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
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
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
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
Civil aviationEnav SpA: 2025 financial statements approved
And new BoD appointed for 2026-2028
The Shareholders’ Meeting of ENAV SpA, held today in ordinary session under the chairmanship of lawyer Alessandra Bruni, approved, among other matters, the Company’s Financial Statements for the 2025 fin... more
AirportsEuropean air passenger traffic expands by +3.8% in March
Despite Middle East conflict; freight and movements - ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE today released its traffic report for March and the first quarter of 2026. Passenger traffic across the European airport network increased by +3.8% in March compared... more
AerospaceThales and Ariane Group conduct first firing long-range land strike
With the support by French DGA EM at the Ile du Levant test site
Thales and ArianeGroup successfully conducted the first firing of the new ballistic munition FLP-t 150, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with the support from the Missile Testing Division of the French Defense... more
AerospaceAvio: 1Q2026 results
Vega C ready for a new launch
The Board of Directors of Avio SpA yesterday reviewed and approved Q1 2026 results.Avio, an aerospace company, reports for Q1 2026 an order backlog of Euro 2,116 million, essentially in line compared to... more
AirlinesLufthansa (2) accelerates the integration of ITA Airways
Towards entry into the global network and the strengthening of cargo
The Deutsche Lufthansa AG will exercise its option to acquire a majority stake in ITA Airways in June of this year. This will increase its stake from 41 to 90 percent (see AVIONEWS). The Supervisory Board... more
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Effective from next June 1st, 2025
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