AirportsEuropean air passenger traffic expands by +3.8% in March
Despite Middle East conflict; freight and movements - ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE today released its traffic report for March and the first quarter of 2026. Passenger traffic across the European airport network increased by +3.8% in March compared... more
AirlinesITA Airways ready to enter a new phase in its journey with the Lufthansa...
It has decided to exercise its option to acquire sole control of the company
It will continue to operate under its own brand, enhancing its Italian identity and upholding its role as the reference carrier for the country more
AerospaceLeonardo (2), Mariani reshapes the top management and institutional...
In addition to governance and communication after Cingolani’s departure
Leonardo’s new internal architecture is taking shape through a restructuring that reaches deep into the most sensitive areas of institutional relations, communication and top operational leadership. T... more
Civil aviationLeonardo: term of office of Roberto Cingolani
As CEO and General Manager from 9 May 2023 until 7 May 2026
With reference to the termination of the office of Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of Prof. Roberto Cingolani, whose mandate comes to an end after one term, from 9 May 2023 until 7 May 2026,... more
AerospaceThales and Ariane Group conduct first firing long-range land strike
With the support by French DGA EM at the Ile du Levant test site
Thales and ArianeGroup successfully conducted the first firing of the new ballistic munition FLP-t 150, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with the support from the Missile Testing Division of the French Defense... more
AerospaceAvio: 1Q2026 results
Vega C ready for a new launch
The Board of Directors of Avio SpA yesterday reviewed and approved Q1 2026 results.Avio, an aerospace company, reports for Q1 2026 an order backlog of Euro 2,116 million, essentially in line compared to... more
AirlinesLufthansa (2) accelerates the integration of ITA Airways
Towards entry into the global network and the strengthening of cargo
The Deutsche Lufthansa AG will exercise its option to acquire a majority stake in ITA Airways in June of this year. This will increase its stake from 41 to 90 percent (see AVIONEWS). The Supervisory Board... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: the new BoD appoints Lorenzo Mariani as CEO and General Manager
Cutillo as co-General Manager; conferred powers on chairman Macrì
The Leonardo’s Board of Directors, appointed by the Shareholders' Meeting held earlier in the day, met for the first time yesterday under the chairmanship of Francesco Macrì (see AVIONEWS).The Board, with... more
DefenseWho are the new Leonardo board members for 2026–2028, and where do they c...
Here is an overview of these figures - ATTACHMENT
Here is an overview of these figures, many of whom currently hold or have held leading roles in the Italian institutional, managerial, and industrial landscape.The Key FiguresNameWho they are / What they... more
AirlinesAirbus reinforces Mirabel with a maxi-order by AirAsia
For 150 A-220/300 airplanes: the role of the city in the industry's strategy increases
Malaysia’s AirAsia has placed an order for 150 latest generation A-220/300 aircraft. The purchase agreement is the largest single firm order placed for this model.The purchase agreement makes AirAsia a... more
AirlinesBiman Bangladesh Airlines orders 14 B-787 and B-737 jets
Dreamliner in the versions 10 and 9, MAX in the 8 variant
Boeing and Biman Bangladesh Airlines announced the national carrier has placed its largest-ever order, selecting 14 B-787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX airplanes to expand and modernize its fleet.The new order... more
AerospaceLeonardo BoD approved the 1Q2026 results
They showed further significant growth of the Group - ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved the results for the first quarter 2026. The highlights in detail: • Orde... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space signs phase 1 contract with ESA
For the development of the telescopes onboard LISA mission
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), announces the signing of a €26.1 million phase 1 contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) related to the development o... more
AirlinesITA Airways launched direct flights between Houston and Rome
Two inaugural ceremonies in the airports
ITA Airways, Italy’s flag carrier, launched the first-ever non-stop flight between Rome-Fiumicino and Houston "George Bush Intercontinental Airport", opening up Italy to travellers from Houston and the s... more
Civil aviationLeonardo: confirmed as ESG leader in the Dow Jones Best in class in...
For the sixteenth consecutive year
For the sixteenth consecutive year, Leonardo has been confirmed in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices (DJ BIC) 2026, among the most authoritative international stock market indices selecting companies... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy Labor Day to everyone
The agency will reopen regularly on Monday, May 4th
AVIONEWS informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that the agency will be closed tomorrow, May 1st, for Labor Day.News publication will resume on Monday the 4th.The management and editorial... more
AerospaceAvio SpA: new BoD; Giulio Ranzo CEO and General Manager
During its first meeting of the Board of Directors
The first meeting of the Board of Directors of Avio SpA – appointed on April 28, 2026 by the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of Avio – was held yesterday, chaired by Roberto Italia, Chairman of the Board... more
AirlineseasyJet and RR complete 100% hydrogen aero engine test
Advancing sustainable flight technology
easyJet and Rolls-Royce have yesterday announced the successful completion of a major testing milestone using hydrogen as an aviation fuel, marking a significant step in efforts to reduce aviation emissions.In... more
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Historic event marked by the delivery of two Subaru Bell 412EPXs to the Quebec Police
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