ConferencesExtraordinary EU Council (2): Europe reacts
Everyone is more or less ready for the Defense challenge. But Orban warns Europe about Kiev
The extraordinary European summit held yesterday in Brussels (see AVIONEWS), which brought together leaders of member Countries to examine support for Kiev and the new ambitious common defense plan "Rearm... more
DefenseExtraordinary European Council says yes to "Rearm Europe", von der Leyen's...
For Kiev, a 5-point package of measures has been approved. But without Hungary's approval - ATTACHMENT
The extraordinary summit of the European Council, which also saw the presence of Ukrainian President Zelensky, concluded yesterday evening in Brussels, during which decisive measures were adopted on two... more
AerospaceTrump: economic growth, defense systems, and space ambitions in his...
The US President illustrates to Congress in 100 minutes the founding programs of his administration
Donald Trump has just delivered the longest speech an American President has ever given to a joint session of the United States Congress. Among the central themes, as far as this Agency is concerned, he... more
DefenseCybersecurity. USA-Russia: American strategy changes course
Defense Secretary suspends offensive cyber operations against Moscow
In a move that has caused quite a stir in national security circles, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has decided to temporarily suspend offensive cyber operations against Russia conducted by Cyber Command.... more
Finance and economyLeonardo BoD (2): industrial plan update
The highlights - ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Leonardo, under the chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, unanimously approved the update of the Industrial Plan for the period 2025-2029. The company presents today to the financial c... more
Finance and economyLeonardo BoD: FY 2024 results and guidance 2025 approved
Orders € 20,9 bn - ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Leonardo, convened today under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved the full year 2024 results. Results FY 2024New Orders increased to €20.9 b... more
HelicoptersEnstrom announces new Senior Leadership position
Charles Wade brings with him more than 40 years in the aviation industry
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation officially welcomed Charles “Chuck” Wade into his role as Senior Vice President of Product, Sales, and Customer Excellence. With an eye on growth and a passion for customer ser... more
CargoEmbraer Commercial Aviation expands its sales organization
With the Global Leasing and Freighter team
Embraer Commercial Aviation has formed a dedicated Global Leasing and Freighter team as it continues to strengthen its strategic position in the cargo and leasing markets. The new team is based in Amsterdam,... more
Civil aviationPiaggio Aerospace delivers a new Avanti EVO airplane
To a North American customer; first aircraft equipped with EVS
Piaggio Aerospace has just delivered a new P-180 Avanti EVO airplane, the iconic turboprop produced by the Italian firm in Villanova d’Albenga (Savona, Liguria Region) and Genoa, to a young businessman f... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines installs Starlink on first regional plane
By the end of 2025, over 300 aircraft in its fleet will be equipped with them
United Airlines announced last Friday that it has installed Starlink on its first aircraft. The airline plans to equip more than 40 of its regional aircraft with the technology each month starting in May... more
Civil aviationSikorsky flies rotor blown wing Uas in helicopter and airplane modes
Tail sitter drone can be scaled to larger sizes with hybrid-electric propulsion - VIDEO
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT) has successfully validated the advanced control laws to successfully fly a "rotor blown wing" uncrewed aerial system (UAS) in both helicopter and airplane... more
AirlinesGaruda and Japan Airlines launch joint partnership
Strengthening flight networks expansion in Asia Pacific
The national flag carrier of Indonesia, Garuda Indonesia deepened its partnership with Japan Airlines through "Joint Business" partnership, demonstrating an extensive accelerating business portfolio and... more
Civil aviationTecnam aircraft announces fleet agreement for 90 planes
With US Aviation Academy
Tecnam and US Aviation Academy, a leading professional flight training institution, announce the expansion of its training fleet with the acquisition of 38 aircraft, consisting of the P-2010 powered by... more
Civil aviationRobinson unveils R-88 helicopter
Powered by single engine Safran Arriel 2W
Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) announced its first all-new aircraft in nearly 15 years, the R-88, a larger, and increasingly capable helicopter designed to meet a wider range of mission requirements.... more
AerospaceAsia's satellite operator selects jv TAS
To build “JSAT-32” communications satellite
Its launch is scheduled in 2027, and will be designed to have an in-orbit lifetime of over 15 years more
AirlinesFrankfurt Airport: public sector strike by Verdi union on March 10
It causes massive disruptions to flight operations
Germany’s Verdi trade union, representing public-sector workers, has called for a one-day strike at Frankfurt Airport on Monday, March 10. The strike is expected to cause massive disruptions to flight o... more
AerospaceAriane-6 launches CSO-3 (3): double success for France and Europe
The MUSIS programme
The Airbus-built CSO-3 (Composante Spatiale Optique) Earth observation satellite for the French Armed Forces, has been successfully launched by Arianespace on Ariane 6’s first commercial flight from t... more
AerospaceCSO-3 launched (2), the optical Earth-observation satellite
The instrument flying built by prime contractor TAS
The CSO-3 military observation satellite has been successfully launched by Arianespace atop an Ariane 6 from Europe’s spaceport in French Guyana (on March 6, 2025 at 1:24 pm local time in Kourou, 4:24 p... more
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AirportsACI EUROPE calls on the EC to urgently enforce Noise Balanced Approach...
At Amsterdam-Schiphol, but other airports in Belgium France and Ireland risk restrictions
The European Commission published today an important decision on the process leading to the implementation of noise operating restrictions at Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport (the so called “Balanced Approach”). Oth... more
AirportsEU’s 2027 deadline for operating aid puts regional airports at risk
Extension needed to protect vital air connectivity
ACI EUROPE today responded to the European Commission consultation on the revision of Aviation State aid Guidelines on behalf of the European airport community, reiterating that operating aid to Europe’s r... more
AerospaceAriane-6 launches CSO-3 (3): double success for France and Europe
The MUSIS programme
AerospaceAriane 6 VA263 flight: CSO-3 satellite put in orbit
For the French Armed Forces; AVIO partner of the program
AirlinesUnited Airlines installs Starlink on first regional plane
By the end of 2025, over 300 aircraft in its fleet will be equipped with them
It happened today
AirlinesChina Airlines sells five cargo planes
They will be sold to two foreign operators specialized in the air freighter sector
The Taiwanese national carrier China Airlines has announced the signing of an agreement for the sale of five B-747 cargo aircraft. The planes will be sold to two foreign operators: an Asian airline and... more
Airlines"IATA World Cargo Symposium": three critical priorities
Lufthansa has renewed and expanded the scope of its agreement to utilize CargoIS
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reviewed progress in digitalization, safety and sustainability at the opening of its World Cargo Symposium (WCS), which opened in Hong Kong, today, with... more
Civil aviationICAO Council appoints Secretary General Salazar for second term
From last 1 August 2021, for other three years
Civil aviationUSA: criminal investigation against Boeing
Initiated by the justice department for the explosion of the Alaskan flight door
