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DefenseWho are the new Leonardo board members for 2026–2028, and where do they come from? (2)
Here is an overview of these figures - ATTACHMENT
Here is an overview of these figures, many of whom currently hold or have held leading roles in the Italian institutional, managerial, and industrial landscape.The Key FiguresNameWho they are / What they... more
AirlinesAirbus reinforces Mirabel with a maxi-order by AirAsia
For 150 A-220/300 airplanes: the role of the city in the industry's strategy increases
Malaysia’s AirAsia has placed an order for 150 latest generation A-220/300 aircraft. The purchase agreement is the largest single firm order placed for this model.The purchase agreement makes AirAsia a... more
AirlinesBiman Bangladesh Airlines orders 14 B-787 and B-737 jets
Dreamliner in the versions 10 and 9, MAX in the 8 variant
Boeing and Biman Bangladesh Airlines announced the national carrier has placed its largest-ever order, selecting 14 B-787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX airplanes to expand and modernize its fleet.The new order... more
AerospaceLeonardo BoD approved the 1Q2026 results
They showed further significant growth of the Group - ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved the results for the first quarter 2026. The highlights in detail: • Orde... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space signs phase 1 contract with ESA
For the development of the telescopes onboard LISA mission
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), announces the signing of a €26.1 million phase 1 contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) related to the development o... more
Civil aviationLeonardo: confirmed as ESG leader in the Dow Jones Best in class indices
For the sixteenth consecutive year
For the sixteenth consecutive year, Leonardo has been confirmed in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices (DJ BIC) 2026, among the most authoritative international stock market indices selecting companies... more
AerospaceAvio SpA: new BoD; Giulio Ranzo CEO and General Manager
During its first meeting of the Board of Directors
The first meeting of the Board of Directors of Avio SpA – appointed on April 28, 2026 by the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of Avio – was held yesterday, chaired by Roberto Italia, Chairman of the Board... more
AirlineseasyJet and RR complete 100% hydrogen aero engine test
Advancing sustainable flight technology
easyJet and Rolls-Royce have yesterday announced the successful completion of a major testing milestone using hydrogen as an aviation fuel, marking a significant step in efforts to reduce aviation emissions.In... more
AerospaceAvio SpA: ordinary shareholders' meeting approved statement 2025
Appointment of new corporate bodies for the 2026-2028 term
The ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of Avio SpA was held yesterday under the chairmanship of Roberto Italia. The Shareholders’ Meeting adopted the following resolutions:Approval of 2025 financial statements and... more
AirportsLeonardo realizes Cross Belt technology for Hamburg Airport
The project, for the three-year period 2026–2029, will improve operations at T1
Leonardo continues to expand its presence in the airport automation sector with the award of a contract for the refurbishment and expansion of the baggage handling system at Hamburg Airport, a major international... more
AirlinesJoby starts tests eVtol in New York with support by Toyota
Demo flights with crew to validate operating integration; passeggeri previsti H2
Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, announced the completion of the first-ever point-to-point electric Vertical Rakeoff and Landing (eVTOL) air... more
AirlinesEmbraer, TKMS, and the Brazilian MoD sign MoU to expand the Tamandaré program
A second batch of four additional vessels
Embraer has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Defense of Brazil and TKMS with a view to the construction of a second batch of four Tamandaré-class frigates. The signing took... more
AirlinesA-321XLR aircraft delivered to Air Canada
The first of 30 units for the carrier
The first of 30 A-321XLR airplanes for Canada’s flag carrier Air Canada, has been delivered. The aircraft is on lease from SMBC Aviation Capital. The delivery marks a significant milestone in the airline’s fle... more
AerospaceAvio: new launch date flight VV29
Completed investigations into the technical issue
Following the completion of the investigations into the technical issue identified on a subsystem component production line after VV29 launcher integration (see AVIONEWS), a new launch date has been set... more
AirlinesEthiopian Airlines purchases other six B-787/9 airplanes
The carrier fully exercises commitments from its 2023 order
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced the purchase of six 787 Dreamliner aircraft as the carrier fully exercises commitments from its 2023 landmark order. The airline will use the jets to expand its... more
HelicoptersAirbus and partners sign contract
For NH-90 Block 2 helicopter architecture study
The NATO agency in charge of the NH-90 programme, NAHEMA, has signed a contract with NHIndustries (a consortium between Airbus, Leonardo and GKN Aerospace) to launch the NH90 Block 2 architecture study.... more
AirlinesThe pantouflage in the civil aviation sector
Conflict of interest, three-year ban and compliance tools for the Enac–ITA transition
The pantouflage phenomenon frequently resurfaces when institutional figures who have exercised regulatory powers transfer to companies subject to that control.The case of the move of a member of Italian... more
AirlinesPublic appointments: the Terna case
Golden pay and public responsibility in subsidiaries
Public appointments: the Terna case Recently the list of candidates to lead Terna for the 26/29 three-year period was filed. The outgoing CEO, Giuseppina di Foggia, we recall the only woman at the top... more
DefenseIndra Land Vehicles and Idv (Leonardo): agreement for combat vehicle
For a new Spanish Marine Infrantry; 34 Superav 8x8 platforms
Indra Land Vehicles and IDV, a Leonardo Company, have reached a strategic agreement that forms the basis for delivering the new Marine Infantry Amphibious Combat Vehicle (VACIM), as requested by the Spanish... more
AirlinesIATA's alarm: statement on potential jet fuel shortages
Autorità ed operatori sollecitati a piani d'emergenza per rafforzare la catena logistica
Willie Walsh, IATA (International Air Transport Association)'s Director General declared in a statement on potential jet fuel shortage that: “The IEA's assessment of potential jet fuel shortages is so... more
Finance and economyLeonardo Shareholders’ Meeting: published the slates of candidates for the renewal of the BoD
Scheduled for May 7, 2026, in single call
With reference to the forthcoming Leonardo's Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting, scheduled for May 7, 2026, in single call to deliberate, among other matters, on the renewal of the Board of Directors (composed,... more
IndustryH55 selects Safran to supply the electric propulsion unit
For the Bristell B23 Energic aircraft
Safran Electrical & Power and H55 have signed an agreement to integrate the Safran ENGINeUS electric motor into the H55 electric propulsion system, powering the fully electric Bristell B23 Energic aircraft.... more
Aerospacee-Geos and Veng: agreement for the global distribution Saocom satellite data
A multi-year cooperation, marketing contract with an Argentine company
e-GEOS, a joint-venture between the Italian Space Agency (20%) and Telespazio (80%), part of the Leonardo Group, has entered into a multi-year cooperation, marketing and distribution agreement with VENG,... more
Finance and economyLeonardo, Shareholders’ Meeting: filing of Remuneration Report
At the Company’s head office, on its website
With reference to the Shareholders’ Meeting of Leonardo (see AVIONEWS), convened in Ordinary session on 7 May 2026 (in single call), Leonardo hereby informs that is available to the public at the Company’s hea... more
Civil aviationVietnam Helicopter Corporation orders H-225 aircraft
And it bolsters off-shore operations
The Vietnam Helicopter Corporation (VNH)’s subsidiaries, Southern Vietnam Helicopter Company (VNH South) and Northern Vietnam Helicopter Company (VNH North), have placed an order for three H-225 helicopters, t... more
AerospaceAvio: flight VV29 launch postponement
Due to a technical issue
The launch of the Smile satellite has been postponed, due to a technical issue occurred on a subsystem component production line after VV29 launcher integration.Additional investigations are needed to... more
AirlinesAirbus unveils Skywise subsidiary
Integrating Navblue and Skywise digital services solutions
Airbus is accelerating its digital transformation with the launch of Skywise, a new wholly owned subsidiary merging Skywise digital solutions and Navblue solutions into a single entity. This is designed... more
Civil aviationFirst demo flight by uncrewed "Bird of Prey" interceptor aircraft
It autonomously engages kamikaze drone with Frankenburg missile
The Airbus "Bird of Prey" interceptor drone successfully completed its first demonstration flight at a military training area in northern Germany. In a realistic mission scenario, it autonomously searched,... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: IOD-2 satellite for ESA’s Celeste mission, lifted off
Atop a Rocket LabElectron rocket from New Zealand
Two satellites, part of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Celeste in orbit demonstration mission, were launched at 10:14 CET last Saturday, atop a Rocket LabElectron rocket from New Zealand. The two s... more
Finance and economyLeonardo and shareholders' meeting (2): filing notice
Notice of call and explanatory reports
With reference to the Shareholders’ Meeting of Leonardo, convened in Ordinary session on 7 May 2026 in single call (see AVIONEWS), Leonardo hereby informs that are available to the public at the Company’s hea... more
Aerospacee-Geos will perform the satellite mapping of asbestos in Italy
Contract awarded by the Italian MASE to a consortium
e-GEOS, a joint-venture between the Italian Space Agency (20%) and Telespazio (80%) of the Leonardo Group, is leading the consortium that has been awarded the contract by the Italian Ministry of the Environment... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: call of the Shareholders’ Meeting in ordinary session
Approval of the 2025 Financial Statements, distribution of the dividend, new BoD
The Board of Directors (BoD) of Leonardo, convened yesterday under the chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, has resolved to call the Shareholders’ Meeting in Ordinary session on 7 May 2026 in single call. ... more
Civil aviationAirbus brings digital technology to firefighting
The trial mobilised helicopters, airplanes and drones
Unveiled for the first time at the major annual "Aerial Firefighting Conference & Exhibition", taking place this year in Rome from 24 to 26 March 2026 more
Civil aviationThales launches a system boosted by AI to conduct full mine countermeasures missions in the world
PathMaster is available and ready to be used today
Thales today launches Expeditionary PathMaster, based on an innovative expeditionary portable operations centre (e-POC), the solution enables naval forces to conduct a full mine countermeasures mission... more
IndustryAirbus continues to strengthen sovereign cybersecurity
With acquisition of Ultra Cyber Ltd in the UK
Airbus has entered into a definitive agreement with the Cobham Ultra group, a portfolio company of Advent, for the acquisition of Ultra Cyber Ltd. This strategic move reinforces Airbus’ position as a t... more
AerospaceAvio to launch Smile satellite on Vega C
Next April 9; the flight duration is about 57 minutes
On April 9th at 03:29 AM local time (06:29 UTC; 08.29 AM CEST), Avio will launch the European Space Agency’s (ESA) and Chinese Academy of Science (CAS) Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (... more
DefenseLeonardo completes the acquisition of Iveco Group's Defence Business
Value of the transaction at EUR 1.7 billion
Leonardo completes the acquisition of Iveco Group’s Defence Business (IDV and ASTRA brands) for a price of €1.6 billion in line with the agreed Enterprise Value disclosed of €1.7 billion minus agreed contr... more
AirlinesAerCap orders 100 additional A-320neo Family aircraft
For two models, 23 and 77 units
AerCap Holdings NV (“AerCap”) has signed a firm order with Airbus for 23 A-320neo and 77 A-321neo aircraft. This transaction underscores AirCap’s strategy of investing in the world's most in-demand, fuel-e... more
AirlinesAtlas Air Worldwide: order for 20 A-350F freighter aircraft
They will be deployed for growth
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (“Atlas”), a global reference in airfreight logistics based in the United States in New York, has placed a landmark firm order for 20 A-350F freighter airplanes. The... more
IndustryThales’s radio management system selected by Pilatus for a PC-7 military aircraft fleet
With a range of advanced capabilities
Thales’s radio management system ensures enhanced mission performance and reliability.This new system enhances trainer aircraft with robust, resilient and flexible communication capabilities, tailored t... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: filing notice
It is available at its head office and its website
According to applicable law and regulations, you are hereby notified that the Annual Financial Report as at 31 December 2025 also drafted pursuant to art. 154-ter of the TUF (“Integrated Report”, including the... more
IndustryAirbus prepares two uncrewed combat aircraft from Kratos
For first flight with a European mission system
Airbus is working at full throttle to offer the German Air Force an operational Uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft (UCCA) system by 2029. In Manching, near Munich, the company is currently preparing... more
Civil aviationACH-140 makes its debut at "Verticon 2026" (March 9-12)
With a mock-up of its brand new cabin interior; deliveries in 2030
Airbus’ ACH-140 makes its debut at "Verticon 2026" (March 9-12 in Atlanta) with a mock-up of its brand new cabin interior. The Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) Line collection showcases the brand new... more
AerospaceAvio SpA: FY2025 results; positive order backlog and revenues
Growth path to continue in 2026 - ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Avio SpA today reviewed and approved the 2025 Financial Report, pursuant to art. 154-ter of the Consolidated Law on Finance (TUF).HighlightsRecord-high level of backlog and revenues.... more
AerospaceLeonardo's BoD (2): 2026-2030 industrial plan update
Presentation today in Rome at 11:00am CET - ATTACHMENT
Leonardo’s Board of Directors, under the chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, yesterday unanimously approved (see AVIONEWS) the update to the Industrial Plan for the 2026-2030 period. Today Leonardo is... more
Civil aviationLeonardo: BoD approves FY2025 results and 2026 guidance
Confirming the preliminary ones announced in February - ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Leonardo (BoD), convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved the full year 2025 results, confirming the preliminary results... more
Civil aviationLeonardo continues to strengthen its cybersecurity sector
With the acquisition of Becrypt in the UK; closing within Q2 2026
Leonardo, through its UK wholly owned subsidiary Leonardo UK Ltd, has taken a further step to strengthen its role in the cybersecurity sector by entering in a binding agreement for the acquisition of the... more
AerospaceThales launches SkyDefender: the integral air and missile defence dome with AI
Providing full protection against all types of air threats, on land, at sea and in space
SkyDefender is a multi-layer, multi-domain Integrated Air and Missile Defence system providing full protection against all types of air threats, on land, at sea and in space.The system integrates a network... more
Civil aviationGaruda selects Flexrotor to expand its UAS leasing portfolio
Signed a contract for the delivery of up to 18 Uncrewed Aerial Systems
Airbus Helicopters and Garuda Technologies Inc. (Garuda) have signed a contract for the delivery of up to 18 Flexrotor Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS). Garuda will offer Flexrotor services to its customers... more
Finance and economyLeonardo refinances a portion of its debt
New Term Loan ESG-linked signed for EUR 600 million, maturing in 2031
Leonardo has signed a new Term Loan ESG-linked with a pool of international and domestic banks. The Term Loan signed, for an amount of € 600 million, has a duration of 5 years. The repayment plan includes tw... more