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Finance and economyLeonardo and shareholders' meeting (2): filing notice
Notice of call and explanatory reports
With reference to the Shareholders’ Meeting of Leonardo, convened in Ordinary session on 7 May 2026 in single call (see AVIONEWS), Leonardo hereby informs that are available to the public at the Company’s hea... more
Aerospacee-Geos will perform the satellite mapping of asbestos in Italy
Contract awarded by the Italian MASE to a consortium
e-GEOS, a joint-venture between the Italian Space Agency (20%) and Telespazio (80%) of the Leonardo Group, is leading the consortium that has been awarded the contract by the Italian Ministry of the Environment... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: call of the Shareholders’ Meeting in ordinary session
Approval of the 2025 Financial Statements, distribution of the dividend, new BoD
The Board of Directors (BoD) of Leonardo, convened yesterday under the chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, has resolved to call the Shareholders’ Meeting in Ordinary session on 7 May 2026 in single call. ... more
Civil aviationAirbus brings digital technology to firefighting
The trial mobilised helicopters, airplanes and drones
Unveiled for the first time at the major annual "Aerial Firefighting Conference & Exhibition", taking place this year in Rome from 24 to 26 March 2026 more
Civil aviationThales launches a system boosted by AI to conduct full mine countermeasures missions in the world
PathMaster is available and ready to be used today
Thales today launches Expeditionary PathMaster, based on an innovative expeditionary portable operations centre (e-POC), the solution enables naval forces to conduct a full mine countermeasures mission... more
AirlinesITA Airways: BoD approves the 2025 financial statements project
Positive net result of €209 million, €25 million EBIT
ITA Airways announces that the Board of Directors, in its meeting on March 24, approved the Consolidated Financial Statements Project for the 2025 financial year, whose key results are set out below:Revenues:... more
Civil aviationEuropean Commission launches new strategy to tackle rising wildfire threat
The rescEU fleet will be expanded with the procurement of 12 planes and five helicopters
As wildfires are getting larger, more frequent, and more destructive, the European Commission is presenting a new integrated approach to wildfire risk management. The strategy covers prevention, preparedness,... more
Civil aviationEuropean Commission presents Programme for agile and rapid defence innovation
Funding for EUR 115 milllion
The European Commission is presenting a new €115 million funding tool, AGILE, to bring disruptive defence technology from the lab to the field at record speed. This pilot instrument is set to accelerate t... more
IndustryAirbus continues to strengthen sovereign cybersecurity
With acquisition of Ultra Cyber Ltd in the UK
Airbus has entered into a definitive agreement with the Cobham Ultra group, a portfolio company of Advent, for the acquisition of Ultra Cyber Ltd. This strategic move reinforces Airbus’ position as a t... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAV: approved 2025 draft financial statements
And 2025 Group consolidated financial statements - ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of ENAV SpA (Italian Flight Assistance Company), chaired by Alessandra Bruni, today approved the 2025 Integrated Annual Report, which includes the Consolidated Financial Statements,... more
Airlines"Volare" (ITA Airways) reaches its final destination at the end of this month
Starting from April 1st, program members will also have the option to convert their points into a voucher
"Volare", ITA Airways loyalty program, will end on March 30, 2026, further confirming what was already communicated to the program’s members on December 18, 2025.Accumulated points can be redeemed until M... more
AerospaceAvio to launch Smile satellite on Vega C
Next April 9; the flight duration is about 57 minutes
On April 9th at 03:29 AM local time (06:29 UTC; 08.29 AM CEST), Avio will launch the European Space Agency’s (ESA) and Chinese Academy of Science (CAS) Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (... more
DefenseLeonardo completes the acquisition of Iveco Group's Defence Business
Value of the transaction at EUR 1.7 billion
Leonardo completes the acquisition of Iveco Group’s Defence Business (IDV and ASTRA brands) for a price of €1.6 billion in line with the agreed Enterprise Value disclosed of €1.7 billion minus agreed contr... more
AirlinesAerCap orders 100 additional A-320neo Family aircraft
For two models, 23 and 77 units
AerCap Holdings NV (“AerCap”) has signed a firm order with Airbus for 23 A-320neo and 77 A-321neo aircraft. This transaction underscores AirCap’s strategy of investing in the world's most in-demand, fuel-e... more
AirlinesITA Airways schedules additional flights to and from Delhi on 24 and 25 March
Supporting the return of Italian nationals stranded due to the conflict in the Middle East
ITA Airways has scheduled two additional frequencies between Rome-Fiumicino and Delhi on 24 and 25 March.This decision follows reports received from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation,... more
AirlinesAtlas Air Worldwide: order for 20 A-350F freighter aircraft
They will be deployed for growth
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (“Atlas”), a global reference in airfreight logistics based in the United States in New York, has placed a landmark firm order for 20 A-350F freighter airplanes. The... more
IndustryThales’s radio management system selected by Pilatus for a PC-7 military aircraft fleet
With a range of advanced capabilities
Thales’s radio management system ensures enhanced mission performance and reliability.This new system enhances trainer aircraft with robust, resilient and flexible communication capabilities, tailored t... more
Civil aviationMinister Antonio Tajani attends the EU Foreign Affairs Council
Iran, Ukraine and cooperation with India on agenda
On the sidelines of the meeting, he will hold bilateral talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and other EU Ministers more
Finance and economyLeonardo: filing notice
It is available at its head office and its website
According to applicable law and regulations, you are hereby notified that the Annual Financial Report as at 31 December 2025 also drafted pursuant to art. 154-ter of the TUF (“Integrated Report”, including the... more
IndustryAirbus prepares two uncrewed combat aircraft from Kratos
For first flight with a European mission system
Airbus is working at full throttle to offer the German Air Force an operational Uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft (UCCA) system by 2029. In Manching, near Munich, the company is currently preparing... more
Civil aviationACH-140 makes its debut at "Verticon 2026" (March 9-12)
With a mock-up of its brand new cabin interior; deliveries in 2030
Airbus’ ACH-140 makes its debut at "Verticon 2026" (March 9-12 in Atlanta) with a mock-up of its brand new cabin interior. The Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) Line collection showcases the brand new... more
AerospaceAvio SpA: FY2025 results; positive order backlog and revenues
Growth path to continue in 2026 - ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Avio SpA today reviewed and approved the 2025 Financial Report, pursuant to art. 154-ter of the Consolidated Law on Finance (TUF).HighlightsRecord-high level of backlog and revenues.... more
AerospaceLeonardo's BoD (2): 2026-2030 industrial plan update
Presentation today in Rome at 11:00am CET - ATTACHMENT
Leonardo’s Board of Directors, under the chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, yesterday unanimously approved (see AVIONEWS) the update to the Industrial Plan for the 2026-2030 period. Today Leonardo is... more
Civil aviationLeonardo: BoD approves FY2025 results and 2026 guidance
Confirming the preliminary ones announced in February - ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Leonardo (BoD), convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved the full year 2025 results, confirming the preliminary results... more
Civil aviationLeonardo continues to strengthen its cybersecurity sector
With the acquisition of Becrypt in the UK; closing within Q2 2026
Leonardo, through its UK wholly owned subsidiary Leonardo UK Ltd, has taken a further step to strengthen its role in the cybersecurity sector by entering in a binding agreement for the acquisition of the... more
AerospaceThales launches SkyDefender: the integral air and missile defence dome with AI
Providing full protection against all types of air threats, on land, at sea and in space
SkyDefender is a multi-layer, multi-domain Integrated Air and Missile Defence system providing full protection against all types of air threats, on land, at sea and in space.The system integrates a network... more
Civil aviationGaruda selects Flexrotor to expand its UAS leasing portfolio
Signed a contract for the delivery of up to 18 Uncrewed Aerial Systems
Airbus Helicopters and Garuda Technologies Inc. (Garuda) have signed a contract for the delivery of up to 18 Flexrotor Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS). Garuda will offer Flexrotor services to its customers... more
Finance and economyLeonardo refinances a portion of its debt
New Term Loan ESG-linked signed for EUR 600 million, maturing in 2031
Leonardo has signed a new Term Loan ESG-linked with a pool of international and domestic banks. The Term Loan signed, for an amount of € 600 million, has a duration of 5 years. The repayment plan includes tw... more
AccidentsAircraft accidents. IATA released 2025 Safety Report
A solid year of performance - ATTACHMENT
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its 2025 Annual Safety Report demonstrating a solid year of safety performance with the following highlights: The all-accident rate of 1.32... more
AirportsLeonardo: new contract for the automation of Malta Airport
It has chosen industry's new high-efficiency baggage handling systems
With this project, the company has now sold 50 MBHS Cross Belt Sorter systems. The firm's turnkey solutions comply with the highest European and international safety standards more
AirlinesITA Airways: revenue growth in 2025 and strong long-haul performance
Positive results in a complex environment
ITA Airways closed 2025 with overall positive commercial results, despite a particularly challenging operating environment marked by geopolitical instability, fleet constraints,and increasing competitive... more
AirlinesITA Airways: special flight departed from Muscat for the repatriation of Italians
Scheduled services to Riyadh resumed
A special flight directed to Rome-Fiumicino departed today from Muscat (Oman) at 1:44 pm CET, organized by ITA Airways at the request of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group: increased operating profit by 20%
And it achieves highest revenue in its history
Lufthansa Group unveiled the results 2025.The highlights: 2025: Nearly 40 billion euros in revenue and 2 billion euros in operating profit;Passenger numbers grow to 135 million;Lufthansa Airlines makes... more
Civil aviationEmbraer: results 4Q2025/2025
The industry delivered 91 aircraft in the last quarter of the year
Embraer unveiled the results for 4Q25 and 2025.Highlights:Guidance for 2026: From an operational point of view, Commercial Aviation deliveries between 80 and 85 aircraft and Executive Aviation deliveries... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines sustained its steady growth throughout 2025
Despite geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties
Turkish Airlines unveiled results 2025.The highlights are:In the fourth quarter of 2025, Total Revenues increased by 12% year over year, reaching 6.3 billion USD, while Total Revenues for the full year e... more
AerospaceAvio: new solid rocket motor development project in the USA
Signed a three year contract for a worth of USD 65 million
Defense Systems and Solutions (DSS), a joint-venture between Yulista Integrated Solutions, LLC (YIS) and Science and Engineering Services, LLC (SES), acting as a prime contractor for the US Department... more
AirportsAci Europe: passenger traffic increases in January
Top five, freight and movements - ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its traffic report for January 2026. Passenger traffic across the European airport network increased by +4.6% in January when compared to the same... more
AerospaceTelespazio supplies a mobile satellite communications system to Brazil
The industry’s work in the Country is part of the broader roadmap of the Leonardo Group
Telespazio, a joint-venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%), has been selected by the Institutional Security Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Brazil (Gabinete de Segurança Institucional... more
Civil aviationAirbus to expand the capabilities of its Capa-X drone
The industry selected by the European Defence Agency
Airbus Helicopters, through its subsidiary Survey Copter, has been selected by the European Defence Agency (EDA) for the Multi Mission Unmanned Aircraft System (M2UAS) project. This strategic contract... more
CargoIATA. Air cargo demand up in January
Trade lane growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2026 global air cargo markets showing:Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 5.6% compared to January... more
AirlinesIata: increasing air passengers, challenges on costs for 2026
Global capacity in expansion, strong load factor and pressures on energetic transition
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2026 global passenger demand with the following highlights:Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was... more
AerospaceThales: reviewed the 2025 financial statements
The highlights; 2026 targets - ATTACHMENT
Thales’ Board of Directors met on March 2, 2026 to review the 2025 financial statements. The highlights: Order intake: €25.3 billion, matching 2024 record level (+1% on an organic basis); Sales: €22.1... more
AirlinesITA Airways at "ITB 2026" (March 3-5 in Berlin)
The airline returns for the fourth consecutive year to the event
ITA Airways returns for the fourth consecutive year to "ITB Berlin", a leading event for the global tourism industry, scheduled from today to March 5 in Messe Berlin. The event represents a key moment... more
DefenseLeonardo: UK MoD announces contract for 23 AW-149 helicopters
For a £1 billion worth
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced a £1 billion contract award for new medium helicopters (NMH). Under the programme, Leonardo will build and deliver 23 latest generation AW-149s from Yeovil,... more
AirlinesAir Astana finalises order for 25 A-320neo aircraft
On the 20th anniversary since carrier started operating its first model
Air Astana Group has signed a firm order for 25 A-320neo Family aircraft, the largest ever direct order by the group. The agreement was made on the 20th anniversary since carrier started operating its... more
Finance and economyLeonardo published the Board of Directors guidelines
Of the ideal size and makeup of the BoD for the next term
Leonardo's Board of Directors has approved its guidelines on the ideal size and makeup of the new Board. This decision follows the recommendations of the Corporate Governance Code and the Board's own self-assessment. The... more
AirlinesIATA opens nominations for "Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2026"
For women leader, young and team that changes the company culture
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the opening of nominations for the 2026 edition of the "IATA Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Awards". These recognize excellence in the promotion... more
AirlinesITA Airways strike. "limited disruptions and willingness to engage in dialogue with Trade Unions"
Thanks to proactive communication andmanagement of the approximately 21,000 passengers affected
ITA Airways announces that, with reference to today’s strike, limitedinconvenience was experienced by passengers thanks to proactive communication andmanagement of the approximately 21,000 passengers a... more
AirlinesAir carriers and appointments. Changes at the top of ITA Airways' flight operations area
Andrea Gori Dov from April 1st; Privitera deputy to Caneva, some reservations among the crews
According to internal sources, as of next April 1st Commander Andrea Gori will assume the role as Director of Flight Operations (Dov), taking over from outgoing Commander Riccardo Privitera. The latter,... more
AerospaceLeonardo BoD: 2025 preliminary results reviewed
Update on the Industrial Plan will be presented on March 12 - ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors (BoD) of Leonardo reviewed yesterday the preliminary results for the year ended December 2025The highlights: Results above 2025 guidance • New Orders increased to € 23.8 billion (+15%... more