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Civil aviationNBAA: calling on Congress to end the shutdown without delay
Modern skies coalition stands united
Today, a broad coalition of aviation stakeholders, including the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), released the statement calling on Congress to end the shutdown:“The aviation community s... more
AerospaceLeonardo BoD approved 9m2025 results
Orders €18,2 bn (+23,4%); Giuseppe Aurilio appointed new CFO - ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened today under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved the 2025 first nine months results. The highlights are: • Order Backlog came... more
DefenseLeonardo and Rheinmetall: first contract to supply armoured vehicles for the Italian Army
The delivery of the first vehicle is expected by the end of 2025
The temporary grouping of companies Leonardo and Rheinmentall, as part of the Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles Joint Venture (50% Leonardo and 50% Rheinmetall AG), was awarded the first supply contract... more
AerospaceSentinel-1D Earth observation satellite launched
The family is now complete
The Copernicus Sentinel-1D Earth observation satellite, built by prime contractor Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), was successfully launched by Arianespace... more
AccidentsUPS MD-11 aircraft crashes in Kentucky: seven dead and eleven injured
Muhammad Ali International Airport should reopen today /VIDEO ACCIDENT
UPS said in a statement that: "At approximately 5:20 pm ET yesterday, November 4, UPS Flight 2976 from Louisville, KY, to Honolulu (an MD-11 cargo aircraft with three crewmembers on board), was involved... more
AerospaceChina: state-of-the-art oven for "stellar" steaks
Hot-air cooking and residue collection available to the Shenzhou-21's crew
China is challenging the world even in high-altitude cuisine. Images of the crew of the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft cooking chicken wings, skewers and steaks in a hot-air oven have gone viral in recent hours.... more
Civil aviationa4ESSOR and OCCAR sign new procurement contract
To advance development of interoperable tactical communications
Six Nations involved and their respective industry leaders (Finland–Bittium, France– Thales, Germany–Rohde & Schwarz, Italy–Leonardo, Poland–Radmor, Spain–Indra) more
AirportsToday ceremony 65th anniversary of the founding of the "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport in Rome
In the presence of the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella and Pierluigi Di Palma (Enac)
Briefs. The "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport in Rome-Fiumicino celebrates today, October 31, 2025, its 65th anniversary. The main ceremony will take place at 11:30am at Terminal 5, in the presence, among the... more
AerospaceAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports 9m 2025 results
507 commercial aircraft delivered
Airbus reported consolidated financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2025.The highlights:507 commercial aircraft deliveredRevenues € 47.4 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 4.1 billionEBIT (reported) € 3... more
AerospaceAircraft and financial data. Boeing reports 3Q results
B-737 stabilized production at 38 per month; jointly agreed with FAA in October to increase to 42 per month
Boeing reports today its third quarter results.Third Quarter 2025B-737 stabilized production at 38 per month; jointly agreed with FAA in October to increase to 42 per month (see AVIONEWS)Revenue increased... more
AirportsCaribbean. Melissa wreaks havoc: halts flights and paralyzes airports
The most powerful cyclone of 2025 hits Jamaica and Cuba and blocks air traffic /2 VIDEO
Authorities declare a state of calamity as the storm heads toward the Bahamas more
AerospaceAvio SpA: the BoD approved 9M 2025 results
Record high order backlog; revenue and Ebitda growth
The Board of Directors of Avio SpA in the last days reviewed and approved 9M 2025 results.Avio, reference aerospace company listed on the STAR segment of the Italian Stock Exchange, reports for 9M 2025... more
AirportsCologne-Bonn Airport: start of security checkpoint modernisation
Complete conversion to CT scanners by Summer; investing around € 25 million
A milestone for Cologne Bonn Airport: Right after the autumn holidays, the complete redesign and modernisation of the security checkpoint in Terminal 1 began. Cologne/Bonn is the first airport in Germany... more
Civil aviationHurricane Melissa towards Cuba and Jamaica
The main airports are closed or have impacts due to its trajectory
Hurricane Melissa is an active, slow-moving, and extremely powerful tropical cyclone in the Caribbean Sea, currently threatening the Greater Antilles, particularly Jamaica, southeastern Cuba, and Hispaniola.... more
AirportsUS, chaos in the skies. Over 8,000 flights delayed; air traffic controllers without pay
Political crisis paralyzes the aviation system; airlines on alert. FAA under pressure, elevated safety risk
The paralysis of the US federal government, now in its 26th day, is unleashing true chaos in the national aviation system. In just yesterday alone more than 8,000 flights on domestic routes experienced... more
Civil aviation80th of the UN (2). Farnesina: Italy celebrates the anniversary
This year, the Country is also celebrating the 70th of its membership in December
On the occasion of United Nations Day 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of the Organisation’s founding (see AVIONEWS), Italy reaffirms its commitment to effective multilateralism, grounded in the promotion o... more
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
CargoAirbus predicts world freighter aircraft fleet to grow 45% by 2044
It will increase to 3,420 units in the next 20 years
Airbus’ 2025 Cargo Global Market Forecast (GMF) shows the worldwide fleet of dedicated freighter aircraft rising to 3,420 in the next 20 years, equivalent to a 45% increase. This will be made up of 815 e... 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
Civil aviationEmbraer signs MoU with South Korea's DAPA
On the opening day of "ADEX 2025"
Embraer and South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see both parties cooperating on new businesses and market development o... 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
Fair and showsAirbus and Atitech: maintenance services for military aircraft
The industries have signed a collaboration agreement
Airbus Defence and Space and the Italian company Atitech have signed a General Terms Agreement (GTA) that establishes a framework for strategic cooperation for the provision of Maintenance, Repair and... 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
IndustryFAA authorizes Boeing to increase production of B-737 MAX aircraft
Monthly limit raised to 42 units after thorough inspections of the assembly lines
A sign of renewed confidence from the federal regulatory authorities has arrived for the American aerospace giant Boeing. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA, the authority that regulates civil aviation... more
AccidentsSafety: IATA updates the Manual for response to post-aircraft-incident crises
A detailed guide for assistance to families was presented today
From Xiamen the latest revision of its Emergency Response Best Practices Handbook, which for the first time devotes a full section to immediate and ongoing support for the relatives of victims, aligning with operational standards (IOSA) and international regulatory standards (ICAO) more
Civil aviationItalian Enac: its general director D'Orsogna meets EASA Executive Director Guillermet
At the headquarters of the European Aviation Safety Agency; several topics were addressed
The Director General of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) Alexander D’Orsogna, accompanied by the Deputy Director General Fabio Nicolai, met today, in Cologne, with the Executive Director of EASA (... 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
AirlinesEmbraer: heavy maintenance for more than 240 planes in the USA
Signed a long term agreement extension with Republic Airways
Embraer has signed a long-term agreement extension with Republic Airways to provide heavy maintenance for its fleet of more than 240 E-170 and E-175 jets. The aircraft will be serviced at Embraer’s Services &... 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
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
AirportsEuropean Parliament: MEPs set out their red lines for air passenger rights changes
Compensation after three-hour flight delay
On Monday, the Transport and Tourism Committee adopted its negotiating guidelines on changes to EU air passenger rights by 34 votes in favour and two abstentions. The MEPs are seeking to ensure that passengers... 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
Civil aviationNATO Parliamentary Assembly (2): appreciation for Italy's role
Rutte emphasized the potential of the Gcap program
Today, October 13, the annual session of NATO’s Parliamentary Assembly concluded in Ljubljana, with the plenary sitting that saw the participation, among others, of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Z... 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
AirlinesRussian skies at risk: mega inspection plan for 51 regional carriers
In 2024 aircraft incidents doubled; the number of victims is alarming: Moscow rushes to take remedial measures
Extraordinary inspections from December 2025 to December 2026. The checks, prompted by the ministry of Transport, will focus on maintenance and personnel training to prevent new catastrophes more
AirportsDigital borders, the EuroAirport launches the new EES system from 12 October
The Basel-Mulhouse airport introduces the EU electronic system to record entries and exits of non-Schengen citizens
The EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg has announced the gradual introduction of the Entry-Exit System (EES), the new European system for managing the Schengen Area’s external borders. The airport, l... more
AccidentsItalian ANSV: investigation report on Cabri G2 helicopter incident of 2024
Registration I-CAEF, occurred near Bolzano on 18 February of last year - ATTACHMENT
ANSV, Italian Flight Safety Agency, reports that it has published a new document on its institutional website. This concerns in detail:investigation report into the accident involving the Guimbal Cabri... more
Latest newsItalian Foreign Ministry. Antonio Tajani in Paris for a meeting on Gaza
Participation of the E4, Arab quintet, EU and four other countries
The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will be in Paris today to take part in a meeting of foreign ministers on the implementation of the US peace plan.The... more
Civil aviationPM of Israel Netanyahu: "Historic achievement of signing the agreement for the release of all the hostages"
Post on X: "Agreed to continue close cooperation" with USA
Benjamin Netanyahu Prime Minister of Israel, on X declared in different post that: "I just spoke with US President Donald Trump. The two had a very emotional and warm conversation, congratulating each... more
Civil aviationTrump "Israel and Hamas have both signed off the first phase of peace plan"
The US President on his "Thuthsocial": "All of the hostages will be released very soon"
Donald J.Trump, President of the USA, on his "Truthsocial" declared this night (local hour): "I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan.... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport: new T3 to be inaugurated in April
Inspections by the authorities successfully concluded
Remaining work now being done and preparations underway for trial operation with volunteers more
AccidentsOctober 8, 2001: the aircraft disaster in Milan-Linate, 24 years later
The collision between two airplanes caused the death of 118 people
October 8, 2001-October 8, 2025: 24 years have passed since that tragedy.It was 8:10am (local hour) when, at Milan’s Linate airport, two aircraft collided on a runway that was shrouded in thick fog. T... 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