Civil aviationBargain acquisition: Chinese company buys German Volocopter
Start-up specialized in air taxis eVtol, now bankrupt - VIDEO
In recent days, China's Zhejiang Wanfeng Auto Wheel has confirmed the acquisition of German start-up Volocopter, one of the most promising in the European eVtol (electric Vertical take-off and landing)... more
AirportsAmerican Airlines B-737/823 plane diverted to Denver due to anomaly
Engine catches fire; all 178 occupants safely evacuated - VIDEO
Yesterday, around 5:00 pm local time, a new occurrence happened in the United States. The flight operated by American Airlines with a Boeing 737/823, registration N885NN, departed from the municipal airport... more
Civil aviationWill Republic Airways CEO lead Trump-era FAA?
Bryan Bedford would be the leading candidate after Whitaker's resignation on January 20
The difficult task of the future administrator of the US authority that oversees civil aviation, at a time when the safety of America's skies is seriously put in doubt by a chain of air accidents more
AerospaceNASA: the long eye of science will peer there, at the origin of the...
Brand new SPHEREx astrophysical observatory and Punch satellites launched on SpaceX's Falcon 9 - VIDEO
Leshin: "We now await the scientific discoveries of the investigation, including insights into how the universe began and where the ingredients of life reside..." more
DefensePortugal will not purchase F-35 fighter jets
Defense Minister rules it out, despite F-16s reaching end of life cycle
In an interview this morning with the national daily newspaper "Público", Portuguese Defense Minister Nuno Melo announced that Portugal does not intend to acquire F-35 fighter jets from the United States... more
AirlinesAegean discloses new order for the A-321neo aircraft
To further grow its networks and support its expansion plan - DATA SHEET
Aegean, the largest Greek airline, has disclosed an order with Airbus for an additional eight A-321neo aircraft. The airplanes will enable the carrier to further grow its networks and support its expansion... more
Civil aviation"Verticon 2025". Airbus: commitments for 118 helicopters
More than 74 ones for the H-140, the new model that was unveiled at the show
Airbus Helicopters wraps up the 2025 edition of "VERTICON" (March 10-13 in Dallas) with 118 commitments, including 63 firm orders, from customers worldwide for a variety of its multi-mission aircraft. Major... more
AerospaceAvio: BoD approves Group's results
Vega C back to orbit, strong growth in defense business
The Board of Directors of Avio SpA yesterday reviewed and approved the consolidated results of the Company as of December 31st, 2024.HighlightsBacklog and revenues above GuidanceSuccess for Vega last flight,... more
Civil aviation"Verticon 2025". Leonardo: sales for 30 helicopters of various types sold...
Value of around 370 million EUR, deliveries expected between 2026 and 2028
At "Verticon 2025" (Dallas, TX, 11-13 March), a prime exhibition for the world’s rotorcraft industry and community, Leonardo announced further growth within the commercial helicopter market, with new o... more
HelicoptersNY State Police orders H-160 and H-145 helicopters
This announcement follows the agency’s order in 2024
New York State Police has placed an order for an H-160 and three H-145 helicopters, making them the first law enforcement agency in the US to add an H-160 to their fleet. This announcement follows the... more
HelicoptersUK National Police Air Service orders seven H-135 helicopters
As the initial phase of its fleet renewal programme
Airbus Helicopters has been selected by the UK’s National Police Air Service (NPAS) to supply seven H-135 aircraft as the initial phase of its fleet renewal programme. The firm order is the first output o... more
AerospaceTAS: space segment of the navigation system orbiting around the Moon
The jv will deveop it for the Moonlight program by ESA
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a contract with Telespazio, a jv between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%) to design and develop the space segment... more
Civil aviation"Verticon 2025" (2). Additional orders and contracts for Airbus Hel...
H-140 to Air Methods; for Metro Aviation a maximum of 36 units - PHOTO
Air Methods, one of the reference air medical provider in the USA, is expanding its fleet with the addition of new Airbus helicopters. The agreement includes the acquisition of H-140 aircraft, as well... more
HelicoptersEnstrom Helicopter: debut for the 480B Elite
The industry is partnering with a new service center to better serve its customers
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation announces new options for pilots who wish to add style and comfort to an already known product. The 480B Elite includes all the top-of-the-line features Enstrom Helicopter... more
AirlinesEmbraer CEO in Warsaw setting out plans for aircraft manufacturing and...
The first announcement with the Łukasiewicz Institute of Aviation (iLOT)
Embraer, a global industry in the aerospace sector, active in both commercial and defense, plans to make Poland a center of excellence in Europe. Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Embraer, is... more
Civil aviation"Verticon 2025". Orders and agreements for Airbus Helicopters
H-140 presented; GMR signed for 15 units - PHOTOS
ADAC signed contract for ten aircraft; PHI Aviation begins off-shore flights for Shell with H-160 more
AirlinesJackson Square Aviation orders 50 A-320neo Family aircraft
The agreement is the first direct between lessor and industry - DATA SHEET
Jackson Square Aviation (JSA), one of the world’s leading aircraft lessors, has placed a firm order for 50 A-320neo Family airplanes. The agreement is its first direct order with Airbus, making the lessor a... more
Finance and economyLeonardo BoD (2): industrial plan update
The highlights - ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Leonardo, under the chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, unanimously approved the update of the Industrial Plan for the period 2025-2029. The company presents today to the financial c... more
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Bell 505 to Royal Bahrain Air Force
The US group Textron announced in the past few hours that it has delivered the first three single-engine Bell 505 light helicopters to the Royal Bahrain Air Force during an event held at the end of February... more
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Italian President Mattarella at Nairobi University on the last day of his trip to Kenya
The President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, spoke today about the war between Russia and Ukraine at the University of Nairobi, in Kenya. The head of the Quirinal will leave today for Italy... more
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DefenseNorth Korea tests another missile
The launch on the day the South Korean president arrives in Japan
