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
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
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 recapitalisation of Lufthansa
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
AirlinesFrankfurt opens T3: expanded capacity in a critical framework
Rising costs, post-pandemic delays, and high fuel prices are complicating the rollout process
Today (April 22), Fraport officially opened the new state-of-the-art Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport with a ceremony attended by more than 400 invited guests from government, business, and the aviation... more
Civil aviationShareholders' meeting of Enav SpA: publication of the three lists of candidates...
By MeF, by shareholders and by Inarcassa
With reference to the Shareholders’ Meeting of ENAV SpA, convened in ordinary session in a single call for May 14, 2026, to resolve, among other things, on the appointment of the members of the Board o... more
AirlinesEurope’s airports welcome the European Commission’s plan to address the...
EU Fuel Observatory and immediate coordination with States, fuel supplier, airlines and airports
Europe’s airports today welcomed AccelerateEU, the European Commission’s dynamic response plan to the energy crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East.The plan outlines a series of critical mea... 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...
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...
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
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
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
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AerospaceThales Alenia Space: signed agreement to develop new telecommunications...
Dedicated to the Polish Ministry of Defense
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For NH-90 Block 2 helicopter architecture study
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The airplane operated by China Southern Airlines
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Fair and showsAircraft and not only. Merkel inaugurated "ILA 2018"
Opening tour focused on German-French cooperation
Germany’s Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel focused on German-French cooperation in aviation and space in her speech at the opening yesterday of the "ILA Berlin 2018" (April 25-29). The chancellor expressed he... more
Fair and showsAirplanes, helicopters, tiltrotor. Boeing at "ILA 2018"
It presents solutions and trends of the future
Boeing showcases market-proven solutions and future trends in aviation at the "Innovation and Leadership in Aerospace (ILA) Berlin 2018" exhibition. A series of its aircraft are on static display and additional... more
AirlinesVito Riggio President of ENAC: Alitalia (4) must appoint a special commissioner...
Rome, Italy - He commented when reached over the phone
Civil aviationRobin Kamark new CEO of the Group Airline Equity Partners of Etihad Aviation...
Abu Dhabi, Emirates - He takes over from Bruno Matheu
