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
AirlinesThe pantouflage in the civil aviation sector
Conflict of interest, three-year ban and compliance tools for the Enac–ITA transition
The pantouflage phenomenon frequently resurfaces when institutional figures who have exercised regulatory powers transfer to companies subject to that control.The case of the move of a member of Italian... more
AirlinesPublic appointments: the Terna case
Golden pay and public responsibility in subsidiaries
Public appointments: the Terna case Recently the list of candidates to lead Terna for the 26/29 three-year period was filed. The outgoing CEO, Giuseppina di Foggia, we recall the only woman at the top... more
DefenseIndra Land Vehicles and Idv (Leonardo): agreement for combat vehicle
For a new Spanish Marine Infrantry; 34 Superav 8x8 platforms
Indra Land Vehicles and IDV, a Leonardo Company, have reached a strategic agreement that forms the basis for delivering the new Marine Infantry Amphibious Combat Vehicle (VACIM), as requested by the Spanish... more
AirlinesUnited cuts 2026 estimates due to high fuel costs, solid profit
Revenues and EPS above estimates, air carrier focuses on growth and operational resilience
United Airlines (UAL) reported a first-quarter profit, delivering first-quarter pre-tax earnings of $0.9 billion, with a pre-tax margin of 6.0%, up 2.3 points year-over-year. United delivered adjusted... more
AirlinesEthiopian Airlines purchases other six B-787/9 airplanes
The carrier fully exercises commitments from its 2023 order
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced the purchase of six 787 Dreamliner aircraft as the carrier fully exercises commitments from its 2023 landmark order. The airline will use the jets to expand its... more
AirlinesITA Airways closed its first aircraft Finance Lease for 2 A-330/900 airplanes
They are powered by RR Trent 7000 engines
In December 2025 and April 2026, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank closed for ITA Airways, Italy’s reference carrier, its inaugural aircraft Finance Lease transaction. The deal is for two A-... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: signed agreement to develop new telecommunications satellite
Dedicated to the Polish Ministry of Defense
Thales Alenia Space, a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), yesterday announced the signing of an industrial cooperation agreement with RADMOR and Airbus Defence and Space, to develop... more
HelicoptersAirbus and partners sign contract
For NH-90 Block 2 helicopter architecture study
The NATO agency in charge of the NH-90 programme, NAHEMA, has signed a contract with NHIndustries (a consortium between Airbus, Leonardo and GKN Aerospace) to launch the NH90 Block 2 architecture study.... more
AirlinesEU: no structural shortage of aviation fuel
Brussels coordinates with the IEA and Member States to ensure logistical continuity
No signals of a structural fuel shortage that could translate into large-scale flight cancellations have emerged, a European Commission spokeswoman said during the briefing with journalists. The EU executive... more
AirlinesIATA's alarm: statement on potential jet fuel shortages
Autorità ed operatori sollecitati a piani d'emergenza per rafforzare la catena logistica
Willie Walsh, IATA (International Air Transport Association)'s Director General declared in a statement on potential jet fuel shortage that: “The IEA's assessment of potential jet fuel shortages is so... more
AirlinesITA Airways and Volotea strengthen their strategic partnership
New bilateral code-share agreement: enhanced connectivity between Italy and Europe
Volotea, the airline connecting small and medium-sized European cities, and ITA Airways, Italy’s flagship carrier, announce the launch of their bilateral code-share agreement, effective April 15, 2026. T... more
Finance and economyLeonardo Shareholders’ Meeting: published the slates of candidates for t...
Scheduled for May 7, 2026, in single call
With reference to the forthcoming Leonardo's Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting, scheduled for May 7, 2026, in single call to deliberate, among other matters, on the renewal of the Board of Directors (composed,... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group accelerates strategy implementation: removal of CityLine,...
Increased kerosene prices, and union protests push reorganization and crew transfer
In view of significantly increased kerosene prices, which have more than doubled compared to the period before the Iran war, as well as rising additional burdens from labor disputes, the implementation... more
AirlinesITA Airways celebrates Made in Italy National Day
It has launched a dedicated campaign
ITA Airways celebrates today the “Made in Italy National Day", an occasion dedicated to promoting the goods and services that embody Italian identity, quality, and craftsmanship around the world. This d... more
IndustryH55 selects Safran to supply the electric propulsion unit
For the Bristell B23 Energic aircraft
Safran Electrical & Power and H55 have signed an agreement to integrate the Safran ENGINeUS electric motor into the H55 electric propulsion system, powering the fully electric Bristell B23 Energic aircraft.... more
AirlinesAci Europe- A4E: EES disruptions on first day of full operations
Affirm yet again the immediate need for flexibility
Airports and airlines in the last days called on the European Commission and EU Member States to immediately introduce additional flexibility in the operation of the Schengen Entry Exit System (EES), as... more
AirlinesITA Airways accompanies Pope Leo XIV on His Apostolic Journey to Africa...
Departure from Fiumicino next Monday aboard the A-330neo airplane
ITA Airways, the Italian reference carrier, will accompany Pope Leo XIV on his Apostolic Journey to the African continent.The flight carrying the Holy Father will depart on April 13 at 8:00 am from Rome-Fiumicino,... more
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While there is no official confirmation of the news that China has refused to physically deliver two Boeing aircraft, one of which, a -737 Max destined for Xiamen Airlines, both of which were forced to... more
AirlinesUS-China trade war: Boeing brings two planes destined for China back to...
Beijing stops deliveries as announced
By now, we know, there is a trade war between the United States and China, which has a heavy impact on the air transport sector. On the other hand, Beijing had announced it (see AVIONEWS): the new duties... more
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Over 650 fighter takeoffs to intercept and identify airplanes
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Selection of professional figures and work expected to start at the end of May
