CuriositiesElectoral law: green light for the majority bonus and preferential...
42% threshold, district-based ballots and out-of-district votes reshape the system
The electoral reform promoted by Giorgia Meloni has received final approval from the Chamber of Deputies, introducing a proportional system supplemented by a majority bonus and new rules for candidacies,... more
AerospaceRomania orders 12 H-225M multirole military helicopters
Airbus has been present in this Country for over twenty years through its three businesses
The government of Romania has signed a contract for the procurement of 12 H-225M helicopters. The agreement was concluded with the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) in the frame of the European... more
DefenseDefense, AID speeds up strategic recycling and small reactors
In Florence, Leonardo advances the recovery of critical metals from decommissioned military electronics
The recovery of strategic metals from end-of-life military equipment and the potential deployment of small nuclear reactors at the Defence’s energy-intensive facilities are part of the redevelopment p... more
AirlinesKLM Royal Dutch Airlines takes delivery of its first A-350/900 airp...
It will be operated on long-haul routes from its home base in Amsterdam Airport
Dutch national carrier KLM, member of the Air France-KLM Group, has taken delivery of its first A-350/900 airplane. The milestone marks the introduction of the latest generation widebody for long-haul... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines hosts IATA’s World Safety and Operations Conference
Featuring four conference tracks
Taking place on 6–8 October 2026 under the theme “Performance Through People", the conference brings together the global aviation community to explore the role of people in maintaining safe and resilient ope... more
AerospaceAvio: new Board and Management appointments
During the meeting of yesterday
The Board of Directors of Avio SpA, which gathered yesterday, having obtained the opinion of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and with the approval of the Board of Statutory Auditors, resolved... more
AerospaceAirbus delivers satellites for Eutelsat’s OneWeb constellation
First wave of its fleet of 669 next-generation ones
Airbus Defence and Space has delivered 32 latest-generation OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites to Eutelsat. The satellites are currently being prepared for shipment from Airbus’ constellation satellite p... more
Civil aviationAirbus announces nominations to its Board of Directors
Following its meeting held yesterday
Airbus SE announces key changes to its Board of Directors following its meeting held on 1 October 2026.Following the announcement in April 2026 of his decision to step down, René Obermann left the Airbus... more
AerospaceRheinmetall Italia ed Argotec portano in orbita il primo satellite
Per la sorveglianza militare e la difesa aerea
Rheinmetall ha raggiunto un traguardo decisivo grazie alla nuova partnership strategica con l’azienda spaziale italiana Argotec: il primo ottobre 2026, il primo satellite sviluppato nell'ambito di questa c... more
Civil aviationEmbraer and Mahindra Group advance plans for C-390 Millennium industrialization...
The companies are working with the Maharashtra Government on completion of the associated processes
Embraer and Mahindra Group are continuing preparatory discussions and planning activities regarding an industrial and support ecosystem for the C-390 Millennium in India, as the companies jointly pursue... more
Civil aviationIATA: passenger demand slips 0.8% last month
Regional breakdown at international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2026 global passenger demand:Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was down 0.8% compared to August 2025.... more
CargoIATA: air cargo demand grows in August
Several factors in the operating environment should be noted
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2026 global air cargo markets showing:Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 4.4% compared to August... more
AirlinesFlyOne Armenia orders two A-321neo airplanes
Mou announced last May
FLYONE Armenia, the country's largest carrier, has finalised an order with Airbus for the acquisition of two A-321neo aircraft. The agreement was first announced as a Memorandum of Understanding during... more
AerospaceAvio USA breaks ground facility in Virginia
An approximately 900,000-square-foot solid rocket motor plant
Avio USA yesterday broke ground on its first US manufacturing facility, an approximately 900,000-square-foot solid rocket motor plant in Hurt, Virginia (see AVIONEWS), that will add significant domestic... more
CargoA-350F freighter aircraft performs its maiden flight
Fitted with special test instrumentation, flew for over 4 hours
The A-350F freighter (MSN 700), the first of two test aircraft, has completed its maiden flight. The airplane, fitted with special flight test instrumentation, flew for 4 hours and 10 minutes reaching... more
AirlinesAll airports in Serie A: but is Pappalardo speaking as a pilot or an air...
The dual role reignites the debate over the future of Italy's regional airports
Listening to Sandro Pappalardo at the recent "Abruzzo Economy Summit", there are no longer any "Serie B" clouds in the Italian sky. No airport is "minor", no airfield is to be overlooked; every single... more
AirlinesFrankfurt Airport expects busy Terminals during Fall break
Between October 2 and 18, the operator is expecting around 3.5 million passengers
Fall break will begin soon in Hesse and in other German States, which also means increased passenger volumes at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Between October 2 and 18, Fraport – the operator of Frankfurt A... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers first C-390 Millennium aircraft to the Uzbekistan Air...
The Country becomes the first model operator in Central Asia
Embraer has delivered the first C‑390 Millennium multi‑mission transport aircraft to the Uzbekistan Air Force during an official ceremony held at Embraer's facility in Gavião Peixoto, Brazil, which was... more
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First wave of its fleet of 669 next-generation ones
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Following its meeting held yesterday
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AirlinesAVIONEWS interviews Aj Abedin of Alc
The vice president outlined Boeing's most significant markets today /VIDEO
AVIONEWS interviewed Aj Abedin, senior vice president of marketing and commercial affairs at Air Lease Corporation. The leasing company recently signed an agreement with Aeroitalia for five new Boeing... more
AirportsUSA Shutdown (2): aircraft and transport delays
Traffic controller shortages increase, and traffic wardens become more stressed
Air travel delays continue in the United States: due to the federal government shutdown that began on October 1st, there is a growing shortage of air traffic controllers, causing operations to slow down.... more
AirlinesRyanair cuts 1,2 m seats for S26 from regional Spain and closes all Asturias...
As Government fails to stop Aena monopoly fee rises, or Bustinduy's illegal bag fines
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A win for passenger choice on extra cabin luggage
