AirlinesRyanair invests 200 million and strengthens the Trieste hub
Winter base with two aircraft, 16 routes and capacity +130%: over one million passengers
Ryanair has announced a significant acceleration for the Trieste hub: for Winter 2025 the airline will base two aircraft at the airport — for the first time also operating during this season— compared wit... more
AccidentsCrash of an Indian fighter jet aircraft at the "Dubai Airshow": pil...
Investigations launched: acquisition of footage and analysis of recovered systems, public in shock
According to an official statement from the Dubai government, the pilot of an Indian fighter aircraft died in the crash that occurred today during the airshow. Images shared on social media show the aircraft... more
Fair and showsLeonardo and EDGE Group toward landmark jv in the UAE
The latest agreement was signed at "Dubai Airshow 2025"; jv in 2026
Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between EDGE Group and Leonardo in June this year, confirming both parties’ intention of establishing a joint venture (JV) in Abu Dhabi that l... more
Airlinesflydubai: agreement for 150 A-321neo aircraft, becoming an Airbus c...
The signing ceremony on the second day of the airshow (November 17-21)
flydubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 150 A-321neo aircraft making the airline a new customer. The agreement underscores the carrier’s confidence in Dubai’s growth pla... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space signs multiple contracts to shape the consortium
It carries out the Lunar Descent Element for ESA’s Argonaut
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed multiple contracts shaping the core industrial team that will build the European Space Agency (ESA) Argonaut... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space and NSSTC cooperate in the satellite navigation domain
In the field of Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
The National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC) and Thales Alenia Space, a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%) cooperate to explore opportunities in the field of Low Earth Orbit... more
Civil aviationELT Group (2): towards a global strategic partnership across all domains
Following the collaboration on the F124 Sachsen-class frigate modernization program
Following the successful collaboration on the F124 Sachsen-class frigate modernization program, Rohde & Schwarz and ELT Group are proud to announce their shared ambition to expand their strategic partnership... more
Civil aviationAirbus to support entire French Sécurité Civile and Gendarmerie H-145 helicopter fleet
Agreement covers 46 aircraft for up to ten years
Airbus Helicopters will now support the entire fleet of H-145 family helicopters of the French Sécurité Civile and Gendarmerie Nationale, following a new contract signed with France's Aeronautical Maintenance D... more
AirlinesAir Europa signs MoU for up to 40 A-350/900 airplanes
Announced at the airshow ongoing from 17 to 21 November
Spanish airline Air Europa has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for up to 40 A-350/900 aircraft. The agreement forms the backbone of carrier’s long haul fleet replacement and was a... more
Fair and showsMorocco orders ten H-225M helicopters
The contract also includes a support and service package
The Kingdom of Morocco has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for ten H-225M helicopters. These aircraft will be equipped for combat search and rescue operations and will be operated by the Royal... more
AerospaceELT Group at Berlin Security Conference (November 18-19)
It has a strong relationship with Germany supported by its presence in the country with facilities and offices
ELT Group participates at the "Berlin Security Conference" ("BSC"), one of the largest European security and defence policy events. The Conference takes place on 18-19 November and it recognises the importance... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: MSCI upgrades ESG rating from BBB to A
The CEO and General Manager Roberto Cingolani's declaration
MSCI, a reference global provider of ESG ratings covering around 17,000 issuers worldwide, has upgraded Leonardo’s ESG rating from “BBB” to “A”. The improved rating reflects Leonardo’s continued commitment t... more
Airlines"Dubai Airshow". Etihad Airways grows its Airbus widebody aircraft fleet...
And it adds A-350/1000 and A-350F airplanes
Etihad Airways has announced a significant expansion of its Airbus widebody fleet by placing a firm order for six A-330/900s, becoming the latest A-330neo customer. In addition, the airline has disclosed... more
AirlinesEmirates renews its fleet with an order for 65 B-777X aircraft
Commitment of 38 billion: deliveries from 2027 and 130 GE9X engines for growth
Emirates has confirmed an order for 65 B-777X aircraft worth a total of $38 billion, announced on the first day of the "Dubai Airshow" (17-21 November, see AVIONEWS). The contract foresees the start of... more
Civil aviation"Dubai Airshow" (2). ELT Group participates in the 2025 edition
With an overview of the Group's most recent activities
ELT Group returns to the "Dubai Airshow", scheduled from 17 to 21 November (see AVIONEWS), bringing with it a renewed vision and projects that look to the future of global security. For over thirty years... more
Civil aviation"Dubai Airshow" from November 17 to 21
1,500+ exhibitors, 200+ aircraft across flying and static displays
"Dubai Airshow" takes place from November 17 to 21 with 1,500+ exhibitors, 200+ aircraft across flying and static displays. The industry’s top airline CEOs, airport leaders, government and regulatory aut... more
AerospaceTAS: EU’s Copernicus Sentinel-6B oceanography satellite launched
It will supply vital radar data to monitor sea level rise and protect coastal communities - VIDEO
The Copernicus Sentinel-6B Earth-observation satellite has successfully been launched from the US Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB), California, by a Falcon 9 vehicle operated by SpaceX. Thales Alenia... more
AirlinesITA Airways: upgrade of its sales systems
For next Saturday November 22, for 24 hours
It will not be possible to perform the some operations more
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AerospaceAvio and Ariane Group: Ariane 6 stabilized production phase
Signed contract valued over EUR 200 million
Avio and Ariane Group have concluded an important agreement that renews their industrial cooperation to secure Europe’s independent access to space on November 14 (see AVIONEWS). Europropulsion, a jo... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space and NSSTC cooperate in the satellite navigation...
In the field of Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
The National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC) and Thales Alenia Space, a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%) cooperate to explore opportunities in the field of Low Earth Orbit... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space signs multiple contracts to shape the consortium
It carries out the Lunar Descent Element for ESA’s Argonaut
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It will supply vital radar data to monitor sea level rise and protect coastal communities - VIDEO
Fair and showsMorocco orders ten H-225M helicopters
The contract also includes a support and service package
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AirlinesVirgin Australia orders 14 planes
These will be added to the current 85 aircraft that are part of the fleet
Virgin Australia announced the expansion of its fleet with six new Boeing MAX-8 aircraft today. The initiative aims to satisfy the increase in travel demand from passengers. This brings the total number... more
Civil aviation"European Rotors" 2023 is underway
It will be held in the Spanish capital from 27 to 30 November
The "European Rotors" 2023 helicopter show is starting soon in Spain. The event will be held from 27 to 30 November 2023 in the Spanish capital Madrid. The main aircraft manufacturing companies, component... more
AirlinesRome-Fiumicino Airport: strike does not cause chaos
Thanks to preventive flight cancellations and the information given to passengers
DefenseEmbraer delivers upgraded fifth E-99 aircraft to the Brazilian Air...
The airplane is the first delivered with Full Operational Capability
