Italy’s Finmeccanica has signed a letter of intent with Hellenic Aerospace Industries (HAI) of Greece to identify by the end of this year potential joint aerospace and defence programmes capable of generating revenues of around €300 million ($373 million) over the next three years. The pair aim to co-operate in the production of aerostructures, modification and upgrading of civil and military aircraft, satellites, and electronic and surveillance systems.
Source: Flight International
Airbus is confident that a planned A350 production rate hike to 12 aircraft monthly can be accommodated both by the supply chain and the airframer’s own industrial system. The manufacturer had previously worked towards a 10-per-month output, and had practically achieved this level in 2019 – when A350 deliveries in ...
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