AirlinesIATA: airlines call for annual reduction in Spanish airport charges
The Association and ALA for over the next five years
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Spanish Airline Association (ALA) called for an annual reduction of 4.9% (excluding inflation) in Spanish airport charges over the next five years... more
DefenseLeonardo: four C-27J MPA aircraft to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s MoD
The global presence of its multi-mission tactical transport airplane is set to grow
The global presence of the Leonardo C-27J Spartan multi-mission tactical transport aircraft, with more than 290,000 flight hours worldwide, is set to grow with a new addition to the number of leading operators... more
AirlinesAir Canada announces order for eight A-350/1000 airplanes
It was listed as undisclosed in November 2025
Air Canada has disclosed a firm order for eight A-350/1000 aircraft, marking a pivotal upgrade to the airline’s long-haul fleet strategy with an additional commitment to Airbus widebody aircraft. The o... more
AirportsAirports and airlines call for immediate Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES)...
Ahead of peak Summer months traffic with queues potentially reaching 4 hours or more
ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International), A4E (Airlines for Europe) and IATA (International Air Transport Association) warned that the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) continues to cause significant... more
Civil aviationLeonardo and Indra Group: agreement to work together in the cyber defence field signed
Today in Rome by Roberto Cingolani CEO and General Manager, and by CEO José Vicente de los Mozos
Indra Group and Leonardo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reinforce their cooperation in cyber defence, with the aim of jointly identifying and expanding their international reach within... more
Civil aviationELT Group and Indra Group: signed a framework agreement
To enhance their strategic cooperation in multi-domain defence
Indra Group, a global company at the forefront of defence, aerospace, and advanced technologies in Europe, and ELT Group, an international champion in developing and applying innovative and proprietary... more
AerospaceNew Ariane 64 with 4 P120C boosters launches Amazon Leo satellites
Placing 32 ones into orbit
The European launcher Ariane 6 successfully completed its flight from French Guiana, placing 32 satellites into orbit. For the first time, the rocket used four P120C solid-propellant boosters, developed... more
Civil aviationELT Group signed a MoU with Pioneers
To strengthen partnership for unlocking potential cooperations in the joint local production of defence electronics components
ELT Group, a global reference in Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, and Pioneers Technical Systems, a leading Saudi company specialized in the design, manufacturing, and integration of advanced electronic... more
DefenseEU, new strategy C‑UAS for safety and technological sovranity
Mapping capabilities, hubs of excellence, and public-private platforms for the European drone supply chain
The European Commission today presented its Action Plan to counter the increasing threats posed by drones to EU security. In recent years, the EU has faced growing and multi-faceted challenges relating... more
Civil aviationELT Group and D-Orbit signed a strategic cooperation framework
In support of Saudi Vision 2030 objectives
ELT Group, a global reference in Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, and D-Orbit, a pioneering company in the space logistics and in‑orbit services sector, have established a strategic cooperation framework a... more
AirlinesAircraft. ITA Airways announces Summer 2026 at "BIT"
72 destinations, including 19 domestic, 36 international and 17 intercontinental
ITA Airways participates in the "Borsa Internazionale del Turismo" ("BIT"), the international tourism fair taking place in Milan from 10 to 12 February and will showcase its offering at a branded stand... more
AirlinesRyanair and CFM agree multi-year, engine material services contract
And opening of two MRO facilities that low-cost will inaugurate from 2029
Ryanair and CFM (a 50/50 joint-venture between France’s Safran Aircraft Engines and the US GE Aerospace) have today (Tues, 10 Feb) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar e... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: to protect flight operations before delays...
Early warning alerts to reduce knock-on disruption
When arrival airports learn about flight delays too late, the cost is felt far beyond the schedule. Ground teams may wait unnecessarily, gates may sit blocked, crews may run out of legal duty time and... more
AerospaceThales to recruit more than 9,000 new employees worldwide in 2026
Industry reinforces commitment to inspire and support young talent in STEM - PHOTO
Thales, world reference in high technologies for Defence, Aerospace and Cybersecurity & Digital, plans to recruit more than 9,000 employees worldwide in 2026.These hiring prospects follow the recruitment... more
AirportsAci Europe: calls to suspend the EU-Qatar Aviation Agreement raise serious...
For Europe’s airports, communities and economy
Importantly, there is no tangible evidence that the EU Qatar agreement has resulted in Qatar Airways gaining a dominant or unfair market position at the expense of European airlines. In fact, Qatar Airways has not expanded significantly in the European market in recent years –as e... more
AirlinesLufthansa Cargo: management changes
Gunnar Loehr, Markus Cirjan and Philip Rauchhaus
Lufthansa Cargo welcomes three executives to new positions: on 15 February 2026, Gunnar Loehr will take over as Head of Region DACH & KAM Emea. In this role, the former Head of Supply Management and Infrastructure... more
Civil aviationAirbus and Singapore complete HTeaming flight trials
Demonstration has involved a UAS and a helicopter - PHOTO
Airbus and Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) have successfully concluded a pioneering HTeaming flight campaign at a Singapore airbase. This flight demonstration marks the very f... more
AirportsEuropean airports (2): Heathrow leader, Istanbul second
For 40,000 passengers; international traffic, London airport limited to the infrastructures
Top 5 airports by passenger volumes by Aci Europe (see AVIONEWS)London-Heathrow once again retained its position as Europe’s busiest airport in 2025, welcoming 84.48 million passengers –an increase of... more
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AirlinesAir Canada announces order for eight A-350/1000 airplanes
It was listed as undisclosed in November 2025
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AirportsAirports and airlines call for immediate Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES)...
Ahead of peak Summer months traffic with queues potentially reaching 4 hours or more
ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International), A4E (Airlines for Europe) and IATA (International Air Transport Association) warned that the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) continues to cause significant... more
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Mapping capabilities, hubs of excellence, and public-private platforms for the European drone supply chain
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To strengthen partnership for unlocking potential cooperations in the joint local production of defence electronics components
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During the "Idex 2025" event from February 17 to 21
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AirlinesSouthwest Airlines staff reductions (2): message by its CEO Jordan
Benefits and bonuses for laid-off workers; support for offboarding and outplacement phases; cuts from the end of April
The workforce reduction plan announced by Southwest Airlines (see AVIONEWS) was accompanied by a second press release in which Robert (Bob) Jordan, President, CEO and Vice-President of the Board of Directors,... more
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The carrier will focus almost exclusively on corporate and management roles
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