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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
Fair and shows"Le Bourget Airshow" (4). Drone Forge placed inaugural order of Flexrotor
The agreement followed closely from a Letter of Intent (LOI) signed recently
Australian aerospace start-up Drone Forge and Airbus Helicopters have signed an agreement to purchase six Flexrotor uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) comprising 17 aircraft, making it the single largest order... more
Cargo"Le Bourget Airshow" (2). Bridges Air Cargo to be first operator of Embraer’s E-Freighter
This jet of two conversions is expected to start operating in its fleet in Q3/2025 - PHOTO
Embraer, a global reference in the aerospace industry, announced yesterday at "Paris Airshow" (June 16-22) with lessor, Regional One, that Bridges Air Cargo will be the launch customer of the new passenger-to-freight... more
Aerospace"Le Bourget Airshow". ESA, TAS e Blue Origin to explore collaboration opportunities
The cooperation will cover human spaceflight, science, technology and commercial capabilities
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
AirlinesParis-Le Bourget (10). Starlux orders 10 more A-350/1000 airplanes
Taking its total order for the type to 18 units
STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has signed a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of ten additional A-350/1000 aircraft, taking its total order for the type to 18 units. The agreement was signed at the "Paris... more
Fair and showsParis-Le Bourget (9). Norwegian Air Ambulance to continue fleet modernisation with H-145 helicopter
A frame contract for up to eight aircraft, including the firm acquisition of two units
The Norwegian Air Ambulance and Airbus have signed a frame contract for up to eight H-145 helicopters, including the firm acquisition of two units. Today, Norwegian Air Ambulance operates all Hems (Helicopter... more
Fair and showsParis-Le Bourget (8). Airbus-Leonardo: launch NH-90 helicopter Block 2 studies
Responding to a request from NAHEMA
Airbus Helicopters and Leonardo are joining forces to carry out an architecture study to define the basis of the NH-90 long-term evolution, known as Block 2, responding to a request from NAHEMA (NATO Helicopter... more
AirlinesParis-Le Bourget (7): Mng Airlines to order two A-350F Freighters
Egyptair discloses order for an additional six A-350 aircraft
MNG Airlines (MNGA), a global logistics provider and e-commerce enabler based in Türkiye, has become the latest carrier to commit to the all-new A-350F, following the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding... more
AerospaceAvio advances in the digital development of space technologies with the 3DExperience platform
Towards greater efficiency and sustainability thanks to Dassault Systèmes solutions
Dassault Systèmes announced today that Avio, the leading Italian company in the field of space launchers and propulsion systems, is implementing the 3DExperience platform. This initiative aims to digitalize... more
Fair and showsParis-Le Bourget (6). Airbus-Singapore: to explore crewed-uncrewed teaming with the H-225M helicopter
New system will be integrated on board the RSAF’s aircraft
Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) has signed an agreement with Airbus Helicopters on crewed-uncrewed teaming capabilities with the H-225M Medium Lift helicopter operated by the R... more
AirlinesParis-Le Bourget (5). Airlink selects the E-195E2 aircraft
Plans to lease from Azorra
Airlink, Southern Africa’s full-service airline, plans to lease 10 new E-195E2 twin-engine passenger aircraft from Azorra, the Fort Lauderdale-based lease, finance and asset management firm.Under the s... more
Civil aviationParis-Le Bourget (4). SkyWest places firm order for 60 Embraer aircraft
With purchase rights on 50 additional airplanes; deliveries in 2027
Embraer has received a firm order from SkyWest, Inc. for 60 aircraft with purchase rights on 50 additional aircraft. Deliveries of the aircraft will begin in 2027. The list price value of the firm order... more
Civil aviationParis-Le Bourget (3). Eve Air Mobility signs LoI for up to 54 eVTOL aircraft
Serving Brazil and USA
Eve Air Mobility ("Eve") has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Future Flight Global, a pioneer in electric aircraft for up to 54 electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, targeting the... more
Civil aviationParis-Le Bourget (2). France signs framework agreement for VSR700 programme
The contract lays the groundwork for inclusion of further partner Nations into it
Sébastien Lecornu, the French Minister for the Armed Forces has signed a framework agreement with Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters and Marie-Laure Bourgeois, Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing... more
AerospaceParis-Le Bourget. Thales Alenia Space signs contract with OHB fo provide elements for LISA mission
It will be the first space-based observatory designed to study gravitational waves
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 ES... more
AirlinesParis Airshow (9). Vietjet orders 100 A-321neo airplanes
With the potential to add another 50 units in the future
Vietjet, Vietnam’s largest private airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus covering a major new order for 100 single-aisle A-321neo aircraft, with the potential to add another 5... more
Fair and showsParis Airshow (8). Aloula Aviation's AW-139 helicopter fleet sets 300,000 flight hours
Leonardo secures order as Falcon Aviation Services grows its VVIP operations in UAE
At the "Paris Air Show" (June 16-22), Leonardo and Aloula Aviation, a brand name of Mukamalah Aviation company (a wholly owned subsidiary of Aramco) announced a major achievement for the operator’s AW139 i... more
Civil defenseParis Airshow (7). Leonardo and Bombardier Defense sign MoU in MMA market
Aramco acquires C-27J aircraft to respond to firefighting in Saudi Arabia - PHOTO
At the "Paris Air Show" (June 16-22) Leonardo and Bombardier Defense announced they’re entering into a collaboration phase to explore new opportunities in the Maritime MMA (Multi-Mission Aircraft) capability m... more
DefenseLe Bourget (6). The Netherlands enhance C-390 Millennium aircraft capability
Agreement signed with Embraer for aeromedical evacuation systems intended for the RN Air Force fleet - VIDEO
Embraer and the Netherlands have signed a historic contract today for the supply of a state-of-the-art aeromedical evacuation system for the Royal Netherlands Air Force's C-390 Millennium aircraft fleet.... more
Fair and showsParis Airshow (5). First SIRTAP aircraft prototype ready
Starting the ground-tests campaign in Spain
The assembly of the first SIRTAP prototype -Airbus’ high-performance tactical uncrewed aerial system- has concluded and the aircraft is ready to start the ground-tests campaign at the Airbus Defence a... more
DefenseParis Airshow (4). France and Spain renew commitment to the A-400M aircraft programme
With advanced deliveries and future developments
Airbus and OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) have reached an agreement with the A-400M launch Nations to secure production for the programme for the foreseeable future, improve the cost... more
Fair and showsParis Airshow (3). Portugal announces decision to acquire sixth KC-390 aircraft
And inclusion of ten new purchase options
Embraer, a global reference in the aerospace industry, announced yesterday during the 55th edition of the "Paris Air Show" (June 16-22) that the Portuguese State has decided to acquire a sixth KC-390 "Millennium"... more
Civil aviationParis Airshow (2). Eve Ar Mobility and Revo accelerate UAM with contract
For a fleet of up to 50 aircraft and aftermarket services
Eve Air Mobility has signed its first binding framework agreement with Revo, an advanced Urban Air Mobility (UAM) operator headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, and its parent company, Helicopters International... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines expands simulator orders with Havelsan
And enhancing its technological capabilities
In line with its ongoing efforts to further strengthen its pilot training infrastructure, Turkish Airlines has placed an additional order for one Boeing 737 MAX Full Flight Simulator (FFS) from HAVELSAN... more
DefenseParis Airshow. Elt Group and DSTA partners to advance defence technologies
A MoU signed to reinforce the successful cooperation between them
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
Airlines"Le Bourget" (6): ANA Holdings strengthens its fleet with Airbus
Firm order for 27 aircraft. The order includes A-321XLR for Peach Aviation
The Japanese giant Ana Holdings (Anahd) has finalized an agreement by signing a firm order with the European giant Airbus for 24 single-aisle A-321neo and three A-321XLR aircraft. The order was announced... more
Airlines"Le Bourget" (5). Airbus orders, AviLease: A-350F cargo and A-320neo
Riyadh Air 25 A-350/1000 airplanes; Lot first order for 40 A-220 - PHOTOS
AviLease, the global aircraft lessor headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has announced an initial order for 10 A-350F freighters and 30 A-320neo Family aircraft. The agreement which also foresees... more
Civil aviation"Le Bourget" (4). Boeing: 20-year forecast shows steady demand for nearly 44,000 new airplanes
Global fleet to reach approximately 50,000 commercial aircraft by 2044
Emerging markets, with expanding middle classes, dynamic and competitive airline networks and sustained aviation investment, will play an outsized role in global air traffic growth, helping drive a need... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget" (3). Leonardo-Baykar: jv established for unmanned technologies
The new company, LBA Systems, will be based in Italy
At the International "Paris Airshow" in Le Bourget, Leonardo and Baykar technologies announced today the establishment of a joint venture dedicated to the development of unmanned technologies. The companies... more
Civil aviation"Le Bourget" (2). Embraer: strong presence at the event
Supported by sales momentum and positive results
Embraer, a global reference in the aerospace industry, once again keeps its strong presence at the "Paris Air Show" showcasing its cutting-edge portfolio for commercial aviation, defense, services & support... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget": ELT Group participates in the 55th edition of the air show (June 16-22)
With its seventy years of experience in the electromagnetic spectrum
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 electromagnetic... more
DefenseThe M-345 aircraft enters service with the Italian Air Force
The new trainer replaces the MB-339 and strengthens Italy's leadership in top gun training
Today, June 12, 2025, marks a pivotal moment for the Italian Air Force with the official introduction of the M-345 (designated T-345A by the Armed Force) into the training fleet for military pilots. Entering... more
AerospaceGiorgio Zappa, former CEO of Finmeccanica, has passed away
He was 80 years old; funeral tomorrow morning in Rome
Giorgio Zappa, born in Casatenovo, near Lecco (Lombardy Region), on February 5, 1945, passed away yesterday, June 11, 2025, at the age of 80.Graduated in law from the "La Sapienza" University of Rome,... more
Civil aviationUS-China agreement: strategic minerals for defense in exchange for tariff easing
Preliminary trade contract redefines balances. Is Boeing's future in China changing?
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has just announced a significant development in the complex trade relations with China: a preliminary agreement focusing on the supply of rare minerals... more
Civil aviationBeijing pushes for C-919 certification at the EU Summit in July
China will seek European approval for its Comac aircraft, while relations with Airbus strengthen
China is intensifying its efforts to obtain international recognition for its flagship passenger aircraft, the C-919. At the upcoming summit with the European Union, scheduled for July in the Chinese capital,... more
DefenseReduction in F-35 aircraft orders: new budget strategies for US Defense
Redistribution of funds and impacts on the production lines of the program
The US Department of Defense recently informed Capitol Hill of a significant reduction in orders for F-35 fighter jets destined for the United States Air Force (USAF), marking a contraction from 48 to... more
AirlinesUNI Air signs order for 19 ATR-72/600 airplanes
Deliveries are scheduled between 2027 and 2032
ATR, the world manufacturer of regional aircraft, announces that UNI Air, a group company of EVA Air, has placed a firm order for 19 -72/600s, along with three additional purchase rights. This marks the... more
Civil aviationDassault Systèmes-Airbus: leveraging virtual twins in Next-Generation programs
The two industries extend strategic partnership
Dassault Systèmes and Airbus have extended their long-standing strategic partnership, placing the 3DExperience platform at the core of lifecycle management for all new Airbus programs, encompassing both... more
ConferencesGCAP: Leonardo establishes itself as the beating heart of the fighter jet of the future
This is emphasized by Director General Zoff: Italian leadership in the sixth-generation aircraft program
In a context of growing international collaboration for the air defense of the future, Leonardo positions itself as a key player and undisputed leader of the Italian industry within the Global Combat Air... more
Aerospacee-GEOS will develop innovative Geoinformation services for Roma Capitale
According to a three year contract
The Digital Transformation Department of Roma Capitale has commissioned a consortium, led by Almaviva, as the Prime Contractor, and comprising e-GEOS - a joint-venture between the Italian Space Agency... more
IndustryElt Group and Edge sign strategic cooperation letter
On EW suite for Kuwait Navy Missile Boats
As part of the Letter of Intent (LOI) signed in February 2025 (see for details AVIONEWS) between ELT Group and EDGE Group, a strategic cooperation Letter was signed today to advance discussions on the... more