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Bcs and Bix to modernize Global Baggage Messaging - VIDEO
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has developed the Baggage Community System (BCS), a secure digital platform to support the progressive adoption of the Modern Baggage Messaging (BIX)... more
DefenseLeonardo: major naval combat systems contract signed
For Kuwait Navy's "Al Dorra" program
The deal, worth around € 320 million, strengthens a long-standing and successful partnership that has already resulted in the delivery of more than 25 vessels more
AerospaceAvio: the Smile satellite with Vega C launched
It will measure the solar wind with the Earth’s magnetosphere - VIDEO
Today at 00:52 AM local time (03:52 UTC; 05:52 AM CEST), Avio successfully launched the Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE) scientific satellite for the European Space Agency (ESA)... more
IndustryLeonardo: Peru orders its fifth C-27J Spartan aircraft
The programme marks 100 airplanes sold in the world
The Peruvian Air Force (Fuerza Aérea del Perú - FAP) has placed an order for an additional C-27J Spartan multirole tactical airlifter, as part of its air mobility enhancement programme aimed at addressing t... more
Civil aviationAirbus demonstrates multi-domain capability with a teaming exercise
Among crewed and uncrewed platforms of the Spanish Navy
Airbus Helicopters and the Spanish Navy successfully completed a tactical flight trial earlier this month in Rota, Spain. The exercise integrated the offshore patrol vessel Rayo with a Spanish Navy H-135... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: start of the share buyback programme
For two million shares and for a period of eighteen months
Leonardo announces, also pursuant to Article 144-bis paragraph 3 of the Issuers’ Regulation, the starting in the next days of the share buyback programme, following the resolution adopted by the Shareholders’ Mee... more
Civil aviationEnav SpA (2): BoD appoints Igor De Biasio as CEO
For the first time under the chairmanship of Sandro Pappalardo
The Board of Directors of ENAV SpA, appointed by the Shareholders’ Meeting held today (see AVIONEWS), met for the first time under the chairmanship of Sandro Pappalardo and appointed Igor De Biasio as Ch... more
Civil aviationEnav SpA: 2025 financial statements approved
And new BoD appointed for 2026-2028
The Shareholders’ Meeting of ENAV SpA, held today in ordinary session under the chairmanship of lawyer Alessandra Bruni, approved, among other matters, the Company’s Financial Statements for the 2025 fin... more
AirportsEuropean air passenger traffic expands by +3.8% in March
Despite Middle East conflict; freight and movements - ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE today released its traffic report for March and the first quarter of 2026. Passenger traffic across the European airport network increased by +3.8% in March compared... more
AerospaceThales and Ariane Group conduct first firing long-range land strike
With the support by French DGA EM at the Ile du Levant test site
Thales and ArianeGroup successfully conducted the first firing of the new ballistic munition FLP-t 150, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with the support from the Missile Testing Division of the French Defense... more
AerospaceAvio: 1Q2026 results
Vega C ready for a new launch
The Board of Directors of Avio SpA yesterday reviewed and approved Q1 2026 results.Avio, an aerospace company, reports for Q1 2026 an order backlog of Euro 2,116 million, essentially in line compared to... more
AirlinesLufthansa (2) accelerates the integration of ITA Airways
Towards entry into the global network and the strengthening of cargo
The Deutsche Lufthansa AG will exercise its option to acquire a majority stake in ITA Airways in June of this year. This will increase its stake from 41 to 90 percent (see AVIONEWS). The Supervisory Board... more
AirlinesITA Airways ready to enter a new phase in its journey with the Lufthansa...
It has decided to exercise its option to acquire sole control of the company
It will continue to operate under its own brand, enhancing its Italian identity and upholding its role as the reference carrier for the country more
AerospaceLeonardo (2), Mariani reshapes the top management and institutional...
In addition to governance and communication after Cingolani’s departure
Leonardo’s new internal architecture is taking shape through a restructuring that reaches deep into the most sensitive areas of institutional relations, communication and top operational leadership. T... more
Civil aviationLeonardo: term of office of Roberto Cingolani
As CEO and General Manager from 9 May 2023 until 7 May 2026
With reference to the termination of the office of Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of Prof. Roberto Cingolani, whose mandate comes to an end after one term, from 9 May 2023 until 7 May 2026,... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: the new BoD appoints Lorenzo Mariani as CEO and General M...
Cutillo as co-General Manager; conferred powers on chairman Macrì
The Leonardo’s Board of Directors, appointed by the Shareholders' Meeting held earlier in the day, met for the first time yesterday under the chairmanship of Francesco Macrì (see AVIONEWS).The Board, with... more
DefenseWho are the new Leonardo board members for 2026–2028, and where do they c...
Here is an overview of these figures - ATTACHMENT
Here is an overview of these figures, many of whom currently hold or have held leading roles in the Italian institutional, managerial, and industrial landscape.The Key FiguresNameWho they are / What they... more
AirlinesAirbus reinforces Mirabel with a maxi-order by AirAsia
For 150 A-220/300 airplanes: the role of the city in the industry's strategy increases
Malaysia’s AirAsia has placed an order for 150 latest generation A-220/300 aircraft. The purchase agreement is the largest single firm order placed for this model.The purchase agreement makes AirAsia a... more
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The programme marks 100 airplanes sold in the world
The Peruvian Air Force (Fuerza Aérea del Perú - FAP) has placed an order for an additional C-27J Spartan multirole tactical airlifter, as part of its air mobility enhancement programme aimed at addressing t... more
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For the first time under the chairmanship of Sandro Pappalardo
The Board of Directors of ENAV SpA, appointed by the Shareholders’ Meeting held today (see AVIONEWS), met for the first time under the chairmanship of Sandro Pappalardo and appointed Igor De Biasio as Ch... more
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And new BoD appointed for 2026-2028
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For two million shares and for a period of eighteen months
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AirlinesAircraft. Ryanair: wage battle in Spain; some forced to return raises
Judicial ruling invalidates wage agreements. The air company offers a controversial union "way out"
An unexpected wage battle is shaking Ryanair in Spain, after a judicial ruling invalidated the salary increases granted last year. The airline is now asking some of its flight attendants to repay thousands... more
DefenseTrump unveils the "Golden Dome," American space missile defense plan
The return of the "Star Wars": how Trump plans to protect the US from space /VIDEO
The White House has released a video in these hours that has captured global attention, in which President Donald Trump emphatically announces the ambitious national defense project "Golden Dome". The... more
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He boasts over three decades of experience in the aerospace and defense sector
AirportsAircraft and transport: FAA cuts flights at Newark to combat massiv...
Ongoing works, staff shortages, and technical problems push the authority to reduce traffic
