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
AirlinesThe aerospace sector is focusing on blockchain: MA Group's breakthrough...
The first cryptographic digital identity for traceability has been presented
The aerospace industry is accelerating the digital transition and advanced security of production processes. At the "Farnborough International Airshow" (July 20-24), Magnaghi Aerospace Group (MA Group)... more
AirlinesITA Airways and Aeroitalia announce the launch of interline flight...
Domestic flight connections expanded for the benefit of customers
ITA Airways and Aeroitalia announce the launch of interline flight sales, under an agreement covering the entire network that will extend through the remainder of Summer 26 and Winter 26/27.It will now... 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
AirlinesITA Airways BoD approves Renewal of National Collective Labour agreement for Air Transport and Related Company Agreements
Concluded the negotiation process initiated with the social partners and confirms the Company's commitment to investing in its people
The Board of Directors of ITA Airways has approved the agreements signed with theTrade Union Organisations for the renewal of the National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for AirTransport and the related... more
AerospaceThales reports its 2026 half-year results
BoD met yesterday to review the financial statements
Thales’ Board of Directors met on July 22, 2026 to review the financial statements for the first half of 2026.The highlights are: Strong commercial momentum, with order intake of €12.5 billion, up 21%... more
AirlinesFarnborough. BermudAir as the newest A-220 aircraft customer
Flynas confirms order for A-330/900 and A-321neo airplanes
BermudAir, Bermuda’s hometown airline, has become a new A-220 customer following the order of 10 A-220/300 aircraft, marking the first ever Airbus order for the carrier. The order was included in the A... more
Civil aviationFarnborough. Uas U030 Flexrotor starts operations with EMSA
Began in July in the Baltic region
Airbus Helicopters’ tactical Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) U030 Flexrotor has officially started maritime surveillance operations in the Baltic Sea on behalf of the European Maritime Security Agency (EMSA). I... more
AerospaceFarnborough. 24 companies at the event together with the Lombardia Aerospace...
Lombardy aerospace exports:+47.4% in the first three months of 2026
In the first three months of 2026, Lombardy’s aerospace industry exported goods worth approximately 710,8 million euros, up +47,4% compared with the same period of the previous year. These figures, compiled b... more
AirlinesFarnborough. Smbc Aviation Capital orders 100 MAX jet aircraft
Including 60 B-737/10 and 40 B-737/8 airplanes
Boeing and SMBC Aviation Capital announced that the global aviation finance platform and lessor has ordered 100 B-737 MAX airplanes, including 60 B-737/10 and 40 B-737/8 jets.The B-737/10 order represents... more
Civil aviation"Farnborough Airshow 2026". Airbus launches new flight test programme
For the "Wing of Tomorrow" project; since 2014 it has been backed by £227million in funding
Airbus is launching a new flight-test campaign to evaluate the performance of high-span wings for next-generation single-aisle aircraft, marking the next phase of one of its largest research and technology... more
AirlinesFarnborough. Philippine Airlines to order nine more A-350/1000 airp...
Shohin Airlines discloses order for four A-320neo Family
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for nine A-350/1000 widebody aircraft. The agreement was announced during the "Farnborough Air Show" (July 20-24) by Lucio C. Tan... more
AirlinesFarnborough. Riyadh Air commits to purchase 28 Dreamliner airplanes
And it will add B-787/10 to its future fleet
Riyadh Air, the new national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Boeing announced that the airline is exercising options for 28 more 787 Dreamliner jets as part of its growth plan. The agreement... more
Civil aviationFarnborough Airshow. Airbus signs agreement with Voyageur
For first U030 Flexrotor order in Canada
Airbus Helicopters and Voyageur Aviation have signed an agreement for the first purchase order of the U030 Flexrotor Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) in Canada. Signed at the "Farnborough International Airshow"... more
AirlinesFarnborough 2026. Boeing and MSC Air Cargo announce order for B-777/8F...
For five airplanes, first order of this model for the operator
Boeing and MSC Air Cargo today announced that the fast-growing air cargo operator has purchased five B-777/8 Freighters.The previously unidentified order is MSC Air Cargo's first for the 777/8F. The 777/8... more
DefenseFarnborough. Airbus spearheads new E2D European defence tech fund
Providing growth capital to high-tech companies across the continent
At the "Farnborough International Airshow" (July 20-24), Airbus Defence and Space signed an agreement to become the anchor investor in the new E2D dual-use and defence technology growth fund. This strategic... more
Fair and showsFarnborough. The Helicopter Company expands Leonardo partnership
With additional order for 11 AW-139 helicopters, deliveries between 2027 and 2028
The Helicopter Company (THC), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company and Saudi Arabia’s leading commercial helicopter operator, today announced an additional order of 11 Leonardo helicopters at "Farnborough I... more
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Together, ITA Airways and Urbe Aero now form Italy’s only fully certified, integrated MPL training pathway
With the launch of its new Multi-Pilot Licence (MPL) program, ITA Airways is establishing a structured training pathway for the airline’s future pilots. For the initial training phase, the carrier has on... more
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VP will assume the functions in order to ensure the Agency’s full continuity and operational capacity
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Its maiden flight during an official ceremony at the company’s headquarters
Airbus Helicopters has started flight-testing the H-160M "Guépard". This militarised version of the H-160 is being developed for the French Armed Forces as part of the Joint Light Helicopter programme.... more
AirlinesThe Emirates Airbus A-350 airplane lands in Bologna
The first Italian city, and among the top 10 worldwide, to welcome it
Emirates celebrates the arrival of its next-generation A-350 aircraft at Bologna's "Guglielmo Marconi" Airport. The inaugural flight was already held on June 21st with the traditional Water Cannon Salute... more
Civil aviationItalian Enac: DG D'Orsogna visits Airbus headquarters in Toulouse
It continued at the Final Assembly Line of the A-350 aircraft
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