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AirportsAircraft and transport. Modernization of the US ATC system at risk
Secretary Duffy asks Congress: an immediate additional $20 billion to begin work
The DOT cannot initiate the air traffic control network modernization plan, essential to manage the growing volume of flights and new technologies such as eVTOLs, until Congress releases the remaining funds. more
DefenseBoeing: contract for 15 additional USAF KC-46A Tanker planes for USD 2.47bn
It strengthens global supply chain capabilities and accelerates production with supply chain impacts
Boeing has been awarded a Lot 12 contract by the US Air Force for 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus tanker airplanes, valued at $2.47 billion. The US KC-46A fleet has exceeded 150,000 flight hours, reflecting... more
AccidentsCrash of an Indian fighter jet aircraft at the "Dubai Airshow": pilot deceased
Investigations launched: acquisition of footage and analysis of recovered systems, public in shock
According to an official statement from the Dubai government, the pilot of an Indian fighter aircraft died in the crash that occurred today during the airshow. Images shared on social media show the aircraft... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space signs multiple contracts to shape the consortium
It carries out the Lunar Descent Element for ESA’s Argonaut
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed multiple contracts shaping the core industrial team that will build the European Space Agency (ESA) Argonaut... more
Fair and showsLeonardo and EDGE Group toward landmark jv in the UAE
The latest agreement was signed at "Dubai Airshow 2025"; jv in 2026
Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between EDGE Group and Leonardo in June this year, confirming both parties’ intention of establishing a joint venture (JV) in Abu Dhabi that l... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space and NSSTC cooperate in the satellite navigation domain
In the field of Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
The National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC) and Thales Alenia Space, a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%) cooperate to explore opportunities in the field of Low Earth Orbit... more
Fair and showsMorocco orders ten H-225M helicopters
The contract also includes a support and service package
The Kingdom of Morocco has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for ten H-225M helicopters. These aircraft will be equipped for combat search and rescue operations and will be operated by the Royal... more
AerospaceELT Group at Berlin Security Conference (November 18-19)
It has a strong relationship with Germany supported by its presence in the country with facilities and offices
ELT Group participates at the "Berlin Security Conference" ("BSC"), one of the largest European security and defence policy events. The Conference takes place on 18-19 November and it recognises the importance... more
Civil aviation"Dubai Airshow" (2). ELT Group participates in the 2025 edition
With an overview of the Group's most recent activities
ELT Group returns to the "Dubai Airshow", scheduled from 17 to 21 November (see AVIONEWS), bringing with it a renewed vision and projects that look to the future of global security. For over thirty years... more
Civil aviation"Dubai Airshow" from November 17 to 21
1,500+ exhibitors, 200+ aircraft across flying and static displays
"Dubai Airshow" takes place from November 17 to 21 with 1,500+ exhibitors, 200+ aircraft across flying and static displays. The industry’s top airline CEOs, airport leaders, government and regulatory aut... more
AerospaceTAS: EU’s Copernicus Sentinel-6B oceanography satellite launched
It will supply vital radar data to monitor sea level rise and protect coastal communities - VIDEO
The Copernicus Sentinel-6B Earth-observation satellite has successfully been launched from the US Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB), California, by a Falcon 9 vehicle operated by SpaceX. Thales Alenia... more
AirlinesITA Airways: upgrade of its sales systems
For next Saturday November 22, for 24 hours
It will not be possible to perform the some operations more
AerospaceAvio and Ariane Group: Ariane 6 stabilized production phase
Signed contract valued over EUR 200 million
Avio and Ariane Group have concluded an important agreement that renews their industrial cooperation to secure Europe’s independent access to space on November 14 (see AVIONEWS). Europropulsion, a jo... more
AerospaceAvio. ESA signs exploitation arrangements for Ariane 6 and Vega C
At European Space Agency's headquarters in Paris
Two Launchers Exploitation Arrangements were signed today at ESA Headquarters in Paris, marking an important step in the continued operation of Ariane 6 and Vega-C. Present were European Space Agency Director... more
AirportsShutdown ended. NBAA welcomes House vote reopening Government
And it responds to FAA's Amended order - ATTACHMENT
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes yesterday night’s vote by the US House of Representatives to restore Government funding and end the shutdown, and commends the Federal Aviation A... more
Civil aviationItalian Enav: results for the first 9M2025 approved
Best-performing service provider in Europe for punctuality, with record traffic handled - ATTACHMENT
2025 outlook confirmed, as revised upwards in the first-half results more
AirportsNBAA: coalition urge Congress to finish bill reopening Government
Return momentum to ATC modernization
Today, in a new letter to Congress published in "The Washington Post", the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and nearly 60 aviation stakeholder groups in the Modern Skies Coalition called on... more
AerospaceESM-4 (2). TAS: a new major achievement paving the way to manned lunar exploration
Thales Alenia Space supplies essential subsystems for all six modules
The European Service Module-4 (ESM-4) dedicated to NASA’s Orion spacecraft has successfully completed its integration at Airbus’ facilities in Bremen, Germany. It is now being prepared for shipment to... more
AerospaceAirbus ships fourth European Service Module for Artemis IV
Ready to leave facilities and be shipped in Florida
The fourth European Service Module (ESM-4) is ready to leave Airbus’ facilities in Bremen, Germany, and be shipped to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA. On arrival it will be tested and integrated wit... more
AerospaceAvio (2) and Lockheed Martin: signed a non-binding term sheet
For establishment of a new plant for solid rocket motors in the USA
Avio and Lockheed Martin have signed a non-binding term sheet to support the establishment of Avio USA’s state-of-the-art solid rocket motor (SRM) facility in the United States, which expects to serve L... more
AirportsNice Airport achieves top most level of ACA by Aci Europe
Largest French airport –by number of passengers– to achieve such a result
Nice Airport has achieved Level 5 Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA), the highest level awarded by ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International) globally in recognition of airports’ability to manage greenhouse e... more
AirlinesNBAA (2): statement regarding FAA order for traffic management changes
The declaration by its President and CEO, Ed Bolen - ATTACHMENT
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) issued yesterday the statement after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released its order outlining changes to National Airspace System (NAS) management... more
AirlinesNBAA offers guidance on planned NAS changes and Bizav impact
A webinar yesterday evening about this situation
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) yesterday provided preliminary information regarding the Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) planned traffic changes for a host of airports across the... more
Civil aviationNBAA: calling on Congress to end the shutdown without delay
Modern skies coalition stands united
Today, a broad coalition of aviation stakeholders, including the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), released the statement calling on Congress to end the shutdown:“The aviation community s... more
AerospaceLeonardo BoD approved 9m2025 results
Orders €18,2 bn (+23,4%); Giuseppe Aurilio appointed new CFO - ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened today under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved the 2025 first nine months results. The highlights are: • Order Backlog came... more
DefenseLeonardo and Rheinmetall: first contract to supply armoured vehicles for the Italian Army
The delivery of the first vehicle is expected by the end of 2025
The temporary grouping of companies Leonardo and Rheinmentall, as part of the Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles Joint Venture (50% Leonardo and 50% Rheinmetall AG), was awarded the first supply contract... more
AerospaceSentinel-1D Earth observation satellite launched
The family is now complete
The Copernicus Sentinel-1D Earth observation satellite, built by prime contractor Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), was successfully launched by Arianespace... more
AccidentsUPS MD-11 aircraft crashes in Kentucky: seven dead and eleven injured
Muhammad Ali International Airport should reopen today /VIDEO ACCIDENT
UPS said in a statement that: "At approximately 5:20 pm ET yesterday, November 4, UPS Flight 2976 from Louisville, KY, to Honolulu (an MD-11 cargo aircraft with three crewmembers on board), was involved... more
AerospaceChina: state-of-the-art oven for "stellar" steaks
Hot-air cooking and residue collection available to the Shenzhou-21's crew
China is challenging the world even in high-altitude cuisine. Images of the crew of the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft cooking chicken wings, skewers and steaks in a hot-air oven have gone viral in recent hours.... more
Civil aviationa4ESSOR and OCCAR sign new procurement contract
To advance development of interoperable tactical communications
Six Nations involved and their respective industry leaders (Finland–Bittium, France– Thales, Germany–Rohde & Schwarz, Italy–Leonardo, Poland–Radmor, Spain–Indra) more
AirportsToday ceremony 65th anniversary of the founding of the "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport in Rome
In the presence of the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella and Pierluigi Di Palma (Enac)
Briefs. The "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport in Rome-Fiumicino celebrates today, October 31, 2025, its 65th anniversary. The main ceremony will take place at 11:30am at Terminal 5, in the presence, among the... more
AerospaceAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports 9m 2025 results
507 commercial aircraft delivered
Airbus reported consolidated financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2025.The highlights:507 commercial aircraft deliveredRevenues € 47.4 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 4.1 billionEBIT (reported) € 3... more
AerospaceAircraft and financial data. Boeing reports 3Q results
B-737 stabilized production at 38 per month; jointly agreed with FAA in October to increase to 42 per month
Boeing reports today its third quarter results.Third Quarter 2025B-737 stabilized production at 38 per month; jointly agreed with FAA in October to increase to 42 per month (see AVIONEWS)Revenue increased... more
AirportsCaribbean. Melissa wreaks havoc: halts flights and paralyzes airports
The most powerful cyclone of 2025 hits Jamaica and Cuba and blocks air traffic /2 VIDEO
Authorities declare a state of calamity as the storm heads toward the Bahamas more
AerospaceAvio SpA: the BoD approved 9M 2025 results
Record high order backlog; revenue and Ebitda growth
The Board of Directors of Avio SpA in the last days reviewed and approved 9M 2025 results.Avio, reference aerospace company listed on the STAR segment of the Italian Stock Exchange, reports for 9M 2025... more
AirportsCologne-Bonn Airport: start of security checkpoint modernisation
Complete conversion to CT scanners by Summer; investing around € 25 million
A milestone for Cologne Bonn Airport: Right after the autumn holidays, the complete redesign and modernisation of the security checkpoint in Terminal 1 began. Cologne/Bonn is the first airport in Germany... more
Civil aviationHurricane Melissa towards Cuba and Jamaica
The main airports are closed or have impacts due to its trajectory
Hurricane Melissa is an active, slow-moving, and extremely powerful tropical cyclone in the Caribbean Sea, currently threatening the Greater Antilles, particularly Jamaica, southeastern Cuba, and Hispaniola.... more
AirportsUS, chaos in the skies. Over 8,000 flights delayed; air traffic controllers without pay
Political crisis paralyzes the aviation system; airlines on alert. FAA under pressure, elevated safety risk
The paralysis of the US federal government, now in its 26th day, is unleashing true chaos in the national aviation system. In just yesterday alone more than 8,000 flights on domestic routes experienced... more
Civil aviation80th of the UN (2). Farnesina: Italy celebrates the anniversary
This year, the Country is also celebrating the 70th of its membership in December
On the occasion of United Nations Day 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of the Organisation’s founding (see AVIONEWS), Italy reaffirms its commitment to effective multilateralism, grounded in the promotion o... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space strengthens Spanish space industry leadership
Through its participation in SpainSat NG II satellite
The company involved in different areas of the project more
AerospaceSpainSat NG-II secure communications satellite launched
The launch of its twin one in January and already in orbit - VIDEO
SpainSat NG-II, the second Airbus-built new generation secure communications satellite for Spain, has been successfully launched on 24 October 2025, at 01:30 UTC (23 October, at 21:30 EST) from the Kennedy... more
CargoAirbus predicts world freighter aircraft fleet to grow 45% by 2044
It will increase to 3,420 units in the next 20 years
Airbus’ 2025 Cargo Global Market Forecast (GMF) shows the worldwide fleet of dedicated freighter aircraft rising to 3,420 in the next 20 years, equivalent to a 45% increase. This will be made up of 815 e... more
Civil aviationMecaer Aviation Group inaugurates new facility in Canada
Strategic investment aimed at strengthening presence in North America for the Italian company
Mecaer Aviation Group, a company active worldwide in the design and manufacture of components, systems and services for the aeronautical sector, has inaugurated in Canada in Laval (Montreal) a new plant... more
AirlinesMost airline costs are still managed by hand
A solution simplifies its control by detecting errors
Controlling costs is key in any industry. But while the direct price of operating aircraft, with multiple partners, represents more than half of airline expenditure, many accounting systems are still hamstrung... more
ConferencesMarine drones: the Italian market is growing
Tomorrow report at event "Sea Drone Tech Summit"
The market for marine and underwater drones is growing in Italy. In 2024 the value of this sector reached 93.6 million euros, up from 76.2 million in 2023, and will reach 217.6 million in 2030, exceeding... more
AerospaceThe space economy fair announced in December
Scientific conference scheduled by Italian ASI
Rome becomes the capital of space with NSE (New Space Economy) from 10 to 12 December. The event, organized by Fiera Roma, in collaboration with the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and with the participation... more
Civil aviationEmbraer signs MoU with South Korea's DAPA
On the opening day of "ADEX 2025"
Embraer and South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see both parties cooperating on new businesses and market development o... more
AirlinesAirbus-Cathay Group: co-investment partnership for SAF adoption
Up to USD 70m to accelerate the development production in Asia and globally
Airbus and the Cathay Group have announced a joint investment of up to USD 70 million to accelerate the development Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production in Asia and globally. The agreement was announced... more
Fair and showsAirbus and Atitech: maintenance services for military aircraft
The industries have signed a collaboration agreement
Airbus Defence and Space and the Italian company Atitech have signed a General Terms Agreement (GTA) that establishes a framework for strategic cooperation for the provision of Maintenance, Repair and... more
AirportsItalian Enav: digital control tower in Malaysia
Techno Sky, a Group company, will supply an advanced system
The Italian Air Navigation Service Provider ENAV, through its subsidiary Techno Sky, has been awarded the contract for the supply and implementation of an advanced Remote Digital and Virtual Tower (RDVT)... more