AerospaceThales Alenia Space: contract to provide the Propulsion Subsystem for LISA...
It will be the first space-based observatory designed to detect and study gravitational waves
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a € 16.5 m contract with prime contractor OHB System AG to provide the Propulsion Subsystem for European S... more
AirlinesConcorde aircraft: 50 years since its supersonic debut by Air France
Technical evolution, transatlantic missions, and the legacy that shaped commercial flight - 2 VIDEO and PHOTO GALLERY
On Wednesday 21 January 1976, at 12:40pm, the Air France Concorde aircraft, registration F-BVFA, made its first commercial flight to Rio de Janeiro, with a stop-over in Dakar. After a flight time of just... more
AirlinesBoeing and Ethiopian Airlines announce order for nine B-787 Dreamliner...
The carrier also completes purchase of 11 more B-737 MAX jets
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced yesterday Africa's largest carrier ordered nine B-787 Dreamliner airplanes as demand for long-haul travel continues to rise. It will leverage the B-787/9 jets to... more
Civil aviationLeonardo to acquire Enterprise Electronics Corporation
The closing of the transaction is expected in the first quarter of 2026
Leonardo, through its subsidiary Leonardo US Corporation, has signed an agreement to acquire Enterprise Electronics Corporation (EEC), a US company specializing in developing, manufacturing and servicing... more
Civil aviationEve Air Mobility secures $150 million financing to sccelerate eVTOL fevelopment
For R&D, certification, vertiports and UTM systems for commercial UAM
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”), a global reference in the development of next-generation electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) solutions, has secured $150 million in debt financing from a syndicate of... more
Civil aviationLeonardo reduces ESG risk
And it is upgraded by rating agency
Sustainalytics, a global ESG research and ratings agency, has improved Leonardo’s ESG Risk Rating, reducing it to 22/100 from 29/100 (on a scale from zero to 100, where zero represents the best score), p... more
AirlinesEuropean Parliament stands behind air passenger rights
Compensation, pre-filled form, disabled, and under 14 children accompanied no extra cost
On Wednesday, European Parliament adopted its position (632 votes to 15 and with nine abstentions) on a revision of EU air passenger rights rules changes suggested by EU member States in June 2025. MEPs... more
AirportsCommission strengthens EU cybersecurity resilience and capabilities
Hybrid threats, AI, and quantum technologies push for common standards and rapid response
Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, said: "Cybersecurity threats are not just technical challenges. They are strategic risks to our democracy, economy,... more
AerospaceBruneau as CEO of ArianeGroup: French-German leadership to relaunch
Priorities: integration engine programs and reinforcement of European industrial partnerships
ArianeGroup announces that its Board of Directors has appointed Christophe Bruneau as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2026. He will succeed Martin Sion, whose departure was announced on October... more
AirlinesUAC for the first time to showcase the Il-114/300 aircraft and the import-substituted...
Agreement with HAL for local production, certifications and recovery of the supplies from 2026
The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) of the Rostec State Corporation will present its newest regional aircraft, the IL-114/300 and the import-substituted Superjet 100, for the first time abroad. The domestically... more
Civil aviationFrance orders VSR700 uncrewed aerial system
Six units will be operated from 2028 by the French Navy
The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has awarded a contract to Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group for the production of six VSR700 uncrewed aerial systems that will be operated from 2028 by the... more
AerospaceBriefing set for NASA’s Artemis II Moon Rocket Roll to Pad
The agency is targeting no earlier than 7 am EST, Saturday, Jan. 17
NASA’s integrated SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission is inching closer to launch.The agency is targeting no earlier than 7 am EST, Saturday, Jan. 17, to b... more
AerospaceNASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Mission returned a month earlier
Splashed down off California
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission safely splashed down early Thursday morning in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego, concluding a more than five-month mission aboard the International Space Station (... more
AirlinesTAP: new routes and strategic investment in Porto
Expansion of intercontinental operations and construction of maintenance hub
TAP Air Portugal reaffirms its commitment to the north of the country, announcing a set of strategic measures that strengthen operations from "Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport" and consolidate the airline’s po... more
DefenseEuropean Commission approves first wave of defence funding
For eight member States under SAFE
The European Commission has endorsed the national defence plans of eight Member States, marking a milestone in Europe's push to strengthen its security. The Commission submitted a proposal to the Council... more
AerospaceAirbus launches demonstrator to test global 5G connectivity in orbit
To bring the initiative to life, the industry has assembled a consortium of partners
Airbus UpNext, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Airbus, has launched a new demonstrator called Airbus UpNext SpaceRAN (Space Radio Access Network). Its mission is to enable standardised global connectivity... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and helicopters. Boeing: fourth quarter deliveries
And commercial and civil satellites
The Boeing Company announced major program deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the fourth quarter of 2025.Major Programs4th Quarter 2025 Full Year 2025 Commercial Airplanes... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines orders up to 60 B-787 Dreamliner airplanes
To grow, modernize widebody aircraft fleet
Boeing and Delta Air Lines announced the US carrier placed its first direct order for up to 60 B-787 Dreamliners to support long-haul international growth and renew the carrier's widebody fleet. Its purchase... more
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AirlinesTAP: new routes and strategic investment in Porto
Expansion of intercontinental operations and construction of maintenance hub
TAP Air Portugal reaffirms its commitment to the north of the country, announcing a set of strategic measures that strengthen operations from "Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport" and consolidate the airline’s po... more
AerospaceBriefing set for NASA’s Artemis II Moon Rocket Roll to Pad
The agency is targeting no earlier than 7 am EST, Saturday, Jan. 17
NASA’s integrated SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission is inching closer to launch.The agency is targeting no earlier than 7 am EST, Saturday, Jan. 17, to b... more
AerospaceNASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Mission returned a month earlier
Splashed down off California
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The closing of the transaction is expected in the first quarter of 2026
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A female sergeant major was killed while inspecting the aircraft after landing
A tragic accident rocked Ching Chuan Kang Air Base in Taichung, Taiwan, on January 21, when a Taiwanese Air Force officer died after being sucked into the engine of an F-CK-1 Ching-kuo fighter jet developed... more
Finance and economyEU-US duties. Tajani: "Dialogue is the best way, without giving up on protecting...
The statement on the sidelines of the agreement on air transport between Italy and Mongolia
The Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said today that cooperation and dialogue are the most effective tools to address challenges in relations between the European Union and the USA. The observation... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Minister Tajani signs first agreement between Italy...
In view of the activation of direct connections between the two States - PHOTO
IndustrySchiebel: new Rpas contract with European Emsa
For four years: two fixed with an option for additional ones
