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AerospaceAvio SpA: BoD approves first half 2026 results
Highlights, economic and financial data, guidance 2026 confirmed
The Board of Directors of Avio SpA yesterday reviewed and approved the first half 2026 resultsHighlightsNet Revenues and EBITDA recorded double-digit growth on a half-year basis for the fourth consecutive... 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
AirlinesSITA launches a new border processing solution
Today, more is known about a traveler before they board a flight than at any point in history - PHOTO GALLERY
The future of border control no longer has to happen at the border. SITA today launched Border Flow Lane, a new border processing solution that turns border control from a stop-and-check process into... 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
Civil aviationItalian ANSV: study of incidents involving passengers falling from the stairs of Ryanair-operated B-737 aircraft
The document is divided into eleven chapters and includes photographs and figures – ATTACHMENT
ANSV, the Italian Flight Safety Agency, announces that it has published a new document today on its official website.This document specifically concerns: Study on occurrences involving passengers falling... 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
CargoIATA Cargo Experts Conference (CEC) in September
Turning expertise into improved operations
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2026 IATA Cargo Experts Conference (CEC) will focus on practical ways to improve day-to-day air cargo operations through global standards,... more
AirlinesITA Airways launches Self-Supply Fuel Procurement Model at its Fiumicino Hub
The airline becomes the first in Italy to take on the role of "Fuel Trader"
ITA Airways today announced the launch of its new Self-Supply fuel procurement model at its Rome-Fiumicino hub, marking a strategic transformation in the management of its Jet Fuel supply chain — the f... 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
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
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
AirlinesITA Airways launches Innovative Mixed Virtual Reality Training
A high-fidelity robotic arm enhances realism and immersion
ITA Airways announces the adoption of an innovative mixed virtual reality training device that will replace the traditional physical doors used for cabin crew training.The new system uses a programmable... 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
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
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
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
Civil aviationLeonardo at the "Farnborough 2026": multi-domain integration industrial partnerships and global security
Industry showcases its programmes: Eurofighter, Gcap, M-346 and M-345, unmanned systems, helicopters, counter UAS technologies
The evolving geopolitical landscape is making the ability to operate seamlessly across the air, land, sea, space and cyber domains increasingly critical to detecting and countering threats, including through... more
AerospaceAfrica-EU Space Cooperation: e-GEOS leads training activities for the African Agency
Began with a kick-off meeting and will run until 2028
e-GEOS, a company owned by the Italian Space Agency (20%) and Telespazio (80%) of the Leonardo Group, is providing technical training to the African Space Agency (AfSA), thereby contributing to the development... more
AerospaceItalian ASI announces the passing of its President Teodoro Valente
VP will assume the functions in order to ensure the Agency’s full continuity and operational capacity
The Italian Space Agency (ASI), its Vice President, Director General, members of the Board of Directors, the Scientific and Technical Council, the Board of Auditors, the magistrate of the Italian Court... more
AirlinesITA Airways begins organizing Multi-Pilot Licence Flight Courses
The carrier plans to train 280 pilots over the next four years
ITA Airways announces that, for the first time since it began operations, it has begun planning its first Multi-Pilot Licence (MPL) courses, with the goal of training approximately 280 pilots over the... more
AirlinesEmirates reaches 100 aircraft refurbished
During 44 months, 400 technicians and investing 4,4 million man hours
Since November 2022 largest known retrofit programme has delivered full nose-to-tail refreshes across 47 A-380s and 53 B-777s; over half of the 219 aircraft slated for retrofit will be complete by December 2026 more
Civil aviationEU launches Ukraine defence industrial partnership
Drone Deal and disburses €1 billion for aircraft
The Commission will now work with Ukrainian partners and the European drone community in view of the first meeting of the 18 founding members is scheduled to take place in Brussels in September more
DefenseEuropean defence companies sign Letter of Intent
To establish the Bliksem EXO Consortium
At the inaugural meeting of the anti-ballistic coalition at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Airbus Defence and Space, Destinus, MBDA Deutschland, Safran Electronics & Defense, and Thales... more
AirlinesAeroitalia selects Urbe Aero Flight Academy
As the reference school for its future pilots
A new collaboration project for the selection, training and operational placement of new First Officers more
DefenseThales accelerates defence production and industrial investment across Europe
2024-2026, the Group's capital expenditure will increase by over 40%, reaching around € 830-850 million this year
Thales is significantly accelerating production across its key Defence programmes. Over the 2024-2026 period, the Group's capital expenditure will increase by over 40%, reaching around €830-850 million i... more
AirlinesAirbus forecasts traffic growth driven by urbanisation
And increased connectivity made possible by aircraft efficiency
Urbanisation and GDP growth are driving long-term air travel demand according to Airbus' 2026-2045 Global Market Forecast (GMF). In the next 20 years, urbanisation is shifting to smaller cities. With... more
ConferencesNATO announces contract with Accenture to help advance towards a Digital Infrastructure
The company will work with Leonardo to deliver the agreement over the next seven years
Accenture has signed a multi-million euro contract with the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) for the Protected Business Network (PBN) program, marking a key step in delivering NATO’s s... more
AirlinesEmirates SkyCargo’s B-777/300ER Special Freighter airplane
A complex process spanning several months that redesigned the aircraft’s structure - PHOTO and VIDEO
A6-EBK is one of the latest aircraft to join Emirates SkyCargo’s growing fleet of dedicated freighters facilitating global trade and supporting businesses across the world transport goods to international c... more
Civil aviationNATO paves the way towards a Multinational A-400M aircraft fleet
Seven Countries launched a project at the Summit Defence Forum
At the NATO Summit Defence Forum, the governments of Belgium, Croatia, France, Poland, Spain, Türkiye and the United Kingdom, launched a High Visibility Project for the A-400M aircraft. This multinational i... more
AerospaceAvio SpA: delegation of powers to the Chairman of the BoD
And appointment of the Lead Independent Director
Following the announcement made on April 29, 2026 (see AVIONEWS), the Board of Directors of Avio SpA, which met yesterday, approved the powers’ attribution to the Chairman, Roberto Italia, to be exercised i... more
Civil aviationThales and Leonardo to deliver systems to NATO Special Forces
And training for six deployable Head Quarters (HQs) for SOFCOM
In response to NATO’s requirements, the Thales–Leonardo Consortium contract covers delivery, training for six deployable Head Quarters (HQs) for SOFCOM, known as Deployable Points of Presence for Special Ope... more
IndustryGCAP: next stage of trinational fighter jet programme takes off
With £4.6 billion contract; the aircraft is expected to be delivered by 2035
Next stage of trinational fighter jet programme takes off with £4.6 billion contract READING, UK – 03/07/2026: The second joint international contract has been awarded for the Global Combat Air Programme (G... more
AerospaceAeolus-2 wind sensing satellite contract awarded
Signed during a ceremony at ESA's UK headquarters
Airbus Defence and Space has signed the initial contract for the design and build of the Aeolus-2 wind sensing satellite from the European Space Agency (ESA) at a ceremony at ESA’s UK headquarters EC... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space awarded contract by Es’hailSat
To build telecommunications satellite in geostationary orbit
Thales Alenia Space, the joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), today announces the signing of a contract with Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, to develop a new generation software-defined s... more
Civil aviationMoU signed to explore Japanese anti-submarine variant of the Eurodrone
The Country has held observer status in the programme since 2023
Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kawasaki Heavy Industries. Under the MoU, the European industry, in cooperation with the Japanese company, will analyse opportunities to work o... more
AirlinesACI EUROPE: Best Airport Awards Winners 2026 announced
During a ceremony hosted by Prague Airport
The annual ACI EUROPE 2026 Best Airport Awards winners were announced yesterday during the Gala Dinner of the 36th ACI EUROPE Annual Congress and General Assembly, taking place in Prague, Czechia, hosted... more
IndustryLeonardo launched the "2026 Transition Plan" around three pillars
Building resilience across the transition
Growing the business while consuming fewer resources is no longer a trade-off for Leonardo, it is the strategy. With the “2026 Transition Plan”, the Group makes the climate and environmental transition a s... more
AerospaceAvio: new order signed with MBDA in France
For over EUR 35 million
Under the existing framework agreement with MBDA in France, Avio SpA signed a production order for the supply of solid rocket motors and related aerodynamic surfaces for the ASTER 30 defense system, with... more