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AirlinesInaugural Praetor 600E delivered to fleet launch customer Flexjet
As part of the USD $7bn agreement announced in February 2025 - PHOTO GALLERY
Embraer today announced the delivery of the first Praetor 600E to Flexjet, making the company the fleet launch customer for Embraer's next-generation super-midsize jet. The model was unveiled alongside... more
AerospaceLeonardo: to help shape Europe's future sovereign Earth observation capability
The industry has been awarded by the ESA a fully funded contract
Leonardo has been awarded by the European Space Agency (ESA) a fully funded contract to define the architecture of the future EU Earth Observation Governmental Service (EOGS), a key capability designed... more
AirlinesAviogei strengthens its international network at GSE Expo Europe
In Lisbon, the industry reinforces contacts and prospects for electric and connected GSE
The international trade fair GSE Expo Europe (see AVIONEWS) has concluded in Lisbon (held at FIL from 15 to 17 September 2026), and the participation of Aviogei confirmed the Italian company's position... more
Aerospacee-Geos and iQPS: collaboration on SAR-based geospatial intelligence
The announcement comes as the global Space industry gathers for "World Space Business Week", in Paris
e-GEOS, a company owned by the Italian Space Agency (20%) and Telespazio (80%), part of the Leonardo Group, and Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space Inc. (iQPS), have launched a multi-year collaboration... more
DefenseAviogei (2): strategic GSE for Defense and Global Aeronautical Programs
From F-35 aircraft maintenance to NATO Logistics: the Operational Value of Italian GSE
In the military and defence sector, Aviogei (specialising in the design and manufacture of airport ground support equipment, or GSE) has counted a number of institutional customers, aerospace manufacturers... more
AirlinesBermudAir becomes the second E-Freighter aircraft operator
Leased by Regional One, the airplane will be the first one operating in the Americas - PHOTO
Embraer and Regional One announced today that BermudAir has become the second operator worldwide of the E-Freighter. The airline will operate one E-190F leased from Regional One, marking the first E-Freighter... more
AirlinesAviogei accelerates the electrification of Ground Support Equipment
In Lisbon, next-generation connected solutions for inclusive and safe airport handling
At the “GSE Expo Europe” international exhibition in Lisbon (at FIL, from September 15 to 17, with AVIONEWS at the event), the historic Italian manufacturer Aviogei, founded by Franco Cesarini, is focu... more
AerospaceSentinel and Flex (2): VV30 mission, Vega C second launch operated by Avio
Satellites were released an altitude of about 810 km; duration of the launch 116 minutes
On September 14th at 10.21 PM Kourou time (01.21 UTC; 03.21 AM CEST on September 15th), Avio successfully launched the Copernicus Sentinel-3C satellite for the European Commission within the scope of a... more
AirportsLeonardo to deliver baggage handling system for International Airport in Madina
The MBHS Cross Belt Sorter technology enters in KSA's market for the first time
Through a strategic partnership with MAFA and BELTCON, supporting the expansion of one of the Kingdom's most important aviation gateways more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: Copernicus Sentinel-3C and Earth Explorer FLEX launched
Two satellites, one mission: protecting our planet
The Copernicus Sentinel-3C and Earth Explorer FLEX satellites, for which Thales Alenia Space – the joint company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%) – is prime contractor, were successfully launched abo... more
Finance and economyLeonardo recognized by Extel as “Rising IR Program” among Large Caps
Analysts’ positive assessment supported by the growth recorded by the Group’s key financial indicators
Leonardo has been recognized and awarded the “Rising IR Program” in the Large Caps category in Italy, according to the 2026 Extel Survey, one of the most widely recognized benchmarks in the industry. The Exte... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: contrac to build NigComSat-2A satellite
Its expected operational in-orbit service life exceeds 15 years
Thales Alenia Space, a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a contract with Nigeria’s government-owned NIGCOMSAT Ltd to develop a new telecommunications satellite operating f... more
AerospaceAirbus starts the development of IRIS satellites on behalf of Eutelsat
The signature took place in the frame of the "International Space Summit"
Airbus Defence and Space has signed the initial contract for the design and build of the first layer of satellites for Europe’s sovereign IRIS constellation. Eutelsat, responsible in the SpaceRISE consortium f... more
AerospaceEutelsat orders 229 additional OneWeb satellites
During the "International Space Summit"
During the "International Space Summit" (September 9-10) yesterday, in Paris, and in the presence of Philippe Baptiste, Minister of Higher Education, Research and Space for France, Eutelsat has ordered... more
Civil aviationFrench Armed Forces order U050 Capa-X drone
Delivery of the systems is scheduled for 2027
The French Aeronautical Maintenance Directorate (DMAé) has placed an additional order with Airbus Helicopters following the successful evaluation of an initial U050 Capa-X system acquired at the end of... more
DefenseGCAP Electronics Evolution: contract to deliver sensing and communications capability to NG fighter aircraft
The consortium will deliver information superiority for the future complex and contested airspace
A new contract has been awarded to the companies of the GCAP Electronics Evolution (G2E) consortium –the international collaboration between the national defence electronics champions for Italy, Japan a... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space to provide digital payloads for 330 satellites
For telecommunications Iris 2 in Low Earth Orbit
Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), announces today it has signed a Letter of Agreement with Eutelsat to provide the governmental payloads dedicated to the 330... more
Civil aviationIATA: P&W Canada's contract changes are a step towards an improved engine aftermarket
They are limited to used parts for its PT6 and PW100-series turboprops
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed changes by Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) to contractual terms that had raised competition concerns in the market for used engine parts.The changes... more
AirlinesANA Holdings Inc. expands E-190E2 fleet with additional order for eight aircraft
Formalizing its decision unveiled last July
Embraer and ANA Holdings Inc. today announced the signing of an agreement for eight E-190E2 aircraft, formalizing ANA HD's decision unveiled on July 29, 2026 to expand their fleet. This deal builds on... more
AirlinesEmbraer celebrates the delivery of the 2,000th E-Jet airplane
Commemorative aircraft to Brazil’s Azul Linhas Aéreas - PHOTO GALLERY
Embraer celebrated yesterday the delivery of its 2,000th E-Jet, a landmark achievement that underscores the enduring success of one of the world’s three largest commercial jet families. The milestone a... more
AirlinesATR: maxi-order for 40 airplanes of the Indian carrier FLY91
Deliveries are scheduled from 2027 to 2032
FLY91 and ATR today announced the purchase of 40 ATR-72/600 aircraft for around $1 billion, marking the largest ATR firm order in almost a decade, and the largest ever by a regional airline. Deliveries... more
Civil aviationStefano Villanti appointed Managing Director of Leonardo Helicopters
Effective today
Effective today, Stefano Villanti is appointed Managing Director of Leonardo Helicopters. He brings extensive experience in Leonardo’s rotorcraft business, having held senior leadership positions within Le... more
AirlinesFourth IATA World Sustainability Symposium in Brussels in October
As air transport faces critical decarbonization policy decisions
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold the fourth World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Brussels, Belgium, on 13-14 October 2026. Bringing together leaders from aviation, energy,... more
DefenseFirst serial production contract for the Centauro II signed for the Brazilian Army
The vehicle already adopted by the Italian Army which has placed orders for 150 units - PHOTO
Leonardo, through the CIO Consortium (IDV – OTO Melara), has signed an initial serial production contract with the Brazilian Army within the framework of Programa Estratégico Forças Blindadas, for the... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: satellite in the Meteosat fleet launched
A European Constellation at the Forefront of Weather Forecasting
The MTG-I2 weather satellite, built by prime contractor Thales Alenia Space, the joint company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), was successfully launched yesterday by Arianespace aboard an Ariane... more
Civil aviationPhenom 300EV aircraft secures triple certification
Deliveries are expected to begin in 2028
Embraer today announced that the Phenom 300EV has received triple certification from Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC — Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA),... more
Civil defenseChina-US trade war: Beijing restricts drone exports
Asia's counter-response to American sanctions on humanoid robots
On August 5, 2026, Beijing's Ministry of Commerce announced a series of formal countermeasures against the United States, imposing stringent export restrictions on drones, key components, and flight technologies... more
Civil aviationColombia purchases the KC-390 "Millennium" aircraft
First Latin American Nation beyond Brazil to acquire it and the 13th country worldwide
Embraer announced yesterday that the Fuerza Aeroespacial Colombiana (FAC) has signed a contract for the acquisition of two KC-390 "Millennium" multi-mission aircraft. It also includes mission equipment,... more
Civil aviationEnstrom delivers new 480B helicopter to Safomar Aviation
Strengthening longstanding African partnership
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation (Enstrom) has delivered a new 480B turbine helicopter to Safomar Aviation (Safomar), its longtime authorized distributor serving South Africa and much of Sub-Saharan Africa.... more
AerospaceLeonardo: BoD examined and approved the results for the first half 2026
It showed further significant growth of the Group - ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Francesco Macrì, examined and unanimously approved the results for the first half 2026. The highlights: Order Backlog rises to... more
HelicoptersFirst NH-90 helicopter designed for special operations delivered to France
The Country has ordered a total of 18 units that will be delivered by mid 2029
Airbus Helicopters has officially delivered the first NH-90 Standard 2 to the French Armament General Directorate (DGA). This new variant of the NH-90 TTH was designed specifically for special operations.... more
AerospaceAvio to launch Copernicus Sentinel 3C and Flex satellites
Next September on Vega C
On September 14th at 10:21 PM Kourou time (01.21 UTC; 03.21 AM CEST on September 15th), Avio will launch two Earth observation satellites: the Sentinel-3C of the Copernicus programme for the European Commission... more
AerospaceAirbus reports 1H2026 results
351 commercial aircraft delivered
Airbus reported consolidated financial results for the Half-Year (H1) ended 30 June 2026.The highlights are:351 commercial aircraft delivered;Revenues € 33.2 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 2.7 billion EBIT (rep... more
AirportsSingapore selects Thales for next-generation AI-powered ATM system
Serving one of Asia’s busiest airspaces
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has awarded Thales a landmark contract to develop a new NexGen Air Traffic Management System (ATMS) and air traffic control radars, marking a major step... more
Civil aviationLeonardo is expanding in the US with the acquisition of Raft
Signed a definitive agreement for USD 450 million
Leonardo DRS, Leonardo’s (71.38% held) US listed subsidiary, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Raft in an all-cash transaction valued at $ 450 million. The acquisition adds to Leonardo DRS n... more
AerospaceTelespazio inaugurates a new S/X-band satellite antenna in the Azores
Expanding its international network of ground stations
Telespazio, a Leonardo Group company, has successfully completed the installation of a new proprietary S/X-band satellite antenna on the island of Santa Maria, in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores... more
AerospaceThales reports its 2026 half-year results
BoD met yesterday to review the financial statements
Thales’ Board of Directors met on July 22, 2026 to review the financial statements for the first half of 2026.The highlights are: Strong commercial momentum, with order intake of €12.5 billion, up 21%... more
AirlinesFarnborough. BermudAir as the newest A-220 aircraft customer
Flynas confirms order for A-330/900 and A-321neo airplanes
BermudAir, Bermuda’s hometown airline, has become a new A-220 customer following the order of 10 A-220/300 aircraft, marking the first ever Airbus order for the carrier. The order was included in the A... more
Civil aviationFarnborough. Uas U030 Flexrotor starts operations with EMSA
Began in July in the Baltic region
Airbus Helicopters’ tactical Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) U030 Flexrotor has officially started maritime surveillance operations in the Baltic Sea on behalf of the European Maritime Security Agency (EMSA). I... more
AerospaceFarnborough. 24 companies at the event together with the Lombardia Aerospace Cluster
Lombardy aerospace exports:+47.4% in the first three months of 2026
In the first three months of 2026, Lombardy’s aerospace industry exported goods worth approximately 710,8 million euros, up +47,4% compared with the same period of the previous year. These figures, compiled b... more
AirlinesFarnborough. Smbc Aviation Capital orders 100 MAX jet aircraft
Including 60 B-737/10 and 40 B-737/8 airplanes
Boeing and SMBC Aviation Capital announced that the global aviation finance platform and lessor has ordered 100 B-737 MAX airplanes, including 60 B-737/10 and 40 B-737/8 jets.The B-737/10 order represents... more
Civil aviation"Farnborough Airshow 2026". Airbus launches new flight test programme
For the "Wing of Tomorrow" project; since 2014 it has been backed by £227million in funding
Airbus is launching a new flight-test campaign to evaluate the performance of high-span wings for next-generation single-aisle aircraft, marking the next phase of one of its largest research and technology... more
AirlinesFarnborough. Philippine Airlines to order nine more A-350/1000 airplanes
Shohin Airlines discloses order for four A-320neo Family
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for nine A-350/1000 widebody aircraft. The agreement was announced during the "Farnborough Air Show" (July 20-24) by Lucio C. Tan... more
AirlinesFarnborough. Riyadh Air commits to purchase 28 Dreamliner airplanes
And it will add B-787/10 to its future fleet
Riyadh Air, the new national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Boeing announced that the airline is exercising options for 28 more 787 Dreamliner jets as part of its growth plan. The agreement... more
Civil aviationFarnborough Airshow. Airbus signs agreement with Voyageur
For first U030 Flexrotor order in Canada
Airbus Helicopters and Voyageur Aviation have signed an agreement for the first purchase order of the U030 Flexrotor Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) in Canada. Signed at the "Farnborough International Airshow"... more
AirlinesFarnborough 2026. Boeing and MSC Air Cargo announce order for B-777/8F aircraft
For five airplanes, first order of this model for the operator
Boeing and MSC Air Cargo today announced that the fast-growing air cargo operator has purchased five B-777/8 Freighters.The previously unidentified order is MSC Air Cargo's first for the 777/8F. The 777/8... more
DefenseFarnborough. Airbus spearheads new E2D European defence tech fund
Providing growth capital to high-tech companies across the continent
At the "Farnborough International Airshow" (July 20-24), Airbus Defence and Space signed an agreement to become the anchor investor in the new E2D dual-use and defence technology growth fund. This strategic... more
Fair and showsFarnborough. The Helicopter Company expands Leonardo partnership
With additional order for 11 AW-139 helicopters, deliveries between 2027 and 2028
The Helicopter Company (THC), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company and Saudi Arabia’s leading commercial helicopter operator, today announced an additional order of 11 Leonardo helicopters at "Farnborough I... more
AirlinesFarnborough. Boeing: Global commercial fleet will top 50,000 airplanes in 20 years
As passenger traffic doubles
Boeing projects near-term disruptions will not meaningfully affect long-term aviation industry growth with demand for air travel set to double over the next 20 years. The global commercial airplane fleet... more
Civil aviationFarnborough. The Helicopter Company orders eight H-145 aircraft
Delivery between 2027 and 2028
Airbus Helicopters and The Helicopter Company (THC), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company and Saudi Arabia’s leading commercial helicopter operator, have announced a firm order for eight additional H... more