AirlinesAsiana Airlines to exit Star Alliance in December
The Alliance will continue to provide global connectivity through 14 member airlines in Seoul
Asiana Airlines (AA), headquartered in Seoul, will formally leave Star Alliance (SA) on December 16, 2026, 23:59 Korea Standard Time.Since joining Star Alliance in 2003, the carrier has played a valued... more
Civil aviationBelgium takes delivery of first H-145M helicopter
Exercised option for three additional units
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H-145M helicopter to the Kingdom of Belgium, marking a major milestone in the modernisation of the Nation’s defence and security capabilities. The aircraft i... more
AirlinesACI EUROPE: Best Airport Awards Winners 2026 announced
During a ceremony hosted by Prague Airport
The annual ACI EUROPE 2026 Best Airport Awards winners were announced yesterday during the Gala Dinner of the 36th ACI EUROPE Annual Congress and General Assembly, taking place in Prague, Czechia, hosted... more
Civil aviationLeonardo: BoD approves new organization structure
Responsibilities assigned to Macri, Chairman, Mariani ceo and General manager, Cutillo co-GM
Leonardo’s Board of Directors yesterday approved the Group’s new organization structure (see AVIONEWS). Chairman Francesco Macrì will assume full responsibility for the Corporate Bodies Affairs Organizational Unit... more
AirportsCologne-Bonn Airport: Cenk Özöztürk managing director until 2032
COO’s contract extended early by five years
At its meeting today (25 June), the Supervisory Board of Flughafen Köln/Bonn GmbH decided to extend Managing Director Cenk Özöztürk’s contract early by a further five years. The 47-year-old will there... more
AirlinesAci Europe (2) confirms Stefan Schulte for second term as President
And appointed leaders to its Board for a first and a second term
The European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE, yesterday elected Stefan Schulte for a second term as its President. The CEO of Fraport AG, he was re-elected during ACI EUROPE’s 36th Annual Congress a... more
AirlinesITA Airways and Dat sign a new Interline Agreement
More connections from Ancona to the Italian airline’s network
ITA Airways, the Italian reference airline, and DAT A/S, a Danish carrier operating public service obligation routes between Ancona and the airports of Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Linate, announce the signing... more
IndustryLeonardo launched the "2026 Transition Plan" around three pillars
Building resilience across the transition
Growing the business while consuming fewer resources is no longer a trade-off for Leonardo, it is the strategy. With the “2026 Transition Plan”, the Group makes the climate and environmental transition a s... more
Civil aviationArmenia: contract signed for six H-145 helicopters
They will be utilised for transport missions
Airbus Helicopters and the Republic of Armenia have signed a contract for the acquisition of six H-145 helicopters. The agreement, which was finalised during the official State visit of French President Emmanuel... more
AerospaceAvio: new order signed with MBDA in France
For over EUR 35 million
Under the existing framework agreement with MBDA in France, Avio SpA signed a production order for the supply of solid rocket motors and related aerodynamic surfaces for the ASTER 30 defense system, with... more
Civil aviation"Eurosatory 2026". Diamond Aircraft and FlySight integrate Opensight mission...
The aircraft OE-FHQ, presented at the event, equipped with it
Diamond Aircraft and FlySight announce the integration of FlySight’s Opensight Mission Console onboard Diamond Aircraft platforms, now fully operational and flying on board the aircraft showcased at "... more
Civil aviationEdge and Leonardo to partner through a JV on Advanced Defence Sensors and...
The industries reinforce collaboration with this future joint-venture
Joint-venture expected to enter operation with contracts already secured worth several hundred million euros and a commercial pipeline targeting over 4 billion euros in orders over five years more
AerospaceThe new Ariane 6 with 4 P160C boosters launches Amazon Leo satellites
Propellant mass increased to 156 tonnes of solid propellant
Avio’s new P160C solid rocket boosters successfully powered Ariane 6 flight VA269, enabling the launcher to deploy 36 Amazon Leo satellites into low Earth orbit and marking a major step forward in the r... more
HelicoptersFirst H-135 helicopter for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training program...
A key milestone in the modernisation of pilot training for the RCAF
Airbus has delivered the first H-135 helicopter for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program, achieving a key milestone in the modernisation of pilot training for the Royal Canadian Air Force (... more
Civil aviationElt Group and Rohde & Schwarz sign a cooperation agreement
To explore commercial opportunities in electronic warfare and Defence
Elettronica SpA (ELT) and Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG (Rohde & Schwarz) have signed a Framework Cooperation Agreement aimed to explore potential business opportunities in the field of electronic warfare... more
Defense"Eurosatory". Leonardo announces Extended Range Artillery Projectil...
Together with other two industries for the Vulcano 155 mm GLR
On the occasion of "Eurosatory 2026" in Paris (June 15-19), Diehl Defence, Leonardo and General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) celebrate the Extended Range Artillery Projectile (ERAP)... more
DefenseFrance launches the development of new capabilities for the A-400M...
Equipment will be installed on board the first airplane in 2027 and tested in flight in 2028
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) has signed a contract with OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation), acting on behalf of the French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA), for the development... more
Defense"Eurosatory". IDV: innovations in uncrewed land vehicles and autonomous...
Next generation VIKING makes international debut
At "Eurosatory 2026" (June 15-19 in Paris) –one of the world’s largest and most important defence events– IDV, a Leonardo Company, will present its latest uncrewed ground vehicle platforms, alongside a sim... more
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Civil aviationArmenia: contract signed for six H-145 helicopters
They will be utilised for transport missions
Airbus Helicopters and the Republic of Armenia have signed a contract for the acquisition of six H-145 helicopters. The agreement, which was finalised during the official State visit of French President Emmanuel... more
AerospaceAvio: new order signed with MBDA in France
For over EUR 35 million
Under the existing framework agreement with MBDA in France, Avio SpA signed a production order for the supply of solid rocket motors and related aerodynamic surfaces for the ASTER 30 defense system, with... more
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A key milestone in the modernisation of pilot training for the RCAF
AerospaceThe new Ariane 6 with 4 P160C boosters launches Amazon Leo satellites
Propellant mass increased to 156 tonnes of solid propellant
Civil aviation"Eurosatory 2026". Diamond Aircraft and FlySight integrate Opensight mission...
The aircraft OE-FHQ, presented at the event, equipped with it
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AirlinesAir Europa and Etihad Airways: inauguration of the Madrid-Abu Dhabi...
Operated under a wet-lease arrangement
Air Europa and Etihad Airways have celebrated a historic milestone with the inaugural flight operated by the European carrier on a wet-lease basis from Abu Dhabi to Madrid, the first ever performed by... more
AirlinesEasyJet inaugurates the new direct flight Naples-Fuerteventura
Second air connection to the Canary Islands takes off
EasyJet inaugurates today the new direct connection between Naples and Fuerteventura, further enriching its range of destinations from the international airport of Naples.The new route represents an ideal... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines announces new Rome-Seattle air connection
For Summer 2026, four times a week, operated by A-330/900neo airplane
AirportsSwissport expands cargo handling services at Malpensa
And strengthens its presence in Italy
