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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
DefenseAirbus and Brave1: to boost Ukrainian defence innovation
This agreement marks its first partnership with a Western company
Airbus Defence and Space signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Brave1, Ukraine’s central government-led defence technology coordinator. Functioning as a joint innovation platform for the country's m... more
Civil aviationPraetor 500E aircraft achieves triple certification from ANAC, FAA, and EASA
It confirms the airplane's readiness for global operations
Embraer announced yesterday that the Praetor 500E aircraft has received triple certification from Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC — Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil), the US Federal Aviation Admini... more
AirlinesSAS orders 18 A-330neo airplanes
To accelerate growth and fleet modernisation
Scandinavian carrier SAS has placed a firm order with Airbus for 18 A-330/900 aircraft as part of its ongoing fleet renewal strategy. The agreement was signed during a ceremony in Copenhagen by Anko van... more
AirlinesAir Peace expands fleet with E-175 aircraft
To boost regional connectivity in West Africa
Embraer has delivered the first brand-new E-175 airplane to Air Peace. The delivery further strengthens the partnership between industry and carrier, beyond their operations of the larger E-195E2 and the... 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
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: delegation of Italian and French Ministers to its headquarters
Visit organized in the framework of the Franco-Italian intergovernmental summit, in Antibes, France
In the framework of the Franco-Italian intergovernmental Summit organized in Antibes, France, Thales Alenia Space, the joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has welcomed in its headquarters,... more
Civil aviationBelgium takes delivery of first H-145M helicopter
Exercised option for three additional units
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H-145M helicopter to the Kingdom of Belgium, marking a major milestone in the modernisation of the Nation’s defence and security capabilities. The aircraft i... 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
Civil aviationArmenia: contract signed for six H-145 helicopters
They will be utilised for transport missions
Airbus Helicopters and the Republic of Armenia have signed a contract for the acquisition of six H-145 helicopters. The agreement, which was finalised during the official State visit of French President Emmanuel... more
Civil aviationLeonardo: BoD approves new organization structure
Responsibilities assigned to Macri, Chairman, Mariani ceo and General manager, Cutillo co-GM
Leonardo’s Board of Directors yesterday approved the Group’s new organization structure (see AVIONEWS). Chairman Francesco Macrì will assume full responsibility for the Corporate Bodies Affairs Organizational Unit... 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
Civil aviation"Eurosatory 2026". Diamond Aircraft and FlySight integrate Opensight mission console
The aircraft OE-FHQ, presented at the event, equipped with it
Diamond Aircraft and FlySight announce the integration of FlySight’s Opensight Mission Console onboard Diamond Aircraft platforms, now fully operational and flying on board the aircraft showcased at "... more
Civil aviationEdge and Leonardo to partner through a JV on Advanced Defence Sensors and Systems
The industries reinforce collaboration with this future joint-venture
Joint-venture expected to enter operation with contracts already secured worth several hundred million euros and a commercial pipeline targeting over 4 billion euros in orders over five years more
AerospaceThe new Ariane 6 with 4 P160C boosters launches Amazon Leo satellites
Propellant mass increased to 156 tonnes of solid propellant
Avio’s new P160C solid rocket boosters successfully powered Ariane 6 flight VA269, enabling the launcher to deploy 36 Amazon Leo satellites into low Earth orbit and marking a major step forward in the r... more
HelicoptersFirst H-135 helicopter for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training program delivered
A key milestone in the modernisation of pilot training for the RCAF
Airbus has delivered the first H-135 helicopter for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program, achieving a key milestone in the modernisation of pilot training for the Royal Canadian Air Force (... more
Civil aviationElt Group and Rohde & Schwarz sign a cooperation agreement
To explore commercial opportunities in electronic warfare and Defence
Elettronica SpA (ELT) and Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG (Rohde & Schwarz) have signed a Framework Cooperation Agreement aimed to explore potential business opportunities in the field of electronic warfare... more
Defense"Eurosatory". Leonardo announces Extended Range Artillery Projectile award
Together with other two industries for the Vulcano 155 mm GLR
On the occasion of "Eurosatory 2026" in Paris (June 15-19), Diehl Defence, Leonardo and General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) celebrate the Extended Range Artillery Projectile (ERAP)... more
DefenseFrance launches the development of new capabilities for the A-400M aircraft
Equipment will be installed on board the first airplane in 2027 and tested in flight in 2028
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) has signed a contract with OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation), acting on behalf of the French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA), for the development... more
Defense"Eurosatory". IDV: innovations in uncrewed land vehicles and autonomous systems
Next generation VIKING makes international debut
At "Eurosatory 2026" (June 15-19 in Paris) –one of the world’s largest and most important defence events– IDV, a Leonardo Company, will present its latest uncrewed ground vehicle platforms, alongside a sim... more