Civil aviationIATA-ICAO deepen cooperation on boosting SAF
Announced at "Aviation Climate Week"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced enhanced cooperation at "ICAO Aviation Climate Week" yesterday to advance transparency... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport: temporary suspension of the New Sky Line People...
Technical inspection required; replacement bus service for passengers operating between terminals
The new Sky Line people mover, which recently began connecting Terminals 1, 2, and 3 at Frankfurt Airport, is expected to remain out of service for the next couple of weeks. The temporary suspension is... more
HelicoptersCzech Ministry of Interior signs contract for 11 H-145 helicopters
It also includes an extensive training and logistics package
The Czech Ministry of Interior and Airbus Helicopters have signed a contract for 11 five-bladed H-145 helicopters, marking a significant milestone in the modernisation of the Czech Republic’s public s... more
Civil aviationITPS Canada orders M-346 T Block 20 airplanes
The contract includes six aircraft with options for an additional six units; service starting in 2029
The model has also been selected by the Italian Air Force as the future aircraft for the “Frecce Tricolori”, Italy’s national aerobatic team more
Civil aviationRomanian Ministry of Internal Affairs orders for two C-27J Spartan planes
The delivery of the first aircraft is expected in 2029
The Ministry of Internal Affairs continues the process of developing its aerial capabilities through the acquisition, within the SAFE (Security Action for Europe) instrument, of two C-27J Spartan tactical... more
CargoIATA (2): air cargo demand +4% in April
Amid Middle East disruption
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 4.0% compared to... more
AirlinesIATA: global air traffic -3,4% in April
Middle East in a strong decrease, Asia-Pacific and Europe increase: load factor 83,1%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2026 global passenger demand:Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was down -3.4% compared to April 2025.... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: filing notice
At its head office, on the Company’s website
Under the current legislation, notice is hereby given that the minutes of the Board of Directors’ meeting held on May 5, 2026, concerning the EMTN (Euro Medium Term Notes) Program for bonds issuance, a... more
Aerospacee-GEOS and Synspective: partnership to advance Geospatial Intelligence...
The agreement will broaden access to the two companies’ products and services
e-GEOS (20% Italian Space Agency and 80% Telespazio, part of the Leonardo Group), an Italian leading provider of value-added Earth Observation services, and Synspective Inc., a Japanese developer and operator... more
AirlinesCathay Group: two more A-350F airplanes
The airline’s total order to eight aircraft
Hong Kong’s Cathay Group has placed a firm order with Airbus for two additional A-350F freighters. This will bring the carrier’s total order to eight of the new-generation cargo aircraft. The model wil... more
Civil aviationLeonardo: establishment of Board Committees
And appointment of Lead Independent Director
The Board of Directors of Leonardo, which met yesterday under the chairmanship of Francesco Macrì (see AVIONEWS), proceeded to establish its internal Board Committees. Such Committees, also envisaged in... more
AirlinesSkytrax confirms ITA Airways’ 4-Star rating
High-quality services and high standards recognized again for 2026
ITA Airways announces that Skytrax has once again awarded it a 4-starrating for 2026: a result that reflects the airline’s high-quality service and rigorous standards.Its overall rating across the various p... more
AirlinesAir China Cargo increases A-350F order to 10 aircraft
The carrier previously ordered six freighters in November 2025
Air China Cargo Co., Ltd. ("Air China Cargo") has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for four additional A-350F freighters, taking its total order for the type to 10 aircraft; the carrier previously... more
AirlinesSaudia becomes first Middle East and Africa operator of the A-321XL...
First unit delivered: new range for the regional and intercontinental routes
Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has taken delivery of its first A-321XLR, marking a significant milestone as the first airline in the Middle East and Africa to operate... more
DefenseRoyal Thai Air Force orders two C-295 aircraft
First delivery scheduled in the 1H2029
The Royal Thai Air Force has acquired two C-295 airplanes in tactical transport configuration, which will enhance Thailand’s defence capabilities. The two C-295s will be operated by the 46th Wing Division o... more
Civil aviationAirbus demonstrates multi-domain capability with a teaming exercise
Among crewed and uncrewed platforms of the Spanish Navy
Airbus Helicopters and the Spanish Navy successfully completed a tactical flight trial earlier this month in Rota, Spain. The exercise integrated the offshore patrol vessel Rayo with a Spanish Navy H-135... more
AirlinesIATA launches Baggage Community System (BCS)
Bcs and Bix to modernize Global Baggage Messaging - VIDEO
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has developed the Baggage Community System (BCS), a secure digital platform to support the progressive adoption of the Modern Baggage Messaging (BIX)... more
DefenseLeonardo: major naval combat systems contract signed
For Kuwait Navy's "Al Dorra" program
The deal, worth around € 320 million, strengthens a long-standing and successful partnership that has already resulted in the delivery of more than 25 vessels more
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Finance and economyLeonardo: filing notice
At its head office, on the Company’s website
Under the current legislation, notice is hereby given that the minutes of the Board of Directors’ meeting held on May 5, 2026, concerning the EMTN (Euro Medium Term Notes) Program for bonds issuance, a... more
Civil aviationLeonardo: establishment of Board Committees
And appointment of Lead Independent Director
The Board of Directors of Leonardo, which met yesterday under the chairmanship of Francesco Macrì (see AVIONEWS), proceeded to establish its internal Board Committees. Such Committees, also envisaged in... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport: temporary suspension of the New Sky Line People...
Technical inspection required; replacement bus service for passengers operating between terminals
HelicoptersCzech Ministry of Interior signs contract for 11 H-145 helicopters
It also includes an extensive training and logistics package
Aerospacee-GEOS and Synspective: partnership to advance Geospatial Intelligence...
The agreement will broaden access to the two companies’ products and services
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AirportsHe was smuggling venomous snakes: arrested at Mumbai airport, India
Hidden in the checked luggage: 44 Indonesian crotals and several vipers
The customs authorities at Mumbai's "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj" International Airport have announced the arrest of a passenger arriving from Thailand found in possession of dozens of venomous snakes... more
AirlinesIndia flies towards the future. Modi: aviation engine of growth
Reiterated ambitions in the sector. Infrastructure investments and the purchase of 2,000 new aircraft are planned
The statement of the Prime Minister at the 81st Annual General Assembly of the International Air Transport Association, concluding today in New Delhi more
AirlinesIATA (6): growing profits and critical challenges between SAF and aeronautical...
Between "headwinds" and sustainability costs, CEO Walsh outlines a complex picture of the aviation sector /VIDEO
AirlinesIATA (5): location set for the 2026 Annual General Meeting, the 82nd
It will be held in June in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, hosted by Latam Airlines Group
