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Signed at "ILA Berlin Airshow", ongoing event until Sunday
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The U-145's maiden flight for the end of this year, its entry into service at the beginning of the next decade
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Inclusi equipaggiamenti aggiuntivi, pezzi di ricambio e formazione
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Signed for EUR 345 million with Thales Alenia Space
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This investment is part of the European initiative SAFE
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Starting from next Autumn 2026 - PHOTO
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AirlinesIATA: 82nd AGM and WATS from June 6-8, 2026
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The delivery of the first aircraft is expected in 2029
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Amid Middle East disruption
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AirlinesIATA: global air traffic -3,4% in April
Middle East in a strong decrease, Asia-Pacific and Europe increase: load factor 83,1%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2026 global passenger demand:Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was down -3.4% compared to April 2025.... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: filing notice
At its head office, on the Company’s website
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