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Civil aviationSkyco Leasing expands its fleet with 6 new H-175 helicopters for the Chinese energy market
Strategic collaboration with Airbus Helicopters strengthened for the development of general aviation in Guangdong
Skyco International Financial Leasing has signed an agreement today with Airbus Helicopters for the purchase of an additional six H-175 aircraft intended for off-shore transport. This order adds to the... more
AirlinesGulf Air signs agreement with Boeing for B-787 Dreamliner aircraft
Up to 18 units (12 plus options for another 6), to be introduced into its widebody aircraft fleet
Boeing and Gulf Air have announced a deal for the purchase of 12 B-787 Dreamliner aircraft with options for an additional six, as part of the further development of the Bahrain-based carrier’s international n... more
IndustryEmbraer and Portuguese Air Force: the third KC-390 aircraft delivered
And maiden flight of the A-29N airplane
Embraer and the Portuguese Air Force (FAP) celebrated two major milestones yesterday involving the KC-390 "Millennium" and A-29N "Super Tucano" programs: the delivery of the third KC-390 aircraft to the... more
DefenseThe Royal International Air Tattoo 2025 opens today in the UK
Aircraft and helicopters on display and in flight. Leading industries present. Performance by the Italian PAN
Today marked the grand opening of the "Royal International Air Tattoo" ("RIAT") 2025, the largest military aviation event in the world, which throughout the entire weekend, until Sunday, will transform... more
Finance and economyThales has entered into discussions to acquire RTX’s stake in the French jv company
The proposed acquisition is expected to be finalised before the end of 2025
Thales announces that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a view to acquire RTX’s stake in the French joint-venture company Thales Raytheon Systems Air and Missile Defense Command a... more
DefenseAirbus to team with US Kratos Defense, deploying German mission system
Ready for the German Air Force by 2029
Airbus Defence and Space and US based Kratos Defense and Security Solutions have entered into a partnership based on the Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie, a flight-proven UCCA (Uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft),... more
IndustryThales selected for Finland’s Technical Research Centre’s (VTT) U-Space Pilot
The contract will include different services
Thales has been awarded a landmark contract by Finland's VTT to provide its advanced UTM solution, TopSky – AstraUTM, as a first step of an ambitious programme to enable safe and efficient air mobility o... more
AirlinesAeroporti di Puglia: Air Serbia will also connect Bari-Belgrade in Winter
President Vasile: "It is fundamental to maintain year-round flights"
Aeroporti di Puglia (AdP) announces that Air Serbia will continue to operate the scheduled flight between Bari and Belgrade also in the upcoming Winter 2025-2026 season. The route, which during the Summer... more
IndustryAirbus to train cybersecurity experts for the French Ministry of the Armed Forces
The eight-year contract covers development, production and operational maintenance
The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has signed with Airbus Defence and Space and launched a framework contract for the training and education of all cybersecurity experts at the Ministry... more
AerospaceAvio becomes launch service provider for the Vega launcher family
The first time for an Italian company; initiated a development plan
With yesterday’s approval of the new Launcher Exploitation Declaration (“LED”) at ESA headquarters in Paris, a key milestone has been achieved in the redefinition of Europe’s launch system. The declara... more
Civil aviationTecnam P-2012 Traveller aircraft receives validation from the Colombian Aviation Authority
The model made its debut at the "F-AIR Colombia Airshow" currently underway in Rionegro, Antioquia
Tecnam today announced that its flagship aircraft, the P-2012 Traveller, has received full validation from Aerocivil, the Civil Aviation Authority of Colombia. This milestone allows the Italian manufacturer... more
IndustryAir Traffic Management in Ukraine: Leonardo, Enav and UkSatse sign agreement
Return to the restoration of Ukrainian system management capabilities, severely compromised by the conflict
The occasion for the signing was today's Conference on the Reconstruction of Ukraine. As a first step, five primary route radar units and associated technologies will be donated to the country more
Civil aviationChange of CEO of Airbus Commercial Aircraft Division
From January 1st, 2026, it will be Lars Wagner, succeeding Christian Scherer
Lars Wagner, currently CEO of Mtu Aero Engines based in Munich, will join the executive committee of Airbus and succeed Christian Scherer as CEO of the Commercial Aircraft Division, starting January 1st,... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: completed ESA SpaceRider’s closed Loop Drop Test
With essential contribution from the Italian Defense
The Space Rider program, the European Space Agency’s re-usable and re-entry vehicle, made another significant advancement with the recent Closed Loop Drop Test campaign, conducted in June 2025 at Salto d... more
AerospaceLeonardo acquires Axiomatics of Sweden
A further step contributing to Europe's digital autonomy
Leonardo has taken another step in strengthening its position in the field of cybersecurity, enriching its portfolio of innovative proprietary products by taking over the Swedish company Axiomatics AB.... more
AerospaceItalian Minister Crosetto receives the Director General of ESA
Meeting follows that one at Paris-Le Bourget in mid-June
The Italian Minister of Defence, Guido Crosetto, received this morning the Director General of the European Space Agency (ESA), Josef Aschbacher, to whom he reiterated Italy’s strong commitment to strengthening E... more
DefenseGCAP Program: Italy-Japan-UK virtual meeting
Three points confirmed; announcement on JV launch last June
On July 7, 2025, the Italian Minister of Defence Guido Crosetto, his Japanese counterpart Nakatani Gen, and the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Defence John Healey took part in a videoconference m... more
AirlinesAirbus secures agreement with AirAsia for 70 A-321XLR aircraft
The MoU will support the expansion of its global network of low-cost carriers, with hubs in Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok
The model will enable AirAsia to serve long-haul and underserved routes more efficiently, including those to Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe more
AirlinesMalaysia Aviation Group orders 20 more A-330neo airplanes
The announcement was made during the official visit to France of the Malaysian PM
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, has placed a firm order with Airbus for 20 more A-330/900 aircraft. This new order will double airline’s future A... more
DefenseUkraine strengthens air defense with the US, and military production with Denmark
They discussed it with Zelensky and Trump, as well as the co-production of drones...
...while Copenhagen opens its doors to the Ukrainian defense industry for the joint production of armaments more
AirlinesAir Algérie places order for 16 new ATR-72/600 airplanes
Deliveries are scheduled between 2026 and 2028
ATR announces a major order from its long-standing partner Air Algérie for 16 brand new -72/600 aircraft, reaffirming a trusted relationship that spans over two decades. This strategic acquisition also... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space on Quantum communications by satellite
A new experimental phase launched
SpeQtral and Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint-company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), today announced the signing of a new collaboration agreement, extending their strategic partnership... more
Civil aviationPiaggio Aerospace: Giovanni Tomassini new CEO
He joined industry in 2009
The Board of Directors of Baykar Piaggio Aerospace SpA – the new company to which the business complexes of Piaggio Aero and Piaggio Aviation under extraordinary administration have been transferred –... more
Civil aviationEmbraer delivers 61 aircraft in the 2Q2025
+30% from the same period of last year
Embraer delivered 61 aircraft in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25) across all its business units. The result represents an increase of 30% compared to 2Q24, when 47 jets were delivered, and more than double... more
Civil aviationFincantieri Marine Group appoints new CEO
It is George A. Moutafis effective from July 1st, 2025
Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG), the US subsidiary of Fincantieri –one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups and a global leader in the construction of highly complex vessels– announces the appointment of Ge... more
AerospaceMTG-S1 satellite launched of the Meteosat program
Enhanced monitoring of air quality and greenhouse gas concentrations - VIDEO
The MTG-S1 meteorological observation satellite was successfully launched yesterday from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Built by OHB System AG, MTG-S1 carries Europe’s first hyperspectral infrared sounding i... more
Finance and economyLeonardo strengthens its cyber solution portfolio at international level
Towards the development of a “Made in Europe” Zero Trust ecosystem
Share of Finnish company SSH Communications Security Corporation to be acquired by the industry, valued at 20 million EUR more
AirlinesSAS places record order for 55 Embraer aircraft
To power future growth and regional connectivity
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has entered into an agreement to acquire 45 E-195E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for an additional 10 aircraft — the largest SAS jet order direct from a manufacturer since 1... more
AerospaceBoeing names Stephen Parker as CEO of its Defense, Space & Security
He has 37 years of experience in the giant
Boeing today announced Stephen (Steve) Parker as President and Chief Executive Officer of its Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business, effective immediately. He has served as interim leader of the Boeing... more
Civil aviationBombardier: maxi $1.7 billion order for 50 aircraft from anonymous customer
Challenger and Global models, with options for another 70 that would bring the total value to over 4 billion
Bombardier has announced a significant order from a new customer for 50 of its high-performance business jets, the Challenger and Global models. The deal, with a combined value of $1.7 billion, also includes... more
AerospaceAirbus DS implements new organisation
The company announced it would reduce up to 2,043 positions
The new organisation of Airbus Defence and Space comes into effect on 1 July 2025. The Division has completed all information and consultation processes on European as well as national levels for its adaptation... more
IndustryFour A-29 Super Tucano aircraft delivered to the Paraguayan Air Force
The ceremony at the presence of the military and civil authorities
Embraer delivered yesterday four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Paraguayan Air Force. The ceremony, held at the Silvio Pettirossi Air Force Base near the capital, Asunción, was attended by Paraguay’s Pr... more
AirlinesEmbraer delivers first E2 jet aircraft to Mexicana
The aircraft will be configured in a single class layout
Mexicana, Mexico's State-owned carrier, has taken delivery of their first E-195E2 aircraft from Embraer. The delivery of carrier’s first new generation jet is a significant milestone in the airline’s mod... more
Civil aviationBaykar completes acquisition of Piaggio Aerospace's business complexes
The Turkish industry has pledged to maintain current employment levels at the Villanova d’Albenga and Genoa sites
The transfer of the business complexes of Piaggio Aero Industries and Piaggio Aviation – the two companies under extraordinary administration operating under the Piaggio Aerospace brand – to the Turkish aer... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space to develop SOLiS
Laser communications demonstrator
Thales Alenia Space (Tas), the joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has been selected by the French space agency CNES, as part of the space component of the France 2030 program launched... more
AirlinesQantas takes delivery of its first A-321XLR airplane
Powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines
Australia's Qantas Airways is set to become the Asia-Pacific launch operator of the latest generation single aisle A-321XLR following the delivery of its first aircraft from the Airbus assembly line in... more
AerospaceTAS: Sirius mission study for monitoring urban heat islands from space
By the European Space Agency ESA
The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded a contract to Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), to perform the mission consolidation study of the SIRIUS mission... more
AerospaceNew generation optical constellation CO3D satellites en route for launch pad
They will be launched in July on a Vega-C rocket
The four latest generation optical satellites, developed and built by Airbus in partnership with the French Space Agency CNES are on their way to their launch pad in French Guiana. They left Toulouse,... more
Civil aviationA-400M airplane firefighting kit completes test campaign in France
At the Nimes-Garons Airport
Airbus Defence and Space announced today the successful completion of a series of test drops and demonstrations of its A-400M firefighting demonstrator kit in Nîmes-Garons, France. The objective of this... more
DefenseNew contract Fincantieri: Italian Navy orders two new multipurpose combat ships
The vessels will replace those earmarked for Indonesia; value of the contract about EUR 700 m
Fincantieri strengthens its strategic role in the Italian Navy's fleet renewal program with a new contract for the construction of two PPA- Multipurpose Combat Ships, set to replace the vessels previously... more
IndustryNATO orders two additional A-330 MRTT aircraft
And it welcomes Sweden and Denmark to its fleet
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has ordered two additional A-330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft, increasing the Multinational MRTT Fleet (MMF) to 12 airplanes. The two additional... more
Discussions"Special Le Bourget" (June 16-22): list of the news in the fourth day
Esa-Tas, Embraer, Thales, Airbus Helicopters and Airbus
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), and Blue Origin to foster and facilitate... more
Discussions"Special Le Bourget" (June 16-22): list of the news in the third day
Thales, Airbus Helicopters, Eve, Embraer, Airbus, Leonardo
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a €263 million contract with prime contractor OHB System AG for the development of key elements for ESA's L... more
Discussions"Special Le Bourget" (June 16-22): list of the news in the second day
Elt, Eve, Mimit-Esa-Asi, Embraer, Airbus and Leonardo
Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and Italy’s ELT Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance collaboration in the co-development of defence technologies for... more
Discussions"Special Le Bourget" (June 16-22): list of the the news in the first day of the event
Elt Group, Embraer, Leonardo-Baykar, Boeing, first orders by Airbus
ELT Group participates in the 55th edition of the International "Paris Air Show", which takes place in Le Bourget, Paris, between 16 and 22 June (Hall 1 - E296). With seventy years of experience in the... more
IndustryGcap: jv launched to develop new generation combat aircraft
The industrial partners of the programme have an equal part
Marco Zoff will be the first Chief Executive Officer of the joint-venture more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget Airshow" (6). 600,000 flight hours for the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft
Over 290 airplanes ordered; the model has been selected by 22 Air Forces worldwide -DATA SHEET
Embraer celebrates today during the "Paris Air Show" (June 16-22) another significant milestone in the history of the A-29 Super Tucano, selected by 22 air forces worldwide. The aircraft fleet in service... more
AccidentsSmoke from Leap-1B engines on B-737 MAX aircraft: NTSB recommends urgent measures
Additional recommendations for the Leap-1A engines on the A-320. FAA, EASA, and CAA China also involved
The American National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued an urgent safety recommendation yesterday. The goal is to address the risk of smoke in the cabin or cockpit on aircraft equipped with CFM... more
Fair and shows"Paris Air Show" (3): from Thales and Skydweller, a new era for maritime air surveillance
Solar drones and AI-based radar technology are redefining the future
The announcement from the "Paris Air Show" unveils an innovative solution for ultra-persistent patrol with zero environmental impact, aiming to strengthen security and sovereignty in complex scenarios more
Civil aviation"Le Bourget Airshow" (5). Airbus and MTU Aero Engines on hydrogen fuel cell technology for aviation
Signed a MoU during the 55th edition of the event that finishes next Sunday
Airbus and MTU Aero Engines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to progress together on hydrogen fuel cell propulsion, a promising and critical technology to decarbonise aviation.This MoU... more