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AirlinesKorean Air becomes new A-350F airplane customer
Following the conversion of its existing passenger aircraft orders to the freighter
Korean Air has become a new customer for the large freighter, following the conversion of seven of its existing A-350/1000 passenger aircraft orders to the A-350F.The A-350F features the largest main deck... more
AirlinesITA Airways resumes Rome–Tel Aviv route from January
Initially operate two daily frequencies
ITA Airways announces that, starting January 1, 2026, the direct connection between Rome-Fiumicino and "Ben Gurion" in Tel Aviv will be restarted. The airline will initially operate two daily frequencies,... 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
AirlinesVietjet finalises order for 100 A-321neo aircraft
Converted its MoU signed in June
Vietjet, Vietnam’s largest private airline, has converted its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in June, into a firm order for 100 A-321neo aircraft (see AVIONEWS). The finalisation of this co... more
AerospaceItalian Minister Urso (Mimit) met the president of the French space agency
Several key topics at the center of the meeting
The strategic cooperation between Italy and France ahead of the ESA (European Space Agency) ministerial in Bremen (26-27 November 2025), and the coordination to define the agency’s priorities and resources, t... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group achieves operating profit of EUR 1.3 bn in the 3Q
And it confirms outlook for significant profit increase for the full year
Lufthansa Group unveiled today the financial results in the 3Q2025.The highlights: Adjusted EBIT for the first nine months up 300 million euros on the previous yearSustained improvement in cost control... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: Sentinel-1D ready for launch in November
It is Copernicus environmental monitoring satellite
On November 4 at 6:03 PM local time in Kourou (10:03 PM CET), the Sentinel-1D satellite will lift off from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana aboard an Ariane 6 rocket operated by Arianespace. Built by... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: passenger growth last month
Regional breakdown: international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights:Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was... 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
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: cargo demand up in September
Seventh straight month of growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2025 global air cargo markets showing:Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 2.9% compared to September... 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
AerospaceLeonardo (2) announces the completion of process for placement of shares in AVIO
The company holds about 19% of the share capital of the other industry
Following what was previously announced yesterday (see for details AVIONEWS), Leonardo SpA has successfully completed the sale of approximately c. 2.6 million shares in Avio SpA equivalent to c. 9.4%... more
AerospaceLeonardo launches operation to sell 9,4% of AVIO shares
In the context of industry's capital increase
Leonardo announces the launch of an accelerated bookbuilding process addressed to institutional investors of about 2.6 million shares in Avio SpA (“Avio”), equivalent to around 9.4% of its share capital. The majo... 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
AerospaceConfindustria on Leonardo-Thales-Airbus agreement: "strategic to strengthen the role of Europe and Italy"
The comment by the delegate for aerospace Giorgio Marsiaj following the signing of the MoU
"The agreement between Leonardo, Thales and Airbus represents a step of enormous strategic value for strengthening Europe’s position in space and for Italy, which will be able to assume a leading role i... more
AirlinesWizz Air and SEA (Milan Airports): presentation of the Winter season
Malpensa confirms its role as a strategic hub for Italy - ATTACHMENT
Wizz Air and SEA (Milan Airports) presented today, in a joint event, the Winter Season 2025, confirming the low-cost carrier's continued commitment to the Italian market with a particular focus on the... more
AirlinesPescara-Bergamo connection takes off again
Served by Ryanair for the Winter 2025-2026
Ryanair announced today (Tuesday October 28) that the first flight Pescara–Bergamo route took off over the past week-end, reinstated for Winter 2025–2026. The carrier will operate three flights a week on... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines welcomes the A-321XLR aircraft into its fleet
Inaugural flight from New York-Los Angeles on December 18
American Airlines is making the premium experience on transcontinental flights exclusive with the debut of the A-321XLR aircraft in its fleet. The inaugural flight will be number 3 on December 18 from... more
AirlinesUS air traffic. The crisis is deepening and widespread: Delta estimates losses of $1 mln a day
Shutdown: airlines and airport operators face increasing disruptions, and they are not the only ones in the sector
The paralysis of the federal government aggravates the personnel shortage, threatening the safety and regularity of flights. In the foreground are the statements of the ceo of Delta Air Lines more
AirlinesTripoli aims to relaunch air links with Turkey
Libya and Turkish Airlines intensify talks to increase frequencies
Misurata will have a daily flight, site inspection at Sebha 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
AirlinesAeroporti di Puglia: three new routes inaugurated from Bari towards the East
Armenia, Moldova and North Macedonia debut in the Apulian network
Wizz Air and Aeroporti di Puglia (AdP) celebrated an unprecedented expansion of services from Bari "Karol Wojtyla" Airport with the first flight of three new international routes: Erevan (Armenia), Chișinău (... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Vueling flight attendants strike the day after tomorrow
For four hours, from 1pm to 5pm, Filt Cgil reports it
On Wednesday, October 29 an Italian 4-hour strike, from 1 pm to 5 pm, by the cabin crew of Vueling Airlines. This was reported by Filt Cgil, regarding the protest called with the professional association... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: disclosure on Purchase of Treasury Shares
For a total consideration of € 25,013,193.26 - ATTACHMENT
As part of the share buyback program authorized by the Shareholders’ Ordinary Meeting held on May 26, 2025 (with the start of the program announced on October 17, 2025, see for details AVIONEWS), Leonardo h... more
AerospaceTomorrow in Rome the GIAF, German-Italian Aerospace Forum 2025
Italian-German aerospace alliance promotes European technological leadership
From mobility to climate protection, to healthcare assistance: the aerospace sector today influences almost every aspect of social life and provides core technologies for progress and global connectivity.... 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
AccidentsAircraft incidents in the South China Sea: US Navy investigations underway
Fighter jets and a helicopter from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz engaged in a crucial patrol before the withdrawal
A note from the US Pacific Fleet reports that five crewmembers from a plane and a helicopter, both downed in the South China Sea, were recovered safely. Yesterday, 26 October 2025 at approximately 14:45... more
AirportsThe Gulf of Sirte International Airport reopened after more than a decade
Official inauguration yesterday, return to operations Saturday 25 October
A strategic project aimed at relaunching air traffic, trade and economic activity in the central Libyan region more
Civil aviationMoscow. And the Ilyushin Il-114-300 resurfaces: is certification finally imminent?
The Russian urgency to reconquer regional skies, replace old aircraft and mitigate the impact of sanctions
The turboprop, upgraded with entirely domestic components, enters the final stages of certification: after completing tests in mountainous environments it lands in Kazakhstan; serial production is scheduled for 2026 more
AirlinesBergamo Airport: more than one hundred destinations offered in the Winter timetable
In effect from next Sunday, October 26
The Winter season at Bergamo Airport, from 26 October 2025 to 28 March 2026, includes 107 destinations served by 18 scheduled airlines to 38 countries. An offering that corresponds to a 5% increase compared... 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
Civil aviation80th United Nations Day: statement by Italian Republic President Mattarella
The core values enshrined in its Charter under the three pillars of peace, development and the protection of human rights
The President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, released the following statement to mark the 80th United Nations Day: "The eightieth anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations Organization... more
AerospaceAvio pushes US expansion with 400 mln: Leonardo's withdrawal redefines the Italian Space sector
The ten-year plan financed by the mega capital increase focuses on solid‑propellant engines and a key role in the United States
The first partner (28,75%) withdraws from the launchers, concentrating on satellites with Airbus and Thales 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
AerospaceAvio SpA: today extraordinary and ordinary shareholders' meeting
Approved increase the share capital for EUR 400 million
The extraordinary and ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of Avio SpA was held today under the chairmanship of Roberto Italia.In the extraordinary session, the Shareholders’ Meeting approved, with a higher tha... more
AerospaceOrbital war: global stealth assets in the sights of the Chinese LT-1 satellite radar
Study on the system theorizes the capability to detect low-observable aircraft, through bistatic technology in orbit
The doctrine of aerial invisibility is under scrutiny. A recent study conducted by Chinese scientists has raised questions about the survivability of low-observable aircraft, such as the US stealth fighters... more
AirlinesAeroporti di Puglia: new Brindisi-Amsterdam air service from April
Frequency twice-weekly in the start-up phase, then three and four times
The president of AdP, Antonio Maria Vasile: “an additional piece that consolidates Salento Airport” more
Finance and economyThales: order intake and sales up as of September 30, 2025, confirmed all targets
The highlights; the declaration by its President and CEO - ATTACHMENT
Thales today announced its order intake and sales for the period ending September 30, 2025.The highlights: Order intake: €16.8 billion, up +8% (+9% on an organic basis) Sales: €15.3 billion, up +8.4% (+9.1... 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
AerospaceAirbus, Leonardo and Thales sign MoU to create a leading European player in space
New company could be operational in 2027, subject to approvals and closing conditions
Airbus, Leonardo and Thales have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at combining their respective space activities into a new company (see for details AVIONEWS).By joining forces the three... more
Finance and economySpace, Leonardo rallies at Piazza Affari: European satellite summit in sight with Thales and Airbus
The Group's stock gains over 3% driven by rumors about the "Bromo" agreement for a jv of €10 bn
The merger of space activities would create a colossus with governance 35-32,5-32,5% and Italian potential more
AirlinesLufthansa: B-787/9 airplane christened by Minister President Boris Rhein
With the name “Frankfurt am Main”; first five destinations
“Many happy landings”: Hesse's Minister President Boris Rhein christened a brand-new Boeing 787-9 “Frankfurt am Main” at Frankfurt Airport yesterday. The “Dreamliner” is the first Lufthansa long-haul a... more
Civil aviationEcological transition: Walsh sinks the EU model on SAF and denounces suppliers' price hikes
At the Hong Kong sustainability symposium, DG IATA criticises the European mandate on biofuels for aviation
The punitive system does not increase production, but inflates costs for passengers, five times the average profit per ticket more
AirportsPegasus Airlines and Iberia sign new code-share agreement
Expanding connectivity between Türkiye, Spain, Portugal and Latin America
Pegasus Airlines has signed a new code-share agreement with Iberia, offering passengers more choice and convenience.Through this partnership, Pegasus guests can now travel seamlessly to 13 destinations... 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