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AirlinesAirbus-Cathay Group: co-investment partnership for SAF adoption
Up to USD 70m to accelerate the development production in Asia and globally
Airbus and the Cathay Group have announced a joint investment of up to USD 70 million to accelerate the development Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production in Asia and globally. The agreement was announced... more
Fair and showsAirbus and Atitech: maintenance services for military aircraft
The industries have signed a collaboration agreement
Airbus Defence and Space and the Italian company Atitech have signed a General Terms Agreement (GTA) that establishes a framework for strategic cooperation for the provision of Maintenance, Repair and... more
AirlinesKorean Air's financial results for 3Q2025
The outlook for the 4Q cargo business remains mixed
Korean Air unveiled today its financial results for 3Q2025 (Non-consolidated).The highlights are: Korean Air reported a revenue of KRW 4.0085 trillion (USD 2.8587 billion) for the third quarter of 2025,... more
AirportsDrone aircraft: new attack on Khartoum International Airport
A few hours before the scheduled resumption of domestic flights at the airport after two years of closure /2 VIDEO
Target struck today in the early hours of the morning. No official statement on damage or delays. more
DefenseEurodrone: France abandons European armed fighter aircraft project: what happens now?
Paris withdraws from the Male Rpas € 7 bn program: why, implications, reactions, future prospects
The future of European industrial cooperation hangs in the balance... more
DefenseTrump concludes billion-dollar deals with Australia
In Defence matters, Canberra will buy submarine drones (1,2 mld) and 1a tranche Apache helicopters (2,6 mld)
Moreover, Australia is investing in its integrated air and missile defense capabilities, including $2 billion in US companies, for its joint air battle management system. There's also some in the aerospace sector more
Airlines"Adex 2025" (3). Korean Air to unveil three UAV aircraft at the event
The models showcased were the LOWUS, Loitering Munition and KUS-FX - PHOTO GALLERY
Korean Air unveiled three unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) today at the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2025, taking place from October 17 to 24 at Seoul Airport in Seongnam and... more
AirportsTrieste Airport redesigns traffic flow: terminal access revolutionized from October 22
Roadworks in progress on SS14 in Ronchi dei Legionari
A single entrance will separate vehicular and cycling flows, integrating the airport with the major regional routes more
AerospaceSentinel-1D refuelled and ready for encapsulation
The launch campaign of the next satellite that will join the Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission is proceeding
Launch scheduled for Tuesday 4 November 2025 aboard an Ariane 6 rocket more
Fair and shows"Adex 2025" (2). Embraer returns to it with its Defense & Security portfolio
C-390 Millennium aircraft for South Korea project advances
Embraer will return to Seoul ADEX 2025 from 20 to 24 October (see for details AVIONEWS) to showcase its defense and security portfolio including the C-390 Millennium airplane. Products and solutions from... more
Aerospace"Adex 2025" from October 17-24 in Seoul
The first three days dedicated to the public, the last five ones to business
"ADEX 2025" is a biennial fair that this year takes place from October 17–19 (Public) and October 20–24 (Business) in Seoul at global level for the defense and aerospace industries.It will bring together the... more
Civil aviationIATA launches the Integrated Sustainability Program
During its WSS in Hong Kong (October 21-22)
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the Integrated Sustainability Program (ISP) at the IATA World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Hong Kong (October 21-22).ISP is a certification... more
AccidentsRunway excursion at Hong Kong airport: during its run the aircraft collides with a ground vehicle
The cargo airplane ends up in the sea: the 4 aboard the B-747 unharmed; the 2 attendants in the service vehicle deceased/VIDEO
A dramatic aviation accident occurred in the early hours of today at Hong Kong International Airport, where a B-747 cargo aircraft ran off the runway during landing, striking a ground service vehicle and... more
AirlinesFrankfurt and Winter schedule 2025-2026: 81 airlines flying to 244 destinations in 96 Countries
New services to Norway and Finland
Frankfurt Airport’s new Winter schedule will come into effect on October 26, coinciding with the end of daylight saving time in Germany. For the upcoming season, 81 airlines will offer flights to 244 d... more
AirportsItalian Enav: digital control tower in Malaysia
Techno Sky, a Group company, will supply an advanced system
The Italian Air Navigation Service Provider ENAV, through its subsidiary Techno Sky, has been awarded the contract for the supply and implementation of an advanced Remote Digital and Virtual Tower (RDVT)... more
IndustryFAA authorizes Boeing to increase production of B-737 MAX aircraft
Monthly limit raised to 42 units after thorough inspections of the assembly lines
A sign of renewed confidence from the federal regulatory authorities has arrived for the American aerospace giant Boeing. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA, the authority that regulates civil aviation... more
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