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
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 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
AirlinesSaudia becomes first Middle East and Africa operator of the A-321XL...
First unit delivered: new range for the regional and intercontinental routes
Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has taken delivery of its first A-321XLR, marking a significant milestone as the first airline in the Middle East and Africa to operate... 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
Aerospacee-GEOS and Synspective: partnership to advance Geospatial Intelligence Solutions
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
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
AirlinesSkytrax confirms ITA Airways’ 4-Star rating
High-quality services and high standards recognized again for 2026
ITA Airways announces that Skytrax has once again awarded it a 4-starrating for 2026: a result that reflects the airline’s high-quality service and rigorous standards.Its overall rating across the various p... more
AirlinesAir China Cargo increases A-350F order to 10 aircraft
The carrier previously ordered six freighters in November 2025
Air China Cargo Co., Ltd. ("Air China Cargo") has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for four additional A-350F freighters, taking its total order for the type to 10 aircraft; the carrier previously... more
DefenseRoyal Thai Air Force orders two C-295 aircraft
First delivery scheduled in the 1H2029
The Royal Thai Air Force has acquired two C-295 airplanes in tactical transport configuration, which will enhance Thailand’s defence capabilities. The two C-295s will be operated by the 46th Wing Division o... more
Civil aviationAirbus demonstrates multi-domain capability with a teaming exercise
Among crewed and uncrewed platforms of the Spanish Navy
Airbus Helicopters and the Spanish Navy successfully completed a tactical flight trial earlier this month in Rota, Spain. The exercise integrated the offshore patrol vessel Rayo with a Spanish Navy H-135... more
AirlinesIATA launches Baggage Community System (BCS)
Bcs and Bix to modernize Global Baggage Messaging - VIDEO
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has developed the Baggage Community System (BCS), a secure digital platform to support the progressive adoption of the Modern Baggage Messaging (BIX)... more
DefenseLeonardo: major naval combat systems contract signed
For Kuwait Navy's "Al Dorra" program
The deal, worth around € 320 million, strengthens a long-standing and successful partnership that has already resulted in the delivery of more than 25 vessels more
Finance and economyLeonardo: start of the share buyback programme
For two million shares and for a period of eighteen months
Leonardo announces, also pursuant to Article 144-bis paragraph 3 of the Issuers’ Regulation, the starting in the next days of the share buyback programme, following the resolution adopted by the Shareholders’ Mee... more
AerospaceAvio: the Smile satellite with Vega C launched
It will measure the solar wind with the Earth’s magnetosphere - VIDEO
Today at 00:52 AM local time (03:52 UTC; 05:52 AM CEST), Avio successfully launched the Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE) scientific satellite for the European Space Agency (ESA)... more
IndustryLeonardo: Peru orders its fifth C-27J Spartan aircraft
The programme marks 100 airplanes sold in the world
The Peruvian Air Force (Fuerza Aérea del Perú - FAP) has placed an order for an additional C-27J Spartan multirole tactical airlifter, as part of its air mobility enhancement programme aimed at addressing t... more
Civil aviationEnav SpA (2): BoD appoints Igor De Biasio as CEO
For the first time under the chairmanship of Sandro Pappalardo
The Board of Directors of ENAV SpA, appointed by the Shareholders’ Meeting held today (see AVIONEWS), met for the first time under the chairmanship of Sandro Pappalardo and appointed Igor De Biasio as Ch... more
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High-quality services and high standards recognized again for 2026
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This follows an initial order in 2023 for six aircraft - PHOTO
Air Niugini, the national carrier of Papua New Guinea, has signed a firm order with Airbus for two more latest generation single-aisle A-220/100s. This follows an initial order in 2023 for six aircraft.... more
AerospaceSodern presents Astradia, a star tracker for the navigation of civil and...
It promises precision and safety even in hostile environments or in the absence of satellite signals
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