AirportsLeonardo realizes Cross Belt technology for Hamburg Airport
The project, for the three-year period 2026–2029, will improve operations at T1
Leonardo continues to expand its presence in the airport automation sector with the award of a contract for the refurbishment and expansion of the baggage handling system at Hamburg Airport, a major international... more
AirlinesJoby starts tests eVtol in New York with support by Toyota
Demo flights with crew to validate operating integration; passeggeri previsti H2
Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, announced the completion of the first-ever point-to-point electric Vertical Rakeoff and Landing (eVTOL) air... more
AirlinesA-321XLR aircraft delivered to Air Canada
The first of 30 units for the carrier
The first of 30 A-321XLR airplanes for Canada’s flag carrier Air Canada, has been delivered. The aircraft is on lease from SMBC Aviation Capital. The delivery marks a significant milestone in the airline’s fle... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group optimises flight offering in Summer across all six...
Reductions through October affect 20,000 flights, resulting in jet fuel savings of more than 40,000 metric tons
The cancellation of flights previously operated by Lufthansa CityLine (see AVIONEWS) reduces Lufthansa Group's Summer capacity by one percent of Available Seat Kilometers (ASK). In total, 20,000 short-haul... more
AerospaceAvio SpA: new BoD; Giulio Ranzo CEO and General Manager
During its first meeting of the Board of Directors
The first meeting of the Board of Directors of Avio SpA – appointed on April 28, 2026 by the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of Avio – was held yesterday, chaired by Roberto Italia, Chairman of the Board... more
AirlineseasyJet and RR complete 100% hydrogen aero engine test
Advancing sustainable flight technology
easyJet and Rolls-Royce have yesterday announced the successful completion of a major testing milestone using hydrogen as an aviation fuel, marking a significant step in efforts to reduce aviation emissions.In... more
AirlinesNeats 3 platform for MRV of effects non‑CO2
Safety and operating management of data towards European authorities
EUROCONTROL, in partnership with the European Commission, has released the third version of the Non-CO₂ Aviation Effects Tracking System (NEATS), marking a significant milestone in the monitoring, reporting a... more
AirportsAircraft. Cargo transport under pressure: geopolitics and rising fuel prices
Gulf Hub closures: capacity reductions, reallocations, and impact on operating margins
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), fell by 4.8% compared to March... more
AirlinesIATA: jet fuel rationing threat puts airlines under pressure
Its prices and Gulf closures threaten capacity and connections for the Summer season
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2026 global passenger demand: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 2.1% compared to March 2025.... more
AerospaceAvio SpA: ordinary shareholders' meeting approved statement 2025
Appointment of new corporate bodies for the 2026-2028 term
The ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of Avio SpA was held yesterday under the chairmanship of Roberto Italia. The Shareholders’ Meeting adopted the following resolutions:Approval of 2025 financial statements and... more
AirlinesEuropean regional airports under pressure for the energy crisis
High jet fuel prices, reduced services and use of incentives to retain air carriers
The annual ACI EUROPE Regional Airports Conference & Exhibition is today bringing Europe’s regional aviation community together in Turin, hosted by Turin Airport. The event takes place as the aviation e... more
AirportsICAO and AFDB join to modernize the African aviation
Technical-financial cooperation for infrastructures, safety and decarbonization
Icao (International Civil Aviation Organization), African Development Bank commit to enhancing air connectivity through joint projects. The development of air transport across Africa is set to accelerate... more
AirlinesTurin Airport: growth potential and future fragility
Andorno (SAGAT): cost competitiveness and request to eliminate the municipal surcharge
Yet, regional airports are part of Europe’s critical infrastructure, as set out by Andrea Andorno, CEO of Torino Airport and Chair of the ACI EUROPE Regional Airports Forum at its 17th edition in Turin: “Considering that... more
AirlinesEmbraer, TKMS, and the Brazilian MoD sign MoU to expand the Tamandaré...
A second batch of four additional vessels
Embraer has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Defense of Brazil and TKMS with a view to the construction of a second batch of four Tamandaré-class frigates. The signing took... more
AerospaceAvio: new launch date flight VV29
Completed investigations into the technical issue
Following the completion of the investigations into the technical issue identified on a subsystem component production line after VV29 launcher integration (see AVIONEWS), a new launch date has been set... more
AirlinesThe CJ EU upholds the annulment of the EC’s decision to approve Germany’s rec...
Amounting to € 6 billion, during the COVID-19 pandemic
On 12 June 2020, Germany notified the European Commission of a planned individual aid measure, in the form of a recapitalisation of €6 billion, granted to Deutsche Lufthansa AG (‘Lufthansa’). The recap... more
AirlinesITA Airways to save fuel and reduce emissions in 2026
Thanks to AI-powered tool
AI-based climb profile optimization will help ITA Airways, Italy’s national carrier, to reduce fuel consumption. The airline has already achieved substantial reductions and is on track to deliver more t... more
AirlinesThe first landing at T3 at Frankfurt Airport
The airplane operated by China Southern Airlines
The first plane to be welcomed at Frankfurt Airport’s new Terminal 3 (see AVIONEWS) flight CZ8021 from Shenyang, operated by China Southern Airlines – arrived on the morning of April 23 at 5:25 am. The... more
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AirlinesITA Airways to save fuel and reduce emissions in 2026
Thanks to AI-powered tool
AI-based climb profile optimization will help ITA Airways, Italy’s national carrier, to reduce fuel consumption. The airline has already achieved substantial reductions and is on track to deliver more t... more
AirlinesThe first landing at T3 at Frankfurt Airport
The airplane operated by China Southern Airlines
The first plane to be welcomed at Frankfurt Airport’s new Terminal 3 (see AVIONEWS) flight CZ8021 from Shenyang, operated by China Southern Airlines – arrived on the morning of April 23 at 5:25 am. The... more
AirlinesThe CJ EU upholds the annulment of the EC’s decision to approve Germany’s rec...
Amounting to € 6 billion, during the COVID-19 pandemic
AirlinesA-321XLR aircraft delivered to Air Canada
The first of 30 units for the carrier
AirlinesEuropean regional airports under pressure for the energy crisis
High jet fuel prices, reduced services and use of incentives to retain air carriers
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MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a happy Labor Day to everyone
The agency will reopen regularly next Friday, on May 2
AVIONEWS informs its subscribers, reporters, and social media fans that it will be closed tomorrow, May 1st, on the occasion of Labor Day.The broadcasting of news will then resume regularly on Friday 2nd.The... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: March passenger demand grows 3.3%
International and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2025 global passenger demand for air travel with the following highlights: • Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (... more
DefenseIraq receives first pair of Airbus H-225M Caracal multi-role helico...
Part of an order for 12 units, intended to strengthen the capabilities of the Iraqi Army's aviation
AirportsAntalya Airport: long-term refinancing of EUR 2.5 bn secured
Through international banking group
