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AirlinesIndiGo finalised a commitment for 30 A-350 aircraft
Converting a MoU signed in June
IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has finalised a commitment for 30 A-350 aircraft, converting a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in June into a firm order. This brings the airline's total A-350 o... more
Civil aviationEmbraer inaugurates office in New Delhi, India
And strategic alliance to introduce the C-390 Millennium aircraft
Embraer inaugurated today its new India office of its fully-owned Indian subsidiary at WorldMark 4, Aerocity, New Delhi. The opening of the office marks a significant deepening of Embraer’s long-standing co... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: start of the share buyback programme
Following the resolution adopted by the shareholders’ meeting held on 26 May 2025 and in the terms already disclosed
Leonardo also announces today, 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 S... more
Fair and showsZ-20T: China displays the armed utility helicopter, strategic enhancement for the Pla
Presented at the 7th China Helicopter Exposition in Tianjin, the latest variant of the medium Z-20 aircraft
Expand operational capabilities by integrating troop transport with ground-attack and armed-escort functions for the air-assault forces of the Chinese People's Liberation Army more
AccidentsChile: MH-60M Black Hawk helicopter missing since yesterday located
The Chilean Air Force reports today: three of the four military personnel on board were uninjured, one fatality
The Chilean Air Force (Fach) MH-60M Black Hawk helicopter with which contact had been lost on the night of 16 October in the area of Campos de Hielo Sur, in the Aysén region of the Chilean Patagonia,... more
DefenseEuropean Defence Industry Programme: MEPs reach deal with Council
Strengthened support to Ukraine with EUR 300 million
The informal agreement reached on Thursday by MEPs and the Danish Presidency of the Council will allow for the creation of the first-ever European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP). The scheme seeks to... more
AccidentsSafety: IATA updates the Manual for response to post-aircraft-incident crises
A detailed guide for assistance to families was presented today
From Xiamen the latest revision of its Emergency Response Best Practices Handbook, which for the first time devotes a full section to immediate and ongoing support for the relatives of victims, aligning with operational standards (IOSA) and international regulatory standards (ICAO) more
AirlinesExpansion plan for Discover Airlines (Lufthansa): fleet to 40 aircraft by mid-2028
The leisure carrier will introduce four long-range A-350/900s from 2027
Discover Airlines, the leisure carrier of the Lufthansa Group, announced today a significant growth and fleet renewal plan that will see the total number of aircraft rise to 40 by mid-2028. The key element... more
Civil aviationItalian Enac: its general director D'Orsogna meets EASA Executive Director Guillermet
At the headquarters of the European Aviation Safety Agency; several topics were addressed
The Director General of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) Alexander D’Orsogna, accompanied by the Deputy Director General Fabio Nicolai, met today, in Cologne, with the Executive Director of EASA (... more
AirportsIATA launched global campaign to help travellers fly safely with Lithium Batteries
Seven simple safety rules and a recent survey by the Association - VIDEO
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched ‘Travel Smart with Lithium Batteries’, a global safety campaign that gives travelers seven simple rules for carrying mobile phones, laptops, pow... more
Civil aviationSummit to accelerate regulation and infrastructure for eVTOL flights in Brazil
Hold by Eve Air Mobility and InvestSP
Eve Air Mobility, in partnership with InvestSP, held a strategic meeting in São Paulo that brought together authorities, representatives from regulatory, environmental and safety agencies, as well as... more
AirlinesEmbraer: heavy maintenance for more than 240 planes in the USA
Signed a long term agreement extension with Republic Airways
Embraer has signed a long-term agreement extension with Republic Airways to provide heavy maintenance for its fleet of more than 240 E-170 and E-175 jets. The aircraft will be serviced at Embraer’s Services &... more
Civil aviationPiaggio Aerospace receives order for two P-180 airplanes from Turkish operator
They will be operated in shuttle and ambulance configuration
Piaggio Aerospace has secured a new order for two P-180 Avanti EVO aircraft from a Turkish company, which will operate them in shuttle and ambulance configuration. The deal, announced at the NBAA-BACE... more
AirportsSAVE: the Venetian airports go to Finint and Ardian in a €2 billion mega-deal
Continuity at the top for Marchi and Scarpa. The operation marks the return to the territory.
They will lead the new North-East airport hub with ambitions of growth and acquisitions, after the exit of the Dws and Infravia funds more
AirlinesWizz Air announces new connection from Fiumicino
With daily frequency from March, it is served by A-321neo airplane
Wizz Air continues its expansion in Italy and announces a new route that connects the Italian capital, Rome-Fiumicino with Bratislava. The new air link will operate on a daily basis starting 16 March 2026... more
AirportsItalian airports: dispensers for free water refills for air travellers
By the end of the year there will be 22 associated with Assaeroporti; some have already been active for some time
By the end of the year, 22 airports affiliated with Italian Assaeroporti will offer departing passengers the possibility to refill reusable bottles and water bottles free of charge once they have passed... more
IndustryGermany orders 20 new Eurofighter aircraft
The first delivery in 2031, the last in 2034
Germany is strengthening its defence capabilities with the purchase of 20 new Eurofighters. Under the contract, Airbus will produce the multi-role combat aircraft at its final assembly line in Manching,... more
AirportsAgreement for the joint acquisition of Milione, SAVE company (Venice Airport, in Italy), signed
Closing of the operation is expected between late 2025 and early 2026
Ardian, a global company active in private market investments, and Finint Infrastrutture, created on the distinctive asset-management expertise of Finanziaria Internazionale Holding to drive the development... more
Civil aviationHondaJet aircraft flies with 100% SAF
The Company was awarded Sustainable Flight Department Accreditation from the NBAA last October
Honda Aircraft Company announced in the last days it has become the first twin-turbine very light business jet manufacturer to utilize the HondaJet on a successful test flight running a 100% blend of Sustainable... more
Civil aviationDemand for business aircraft record expected, according to the 34th outlook by Honeywell
Expected 8,500 deliveries and value of $283 billion over the next decade
This is the highest decadal delivery forecast ever recorded in the study’s 34-year history, with an expected average annual growth rate of around 3% more
AirlinesAeroitalia takes over from Lumiwings at Foggia's "Gino Lisa" to ensure air connections
Cancellations and passengers stranded on the ground are only a memory: now work is underway on schedules, fleet and restoring trust.
It’s official: from November 1 the management of connections from Foggia’s "Gino Lisa" will move from Lumiwings to Aeroitalia. The Italian private carrier founded in 2022 and ranked second in the shortlist of... more
AirlinesAncona Airport: Giorgio Buffa is the new chief executive officer
A career between the sky and management, today at the helm of the "Sanzio" for the phase of consolidation and territorial continuity
Ancona International Airport has a new CEO and general manager: he is Giorgio Buffa, whose appointment was approved yesterday, 14 October 2025, by the Board of Directors of the managing company. The formal... more
IndustryLeonardo DRS: contract to develop advanced VIPKs for US Army
To support the growing need for easy-to-access, on-demand electrical power in the field
Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced yesterday it has been awarded a contract by the US Army to develop prototype Vehicle Integrated Power Kits (VIPKs) to support the growing need for easy-to-access, on-demand... more
AirlinesEx-Alitalia dispute, layoffs start for about 2,000 employees in Cigs
Trade unions call for a halt ahead of tomorrow's talks at the Ministry of Labour - ATTACHED LETTER
The Extraordinary Administration of Alitalia-SAI began, as of yesterday 14 October 2025, sending dismissal letters affecting around 2,000 employees, who are still formally on the payroll of the former... more
Civil aviationAirbus streamlines its tactical Uncrewed Aerial System offering
Into a single comprehensive portfolio that will be managed by its Helicopters division
Airbus has streamlined its small and medium tactical Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) from Survey Copter, Aliaca and Capa-X, into a single comprehensive portfolio that will be managed by its Airbus Helicopters... more
Civil aviationTrueNoord places firm order for 20 E-195E2 aircraft
And it secures purchase rights for up to 30 additional jets
TrueNoord has signed a firm order agreement with Embraer to acquire twenty factory-new E-195E2 aircraft. The agreement also includes purchase rights for up to twenty additional new airplanes and up to... more
AirlinesMFZ-Elifly agreement for a helicopter hub and HEMS
Development of technical training, port services and emergency medical response
The Misurata Free Zone (MFZ) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Italian company Elifly, specialized in air transport and helicopter services, to develop infrastructure dedicated to... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. Puglia Sky is launched: local consortium targets regional routes
Initial capital over 5.5 million, AOC process and plan for fleet, slots and personnel recruitment
A few weeks after the announcement by Confindustria Bari-Bat, an entrepreneurial project is taking shape to give Apulia a private regional airline. In a notary's office in Bari the deed of incorporation... more
AirportsFraport, traffic figures in September: most Group airports report growth
Around 6.0 million passengers flew via Frankfurt last month
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed approximately 6.0 million passengers in September 2025 – a 2.2 percent increase compared to the same month in 2024. With summer school vacations ongoing until mid-September i... more
AirportsEuropean Parliament: MEPs set out their red lines for air passenger rights changes
Compensation after three-hour flight delay
On Monday, the Transport and Tourism Committee adopted its negotiating guidelines on changes to EU air passenger rights by 34 votes in favour and two abstentions. The MEPs are seeking to ensure that passengers... more
AirlinesApprehension at Tokyo-Haneda: B-737 ANA during takeoff damages runway lights and nose landing gear
Forced to turn back. Similar incident occurred to a B-737/800 aircraft of Jal in April
The incident occurred last night. Investigations into an alleged incorrect alignment during takeoff. Delays and disruptions to the airport's evening air traffic more
AirlinesWizz Air announces a new route to Fiumicino
Twice a week operated by A-321neo aircraft
Wizz Air continues its expansion in Italy announcing a new air connection from Podgorica to Rome–Fiumicino; operated twice a week by an A-321neo airplane, with the first flight scheduled for 2 June 2026.The l... more
AirlinesAir France: 35 years of the Bologna-Paris air connection
It was the first city in Italy to welcome the Concorde airplane in 1987
It was 1990 when Air France began linking the city of Paris with Bologna. From that moment, millions of customers have boarded its aircraft to reach the "Dotta" from the "Ville Lumière" cities or to continue... more
AirportsSmarter operations at Geneva Airport
It prepares for future growth
With passenger traffic expected to reach 20 million by 2030, Geneva Airport is stepping up its digital transformation to make journeys smoother and operations smarter. The airport is introducing a modern... more
HelicoptersLeonardo and Boeing partner for US Army training helicopter
A program by the Armed Force as "Flight School Next"
Boeing and Leonardo are collaborating to pursue the US Army’s Flight School Next contractor-owned, contractor-operated (COCO) service contract. The partnership combines Boeing’s operational experience with... more
AirlinesAir Europa activates new emissions offsetting program
Two projects located in countries served by the air carrier
As part of its commitment to environmental protection and in line with its sustainability plans, Air Europa has launched a new carbon footprint offset program.The project, carried out in collaboration... more
DefenseSafran Aero Boosters and Bmt Aerospace will produce key components for P&W's F135 engine
Equips 5th‑generation F-35 Lightning II multirole fighter aircraft in service with Belgium
In the context of industrial compensation, an agreement reached today between Brussels and Pratt & Whitney during a ceremony organized to celebrate the arrival of the first Belgian F-35s more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines and Air Algérie sign agreement
To expand partnerships and code-share
The flag carriers Turkish Airlines and Air Algérie have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation and review their code-share agreement within a broader scope of application.... more
DefenseBelgium enters the F-35 era: the first stealth fighter aircraft have arrived at Florennes
Historic turning point in Belgian Defence. The industrial impact of the programme highlighted /VIDEO
Minister of Defence confirms the timetable for the decommissioning of the F-16s, partly destined for Ukraine more
AirlinesSupply chain problems could cost airlines over $11 billion in 2025
IATA alarm: delays in deliveries of new aircraft and spare parts force fleet ageing
According to a joint study by IATA the economic and operational impact would be unprecedented. OEMs and suppliers are urged to open the Aftermarket and to increase transparency more
AirlinesEtihad reports September 2025 traffic statistics
The carrier celebrates four new routes in a week
Etihad Airways carried 1.9 million passengers in September 2025, marking a 21% increase compared with the same month last year. The growth reflects continued demand across the airline’s expanding global n... more
Civil aviationAci Europe, August: peak of 5% into the European passenger air traffic
Overall, the volumes in the month +7% compared to the pre-pandemic levels (August 2019)
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE today released its preliminary air traffic report for August 2025. Passenger traffic across the European airport network increased +4.9% in August 2025 compared with... more
Civil aviationElt Group: new study confirms e4shield efficacy in reducing risk of contamination from Sars
The application significantly reduces the risk of contagion
A new study published in MDPI Applied Sciences and conducted by the research and innovation team of Elt Group and its subsidiary E4Life in collaboration with the Energy Department of Politecnico di Torino,... more
Civil aviationNATO Parliamentary Assembly (2): appreciation for Italy's role
Rutte emphasized the potential of the Gcap program
Today, October 13, the annual session of NATO’s Parliamentary Assembly concluded in Ljubljana, with the plenary sitting that saw the participation, among others, of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Z... more
Civil aviationNBAA-BACE 2025 from October 14 to 16 in Las Vegas
Annual event that is held alternately with Orlando
NBAA is the Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (BACE) held alternately in Las Vegas (October 14–16, 2025) and Orlando, USA. The annual event brings together current and prospective owners of business a... more
AirportsFast-Consal Air Transport: strike today at AdR airports Fiumicino and Ciampino
The industrial action by all employees of the airport operator, called for from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Fast-Confsal Air Transport proclaims a national strike of all employees of AdR – Aeroporti di Roma, following the negative outcome of the conciliation procedures provided for by Law 146/90.The reasons f... more
DefenseNATO reassures over the shooting down of Russian fighter jets: "We only shoot in the event of a real threat"
Rutte, addressing the Parliamentary Assembly in Ljubljana, reiterates the Alliance's superior strength
The Secretary General entrusts the decision on the rules of engagement to the military leadership, excluding political interference. He will not have it shot down 'for an occasional entry' into NATO airspace more
AirportsThe EU's new entry/exit system is actived: no more passport stamping
The EES will be rolled out progressively over a period of 6 months, until 9 April 2026
Member States started from yesterday introducing Europe's new digital border system, the Entry/Exit System (EES), across their external borders. As of this date, Member States started electronically registering... more
HelicoptersBoeing awarded contract from USAF for eight additional MH-139A helicopters
This new order raises the total number to 34 units
In a deal worth more than $173 million, the US Air Force has awarded Boeing a contract to produce eight more MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters and provide training and sustainment support services.Following... more
AirlinesMadrid's challenge over hand luggage: infringement procedure launched against fines on air carriers
Contested fine of €179 mln against 5 low-cost carriers for charges on ancillary services
The fine would violate the freedom to set fares. Spain, through the Minister for Consumer Rights, defends its position and announces an appeal to the EU Court, while Ryanair responds by reducing flights more