AirlinesKLM Royal Dutch Airlines takes delivery of its first A-350/900 airp...
It will be operated on long-haul routes from its home base in Amsterdam Airport
Dutch national carrier KLM, member of the Air France-KLM Group, has taken delivery of its first A-350/900 airplane. The milestone marks the introduction of the latest generation widebody for long-haul... more
Civil aviationEmbraer and Mahindra Group advance plans for C-390 Millennium industrialization...
The companies are working with the Maharashtra Government on completion of the associated processes
Embraer and Mahindra Group are continuing preparatory discussions and planning activities regarding an industrial and support ecosystem for the C-390 Millennium in India, as the companies jointly pursue... more
CargoA-350F freighter aircraft performs its maiden flight
Fitted with special test instrumentation, flew for over 4 hours
The A-350F freighter (MSN 700), the first of two test aircraft, has completed its maiden flight. The airplane, fitted with special flight test instrumentation, flew for 4 hours and 10 minutes reaching... more
AirlinesAll airports in Serie A: but is Pappalardo speaking as a pilot or an air...
The dual role reignites the debate over the future of Italy's regional airports
Listening to Sandro Pappalardo at the recent "Abruzzo Economy Summit", there are no longer any "Serie B" clouds in the Italian sky. No airport is "minor", no airfield is to be overlooked; every single... more
AerospaceAirbus delivers satellites for Eutelsat’s OneWeb constellation
First wave of its fleet of 669 next-generation ones
Airbus Defence and Space has delivered 32 latest-generation OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites to Eutelsat. The satellites are currently being prepared for shipment from Airbus’ constellation satellite p... more
Civil aviationAirbus announces nominations to its Board of Directors
Following its meeting held yesterday
Airbus SE announces key changes to its Board of Directors following its meeting held on 1 October 2026.Following the announcement in April 2026 of his decision to step down, René Obermann left the Airbus... more
AerospaceRheinmetall Italia ed Argotec portano in orbita il primo satellite
Per la sorveglianza militare e la difesa aerea
Rheinmetall ha raggiunto un traguardo decisivo grazie alla nuova partnership strategica con l’azienda spaziale italiana Argotec: il primo ottobre 2026, il primo satellite sviluppato nell'ambito di questa c... more
Civil aviationIATA: passenger demand slips 0.8% last month
Regional breakdown at international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2026 global passenger demand:Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was down 0.8% compared to August 2025.... more
CargoIATA: air cargo demand grows in August
Several factors in the operating environment should be noted
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2026 global air cargo markets showing:Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 4.4% compared to August... more
AirlinesFlyOne Armenia orders two A-321neo airplanes
Mou announced last May
FLYONE Armenia, the country's largest carrier, has finalised an order with Airbus for the acquisition of two A-321neo aircraft. The agreement was first announced as a Memorandum of Understanding during... more
AerospaceAvio USA breaks ground facility in Virginia
An approximately 900,000-square-foot solid rocket motor plant
Avio USA yesterday broke ground on its first US manufacturing facility, an approximately 900,000-square-foot solid rocket motor plant in Hurt, Virginia (see AVIONEWS), that will add significant domestic... more
AirlinesFrankfurt Airport expects busy Terminals during Fall break
Between October 2 and 18, the operator is expecting around 3.5 million passengers
Fall break will begin soon in Hesse and in other German States, which also means increased passenger volumes at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Between October 2 and 18, Fraport – the operator of Frankfurt A... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers first C-390 Millennium aircraft to the Uzbekistan Air...
The Country becomes the first model operator in Central Asia
Embraer has delivered the first C‑390 Millennium multi‑mission transport aircraft to the Uzbekistan Air Force during an official ceremony held at Embraer's facility in Gavião Peixoto, Brazil, which was... more
Civil aviationATR appoints Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella as CEO
And Patrick Bergues as CFO from next November - PHOTO
ATR’s Board Members have appointed the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella, effective November 1st, 2026. He succeeds Nathalie Tarnaud Laude following the terms set by... more
AirlinesITA Airways expands service between Italy and Israel
The third daily flight Fiumicino-Tel Aviv resumes in October
ITA Airways is strengthening its operations to Israel with the resumption of a third daily flight between Rome-Fiumicino and Tel Aviv "Ben Gurion" airport, starting October 25, 2026. The additional service... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines finalizes order for up to 150 B-737 MAX aircraft
In the talks since 2025
In the talks since 2025, the agreement will be flag carrier’s largest ever Boeing single-aisle aircraft order and will support its fleet expansion strategy while strengthening its short- and medium-haul n... more
DefenseOSN signs EUR 3.7bn contract for DDX for the Italian Navy
For development, production, logistic studies of two destroyers
Delivery of the first and second units is scheduled for 2033 and 2035, respectively more
Civil defenseDrones in the Mediterranean: Russian threat to Sea Routes
US Intelligence Reveals Risks to European Ports
US intelligence services have issued an alarming security alert revealing an imminent hybrid warfare plan orchestrated by Russia in the Mediterranean, specifically targeting European countries such as... more
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AirlinesFrankfurt Airport expects busy Terminals during Fall break
Between October 2 and 18, the operator is expecting around 3.5 million passengers
Fall break will begin soon in Hesse and in other German States, which also means increased passenger volumes at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Between October 2 and 18, Fraport – the operator of Frankfurt A... more
Civil aviationATR appoints Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella as CEO
And Patrick Bergues as CFO from next November - PHOTO
ATR’s Board Members have appointed the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella, effective November 1st, 2026. He succeeds Nathalie Tarnaud Laude following the terms set by... more
AerospaceRheinmetall Italia ed Argotec portano in orbita il primo satellite
Per la sorveglianza militare e la difesa aerea
AerospaceAvio USA breaks ground facility in Virginia
An approximately 900,000-square-foot solid rocket motor plant
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The Country becomes the first model operator in Central Asia
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AirlinesScandal in Brindisi: they made low-quality components for B-787 Dreamliner...
Two companies that produced for Leonardo under investigation. Arrests
The aeronautics sector has recently been rocked by an investigation by the Brindisi Public Prosecutor's Office that revealed the use of non-compliant materials in the production of parts for the B-787... more
AirlinesUSA: towards the appointment of FAA leaders
Opposition in Parliament could support candidate proposed by Biden
The Republican opposition in the US Congress could support the candidate to lead the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed by Democratic President Joe Biden. This is Michael Whitaker, current... more
AirlinesBrussels calls for uniformity on airline baggage
Parliament wants to put order on tariffs and sizes of airlines
AirlinesUSA: complaints from passengers with disabilities are increasing
Claims against airlines increased by almost 200% post-pandemic
