Civil aviationThe French Navy to become first operator of Aliaca vertical uncrewed aerial...
Deliveries of this new version will begin in May 2026
The French Directorate General of Armament (DGA) has ordered a new version of the SMDM ("Onboard Mini Aerial Drone Systems for the Navy") from Airbus Helicopters (via its subsidiary Survey Copter). This... more
Fair and showsLeonardo: signed M-346F aircraft LoI for Indonesian Air Force
During the "Singapore Airshow" - PHOTO
The model has also been chosen by the Italian Air Force as the future airplane for the “Frecce Tricolori”, Italy’s national aerobatic team more
AirlinesCargo aircraft and transport. IATA in Lima: resilience, digitalization...
Operating strategies to reduce transit times and reinforce global supply chain
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2026 World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will focus on “Advancing Air Cargo in a Dynamic World”. Under this theme, the symposium will take sto... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and helicopters. "Singapore Airshow" from February 3 to 8...
Many industries as exhibitors and flying and static displays - VIDEO
"Singapore Airshow" (February 3-8) is one of the world’s most influential international aerospace and defence exhibitions, providing a platform for stakeholders to forge strategic alliances and collaborate to... more
Fair and showsAirbus and Singapore achieve on A-330 MRTT aircraft auto-refuelling full certification
Granted by the Spanish INTA following an extensive qualification and flight-test campaign
Airbus and Singapore have achieved full certification of the Automatic Air-to-Air Refuelling (A3R) capability on the A-330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT). The Certification was granted by the Spanish... more
Aerospace"Singapore Airshow". ELT Group showcases its capabilities in the Air and Space domains
With its solid experience of more than 70 years leadership in EMSO
ELT Group participates in the 2026 edition of the "Singapore Airshow", one of Asia’s most important and influential aerospace and defence exhibitions. The event, held biennially at the Changi Exhibition C... more
AerospaceItalian ASI-Telespazio: to enhance satellite communications beyond Earth orbit
Agreement signed to upgrade the historic antenna at the Fucino Space Centre, in Abruzzo
From the images of the first Moon landing to supporting future lunar communications more
HelicoptersAdani Defence & Aerospace and Leonardo: partnership to build India's helicopter ecosystem
Strategic collaboration to develop, manufacture, and sustain it
Targeting the Indian Armed Forces' requirements particularly for advanced AW-169M and AW-109 TrekkerM helicopters more
AerospaceAvio: 2025 upgraded guidance on backlog and revenue
The BoD will review and approve FY 2025 results on March 12, 2026
The Board of Directors of Avio SpA reviewed and approved yesterday an upgrade of its guidance for order backlog and net revenues for FY 2025.In particular, (i) the order backlog is expected to land in... more
CargoAircraft. IATA: global cargo demand achieved record volume in 2025
Trade lane growth; several factors in the operating environment should be noted
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for full year 2025 and December 2025 global air cargo market performance showing:Full-year demand for 2025, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA 2025: strong passenger demand
Growth driven by international traffic: operating challenges for airlines and airports
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2025 full-year and December 2025 passenger market performance showing record high demand. Total full-year demand in 2025 (measured in revenue... more
AerospaceA commercialisation agreement for PAZ-2 satellite imagery signed
Airbus Ds and Hisdesat prolong and expand their collaboration
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) and Hisdesat have agreed to prolong and expand their long-standing and successful collaboration in the international radar Earth observation market with the signing of an... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines orders 31 additional Airbus widebody aircraft
Including 16 A-330/900s and 15 A-350/900s
Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order for 31 latest generation aircraft including 16 A-330/900s and 15 A-350/900s. Once delivered, the carrier’s widebody fleet will have grown to 55 A-330neo and 79 A... more
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Technological transfer, MRO and avionics integration to reinforce the domestic supply chain
Embraer and Adani Defence & Aerospace, a reference player in India’s aerospace and defence and the flagship company of Adani Enterprises Ltd, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a... more
DefenseFirst four new infantry fighting vehicles delivered by LRMV joint-v...
Italian Army’s A2CS programme kicks off
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AerospaceThe first Pléiades Neo Next satellite will be launched early 2028
It will be launched on an Avio’s Vega C rocket
Airbus will launch its first Pléiades Neo Next satellite early 2028 from the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The satellite will be launched on an Avio’s Vega C rocket. With the Pléiades Neo... more
Civil aviation16th EU-India Summit (2): advancing strategic partnership across trade...
Currently, 6,000 European companies operate in the Indian country, a figure that is set to increase under the new agreement
Today, the European Union and India are holding their 16th EU-India Summit in New Delhi, opening a whole new chapter in the EU-India Strategic Partnership (see AVIONEWS). The successful conclusion of an... more
Civil aviationEU and India conclude landmark Free Trade Agreement
It will strengthen ties between the world's second and fourth largest economies
The EU and India concluded negotiations today for a historic, ambitious and commercially significant free trade agreement (FTA), the largest such deal ever concluded by either side. It will strengthen... more
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Signed a contract for a risk-assessment study of the programme
The French Defence Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l'Armement) has signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space as prime contractor, in partnership with Thales, for a risk-assessment study o... more
Civil aviationAircraft and electric engines. ENGINeUS (2): certification, an important...
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Safran has today received the first type certificate for an engine compliant with Special Condition (SC) E-19, the first in the world for electric and/or hybrid propulsion systems. The certification by... more
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To set out a strategy that reflects the role sector plays in economy and global competitiveness
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