
AerospaceLeonardo BoD approved the 1Q2026 results
They showed further significant growth of the Group - ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved the results for the first quarter 2026. The highlights in detail: • Orde... more

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

AirlinesBiman Bangladesh Airlines orders 14 B-787 and B-737 jets
Dreamliner in the versions 10 and 9, MAX in the 8 variant
Boeing and Biman Bangladesh Airlines announced the national carrier has placed its largest-ever order, selecting 14 B-787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX airplanes to expand and modernize its fleet.The new order... more

AerospaceThales Alenia Space signs phase 1 contract with ESA
For the development of the telescopes onboard LISA mission
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), announces the signing of a €26.1 million phase 1 contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) related to the development o... more

AirlinesITA Airways launched direct flights between Houston and Rome
Two inaugural ceremonies in the airports
ITA Airways, Italy’s flag carrier, launched the first-ever non-stop flight between Rome-Fiumicino and Houston "George Bush Intercontinental Airport", opening up Italy to travellers from Houston and the s... more

Civil aviationLeonardo: confirmed as ESG leader in the Dow Jones Best in class indices
For the sixteenth consecutive year
For the sixteenth consecutive year, Leonardo has been confirmed in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices (DJ BIC) 2026, among the most authoritative international stock market indices selecting companies... more

MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy Labor Day to everyone
The agency will reopen regularly on Monday, May 4th
AVIONEWS informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that the agency will be closed tomorrow, May 1st, for Labor Day.News publication will resume on Monday the 4th.The management and editorial... 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 fu...
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
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AirlineseasyJet and RR complete 100% hydrogen aero engine test
Advancing sustainable flight technology
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AerospaceAvio SpA: new BoD; Giulio Ranzo CEO and General Manager
During its first meeting of the Board of Directors
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MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy Labor Day to everyone
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AirlinesIATA: jet fuel rationing threat puts airlines under pressure
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Civil aviationAircraft. Rolls-Royce and Turkish Technic together for an MRO center
State-of-the-art aircraft engine facility to be set up at Istanbul Airport
Operational by the end of 2027, it will enable the provision of full services for the Trent XWB-97, Trent XWB-84 and Trent 7000 engines, which power the Airbus A-350 and Airbus A-330neo aircraft, respectively. more

AirportsFinnish Air Force F/A-18 Hornet airplane crashes
The pilot managed to save himself by ejecting
At around 11 am today local time, according to what was reported by the Finnish Air Force, Finlands luftkrafter, one of the fighter aircraft in the fleet, an F/A-18 Hornet, crashed into the military area... more

DefenseHostilities between India and Pakistan resume
Dozens of fighter planes are engaged on both sides. Kashmir is the long-standing bone of contention

IndustryLeonardo: new Aeronautics Division established
Stefano Bortoli appointed Managing Director





















