avio a leader in aerospace propulsion, acquired Focaleng, a Brazilian company operating in military aeroengine Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) sector under the brand Focal Aviation. Focaleng, based in Rio de Janeiro, with a turnover of over 23 million Reais (10 million Euros) and 80 highly specialised employees, is a strategic company in the

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First Airbus Military A330 MRTT for UAE Air Force makes maiden flight

The first Airbus Military A330 MRTT for the United Arab Emirates Air Force has successfully completed its maiden flight following conversion of the aircraft in Madrid. The crew reported that the aircraft, its systems and two Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines performed entirely satisfactorily during the 2hr 55min flight on 9th April. As it features some

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First Airbus Military A330 MRTT for UAE Air Force makes maiden flight

The first Airbus Military A330 MRTT for the United Arab Emirates Air Force has successfully completed its maiden flight following conversion of the aircraft in Madrid. The crew reported that the aircraft, its systems and two Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines performed entirely satisfactorily during the 2hr 55min flight on 9th April. As it features some

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AEL Sistemas awarded $85 million contract by Embraer Defense and Security

Elbit Systems announced that its Brazilian subsidiary, AEL Sistemas S.A ("AEL") was awarded a follow-on contract from a subsidiary of Embraer S.A. ("Embraer Defense and Security") for the upgrade of eleven F-5 aircraft. AEL is the main subcontractor to Embraer Defense and Security, the prime contractor for the project. The contract is valued at $85

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AEL Sistemas awarded $85 million contract by Embraer Defense and Security

Elbit Systems announced that its Brazilian subsidiary, AEL Sistemas S.A ("AEL") was awarded a follow-on contract from a subsidiary of Embraer S.A. ("Embraer Defense and Security") for the upgrade of eleven F-5 aircraft. AEL is the main subcontractor to Embraer Defense and Security, the prime contractor for the project. The contract is valued at $85

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EADS and Airbus finalize A400M contract amendment with customer nations

EADS and Airbus welcomed the conclusion of contract amendment negotiations with OCCAR and the seven A400M launch customer nations. The contract amendment was signed in Seville on April 7th. The Contract Amendment now implements the changes which were agreed in principle by the Participating Nations with EADS and Airbus Military in the Frame Agreement signed

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EADS and Airbus finalize A400M contract amendment with customer nations

EADS and Airbus welcomed the conclusion of contract amendment negotiations with OCCAR and the seven A400M launch customer nations. The contract amendment was signed in Seville on April 7th. The Contract Amendment now implements the changes which were agreed in principle by the Participating Nations with EADS and Airbus Military in the Frame Agreement signed

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