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Leonardo-Finmeccanica acquires full control of Sistemi Dinamici S.p.A from IDS S.p.A

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, December 2016

•    Mauro Moretti: “The acquisition is a testament to the quality of our investments in the field of unmanned systems, a sector with high added value in which Leonardo is a leader in Europe” •    With this action Leonardo acquires … Read the full press release

Leonardo-Finmeccanica corporate events calendar for 2017

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, December 2016

ROMA, 23-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Leonardo-Finmeccanica informs that the annual calendar of corporate events for the year 2017 is as follows: – Wednesday 15 March – Board of Directors: Draft Annual Report for 2016 – From Tuesday 2 to Friday 12 … Read the full press release

Leonardo-Finmeccanica and Italian National Alpine and Speleological Rescue Corps (CNSAS) to develop even more effective technologies, solutions and training for mountain and wilderness medical rescue

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, December 2016

Today (22 December 2016), helicopters are indispensable in mountain and wilderness medical rescue. The Italian Alpine Rescue and Leonardo – two prime Italian players with global recognition – will work together to develop even more effective technologies, solutions and training. … Read the full press release

Leonardo-Finmeccanica to provide its expertise in sports security systems to Italy’s national professional football league association

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, December 2016

Leonardo CEO Mauro Moretti and Lega Serie B President Andrea Abodi sign an agreement for Leonardo to provide security technology expertise and services for new ‘smart’ stadiums Leonardo has significant experience in managing security for major events including for the … Read the full press release

Egis and R20 to create pre-investment fund specializing in sustainable waste management and the development of Waste-to-Energy projects

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, December 2016

PARIS, 19-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — On Wednesday December 14th in Paris, an agreement was signed between Egis, an international consulting and engineering group and subsidiary of French Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC), and R20, an international non-profit organization working to … Read the full press release

Leonardo opens new maritime traffic and navigation support centre in Izmit, Turkey

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, November 2016

The Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) installed in the Turkish town will manage local maritime traffic and security, helping protect the marine environment The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Turkish Ministers of Defence and Transport  In the largest-scale application … Read the full press release

First AgustaWestland AW101 Merlin Mk4 successfully completed its maiden flight in southwest England

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, November 2016

The UK Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) expressed appreciation for the milestone  First of 25 Royal Navy AW101 Merlin helicopter upgrades completed as part of the UK MoD Merlin Life Sustainment Programme (MSLP) contract awarded in January 2014 Delivery of … Read the full press release

Leonardo-Finmeccanica to create the spectrometer for the FLEX mission as part of the ESA’s ‘Earth Explorer’ Programme

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, November 2016

Climate change: 74 million contract from ESA Leonardo will provide the spectrometer for the FLEX Space mission, which will study the actual photosynthetic activity of vegetation on a global scale The data will provide valuable information on plant health in … Read the full press release

Thales Alenia Space signs with Italian space agency ASI for the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation (CSG) program

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, November 2016

COSMO-SKYMED SECOND GENERATION (CSG): THE PROGRAM COMPLETION CONTRACT HAS BEEN SIGNED ROME, 10-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo-Finmeccanica (33%), announced today that it has signed an amendment to the original contract for … Read the full press release

Leonardo-Finmeccanica to supply four new radar systems for Air Traffic Control in China

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, November 2016

Leonardo-Finmeccanica will supply four primary surveillance radar systems based on Gallium Nitride (GaN), the latest frontier in radar technology, improving power and reliability With more than 60 radar systems installed in-country, Leonardo is among the leading Air Traffic Control (ATC) … Read the full press release

Leonardo-Finmeccanica shows continued strength in all civil helicopter markets: New orders from Switzerland, Japan and Germany

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, October 2016

•    GrandNew order by Centaurium Aviation Ltd of Switzerland will be Bern Airport’s first twin engine VIP transport •    Contract for one corporate GrandNew, delivery of two EMS aircraft and selection for two AW139 in Japan •    HeliService of Germany … Read the full press release

Leonardo-Finmeccanica: Five AgustaWestland AW169 helicopters ordered by Irish LCI and Korean Helikorea

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, October 2016

Five AW169 orders from Lease Corporation International and Helikorea that will be delivered in 2016 and 2017 Specialist Aviation Services signed a Framework Agreement for a further six AW169s with deliveries expected between 2017 and 2019 Agreements for nearly 150 … Read the full press release

Brazilian corporate and private customers order five AgustaWestland AW169 helicopters from Leonardo-Finmeccanica

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, October 2016

•    Confirming the growing success of the new type in the country where customers represent over 20 AW169 agreements to date •    Orders were signed following a recent presentation of the AW169 VIP to Brazilian operators  •    Agreements for over … Read the full press release

Leonardo-Finmeccanica attending Helitech International 2016 – the most important helicopter exhibition in Europe

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, October 2016

AMSTERDAM, 14-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Leonardo-Finmeccanica is attending Helitech International  2016(October 11-13, Stand No. 10B50), the most important helicopter exhibition in Europe, showing a range of solutions in the commercial and public utility rotorcraft sector demonstrating integrated capabilities, from platform and … Read the full press release

Leonardo-Finmeccanica: Definition Study of the European MALE RPAS Programme launched

PRESS RELEASE -- 30, September 2016

Manching, Germany, 30-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Since beginning of September the development of a common European drone has entered a new phase. The contract for the Definition Study of the European MALE RPAS (Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) … Read the full press release

Leonardo-Finmeccanica to present at “Cybertech Europe 2016” in Rome on 29 September

PRESS RELEASE -- 26, September 2016

•    A national public-private partnership based on European experience is the approach proposed by Leonardo-Finmeccanica •    New Leonardo report to focus on cyber intelligence in the main economic sectors •    Leonardo’s experience in cyber security to protect SME’s and professionals … Read the full press release

BAE Systems 1H2016: Despite economic and political uncertainties, governments in our major markets continue to prioritise national security

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, August 2016

LONDON, 03-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Ian King, BAE Systems’ Chief Executive, said: “In the first half of 2016, BAE Systems performed well. Despite economic and political uncertainties, governments in our major markets continue to prioritise national security, with strong demand for … Read the full press release

Sirio Panel S.p.A. merged into Leonardo-Finmeccanica, part of the “One Company” project

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, June 2016

ROME, 27-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Board of Directors of Leonardo-Finmeccanica today approved the plan of merger by incorporation of its wholly-owned subsidiarySirio Panel S.p.A. into Leonardo-Finmeccanica. The proposed operation, which is part of the reorganization process already undertaken by the … Read the full press release

Leonardo-Finmeccanica and Russian Post to build logistics hub at Tolmachevo International Airport in Novosibirsk

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, June 2016

The new hub will manage a full range of postal products and will help optimise logistics within the Russian Federation and internationally The Italian Post Office and several other international customers have chosen Leonardo’s postal automation and logistics solutions, all … Read the full press release

Telespazio France and Airbus Defence and Space to utilise unique combination of satellites for the Trimaran 2 service contract for the French Navy

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, June 2016

The French Navy has awarded a four year contract covering the provision of a satellite-based maritime surveillance service to a consortium of Telespazio France and Airbus Defence and Space. Under the Trimaran 2 contract, a follow-up to Trimaran 1, Maritime … Read the full press release