AirlinesFrankfurt Airport: T2 closed for refurbishment starting today; all airlines...
Thorough renovation and modernization planned; investment EUR 1,5 bn
After more than 30 years of intensive use since its inauguration in 1994, Terminal 2 is in need of a thorough makeover: prior to this it had only been possible to take appropriate steps without interrupting operations more
CargoAirbus introduces uncrewed version of the H-145 helicopter
The U-145's maiden flight for the end of this year, its entry into service at the beginning of the next decade
Airbus Helicopters has introduced an uncrewed version of its H-145 helicopter, the U-145, during "ILA Berlin airshow (June 10-14, 2026), where the company has displayed a full-scale mock-up of the new... more
AirlinesIATA: 82nd AGM and WATS from June 6-8, 2026
Aviation leaders gather in Rio de Janeiro
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that leaders of the global aviation industry are gathering in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World... more
AirlinesAzorra places additional firm order for 15 E-195E2 airplanes
The program surpasses 500 total orders and airline surpasses 50 ones
New agreement also secures purchase rights for another 15 aircraft for Azorra more
AirlinesLufthansa Group and ANA to add ITA Airways to their Europe-Japan JV
Starting from next Autumn 2026 - PHOTO
ITA Airways takes another step towards becoming part of the Lufthansa Group. The strategic Europe Japan Joint-Venture of Lufthansa Group (LHG) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) will be expanded to include ITA... more
AirportsHamburg Airport Cargo Center celebrates its 10th anniversary
Since 2016: efficient processes, digitalization and cooperation with regional and international partners
Hamburg Airport is celebrating a special anniversary: The Hamburg Airport Cargo Center (HACC) is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Since its opening on 30 May 2016, the HACC has developed into an efficient... more
AirportsAci Europe: passenger traffic turns negative in April
For the first time since post-Covid recovery - ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE today released its traffic report for April 2026, revealing that passenger traffic across the European airport network fell by -0.7% compared to the same month last... more
Civil aviationIATA-ICAO deepen cooperation on boosting SAF
Announced at "Aviation Climate Week"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced enhanced cooperation at "ICAO Aviation Climate Week" yesterday to advance transparency... more
Civil aviationRomanian Ministry of Internal Affairs orders for two C-27J Spartan...
The delivery of the first aircraft is expected in 2029
The Ministry of Internal Affairs continues the process of developing its aerial capabilities through the acquisition, within the SAFE (Security Action for Europe) instrument, of two C-27J Spartan tactical... more
CargoIATA (2): air cargo demand +4% in April
Amid Middle East disruption
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 4.0% compared to... more
AirlinesIATA: global air traffic -3,4% in April
Middle East in a strong decrease, Asia-Pacific and Europe increase: load factor 83,1%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2026 global passenger demand:Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was down -3.4% compared to April 2025.... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: filing notice
At its head office, on the Company’s website
Under the current legislation, notice is hereby given that the minutes of the Board of Directors’ meeting held on May 5, 2026, concerning the EMTN (Euro Medium Term Notes) Program for bonds issuance, a... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport: temporary suspension of the New Sky Line People...
Technical inspection required; replacement bus service for passengers operating between terminals
The new Sky Line people mover, which recently began connecting Terminals 1, 2, and 3 at Frankfurt Airport, is expected to remain out of service for the next couple of weeks. The temporary suspension is... more
Aerospacee-GEOS and Synspective: partnership to advance Geospatial Intelligence...
The agreement will broaden access to the two companies’ products and services
e-GEOS (20% Italian Space Agency and 80% Telespazio, part of the Leonardo Group), an Italian leading provider of value-added Earth Observation services, and Synspective Inc., a Japanese developer and operator... more
AirlinesCathay Group: two more A-350F airplanes
The airline’s total order to eight aircraft
Hong Kong’s Cathay Group has placed a firm order with Airbus for two additional A-350F freighters. This will bring the carrier’s total order to eight of the new-generation cargo aircraft. The model wil... more
HelicoptersCzech Ministry of Interior signs contract for 11 H-145 helicopters
It also includes an extensive training and logistics package
The Czech Ministry of Interior and Airbus Helicopters have signed a contract for 11 five-bladed H-145 helicopters, marking a significant milestone in the modernisation of the Czech Republic’s public s... more
Civil aviationLeonardo: establishment of Board Committees
And appointment of Lead Independent Director
The Board of Directors of Leonardo, which met yesterday under the chairmanship of Francesco Macrì (see AVIONEWS), proceeded to establish its internal Board Committees. Such Committees, also envisaged in... more
Civil aviationITPS Canada orders M-346 T Block 20 airplanes
The contract includes six aircraft with options for an additional six units; service starting in 2029
The model has also been selected by the Italian Air Force as the future aircraft for the “Frecce Tricolori”, Italy’s national aerobatic team more
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AirlinesIATA: 82nd AGM and WATS from June 6-8, 2026
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that leaders of the global aviation industry are gathering in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World... more
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Announced at "Aviation Climate Week"
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Since 2016: efficient processes, digitalization and cooperation with regional and international partners
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AirlinesDHL launches Xcelerate, premium fast-track service from Airport to...
Privileged service for faster shipments and short notice
DHL Aviation, the dedicated division of DHL Express, has launched Xcelerate, a premium fast-track cargo service from airport to airport, designed to offer customers priority shipments and a superior quality... more
Civil aviationEmbraer promotes safety initiatives in agricultural aviation
And it reinforces its presence at the "Bahia Farm Show" (June 9-14)
Embraer exhibits the Ipanema 203 airplane during the 19th edition of the "Bahia Farm Show", taking place between June 9 and 14 in Luís Eduardo Magalhães (BA). With more than 20 years of operation powered b... more
DefenseFrom cars to UAVs: is Renault moving towards military drone production...
Probable unprecedented partnership between the French giant and Paris to develop remotely piloted aircraft
AerospaceNATO. Rutte: what are the priorities on the agenda for the upcoming summit...
First and foremost, a 400% enhancement of air and missile defense to counter new global threats
