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
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
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 console
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 Systems
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
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
AirlinesEU, deal on air passenger rights: MEPs secure improved traveller pr...
Three-hour flight delay threshold for compensation
No seat fee for children under 14 sitting next to accompanying person more
Civil aviationLeonardo: orders for 15 helicopters by Avincis
Emergency response aircraft fleet to grow stronger in Europe
In the framework of a fleet modernisation and reinforcement plan aimed at meeting a long-term rescue and off-shore transport growth strategy, leading emergency aerial service provider Avincis announced... more
Defense"Eurosatory". Leonardo presents the Cyber Defence Suite
The new solution can be applied to the protection of armoured vehicles and ground systems
Naval platforms, avionics mission systems, space infrastructures, and their respective ground control segments more
HelicoptersAvincis signs contract for up to 15 H-145 helicopters
For HEMS and off-shore transportation
Avincis and Airbus Helicopters have signed a contract for up to 15 H-145 helicopters. The new aircraft will be deployed across Avincis’ extensive network, strengthening its operational presence in the N... more
AirlinesITA Airways-MAECI: MoU to develop a strategic partnership
Working Together to Promote and Strengthen the Italy System
ITA Airways is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MoU) with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), aimed at developing a strategic partnership... more
DefenseAirbus and SkyFall: to advance European and Ukrainian defence innov...
They form strategic alliance and MoU signed at "Ila"
At this year’s "International Aerospace Exhibition (ILA)" in Berlin (June 10-14), Airbus Defence and Space and leading Ukrainian technological defence company SkyFall signed a Memorandum of Understanding (... more
AerospaceEDF 2025. Leonardo leads in space and multi-domain technologies
The results achieved were particularly significant
The industry secured over €64 million in European funding for development and for research more
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HelicoptersAvincis signs contract for up to 15 H-145 helicopters
For HEMS and off-shore transportation
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ConferencesEasa and Iata: plan presented to mitigate risks of Gnss interference
Four key points to reduce accidents in the Global navigation satellite system
Easa, the European union aviation safety agency, and Iata, the International air transport association, have published a comprehensive plan to mitigate risks from Global navigation satellite system (Gnss)... more
AirlinesTransports in chaos in Italy: general strike on Friday, June 20, flights...
Estimated disruptions affecting over 200,000 users due to delays and cancellations of flights, trains, and public transportation/ENAC ATT...
A day of significant disruptions is forecast for both Italian and international travellers. Tomorrow, on June 20, 2025, a national 24-hour general strike has been called, which will significantly impact... more
Government actsBrief. Italian Farnesina activates charter aircraft link to return Italians...
Organized by the crisis unit, it will take off from Sharm el Sheikh on June 22; total cost EUR 500
Fair and shows"Le Bourget Airshow" (6). 600,000 flight hours for the A-29 Super Tucano...
Over 290 airplanes ordered; the model has been selected by 22 Air Forces worldwide -DATA SHEET
