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Finance and economyLeonardo: filing notice
At its head office, on the Company’s website
Under the current legislation, notice is hereby given that the minutes of the Board of Directors’ meeting held on May 5, 2026, concerning the EMTN (Euro Medium Term Notes) Program for bonds issuance, a... more
Aerospacee-GEOS and Synspective: partnership to advance Geospatial Intelligence Solutions
The agreement will broaden access to the two companies’ products and services
e-GEOS (20% Italian Space Agency and 80% Telespazio, part of the Leonardo Group), an Italian leading provider of value-added Earth Observation services, and Synspective Inc., a Japanese developer and operator... more
AirlinesCathay Group: two more A-350F airplanes
The airline’s total order to eight aircraft
Hong Kong’s Cathay Group has placed a firm order with Airbus for two additional A-350F freighters. This will bring the carrier’s total order to eight of the new-generation cargo aircraft. The model wil... more
HelicoptersCzech Ministry of Interior signs contract for 11 H-145 helicopters
It also includes an extensive training and logistics package
The Czech Ministry of Interior and Airbus Helicopters have signed a contract for 11 five-bladed H-145 helicopters, marking a significant milestone in the modernisation of the Czech Republic’s public s... more
Civil aviationLeonardo: establishment of Board Committees
And appointment of Lead Independent Director
The Board of Directors of Leonardo, which met yesterday under the chairmanship of Francesco Macrì (see AVIONEWS), proceeded to establish its internal Board Committees. Such Committees, also envisaged in... more
Civil aviationITPS Canada orders M-346 T Block 20 airplanes
The contract includes six aircraft with options for an additional six units; service starting in 2029
The model has also been selected by the Italian Air Force as the future aircraft for the “Frecce Tricolori”, Italy’s national aerobatic team more
AirlinesAir China Cargo increases A-350F order to 10 aircraft
The carrier previously ordered six freighters in November 2025
Air China Cargo Co., Ltd. ("Air China Cargo") has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for four additional A-350F freighters, taking its total order for the type to 10 aircraft; the carrier previously... more
AirlinesSaudia becomes first Middle East and Africa operator of the A-321XLR airplane
First unit delivered: new range for the regional and intercontinental routes
Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has taken delivery of its first A-321XLR, marking a significant milestone as the first airline in the Middle East and Africa to operate... more
DefenseRoyal Thai Air Force orders two C-295 aircraft
First delivery scheduled in the 1H2029
The Royal Thai Air Force has acquired two C-295 airplanes in tactical transport configuration, which will enhance Thailand’s defence capabilities. The two C-295s will be operated by the 46th Wing Division o... more
Civil aviationAirbus demonstrates multi-domain capability with a teaming exercise
Among crewed and uncrewed platforms of the Spanish Navy
Airbus Helicopters and the Spanish Navy successfully completed a tactical flight trial earlier this month in Rota, Spain. The exercise integrated the offshore patrol vessel Rayo with a Spanish Navy H-135... more
DefenseLeonardo: major naval combat systems contract signed
For Kuwait Navy's "Al Dorra" program
The deal, worth around € 320 million, strengthens a long-standing and successful partnership that has already resulted in the delivery of more than 25 vessels more
Finance and economyLeonardo: start of the share buyback programme
For two million shares and for a period of eighteen months
Leonardo announces, also pursuant to Article 144-bis paragraph 3 of the Issuers’ Regulation, the starting in the next days of the share buyback programme, following the resolution adopted by the Shareholders’ Mee... more
AerospaceAvio: the Smile satellite with Vega C launched
It will measure the solar wind with the Earth’s magnetosphere - VIDEO
Today at 00:52 AM local time (03:52 UTC; 05:52 AM CEST), Avio successfully launched the Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE) scientific satellite for the European Space Agency (ESA)... more
IndustryLeonardo: Peru orders its fifth C-27J Spartan aircraft
The programme marks 100 airplanes sold in the world
The Peruvian Air Force (Fuerza Aérea del Perú - FAP) has placed an order for an additional C-27J Spartan multirole tactical airlifter, as part of its air mobility enhancement programme aimed at addressing t... more
AerospaceThales and Ariane Group conduct first firing long-range land strike
With the support by French DGA EM at the Ile du Levant test site
Thales and ArianeGroup successfully conducted the first firing of the new ballistic munition FLP-t 150, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with the support from the Missile Testing Division of the French Defense... more
AerospaceAvio: 1Q2026 results
Vega C ready for a new launch
The Board of Directors of Avio SpA yesterday reviewed and approved Q1 2026 results.Avio, an aerospace company, reports for Q1 2026 an order backlog of Euro 2,116 million, essentially in line compared to... more
AerospaceLeonardo (2), Mariani reshapes the top management and institutional relations
In addition to governance and communication after Cingolani’s departure
Leonardo’s new internal architecture is taking shape through a restructuring that reaches deep into the most sensitive areas of institutional relations, communication and top operational leadership. T... more
Civil aviationLeonardo: term of office of Roberto Cingolani
As CEO and General Manager from 9 May 2023 until 7 May 2026
With reference to the termination of the office of Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of Prof. Roberto Cingolani, whose mandate comes to an end after one term, from 9 May 2023 until 7 May 2026,... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: the new BoD appoints Lorenzo Mariani as CEO and General Manager
Cutillo as co-General Manager; conferred powers on chairman Macrì
The Leonardo’s Board of Directors, appointed by the Shareholders' Meeting held earlier in the day, met for the first time yesterday under the chairmanship of Francesco Macrì (see AVIONEWS).The Board, with... more
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