IndustrySpain orders 18 C-295 transport aircraft
To replace the CN-235 and C-212 fleets
The Spanish Ministry of Defence has acquired 18 C-295 transport aircraft to replace the CN-235 and C-212 fleets dedicated to the training of pilots and paratroopers of the Spanish Air and Space Force.... more
AirportsLeonardo to boost airport operations in USA
With two major baggage handling system contracts valued more than USD 120 million
Leonardo is growing its support to airport operations in USA with two major contracts for Baggage Handling System (BHS) solutions recently signed for the Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) and the Melbourne Orlando... more
Civil aviationEMSA selects Flexrotor drone for maritime surveillance missions
Framework contract for EUR 30 million
Airbus has been awarded a € 30 million framework contract by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to provide Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) services for multipurpose maritime surveillance w... more
IndustryLeonardo signs contract for 12 M-346F Block 20 aircraft for Austria
The delivery of the first airplane in 2028; two agreements in 2022 and 2023 for helicopters
Leonardo has signed a contract with the Italian Directorate of Aeronautical Armaments and Airworthiness for the supply of 12 M-346 multirole aircraft to the Austrian Air Force (Luftstreitkräfte), responding... more
AirlinesCALC orders 30 additional A-320neo Family aircraft
The agreement is the fifth one with the industry
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) has signed a firm order for 30 A-320neo Family airplanes to satisfy strong demand for the aircraft from its customer base.The agreement is the fifth... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a peaceful new year and a happy Epiphany to everyone
The agency will reopen Wednesday 7 January 2026
AVIONEWS informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fan that it will be closed from 31 December 2025 to 6 January 2026, the day of the Epiphany.The agency will therefore resume normal news publication... more
Civil aviationAirbus-Indra: definition study on future Spanish intelligence aircraft
The two industries selected to conduct it
Airbus Defence and Space and Indra Group have been selected by the Spanish Ministry of Defence to carry out a conceptual definition study for the future Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) aircraft of the Spanish... more
DefenseAirbus to lead Spain's new combat training system
30 HÜRJET Trainer airplanes, delivery throughout 2028 and 2029
The Spanish Ministry of Defence has selected Airbus Defence and Space to lead the development and implementation of the Spanish Air and Space Force’s new combat Integrated Training System (ITS-C). The c... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Merry Christmas to everyone
The agency will reopen as usual next Monday 29 December
AVIONEWS informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that from tomorrow, Christmas Eve, it will remain closed for the holiday weekend.The agency will reopen as usual next Monday, December... more
AirlinesChina Airlines orders five more A-350/1000 airplanes
The aircraft join the carrier’s existing fleet of 15 units in /900 version
Taiwan’s China Airlines has placed a firm order for five additional A-350/1000 aircraft, taking its total order for the type to 15. The airplanes will join the carrier’s existing fleet of 15 A-350/900s flyi... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: 2026 financial calendar
Five events in months of February, March, May, July and November
Leonardo informs that the annual calendar of corporate events for the year 2026 is as follows: Tuesday 24 February– Board of Directors: 2025 preliminary results;Wednesday 11 March – Board of Directors: Draf... more
AerospaceAvio announces two Vega C launch service agreements
Scheduled between 2028 and 2031 for over EUR 100 million
Avio has signed two Launch Service Agreements with two different customers (one European and one non-European) to launch multiple satellites aboard a Vega C launcher.The name of the customers and of the... more
DefenseLeonardo to develop and deliver the first four Italian NG radars
For long range ballistic defence
A major step forward in the development and implementation of the Michelangelo Dome advanced integrated defence system, officially unveiled three weeks ago more
HelicoptersSpanish Ministry of Defence orders 100 Airbus helicopters
Four models: H-135, H-145M, H-175M and NH-90
Spain is placing orders for 100 Airbus helicopters through the Directorate General for Armament and Material (DGAM) of the Ministry of Defence. These four contracts, framed within the National Helicopter... more
Civil aviatione-Geos and Italian Navy strengthen partnership for maritime surveil...
A four-year contract for the provision of geospatial data and services
e-GEOS, a joint-venture between the Italian Space Agency (20%) and Telespazio (80%), part of the Leonardo Group, has been awarded a four-year contract with the Italian Navy for the provision of geospatial... more
IndustryEmbraer-Portugal agreement: a new FAL in Beja for A-29N aircraft
The first country to operate the new variant of the model configured to meet NATO's operational requirements
Embraer delivered yesterday the first five A-29N Super Tucano airplanes to the Portuguese Air Force (PRT AF) during a ceremony held at OGMA's facilities, attended by authorities, industry's executives,... more
AerospaceIsaacman at NASA leadership: green light by Senate
A turning point in public-private relations: evolving industrial priorities and operational strategies
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed yesterday Senate confirmation of Jared Isaacman to serve as NASA administrator.A successful businessman, aviator and philanthropist, he is perhaps... more
AirlinesITA Airways: new seasonal flights to Malaga, Valencia and Marseille
For next Summer season
ITA Airways, Italy’s reference carrier, announces that sales are open for its new seasonal routes from Rome-Fiumicino to three popular Mediterranean destinations for Summer 2026, Malaga, Valencia and M... more
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DefenseAirbus to lead Spain's new combat training system
30 HÜRJET Trainer airplanes, delivery throughout 2028 and 2029
The Spanish Ministry of Defence has selected Airbus Defence and Space to lead the development and implementation of the Spanish Air and Space Force’s new combat Integrated Training System (ITS-C). The c... more
AirlinesCALC orders 30 additional A-320neo Family aircraft
The agreement is the fifth one with the industry
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) has signed a firm order for 30 A-320neo Family airplanes to satisfy strong demand for the aircraft from its customer base.The agreement is the fifth... more
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The two industries selected to conduct it
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a peaceful new year and a happy Epiphany to everyone
The agency will reopen Wednesday 7 January 2026
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AirportsSan Francisco Airport serves record 50 million passengers in 2015
San Francisco, Usa - Major traffic milestones at SFO
The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced a major milestone in its 88-year history, achieving a new all-time passenger traffic record of 50 million annual passengers. This momentous occasion,... more
DiscussionsThe events of 2015 in Italy and in the world
Rome, Italy - Among curiosities, report, space and much more
Below a list of some of the main events happened in 2015, divided for months and in the single days. January 1: Lithuania officially adopts the euro as its currency, replacing the litas, and becomes... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy New Year to everybody
Rome, Italy - The Agency, after the long week-end, will open again next Monday, January 4, 2016
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