AerospaceItalian ASI announces the passing of its President Teodoro Valente
VP will assume the functions in order to ensure the Agency’s full continuity and operational capacity
The Italian Space Agency (ASI), its Vice President, Director General, members of the Board of Directors, the Scientific and Technical Council, the Board of Auditors, the magistrate of the Italian Court... more
AirlinesITA Airways begins organizing Multi-Pilot Licence Flight Courses
The carrier plans to train 280 pilots over the next four years
ITA Airways announces that, for the first time since it began operations, it has begun planning its first Multi-Pilot Licence (MPL) courses, with the goal of training approximately 280 pilots over the... more
AirlinesIATA Guidance Supports Clearer and More Consistent In-Cabin Pet Travel
At every stage of the journey - ATTACHMENT
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released new operational guidance to support airlines in managing in-cabin pet travel at every stage of the journey from booking to check-in, boarding,... more
AirlinesAeroitalia selects Urbe Aero Flight Academy
As the reference school for its future pilots
A new collaboration project for the selection, training and operational placement of new First Officers 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
AirlinesITA Airways resumes direct flights between Rome and Riyadh
Starting from next September 15, five times per week
ITA Airways announces the resumption of its direct service between Rome-Fiumicino and Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, effective September 15, 2026.The route will operate with five weekly frequencies... 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
Civil aviationItalian Enav: Ivan Rebernik appointed new Chief People and Corporate Services Officer
He has built extensive managerial experience in human resources
Italian ENAV announces that, effective today, Ivan Rebernik has joined the ENAV Group as Chief People & Corporate Services Officer.Holding a degree in Philosophy and having completed Executive Programs... more
Civil aviationEU launches Ukraine defence industrial partnership
Drone Deal and disburses €1 billion for aircraft
The Commission will now work with Ukrainian partners and the European drone community in view of the first meeting of the 18 founding members is scheduled to take place in Brussels in September 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
AirportsCologne-Bonn Airport joins the "Sunflower Program"
More support for travellers with invisible disabilities
A symbol of inclusion in everyday travel: Cologne-Bonn Airport is joining the international “Hidden Disabilities Sunflower” initiative. The Sunflower lanyard helps people with hidden disabilities discreetly and... more
AirportsAci Europe: passenger traffic +3.2% in May
Majors led by Heathrow; freight and movements - ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its traffic report for May 2026. After turning negative for the first time since the post-COVID recovery in April (-0.7%), passenger traffic across... more
DefenseThales accelerates defence production and industrial investment across...
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...
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
AirlinesEmirates SkyCargo’s B-777/300ER Special Freighter airplane
A complex process spanning several months that redesigned the aircraft’s structure - PHOTO and VIDEO
A6-EBK is one of the latest aircraft to join Emirates SkyCargo’s growing fleet of dedicated freighters facilitating global trade and supporting businesses across the world transport goods to international c... more
AirlinesEuropean Parliament achieves upgrade to air passenger rights
Securing compensation, clearer procedure for compensation claims, price transparency and comparability of air tickets
Faster and simpler compensation process for delayed flights, fee-free child seating and air fares inclusive of carry-on luggage will become part of EU air passenger rulebook.On Tuesday, MEPs confirmed... more
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He has built extensive managerial experience in human resources
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During 44 months, 400 technicians and investing 4,4 million man hours
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Strategic collaboration with Airbus Helicopters strengthened for the development of general aviation in Guangdong
Skyco International Financial Leasing has signed an agreement today with Airbus Helicopters for the purchase of an additional six H-175 aircraft intended for off-shore transport. This order adds to the... more
AirlinesGulf Air signs agreement with Boeing for B-787 Dreamliner aircraft
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And maiden flight of the A-29N airplane
