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AccidentsICAO analysis reveals major priorities for air transport safety
Fewer accidents in 2025, but more lives lost - ATTACHMENT
Airlines flew more people than ever in 2025 –nearly 5 billion passengers– with fewer accidents than the year before, according to the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) just-released globa... more
Civil aviationIATA Board appoints Saadia Zahidi as Director General
From next November 1st, ninth DG and first woman in this position
Willie Walsh, its current Director General, will conclude his duties on 31 July 2026. The IATA BoD has appointed Sandrine Le Borgne, IATA’s Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President for Corporate Services, as Interim Director General for the intervening period 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
AirlinesITA Airways BoD approves Renewal of National Collective Labour agreement for Air Transport and Related Company Agreements
Concluded the negotiation process initiated with the social partners and confirms the Company's commitment to investing in its people
The Board of Directors of ITA Airways has approved the agreements signed with theTrade Union Organisations for the renewal of the National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for AirTransport and the related... more
AirlinesThe aerospace sector is focusing on blockchain: MA Group's breakthrough in Farnborough
The first cryptographic digital identity for traceability has been presented
The aerospace industry is accelerating the digital transition and advanced security of production processes. At the "Farnborough International Airshow" (July 20-24), Magnaghi Aerospace Group (MA Group)... 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
AirlinesFarnborough. BermudAir as the newest A-220 aircraft customer
Flynas confirms order for A-330/900 and A-321neo airplanes
BermudAir, Bermuda’s hometown airline, has become a new A-220 customer following the order of 10 A-220/300 aircraft, marking the first ever Airbus order for the carrier. The order was included in the A... 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
AirlinesITA Airways and Aeroitalia announce the launch of interline flight sales
Domestic flight connections expanded for the benefit of customers
ITA Airways and Aeroitalia announce the launch of interline flight sales, under an agreement covering the entire network that will extend through the remainder of Summer 26 and Winter 26/27.It will now... more
AerospaceFarnborough. 24 companies at the event together with the Lombardia Aerospace Cluster
Lombardy aerospace exports:+47.4% in the first three months of 2026
In the first three months of 2026, Lombardy’s aerospace industry exported goods worth approximately 710,8 million euros, up +47,4% compared with the same period of the previous year. These figures, compiled b... 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
AirlinesFarnborough. Philippine Airlines to order nine more A-350/1000 airplanes
Shohin Airlines discloses order for four A-320neo Family
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for nine A-350/1000 widebody aircraft. The agreement was announced during the "Farnborough Air Show" (July 20-24) by Lucio C. Tan... more
AirlinesFarnborough. Riyadh Air commits to purchase 28 Dreamliner airplanes
And it will add B-787/10 to its future fleet
Riyadh Air, the new national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Boeing announced that the airline is exercising options for 28 more 787 Dreamliner jets as part of its growth plan. The agreement... 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
AirlinesFarnborough 2026. Boeing and MSC Air Cargo announce order for B-777/8F aircraft
For five airplanes, first order of this model for the operator
Boeing and MSC Air Cargo today announced that the fast-growing air cargo operator has purchased five B-777/8 Freighters.The previously unidentified order is MSC Air Cargo's first for the 777/8F. The 777/8... more
DefenseFarnborough. Airbus spearheads new E2D European defence tech fund
Providing growth capital to high-tech companies across the continent
At the "Farnborough International Airshow" (July 20-24), Airbus Defence and Space signed an agreement to become the anchor investor in the new E2D dual-use and defence technology growth fund. This strategic... more
Fair and showsFarnborough. The Helicopter Company expands Leonardo partnership
With additional order for 11 AW-139 helicopters, deliveries between 2027 and 2028
The Helicopter Company (THC), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company and Saudi Arabia’s leading commercial helicopter operator, today announced an additional order of 11 Leonardo helicopters at "Farnborough I... more
AirlinesFarnborough. Boeing: Global commercial fleet will top 50,000 airplanes in 20 years
As passenger traffic doubles
Boeing projects near-term disruptions will not meaningfully affect long-term aviation industry growth with demand for air travel set to double over the next 20 years. The global commercial airplane fleet... more
Civil aviationFarnborough. The Helicopter Company orders eight H-145 aircraft
Delivery between 2027 and 2028
Airbus Helicopters and The Helicopter Company (THC), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company and Saudi Arabia’s leading commercial helicopter operator, have announced a firm order for eight additional H... more
AirlinesFarnborough. UK NPAS orders two H-135 helicopters
Riyadh Air firms up order for six A-350/1000 aircraft - PHOTO
The UK’s National Police Air Service (NPAS) has placed an order for an additional two H-135 helicopters, bringing the total fleet renewal programme to nine units. The firm order, which follows the arrival o... 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
AirlinesITA Airways relaunches MPL training with Urbe Aero Flight Academy
Together, ITA Airways and Urbe Aero now form Italy’s only fully certified, integrated MPL training pathway
With the launch of its new Multi-Pilot Licence (MPL) program, ITA Airways is establishing a structured training pathway for the airline’s future pilots. For the initial training phase, the carrier has on... 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
AirlinesITA Airways resumes direct flights between Rome and Riyadh
Starting from next September 15, five times per week
ITA Airways announces the resumption of its direct service between Rome-Fiumicino and Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, effective September 15, 2026.The route will operate with five weekly frequencies... 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 aviationItalian Enav: Ivan Rebernik appointed new Chief People and Corporate Services Officer
He has built extensive managerial experience in human resources
Italian ENAV announces that, effective today, Ivan Rebernik has joined the ENAV Group as Chief People & Corporate Services Officer.Holding a degree in Philosophy and having completed Executive Programs... 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
AirlinesIATA Guidance Supports Clearer and More Consistent In-Cabin Pet Travel
At every stage of the journey - ATTACHMENT
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released new operational guidance to support airlines in managing in-cabin pet travel at every stage of the journey from booking to check-in, boarding,... 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
AirportsCologne-Bonn Airport joins the "Sunflower Program"
More support for travellers with invisible disabilities
A symbol of inclusion in everyday travel: Cologne-Bonn Airport is joining the international “Hidden Disabilities Sunflower” initiative. The Sunflower lanyard helps people with hidden disabilities discreetly and... more
AirportsAci Europe: passenger traffic +3.2% in May
Majors led by Heathrow; freight and movements - ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its traffic report for May 2026. After turning negative for the first time since the post-COVID recovery in April (-0.7%), passenger traffic across... 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
Civil aviationUS Customs and Border Protection orders 10 H-125 helicopters
To support critical law enforcement and border security
Airbus has finalised a contract for the purchase of 10 H-125 helicopters by US Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (CBP AMO). These aircraft will be operated by Air and Marine Operations... 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
AirlinesEuropean Parliament achieves upgrade to air passenger rights
Securing compensation, clearer procedure for compensation claims, price transparency and comparability of air tickets
Faster and simpler compensation process for delayed flights, fee-free child seating and air fares inclusive of carry-on luggage will become part of EU air passenger rulebook.On Tuesday, MEPs confirmed... 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 (2) and Advent enter into an investment agreement
To accelerate growth
Avio SpA announced that yesterday the Board of Directors unanimously approved to enter into an investment agreement with funds managed and controlled by Advent International LP, a leading US headquartered... 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
Finance and economyLeonardo: disclosure on share buyback programme
For 880,000 ordinary ones - ATTACHMENT
As part of the share buyback programme authorized by the Shareholders’ Meetingheld on May 7, 2026 (with the start of the programmme announced on 19 May 2026), Leonardo hereby announces that, during the p... more
Civil aviationICAO convenes Extraordinary Assembly in November
To elect four additional member States to its Council
An Extraordinary Session of the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Assembly will be held from 19 to 20 November 2026 in Montréal to elect four additional Member States to the ICAO Council. ... 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
Civil aviationEmbraer reports 65 aircraft delivered in the second quarter
Up 48% quarter-over-quarter
Embraer delivered 65 aircraft in 2Q26, marking its strongest second-quarter delivery performance over the past 16 years. Deliveries increased 48% quarter-over-quarter (qoq) and 7% year-on-year (yoy). In... 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