Civil aviationStefano Villanti appointed Managing Director of Leonardo Helicopters
Effective today
Effective today, Stefano Villanti is appointed Managing Director of Leonardo Helicopters. He brings extensive experience in Leonardo’s rotorcraft business, having held senior leadership positions within Le... more
AirlinesFourth IATA World Sustainability Symposium in Brussels in October
As air transport faces critical decarbonization policy decisions
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold the fourth World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Brussels, Belgium, on 13-14 October 2026. Bringing together leaders from aviation, energy,... more
Civil aviationItalian ANSV: study of incidents involving passengers falling from the...
The document is divided into eleven chapters and includes photographs and figures – ATTACHMENT
ANSV, the Italian Flight Safety Agency, announces that it has published a new document today on its official website.This document specifically concerns: Study on occurrences involving passengers falling... more
AirlinesA turbulent August for Ryanair: from the Thessaloniki incident to the 262-pilot...
Safety scrutiny and employment litigation intensify pressure on the carrier
The serious Thessaloniki incident has reopened technical questions surrounding the Boeing 737 NG. Meanwhile, hundreds of pilots are challenging the contractor model before a London court. Two separate... more
AirlinesPegasus-AirAsia: launch new code-share connecting networks
Between Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur, connecting points
Pegasus Airlines and AirAsia Group have launched a code-share partnership linking their networks at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen. It is the first code-share agreement in AirAsia's history.Pegasus guests can n... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways upgrades to year-round from Göteborg Airport
From December four times per week using a A-321LR plane
In August Etihad Airways announced a new direct route between Gothenburg and Abu Dhabi, and following exceptional demand since bookings opened, the airline has now confirmed that the route will be upgraded... more
AirlinesCologne-Bonn Airport: more than 1.8 million travellers passed through it in Summer
New security checks for faster processing
More than 1.8 million passengers used Cologne-Bonn Airport for their journeys during this year’s summer holidays. The number of passengers thus exceeded the already high level of the previous year’s sum... more
AirportsFraport Brasil Aeroporto de Fortaleza assumes operations at Jericoacoara
Concession runs until 2047
Fraport Brasil Aeroporto de Fortaleza, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fraport AG and operator of Fortaleza Airport (FOR), has officially assumed operations of Jericoacoara Airport (JJD) in northeastern Brazil.... more
DefenseFirst serial production contract for the Centauro II signed for the Brazilian...
The vehicle already adopted by the Italian Army which has placed orders for 150 units - PHOTO
Leonardo, through the CIO Consortium (IDV – OTO Melara), has signed an initial serial production contract with the Brazilian Army within the framework of Programa Estratégico Forças Blindadas, for the... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: passenger demand grows in July
Regional breakdown for international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2026 global passenger demand:Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 0.2% compared to July 2025. Excluding... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: cargo demand grows in July
Several factors in the operating environment should be noted
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 3.9% compared to July... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: satellite in the Meteosat fleet launched
A European Constellation at the Forefront of Weather Forecasting
The MTG-I2 weather satellite, built by prime contractor Thales Alenia Space, the joint company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), was successfully launched yesterday by Arianespace aboard an Ariane... more
Civil aviationPhenom 300EV aircraft secures triple certification
Deliveries are expected to begin in 2028
Embraer today announced that the Phenom 300EV has received triple certification from Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC — Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA),... more
CargoIATA Cargo Experts Conference (CEC) in September
Turning expertise into improved operations
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2026 IATA Cargo Experts Conference (CEC) will focus on practical ways to improve day-to-day air cargo operations through global standards,... more
AirlinesWillie Walsh took charge as Chief Executive Officer of IndiGo
He will lead the airline’s next phase of growth
IndiGo announced that Willie Walsh has assumed charge as its new Chief Executive Officer to lead the airline’s next era of growth and global ambition. The carrier had announced his appointment as its n... more
Latest newsAttack on Krasnodar: drones strike a logistics hub and a childcare...
Air raids in southern Russia cause civilian casualties, leaving two children dead
On the thirty-fifth anniversary of Ukrainian independence, August 24, 2026, a drone attack in the Russian city of Krasnodar tragically resulted in the deaths of two children inside a childcare facility,... more
AirportsMotors and transport in Washington: the Freedom 250 Grand Prix gets...
Flights halted and capital's main arteries closed as the city welcomes the major motorsport show
Washington becomes a street race circuit for the first time: the administration led by Donald Trump brings the IndyCar "Freedom 250 Grand Prix" to the US capital, a mega-event created to celebrate the... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes happy Summer holidays to everybody
The agency will reopen as usual on Monday the 24th
AVIONEWS informs its subscribers, reporteres and social media followers that the agency will remain closed from August 10 to 21.News diffusion will therefore resume on Monday, August 24.The publication... more
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AerospaceThales Alenia Space: satellite in the Meteosat fleet launched
A European Constellation at the Forefront of Weather Forecasting
The MTG-I2 weather satellite, built by prime contractor Thales Alenia Space, the joint company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), was successfully launched yesterday by Arianespace aboard an Ariane... more
Civil aviationItalian ANSV: study of incidents involving passengers falling from the...
The document is divided into eleven chapters and includes photographs and figures – ATTACHMENT
ANSV, the Italian Flight Safety Agency, announces that it has published a new document today on its official website.This document specifically concerns: Study on occurrences involving passengers falling... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: cargo demand grows in July
Several factors in the operating environment should be noted
AirlinesPegasus-AirAsia: launch new code-share connecting networks
Between Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur, connecting points
AirlinesFourth IATA World Sustainability Symposium in Brussels in October
As air transport faces critical decarbonization policy decisions
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DefenseXi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un and Pezeshkian (Iran) at the parade...
The Eastern bloc is growing, in stark contrast to the West - VIDEO
The military parade held on September 3 in Beijing to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the Japanese occupation of China was the perfect opportunity for the country to send... more
AirlinesBoeing and WestJet announce order for 67 airplanes
The airline to double its Dreamliner fleet to expand international network
Boeing and WestJet today announced the Canadian carrier is buying 67 more jets, bringing its firm order book to 123 airplanes as the airline plans to expand its fleet and domestic and international networks.... more
AirlinesBreak with Lufthansa: pilots consider strike over pensions
The carrier wants to pass social security costs onto its employees
Civil aviationE-190E2 and E-195E2 aircraft receive Type Certification from SACAA
Milestone in the airplane global success and reinforcing for the African market
