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AerospaceThales Alenia Space strengthens Spanish space industry leadership
Through its participation in SpainSat NG II satellite
The company involved in different areas of the project more
AerospaceSpainSat NG-II secure communications satellite launched
The launch of its twin one in January and already in orbit - VIDEO
SpainSat NG-II, the second Airbus-built new generation secure communications satellite for Spain, has been successfully launched on 24 October 2025, at 01:30 UTC (23 October, at 21:30 EST) from the Kennedy... more
AerospaceOrbital war: global stealth assets in the sights of the Chinese LT-1 satellite radar
Study on the system theorizes the capability to detect low-observable aircraft, through bistatic technology in orbit
The doctrine of aerial invisibility is under scrutiny. A recent study conducted by Chinese scientists has raised questions about the survivability of low-observable aircraft, such as the US stealth fighters... more
Civil aviationMecaer Aviation Group inaugurates new facility in Canada
Strategic investment aimed at strengthening presence in North America for the Italian company
Mecaer Aviation Group, a company active worldwide in the design and manufacture of components, systems and services for the aeronautical sector, has inaugurated in Canada in Laval (Montreal) a new plant... more
AirlinesMost airline costs are still managed by hand
A solution simplifies its control by detecting errors
Controlling costs is key in any industry. But while the direct price of operating aircraft, with multiple partners, represents more than half of airline expenditure, many accounting systems are still hamstrung... more
ConferencesMarine drones: the Italian market is growing
Tomorrow report at event "Sea Drone Tech Summit"
The market for marine and underwater drones is growing in Italy. In 2024 the value of this sector reached 93.6 million euros, up from 76.2 million in 2023, and will reach 217.6 million in 2030, exceeding... more
AerospaceThe space economy fair announced in December
Scientific conference scheduled by Italian ASI
Rome becomes the capital of space with NSE (New Space Economy) from 10 to 12 December. The event, organized by Fiera Roma, in collaboration with the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and with the participation... more
AirlinesAirbus-Cathay Group: co-investment partnership for SAF adoption
Up to USD 70m to accelerate the development production in Asia and globally
Airbus and the Cathay Group have announced a joint investment of up to USD 70 million to accelerate the development Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production in Asia and globally. The agreement was announced... more
DefenseEurodrone: France abandons European armed fighter aircraft project: what happens now?
Paris withdraws from the Male Rpas € 7 bn program: why, implications, reactions, future prospects
The future of European industrial cooperation hangs in the balance... more
DefenseTrump concludes billion-dollar deals with Australia
In Defence matters, Canberra will buy submarine drones (1,2 mld) and 1a tranche Apache helicopters (2,6 mld)
Moreover, Australia is investing in its integrated air and missile defense capabilities, including $2 billion in US companies, for its joint air battle management system. There's also some in the aerospace sector more
Civil aviationIATA launches the Integrated Sustainability Program
During its WSS in Hong Kong (October 21-22)
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the Integrated Sustainability Program (ISP) at the IATA World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Hong Kong (October 21-22).ISP is a certification... more
AirportsItalian Enav: digital control tower in Malaysia
Techno Sky, a Group company, will supply an advanced system
The Italian Air Navigation Service Provider ENAV, through its subsidiary Techno Sky, has been awarded the contract for the supply and implementation of an advanced Remote Digital and Virtual Tower (RDVT)... more
Fair and showsZ-20T: China displays the armed utility helicopter, strategic enhancement for the Pla
Presented at the 7th China Helicopter Exposition in Tianjin, the latest variant of the medium Z-20 aircraft
Expand operational capabilities by integrating troop transport with ground-attack and armed-escort functions for the air-assault forces of the Chinese People's Liberation Army more
AirportsIATA launched global campaign to help travellers fly safely with Lithium Batteries
Seven simple safety rules and a recent survey by the Association - VIDEO
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched ‘Travel Smart with Lithium Batteries’, a global safety campaign that gives travelers seven simple rules for carrying mobile phones, laptops, pow... more
Civil aviationSummit to accelerate regulation and infrastructure for eVTOL flights in Brazil
Hold by Eve Air Mobility and InvestSP
Eve Air Mobility, in partnership with InvestSP, held a strategic meeting in São Paulo that brought together authorities, representatives from regulatory, environmental and safety agencies, as well as... more
AirportsItalian airports: dispensers for free water refills for air travellers
By the end of the year there will be 22 associated with Assaeroporti; some have already been active for some time
By the end of the year, 22 airports affiliated with Italian Assaeroporti will offer departing passengers the possibility to refill reusable bottles and water bottles free of charge once they have passed... more
Civil aviationHondaJet aircraft flies with 100% SAF
The Company was awarded Sustainable Flight Department Accreditation from the NBAA last October
Honda Aircraft Company announced in the last days it has become the first twin-turbine very light business jet manufacturer to utilize the HondaJet on a successful test flight running a 100% blend of Sustainable... more
IndustryLeonardo DRS: contract to develop advanced VIPKs for US Army
To support the growing need for easy-to-access, on-demand electrical power in the field
Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced yesterday it has been awarded a contract by the US Army to develop prototype Vehicle Integrated Power Kits (VIPKs) to support the growing need for easy-to-access, on-demand... more
Civil aviationAirbus streamlines its tactical Uncrewed Aerial System offering
Into a single comprehensive portfolio that will be managed by its Helicopters division
Airbus has streamlined its small and medium tactical Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) from Survey Copter, Aliaca and Capa-X, into a single comprehensive portfolio that will be managed by its Airbus Helicopters... more
AirportsSmarter operations at Geneva Airport
It prepares for future growth
With passenger traffic expected to reach 20 million by 2030, Geneva Airport is stepping up its digital transformation to make journeys smoother and operations smarter. The airport is introducing a modern... more
AirlinesAir Europa activates new emissions offsetting program
Two projects located in countries served by the air carrier
As part of its commitment to environmental protection and in line with its sustainability plans, Air Europa has launched a new carbon footprint offset program.The project, carried out in collaboration... more
Civil aviationElt Group: new study confirms e4shield efficacy in reducing risk of contamination from Sars
The application significantly reduces the risk of contagion
A new study published in MDPI Applied Sciences and conducted by the research and innovation team of Elt Group and its subsidiary E4Life in collaboration with the Energy Department of Politecnico di Torino,... more
AirportsThe EU's new entry/exit system is actived: no more passport stamping
The EES will be rolled out progressively over a period of 6 months, until 9 April 2026
Member States started from yesterday introducing Europe's new digital border system, the Entry/Exit System (EES), across their external borders. As of this date, Member States started electronically registering... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: renegotiated the ESG-linked credit line
High oversubscription, confirming market appreciation for the industry
For €1.8 billion and it has a duration of 5 years more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space inaugurates state-of-the-art Space Smart Factory
President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, at the ceremony
This achievement was made possible by significant funding from the Italian Space Agency through PNRR (Italy’s recovery and resilience plan) funds, as well as substantial investments from Thales and Leonardo more
AerospaceWorld Space Week (4-10 October) in Toulouse
The city that flies toward infinity and beyond
Since the first flight by Clément Ader, the Toulouse-born engineer who in 1890 managed to rise 50 metres above the ground aboard his Éole aircraft, Toulouse, capital of the French region of Occitanie, h... more
AerospaceOfficina Stellare and Skyloom Global announce the signing of agreements for the Skyloom Europe Project
Strategic contract for the optical communications: in Italy the birth of a productive pool at high capacity
Officina Stellare SpA, renowned for its expertise in the design and manufacture of high-technology optomechanical system instrumentation across Aerospace, Scientific Research, and Defense sectors, and... more
Civil aviationBoeing vs Airbus: development of the successor to the B-737 MAX has begun
The first steps of the Seattle giant for a new single-aisle aircraft
The ceo Kelly Ortberg is reportedly already in talks with Rolls-Royce in the United Kingdom for the engines, according to an exclusive by the Wall Street Journal more
AerospaceTelespazio: signed LoI for the future use of the Orbital Transfer Vehicle to Lunar Orbit
To exploiting the capabilities of Communication and Navigation Services of a programme
Telespazio, a joint-venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%), and ispace, inc., a global lunar exploration company, have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to initiate a technical and commercial collaboration... more
AirportsDenmark, drone alarm: anti-intrusion radars installed at Copenhagen Airport
Necessary countermeasures after the recent sightings of unmanned aircraft over sensitive sites
Meanwhile the Country has unlocked the largest military investment ever to shield itself with 8 new air defense systems, including the Franco-Italian SAMP/T more
AerospaceAvio signs contract with ESA for the development of reusable upper stage technologies
The agreement, worth of EUR 40 million, has a 24-month duration
Developing advanced technologies aimed at the in-flight demonstration of a reusable upper stage: this is the strategic objective of the €40 million contract signed today by Avio and the European Space A... more
Civil aviationCy4Gate Group: contract for decision intelligence solutions
Value approximately 9.9 million Euro, duration 36 months
Cy4Gate, a national and European player in cybersecurity and cyber intelligence, has signed a contract worth € 9.9 million for a duration of 36 months with a leading foreign institutional client, for t... more
AirlinesWizz Air assigns a new A-321neo aircraft to Fiumicino
Starting from March 2026
Wizz Air takes another step forward in its growth story in Rome with a significant increase in frequencies from its Fiumicino base. This new investment adds nearly half a million seats per year, supported... more
Civil defenseClimate: every year 3% of the world's land area burns
And 2025 is worse than last year, according to data processed 2015-2024
Each year, on average, 394 million hectares, equal to almost 3% of the world's land surface, are destroyed by fire. This is reported by the statistics portal "Our World in Data", reworking the results... more
Fair and showsItalian AMI, Balloon Cup: second edition of the hot-air balloon race (Piacenza 26-28 September)
A three-day event packed with activities featuring aircraft displays by the PAN Frecce Tricolori and more... - VIDEO and PHOTOS
After the public success of 2024, returns to Piacenza (Emilia Romagna Region), at the San Damiano military airport, “Aeronautica militare Balloon Cup – from the hot-air balloon to the stratosphere”, a spo... more
AerospaceEnac-Icao (2): Italian Authority and US FAA sign aerospace transport agreement
In the presence of Italian Deputy Minister Rixi (Mit)
The commitments of the Italian delegation at the 42nd ICAO Assembly in Montréal, taking place from 23 September to 3 October (see AVIONEWS), continue: yesterday a Declaration of Intent (DoI) was signed... more
AccidentsIATA: high expectations for 42nd ICAO Assembly (September 23-October 3, 2025)
Among the themes: SAF, CORSIA, accident investigations, aircraft mandate, pilots age limits
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has high expectations for the 42nd Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (Montreal, 23 September-3 October 2025). ICAO has a... more
Civil aviationAvincis acquires helicopter company in Denmark
And it enters the offshore wind market
Avincis has acquired KN Helicopters in Denmark. The company has been providing helicopter services to the off-shore wind sector since 2016, having signed contracts with wind farm owners and operators such... more
AirportsCopenhagen Airport: reopened after closure due to drone activity
Delays and cancellations are still possible
Copenhagen Airport has reopened after being closed due to drone activity. However, there will be delays and some cancelled departures. Passengers are advised to check with their airline for further information,... more
Civil aviationItalian Mit: Rixi leads the Italian delegation at the 42nd Icao Assembly in Canada
For the first time Italy will be represented at the political level; Enac, Enav, Air Force General Staff
Italian Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport (Mit) Edoardo Rixi leads the Italian delegation to the 42nd Icao (International Civil Aviation Organization) Assembly taking place in Montreal (23... more
AirlinesKorean Air expands use of domestically produced SAF on Japan routes
On flights to Kobe and Osaka
Korean Air has expanded its use of domestically produced Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), introducing a SAF blend on flights to Kobe and Osaka.The airline first trialed locally produced SAF on its Incheon-Haneda... more
AirlinesCyberattack on check-in systems: chaos at EU airports, flights cancelled and cascading delays
Personnel forced to manual procedures: effects on turnaround, gate allocation and baggage security
Hundreds of passengers stranded in London, Brussels and Berlin. Collins Aerospace reassures: "We are working to resolve the problem" more
AirlinesCebu Pacific signs long-term agreement for IMS solution
For its entire fleet, including A-320 and A-330 aircraft
Satair, an Airbus Services company and world reference in the commercial aerospace aftermarket, and Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ carrier, have signed along-term agreement for Satair’s Integrated Mat... more
AirlinesDelta partners with Maeve Aerospace
To advance hybrid regional aircraft
Delta Air Lines is partnering with Maeve Aerospace to advance the development of Maeve’s hybrid electric aircraft for regional flights. Compared to today's regional aircraft designs, the MAEVE Jet is d... more
AirlinesThales signs two strategic contracts with IndiGo
A 11-year agreement for avionics maintenance on 1,200+ aircraft
Thales and IndiGo, India’s largest airline, have signed a strategic maintenance contract for the carrier’s current fleet of 430 A-320 aircraft and future order of over 800 A-32X airplanes.As part of thi... more
AirportsCologne-Bonn Airport: new innovative pilot plant made of solar film
The airport tests 80 lightweight modules at lofty heights
Towards the sun: around 80 solar film modules are now generating renewable energy on the 27-meter-high chimney of the combined heat and power plant (CHP) at Cologne-Bonn Airport. The total collector area... more
AerospaceTAS. NG23, the Cygnus XL resupply mission
Launched toward the International Space Station
On 14 September 2025, the first XL version of the NG-23 cargo module was launched from Launch Complex 40 at the US Space Force base in Cape Canaveral, Florida aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. This launch... more
Civil aviationSmartflyer and H55 partner to power the SF-1 hybrid-electric aircraft
The first demonstrator set to fly in 2026
Smartflyer AG, an innovative aircraft manufacturer and H55 SA, the leading provider of certified electric propulsion systems, are proud to announce they officially signed a new partnership last Friday... more
AerospaceEU: General Assembly on Defence, Space and Cybersecurity held today
On the future agenda of the European Union and Europe's needs in key sectors /ATTACHMENT
Today, Friday 12 September 2025, the General Assembly on Defence, Space and Cybersecurity was held at Esrin, the European Space Agency's Earth Observation Programme Centre in Italy. The event was organised... more
AirlinesAircraft efficiency and emissions: Air India Group relies on advanced Data-Driven technology
Targeted solution to reduce consumption, and make flights smarter and data-driven
With rising fuel costs and increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions, airlines around the world are seeking new tools to operate more efficiently. Air India Group is tackling the challenge by implementing... more