AirportsLeonardo realizes Cross Belt technology for Hamburg Airport
The project, for the three-year period 2026–2029, will improve operations at T1
Leonardo continues to expand its presence in the airport automation sector with the award of a contract for the refurbishment and expansion of the baggage handling system at Hamburg Airport, a major international... more
AirlinesJoby starts tests eVtol in New York with support by Toyota
Demo flights with crew to validate operating integration; passeggeri previsti H2
Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, announced the completion of the first-ever point-to-point electric Vertical Rakeoff and Landing (eVTOL) air... more
AirlinesA-321XLR aircraft delivered to Air Canada
The first of 30 units for the carrier
The first of 30 A-321XLR airplanes for Canada’s flag carrier Air Canada, has been delivered. The aircraft is on lease from SMBC Aviation Capital. The delivery marks a significant milestone in the airline’s fle... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group optimises flight offering in Summer across all six...
Reductions through October affect 20,000 flights, resulting in jet fuel savings of more than 40,000 metric tons
The cancellation of flights previously operated by Lufthansa CityLine (see AVIONEWS) reduces Lufthansa Group's Summer capacity by one percent of Available Seat Kilometers (ASK). In total, 20,000 short-haul... 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 indices
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 ot 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
AirlinesNeats 3 platform for MRV of effects non‑CO2
Safety and operating management of data towards European authorities
EUROCONTROL, in partnership with the European Commission, has released the third version of the Non-CO₂ Aviation Effects Tracking System (NEATS), marking a significant milestone in the monitoring, reporting a... more
AirportsAircraft. Cargo transport under pressure: geopolitics and rising fu...
Gulf Hub closures: capacity reductions, reallocations, and impact on operating margins
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), fell by 4.8% compared to March... more
AirlinesIATA: jet fuel rationing threat puts airlines under pressure
Its prices and Gulf closures threaten capacity and connections for the Summer season
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2026 global passenger demand: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 2.1% compared to March 2025.... more
AerospaceAvio SpA: ordinary shareholders' meeting approved statement 2025
Appointment of new corporate bodies for the 2026-2028 term
The ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of Avio SpA was held yesterday under the chairmanship of Roberto Italia. The Shareholders’ Meeting adopted the following resolutions:Approval of 2025 financial statements and... more
AirlinesEuropean regional airports under pressure for the energy crisis
High jet fuel prices, reduced services and use of incentives to retain air carriers
The annual ACI EUROPE Regional Airports Conference & Exhibition is today bringing Europe’s regional aviation community together in Turin, hosted by Turin Airport. The event takes place as the aviation e... more
AirportsICAO and AFDB join to modernize the African aviation
Technical-financial cooperation for infrastructures, safety and decarbonization
Icao (International Civil Aviation Organization), African Development Bank commit to enhancing air connectivity through joint projects. The development of air transport across Africa is set to accelerate... more
AirlinesTurin Airport: growth potential and future fragility
Andorno (SAGAT): cost competitiveness and request to eliminate the municipal surcharge
Yet, regional airports are part of Europe’s critical infrastructure, as set out by Andrea Andorno, CEO of Torino Airport and Chair of the ACI EUROPE Regional Airports Forum at its 17th edition in Turin: “Considering that... more
AirlinesEmbraer, TKMS, and the Brazilian MoD sign MoU to expand the Tamandaré...
A second batch of four additional vessels
Embraer has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Defense of Brazil and TKMS with a view to the construction of a second batch of four Tamandaré-class frigates. The signing took... more
AerospaceAvio: new launch date flight VV29
Completed investigations into the technical issue
Following the completion of the investigations into the technical issue identified on a subsystem component production line after VV29 launcher integration (see AVIONEWS), a new launch date has been set... more
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AirlinesEuropean regional airports under pressure for the energy crisis
High jet fuel prices, reduced services and use of incentives to retain air carriers
The annual ACI EUROPE Regional Airports Conference & Exhibition is today bringing Europe’s regional aviation community together in Turin, hosted by Turin Airport. The event takes place as the aviation e... more
AirlinesJoby starts tests eVtol in New York with support by Toyota
Demo flights with crew to validate operating integration; passeggeri previsti H2
Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, announced the completion of the first-ever point-to-point electric Vertical Rakeoff and Landing (eVTOL) air... more
AirlineseasyJet and RR complete 100% hydrogen aero engine test
Advancing sustainable flight technology
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During its first meeting of the Board of Directors
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Technical-financial cooperation for infrastructures, safety and decarbonization
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Civil aviationELT Group at "Imdex 2025" (May-6-8 in Singapore)
It will showcase its solutions for protecting naval and maritime assets
ELT Group will attend the 2025 edition of "IMDEX" Exhibition, naval and maritime defence event that will take place at Changi Exhibition Centre, in Singapore, between 6th and 8th May.On its booth (N26)... more
AirlinesKLM grounds seven B-787 aircraft following technical problem
Preventive maintenance interventions to ensure safety and reliability of intercontinental flights
The Dutch airline KLM has decided to temporarily ground seven of its B-787 aircraft, adjusting the schedule of some long-haul flights. In particular, two recent connections were cancelled, with destinations... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines launches first direct flight between Rome and Denver
The seasonal service will operate on a daily basis
AirlinesAnother strike at Helsinki airport today: disruptions announced, tomorrow...
Finnair alone has cancelled about 100 flight connections in these hours. Arms crossed also on the 16th
