Civil aviationColombia purchases the KC-390 "Millennium" aircraft
First Latin American Nation beyond Brazil to acquire it and the 13th country worldwide
Embraer announced yesterday that the Fuerza Aeroespacial Colombiana (FAC) has signed a contract for the acquisition of two KC-390 "Millennium" multi-mission aircraft. It also includes mission equipment,... more
AerospaceLeonardo: BoD examined and approved the results for the first half...
It showed further significant growth of the Group - ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Francesco Macrì, examined and unanimously approved the results for the first half 2026. The highlights: Order Backlog rises to... more
HelicoptersFirst NH-90 helicopter designed for special operations delivered to...
The Country has ordered a total of 18 units that will be delivered by mid 2029
Airbus Helicopters has officially delivered the first NH-90 Standard 2 to the French Armament General Directorate (DGA). This new variant of the NH-90 TTH was designed specifically for special operations.... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and trasport. IATA: passenger demand falls in June
Regional breakdown, international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2026 global passenger demand:Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was down 1.7% compared to June 2025.... more
AirlinesITA Airways launches Self-Supply Fuel Procurement Model at its Fiumicino Hub
The airline becomes the first in Italy to take on the role of "Fuel Trader"
ITA Airways today announced the launch of its new Self-Supply fuel procurement model at its Rome-Fiumicino hub, marking a strategic transformation in the management of its Jet Fuel supply chain — the f... more
Civil defenseChina-US trade war: Beijing restricts drone exports
Asia's counter-response to American sanctions on humanoid robots
On August 5, 2026, Beijing's Ministry of Commerce announced a series of formal countermeasures against the United States, imposing stringent export restrictions on drones, key components, and flight technologies... more
AirportsFoiled attack on Ukrainian cargo plane in Leipzig: explosive drone seized
The discovery at the German airport raises alarm over the security of strategic freight carriers
On August 5, 2026, German security forces and NATO spokespersons confirmed the seizure of a drone equipped with a detonator and unexploded ordnance, discovered right beside a Ukrainian cargo aircraft parked... more
Civil aviationEnstrom delivers new 480B helicopter to Safomar Aviation
Strengthening longstanding African partnership
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation (Enstrom) has delivered a new 480B turbine helicopter to Safomar Aviation (Safomar), its longtime authorized distributor serving South Africa and much of Sub-Saharan Africa.... more
AerospaceAvio to launch Copernicus Sentinel 3C and Flex satellites
Next September on Vega C
On September 14th at 10:21 PM Kourou time (01.21 UTC; 03.21 AM CEST on September 15th), Avio will launch two Earth observation satellites: the Sentinel-3C of the Copernicus programme for the European Commission... more
AerospaceAirbus reports 1H2026 results
351 commercial aircraft delivered
Airbus reported consolidated financial results for the Half-Year (H1) ended 30 June 2026.The highlights are:351 commercial aircraft delivered;Revenues € 33.2 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 2.7 billion EBIT (rep... more
AirportsSingapore selects Thales for next-generation AI-powered ATM system
Serving one of Asia’s busiest airspaces
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has awarded Thales a landmark contract to develop a new NexGen Air Traffic Management System (ATMS) and air traffic control radars, marking a major step... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: cargo demand strengthens in June
Jet fuel prices fell by 20%; Trade Lane Growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 8.5% compared to June... more
Civil aviationLeonardo is expanding in the US with the acquisition of Raft
Signed a definitive agreement for USD 450 million
Leonardo DRS, Leonardo’s (71.38% held) US listed subsidiary, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Raft in an all-cash transaction valued at $ 450 million. The acquisition adds to Leonardo DRS n... more
AerospaceTelespazio inaugurates a new S/X-band satellite antenna in the Azores
Expanding its international network of ground stations
Telespazio, a Leonardo Group company, has successfully completed the installation of a new proprietary S/X-band satellite antenna on the island of Santa Maria, in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores... more
AirlinesItalian Ansv: final report on serious incident to B-737/8/200 aircraft...
Registration marks EI-IGI, at Caravaggio Airport, Bergamo-Orio al Serio, on 1 October - ATTACHMENT
The ANSV (Italian Flight Safety Agency) communicates that a new document has been published on its website.It is about:the final report on serious incident occurred to the B-737/8/200 aircraft, registration... more
AccidentsICAO analysis reveals major priorities for air transport safety
Fewer accidents in 2025, but more lives lost - ATTACHMENT
Airlines flew more people than ever in 2025 –nearly 5 billion passengers– with fewer accidents than the year before, according to the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) just-released globa... more
Civil aviationIATA Board appoints Saadia Zahidi as Director General
From next November 1st, ninth DG and first woman in this position
Willie Walsh, its current Director General, will conclude his duties on 31 July 2026. The IATA BoD has appointed Sandrine Le Borgne, IATA’s Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President for Corporate Services, as Interim Director General for the intervening period more
AirlinesITA Airways launches Innovative Mixed Virtual Reality Training
A high-fidelity robotic arm enhances realism and immersion
ITA Airways announces the adoption of an innovative mixed virtual reality training device that will replace the traditional physical doors used for cabin crew training.The new system uses a programmable... more
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AerospaceLeonardo: BoD examined and approved the results for the first half...
It showed further significant growth of the Group - ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Francesco Macrì, examined and unanimously approved the results for the first half 2026. The highlights: Order Backlog rises to... more
AerospaceAirbus reports 1H2026 results
351 commercial aircraft delivered
Airbus reported consolidated financial results for the Half-Year (H1) ended 30 June 2026.The highlights are:351 commercial aircraft delivered;Revenues € 33.2 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 2.7 billion EBIT (rep... more
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Serving one of Asia’s busiest airspaces
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Regional breakdown, international and domestic markets
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AirlinesCathay Pacific: 14 more B-777/9 passenger jet aircraft
Bringing its order book to 35 of the twin-engine airplane
Boeing and Cathay Pacific today announced the Hong Kong-based carrier is ordering 14 more B-777/9 passenger jets, bringing its order book to 35 of the twin-engine airplane.Designed to reduce fuel use and... more
Civil aviationCommerce: USA accelerates regulations on deliveries with drone airc...
FAA proposes BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) and Secretary Duffy reveals the details/VIDEO + ATTACHMENT
The US Department of Transportation, with the FAA’s new proposal, aims to standardize BVLOS operations to unlock the commercial potential of the sector and affirm national technological leadership, overcoming the current system of individual waivers more
AirlinesITA Airways expands code-share agreement with Lufthansa Group
On new intercontinental routes from next September
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