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
AirportsNBAA welcomes DOT call for additional ATC modernization funding
For additional USD 30 billion to continue the work
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) yesterday welcomed Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy’s call for an additional $30 billion in funding to continue the work to modernize t... more
AirlinesInaugural Praetor 600E delivered to fleet launch customer Flexjet
As part of the USD $7bn agreement announced in February 2025 - PHOTO GALLERY
Embraer today announced the delivery of the first Praetor 600E to Flexjet, making the company the fleet launch customer for Embraer's next-generation super-midsize jet. The model was unveiled alongside... more
AerospaceLeonardo: to help shape Europe's future sovereign Earth observation...
The industry has been awarded by the ESA a fully funded contract
Leonardo has been awarded by the European Space Agency (ESA) a fully funded contract to define the architecture of the future EU Earth Observation Governmental Service (EOGS), a key capability designed... 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
IndustryAirbus: cybersecurity contract from the French Ministry of the Armed Forces
For 25 years
The French General Directorate for Armament (DGA) has awarded Airbus, through its subsidiary Airbus Cybersecurity SAS, the 25-year PARACOM contract to supply advanced cybersecurity gateways for the networks... more
AirlinesITA Airways accompanies Pope Leo XIV on his apostolic journey to France
Departure from Fiumicino next Friday aboard the A-321neo airplane
ITA Airways, Italy's national flag carrier, will accompany Pope Leo XIV on his Apostolic Journey to France.The flight carrying the Holy Father will depart from Fiumicino Airport on 25 September at 07:50... more
AirlinesAviogei strengthens its international network at GSE Expo Europe
In Lisbon, the industry reinforces contacts and prospects for electric and connected GSE
The international trade fair GSE Expo Europe (see AVIONEWS) has concluded in Lisbon (held at FIL from 15 to 17 September 2026), and the participation of Aviogei confirmed the Italian company's position... more
Aerospacee-Geos and iQPS: collaboration on SAR-based geospatial intelligence
The announcement comes as the global Space industry gathers for "World Space Business Week", in Paris
e-GEOS, a company owned by the Italian Space Agency (20%) and Telespazio (80%), part of the Leonardo Group, and Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space Inc. (iQPS), have launched a multi-year collaboration... more
DefenseAviogei (2): strategic GSE for Defense and Global Aeronautical Prog...
From F-35 aircraft maintenance to NATO Logistics: the Operational Value of Italian GSE
In the military and defence sector, Aviogei (specialising in the design and manufacture of airport ground support equipment, or GSE) has counted a number of institutional customers, aerospace manufacturers... more
AirlinesBermudAir becomes the second E-Freighter aircraft operator
Leased by Regional One, the airplane will be the first one operating in the Americas - PHOTO
Embraer and Regional One announced today that BermudAir has become the second operator worldwide of the E-Freighter. The airline will operate one E-190F leased from Regional One, marking the first E-Freighter... more
AirlinesAviogei accelerates the electrification of Ground Support Equipment
In Lisbon, next-generation connected solutions for inclusive and safe airport handling
At the “GSE Expo Europe” international exhibition in Lisbon (at FIL, from September 15 to 17, with AVIONEWS at the event), the historic Italian manufacturer Aviogei, founded by Franco Cesarini, is focu... more
AerospaceSentinel and Flex (2): VV30 mission, Vega C second launch operated...
Satellites were released an altitude of about 810 km; duration of the launch 116 minutes
On September 14th at 10.21 PM Kourou time (01.21 UTC; 03.21 AM CEST on September 15th), Avio successfully launched the Copernicus Sentinel-3C satellite for the European Commission within the scope of a... more
AirportsLeonardo to deliver baggage handling system for International Airport in...
The MBHS Cross Belt Sorter technology enters in KSA's market for the first time
Through a strategic partnership with MAFA and BELTCON, supporting the expansion of one of the Kingdom's most important aviation gateways more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: Copernicus Sentinel-3C and Earth Explorer FLEX...
Two satellites, one mission: protecting our planet
The Copernicus Sentinel-3C and Earth Explorer FLEX satellites, for which Thales Alenia Space – the joint company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%) – is prime contractor, were successfully launched abo... more
Finance and economyLeonardo recognized by Extel as “Rising IR Program” among Large Caps
Analysts’ positive assessment supported by the growth recorded by the Group’s key financial indicators
Leonardo has been recognized and awarded the “Rising IR Program” in the Large Caps category in Italy, according to the 2026 Extel Survey, one of the most widely recognized benchmarks in the industry. The Exte... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: contrac to build NigComSat-2A satellite
Its expected operational in-orbit service life exceeds 15 years
Thales Alenia Space, a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a contract with Nigeria’s government-owned NIGCOMSAT Ltd to develop a new telecommunications satellite operating f... more
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AirlinesInaugural Praetor 600E delivered to fleet launch customer Flexjet
As part of the USD $7bn agreement announced in February 2025 - PHOTO GALLERY
Embraer today announced the delivery of the first Praetor 600E to Flexjet, making the company the fleet launch customer for Embraer's next-generation super-midsize jet. The model was unveiled alongside... more
IndustryAirbus: cybersecurity contract from the French Ministry of the Arme...
For 25 years
The French General Directorate for Armament (DGA) has awarded Airbus, through its subsidiary Airbus Cybersecurity SAS, the 25-year PARACOM contract to supply advanced cybersecurity gateways for the networks... more
AirlinesITA Airways accompanies Pope Leo XIV on his apostolic journey to Fr...
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For additional USD 30 billion to continue the work
AirlinesTurkish Airlines finalizes order for up to 150 B-737 MAX aircraft
In the talks since 2025
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Also a MoU signed for maintenance on-site with TAI
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has ordered an A-330 Multi Role Tanker Transport Plus (MRTT+). The A-330neo-based evolution of the combat-proven, aerial refuelling and transport aircraft A-330 MRTT, will... more
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On assistance to European citizens aboard the vessels
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DefenseLeonardo signs in-service contract extension for the Kuwait Air Force Eurofighter...
To deliver integrated Logistics Support and Training until December 2029
