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Civil aviationACH-140 makes its debut at "Verticon 2026" (March 9-12)
With a mock-up of its brand new cabin interior; deliveries in 2030
Airbus’ ACH-140 makes its debut at "Verticon 2026" (March 9-12 in Atlanta) with a mock-up of its brand new cabin interior. The Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) Line collection showcases the brand new... more
AerospaceLeonardo's BoD (2): 2026-2030 industrial plan update
Presentation today in Rome at 11:00am CET - ATTACHMENT
Leonardo’s Board of Directors, under the chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, yesterday unanimously approved (see AVIONEWS) the update to the Industrial Plan for the 2026-2030 period. Today Leonardo is... more
Civil aviationLeonardo: BoD approves FY2025 results and 2026 guidance
Confirming the preliminary ones announced in February - ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Leonardo (BoD), convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved the full year 2025 results, confirming the preliminary results... more
Civil aviationLeonardo continues to strengthen its cybersecurity sector
With the acquisition of Becrypt in the UK; closing within Q2 2026
Leonardo, through its UK wholly owned subsidiary Leonardo UK Ltd, has taken a further step to strengthen its role in the cybersecurity sector by entering in a binding agreement for the acquisition of the... more
Civil aviationGaruda selects Flexrotor to expand its UAS leasing portfolio
Signed a contract for the delivery of up to 18 Uncrewed Aerial Systems
Airbus Helicopters and Garuda Technologies Inc. (Garuda) have signed a contract for the delivery of up to 18 Flexrotor Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS). Garuda will offer Flexrotor services to its customers... more
AccidentsAircraft accidents. IATA released 2025 Safety Report
A solid year of performance - ATTACHMENT
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its 2025 Annual Safety Report demonstrating a solid year of safety performance with the following highlights: The all-accident rate of 1.32... more
AirportsLeonardo: new contract for the automation of Malta Airport
It has chosen industry's new high-efficiency baggage handling systems
With this project, the company has now sold 50 MBHS Cross Belt Sorter systems. The firm's turnkey solutions comply with the highest European and international safety standards more
AirlinesITA Airways: revenue growth in 2025 and strong long-haul performance
Positive results in a complex environment
ITA Airways closed 2025 with overall positive commercial results, despite a particularly challenging operating environment marked by geopolitical instability, fleet constraints,and increasing competitive... more
AirlinesITA Airways: special flight departed from Muscat for the repatriation of Italians
Scheduled services to Riyadh resumed
A special flight directed to Rome-Fiumicino departed today from Muscat (Oman) at 1:44 pm CET, organized by ITA Airways at the request of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group: increased operating profit by 20%
And it achieves highest revenue in its history
Lufthansa Group unveiled the results 2025.The highlights: 2025: Nearly 40 billion euros in revenue and 2 billion euros in operating profit;Passenger numbers grow to 135 million;Lufthansa Airlines makes... more
Civil aviationEmbraer: results 4Q2025/2025
The industry delivered 91 aircraft in the last quarter of the year
Embraer unveiled the results for 4Q25 and 2025.Highlights:Guidance for 2026: From an operational point of view, Commercial Aviation deliveries between 80 and 85 aircraft and Executive Aviation deliveries... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines sustained its steady growth throughout 2025
Despite geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties
Turkish Airlines unveiled results 2025.The highlights are:In the fourth quarter of 2025, Total Revenues increased by 12% year over year, reaching 6.3 billion USD, while Total Revenues for the full year e... more
AirportsAci Europe: passenger traffic increases in January
Top five, freight and movements - ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its traffic report for January 2026. Passenger traffic across the European airport network increased by +4.6% in January when compared to the same... more
AerospaceTelespazio supplies a mobile satellite communications system to Brazil
The industry’s work in the Country is part of the broader roadmap of the Leonardo Group
Telespazio, a joint-venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%), has been selected by the Institutional Security Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Brazil (Gabinete de Segurança Institucional... more
Civil aviationAirbus to expand the capabilities of its Capa-X drone
The industry selected by the European Defence Agency
Airbus Helicopters, through its subsidiary Survey Copter, has been selected by the European Defence Agency (EDA) for the Multi Mission Unmanned Aircraft System (M2UAS) project. This strategic contract... more
CargoIATA. Air cargo demand up in January
Trade lane growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2026 global air cargo markets showing:Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 5.6% compared to January... more
AirlinesIata: increasing air passengers, challenges on costs for 2026
Global capacity in expansion, strong load factor and pressures on energetic transition
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2026 global passenger demand with the following highlights:Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was... more
AirlinesITA Airways at "ITB 2026" (March 3-5 in Berlin)
The airline returns for the fourth consecutive year to the event
ITA Airways returns for the fourth consecutive year to "ITB Berlin", a leading event for the global tourism industry, scheduled from today to March 5 in Messe Berlin. The event represents a key moment... more
AirlinesAir Astana finalises order for 25 A-320neo aircraft
On the 20th anniversary since carrier started operating its first model
Air Astana Group has signed a firm order for 25 A-320neo Family aircraft, the largest ever direct order by the group. The agreement was made on the 20th anniversary since carrier started operating its... more
AirlinesIATA opens nominations for "Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2026"
For women leader, young and team that changes the company culture
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the opening of nominations for the 2026 edition of the "IATA Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Awards". These recognize excellence in the promotion... more
AirlinesITA Airways strike. "limited disruptions and willingness to engage in dialogue with Trade Unions"
Thanks to proactive communication andmanagement of the approximately 21,000 passengers affected
ITA Airways announces that, with reference to today’s strike, limitedinconvenience was experienced by passengers thanks to proactive communication andmanagement of the approximately 21,000 passengers a... more
AirlinesAir carriers and appointments. Changes at the top of ITA Airways' flight operations area
Andrea Gori Dov from April 1st; Privitera deputy to Caneva, some reservations among the crews
According to internal sources, as of next April 1st Commander Andrea Gori will assume the role as Director of Flight Operations (Dov), taking over from outgoing Commander Riccardo Privitera. The latter,... more
AerospaceLeonardo BoD: 2025 preliminary results reviewed
Update on the Industrial Plan will be presented on March 12 - ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors (BoD) of Leonardo reviewed yesterday the preliminary results for the year ended December 2025The highlights: Results above 2025 guidance • New Orders increased to € 23.8 billion (+15%... more
AirlinesEtihad launches expansion plan between great deliveries and new routes
Net profit 698 mln, passengers +21% and load factor 88%: focus on China and Europe
Etihad Airways today reported its strongest full-year financial and operational performance on record. Passenger numbers increased 21 per cent year-on-year to 22.4 million, positioning Etihad as the fastest... more
AirlinesEurope’s aviation sector calls for EU to continue investment in the Digital European Sky
45 realities of the transport ask to EU ministers to funds to the ATM modernization
The three main associations representing European airlines, airports and air navigation services providers (ANSPs) call for ministers from EU Member States meeting today to support continued co-funding... more
Civil aviationAirbus unveils next generation helicopter concepts for NATO studies
The proposal includes two concepts
Airbus Helicopters has unveiled its next generation rotorcraft concepts to address the NATO Next Generation Rotorcraft Capabilities (NGRC) study requirements. Its proposal to NATO, developed in collaboration... more
AirportsAci Europe: airlines' call for Spanish airports to slash user charges by 22% reflects a parallel reality
While still maintaining €13 billion investment plan by AENA over the period 2027-2031
ACI EUROPE strongly in the last days rebutted IATA’s call for the Spanish airport operator, AENA, to reduce its charges by 22% over the next 5 years (2027-2031) while still maintaining its €13 billion inv... more
AirlinesATR reports strong 2025 demand, prepares 2026 ramp-up
Gross order intake of 60 aircraft last year, from nine customers across nine countries
ATR, the world regional aircraft manufacturer, announced its 2025 full-year results, marked by strong commercial performance, stable revenues, and continued investment in its industrial system to support... more
Civil aviationEmbraer delivers first two A-29 Super Tucano airplanes to Uruguayan Air Force
The contract, signed at the end of 2024, also includes equipment, logistics services and a flight simulator
Embraer delivered the first two A-29 Super Tucano to the Uruguayan Air Force. The aircraft are part of a program to renew the fleet and expand FAU's operational capabilities, like airspace and border protection.... more
AirlinesAirbus reports FY 2025 results: 793 commercial aircraft delivered
The Company targets to achieve in 2026 around 870 aircraft deliveries
Airbus reports Full-Year (FY) 2025 results793 commercial aircraft deliveredRevenues € 73.4 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 7.1 billionEBIT (reported) € 6.1 billion; EPS (reported) € 6.61Free cash flow before... more
AirlinesVietnam Airlines finalizes order for 50 B-737 MAX airplanes
And Sun PhuQuoc Airways announce order for up to 40 Dreamliners
Boeing and Vietnam Airlines announced yesterday the Vietnamese flag carrier finalized its first Boeing single-aisle order for 50 B-737 MAX airplanes. The carrier will gain reliability and capacity by... 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
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
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
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
AirportsAirports and airlines call for immediate Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) review
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 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 spread
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
AirportsAci Europe: calls to suspend the EU-Qatar Aviation Agreement raise serious concerns
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 evidenced by the fact that the airline’s seat capacity deployed in Europe in the current IATA Winter season (October 2025–March 2026) remains -10% below its pre-pandemic (2019) level 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
AirportsAci Europe: additional 100 million passengers in 2025 welcomed at European airports
And a new absolute record of 2.6 billion of them - ATTACHMENT
The Full Year 2025 Airport Traffic Report released today by ACI EUROPE confirms the remarkable resilience of air passenger traffic amidst generally lacklustre European economies, inflated airfares, significant... more
AirlinesTigerair Taiwan orders four A-321neo airplanes
The airline’s first one for this type
Tigerair Taiwan has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for four A-321neo aircraft, marking the airline’s first order for this type, to support its network expansion. The low-cost carrier currently o... more
Civil aviationThe French Navy to become first operator of Aliaca vertical uncrewed aerial system
Deliveries of this new version will begin in May 2026
The French Directorate General of Armament (DGA) has ordered a new version of the SMDM ("Onboard Mini Aerial Drone Systems for the Navy") from Airbus Helicopters (via its subsidiary Survey Copter). This... more
AirlinesCargo aircraft and transport. IATA in Lima: resilience, digitalization and pharma
Operating strategies to reduce transit times and reinforce global supply chain
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2026 World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will focus on “Advancing Air Cargo in a Dynamic World”. Under this theme, the symposium will take sto... more
Aerospace"Singapore Airshow". ELT Group showcases its capabilities in the Air and Space domains
With its solid experience of more than 70 years leadership in EMSO
ELT Group participates in the 2026 edition of the "Singapore Airshow", one of Asia’s most important and influential aerospace and defence exhibitions. The event, held biennially at the Changi Exhibition C... more