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Discussions"Special Le Bourget" (June 16-22): list of the news in the fourth day
Esa-Tas, Embraer, Thales, Airbus Helicopters and Airbus
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), and Blue Origin to foster and facilitate... more
Discussions"Special Le Bourget" (June 16-22): list of the news in the third day
Thales, Airbus Helicopters, Eve, Embraer, Airbus, Leonardo
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a €263 million contract with prime contractor OHB System AG for the development of key elements for ESA's L... more
Discussions"Special Le Bourget" (June 16-22): list of the news in the second day
Elt, Eve, Mimit-Esa-Asi, Embraer, Airbus and Leonardo
Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and Italy’s ELT Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance collaboration in the co-development of defence technologies for... more
Discussions"Special Le Bourget" (June 16-22): list of the the news in the first day of the event
Elt Group, Embraer, Leonardo-Baykar, Boeing, first orders by Airbus
ELT Group participates in the 55th edition of the International "Paris Air Show", which takes place in Le Bourget, Paris, between 16 and 22 June (Hall 1 - E296). With seventy years of experience in the... more
AccidentsHot air balloon crashes in Brazil with 21 people on board
Casualty report: 8 fatalities, 13 injured including the pilot. Probable cause a burner malfunction/VIDEO
A serious accident struck the Brazilian aerostatic community this morning (local time), when a hot air balloon (model Golfier G32-13000), carrying 21 people on board, crashed in Praia Grande, in the State... more
IndustryGcap: jv launched to develop new generation combat aircraft
The industrial partners of the programme have an equal part
Marco Zoff will be the first Chief Executive Officer of the joint-venture more
AirlinesIstanbul iGA Airport ranked 1st worldwide for air connectivity among hubs
The 2025 report by ACI Europe declares it: Frankfurt has been surpassed
According to the “2025 Airport Industry Connectivity Report” published by Aci Europe, Istanbul’s iGA airport has claimed the top spot worldwide for hub connectivity, surpassing Frankfurt in this year’... more
AirportsAci Europe congress (4): Stefan Schulte is the new president of the association
Board of directors renewed
ACI Europe (Airports Council International), the trade association of European airports, held its General assembly yesterday as part of its 35th Annual congress and general assembly (18-20 June 2025),... more
AirlinesAci Europe Congress (3): updated "Net zero" resolution published
More and more airports join the commitment to reach zero emissions
At the 35th Aci Europe Annual congress and general assembly in Athens on 18-20 June, the association representing Europe's airports published its updated "Net zero" resolution, "announcing major progress... more
AirportsAci Europe congress (2): Best Airport Award winners announced
"The challenges of growth" is the theme of the award - ATTACHMENT
The winners of the Best Airport Award were announced at the Gala Dinner of the 35th Aci Europe Annual congress and general assembly (Athens, 18-20 June 2025), “the airports that have truly stood out, f... more
AirportsAci Europe congress: "Athens declaration and call to action" presented
Call to address aircraft noise
At the 35th Annual congress and general assembly of Aci Europe (Airports Council International, the association that brings together European airport managers) taking place in Athens (18-20 June 2025),... more
ConferencesEasa and Iata: plan presented to mitigate risks of Gnss interference
Four key points to reduce accidents in the Global navigation satellite system
Easa, the European union aviation safety agency, and Iata, the International air transport association, have published a comprehensive plan to mitigate risks from Global navigation satellite system (Gnss)... more
AirlinesTransports in chaos in Italy: general strike on Friday, June 20, flights at risk
Estimated disruptions affecting over 200,000 users due to delays and cancellations of flights, trains, and public transportation/ENAC ATTACHMENT
A day of significant disruptions is forecast for both Italian and international travellers. Tomorrow, on June 20, 2025, a national 24-hour general strike has been called, which will significantly impact... more
Government actsBrief. Italian Farnesina activates charter aircraft link to return Italians from Israel
Organized by the crisis unit, it will take off from Sharm el Sheikh on June 22; total cost EUR 500
Brief from Italy. To facilitate the return to Italy of Italian nationals currently in Israel, the Crisis Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is coordinating the organisation of a charter flight departing... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget Airshow" (6). 600,000 flight hours for the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft
Over 290 airplanes ordered; the model has been selected by 22 Air Forces worldwide -DATA SHEET
Embraer celebrates today during the "Paris Air Show" (June 16-22) another significant milestone in the history of the A-29 Super Tucano, selected by 22 air forces worldwide. The aircraft fleet in service... more
AccidentsSmoke from Leap-1B engines on B-737 MAX aircraft: NTSB recommends urgent measures
Additional recommendations for the Leap-1A engines on the A-320. FAA, EASA, and CAA China also involved
The American National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued an urgent safety recommendation yesterday. The goal is to address the risk of smoke in the cabin or cockpit on aircraft equipped with CFM... more
Fair and shows"Paris Air Show" (3): from Thales and Skydweller, a new era for maritime air surveillance
Solar drones and AI-based radar technology are redefining the future
The announcement from the "Paris Air Show" unveils an innovative solution for ultra-persistent patrol with zero environmental impact, aiming to strengthen security and sovereignty in complex scenarios more
AirportsAci Europe Congress (2): President Brunini calls for a review of aviation policy
Four key factors aggravating the competitiveness deficit of aviation in the EU
At the 35th Annual Congress and general assembly of Aci Europe (Airports Council International Europe, the umbrella organisation for European airports), in Athens from 18 to 20 June, the association's... more
AirportsAci Europe congress: airport industry needs resilience and future preparedness
Today the speech of the general director Jankovec at the general assembly of the association
The 35th Annual Congress and general assembly of Aci Europe (Airports Council International Europe), the organisation representing European airports, will take place in Athens from 18 to 20 June. Today,... more
Civil aviation"Le Bourget Airshow" (5). Airbus and MTU Aero Engines on hydrogen fuel cell technology for aviation
Signed a MoU during the 55th edition of the event that finishes next Sunday
Airbus and MTU Aero Engines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to progress together on hydrogen fuel cell propulsion, a promising and critical technology to decarbonise aviation.This MoU... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget Airshow" (4). Drone Forge placed inaugural order of Flexrotor
The agreement followed closely from a Letter of Intent (LOI) signed recently
Australian aerospace start-up Drone Forge and Airbus Helicopters have signed an agreement to purchase six Flexrotor uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) comprising 17 aircraft, making it the single largest order... more
Cargo"Le Bourget Airshow" (2). Bridges Air Cargo to be first operator of Embraer’s E-Freighter
This jet of two conversions is expected to start operating in its fleet in Q3/2025 - PHOTO
Embraer, a global reference in the aerospace industry, announced yesterday at "Paris Airshow" (June 16-22) with lessor, Regional One, that Bridges Air Cargo will be the launch customer of the new passenger-to-freight... more
Aerospace"Le Bourget Airshow". ESA, TAS e Blue Origin to explore collaboration opportunities
The cooperation will cover human spaceflight, science, technology and commercial capabilities
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), and Blue Origin to foster and facilitate... more
ConferencesParis-Le Bourget (12): Lithuania selects Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as its military transport aircraft
The purchase of three units is planned to strengthen the country's operational readiness
The National Defence Ministry of Lithuania has announced in a statement that Embraer’s C-390 Millennium has been selected as the country's next-generation military transport aircraft. This strategic d... more
ConferencesParis-Le Bourget (11): cooperation agreement between Leonardo and Avioane Craiova
Important step forward in strengthening the industrial collaboration between the two companies
At the "Paris Air Show" (June 16-22), Leonardo and Avioane Craiova announced the signing of a "Technological and Industrial Cooperation Agreement", marking a significant step forward in strengthening industrial... more
AirlinesParis-Le Bourget (10). Starlux orders 10 more A-350/1000 airplanes
Taking its total order for the type to 18 units
STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has signed a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of ten additional A-350/1000 aircraft, taking its total order for the type to 18 units. The agreement was signed at the "Paris... more
AirlinesFrom Genoa Airport new flight connection to Krakow
Three-weekly route operated by Wizz Air
The launch of the new Genoa-Krakow connection operated by Wizz Air, started yesterday, June 17, 2025, represents an important step in the expansion of international connections in Liguria: with this new... more
Fair and showsParis-Le Bourget (9). Norwegian Air Ambulance to continue fleet modernisation with H-145 helicopter
A frame contract for up to eight aircraft, including the firm acquisition of two units
The Norwegian Air Ambulance and Airbus have signed a frame contract for up to eight H-145 helicopters, including the firm acquisition of two units. Today, Norwegian Air Ambulance operates all Hems (Helicopter... more
AirlinesAirplanes, Summer 2025: flights for August, is it still possible to save?
Investigation on 8 Italian and international routes reveals price increases up to 300%
Booking early is usually advantageous, but not always: beware of dynamic pricing fluctuations, warns Altroconsumo more
Fair and showsParis-Le Bourget (8). Airbus-Leonardo: launch NH-90 helicopter Block 2 studies
Responding to a request from NAHEMA
Airbus Helicopters and Leonardo are joining forces to carry out an architecture study to define the basis of the NH-90 long-term evolution, known as Block 2, responding to a request from NAHEMA (NATO Helicopter... more
AirlinesParis-Le Bourget (7): Mng Airlines to order two A-350F Freighters
Egyptair discloses order for an additional six A-350 aircraft
MNG Airlines (MNGA), a global logistics provider and e-commerce enabler based in Türkiye, has become the latest carrier to commit to the all-new A-350F, following the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding... more
AerospaceAvio advances in the digital development of space technologies with the 3DExperience platform
Towards greater efficiency and sustainability thanks to Dassault Systèmes solutions
Dassault Systèmes announced today that Avio, the leading Italian company in the field of space launchers and propulsion systems, is implementing the 3DExperience platform. This initiative aims to digitalize... more
Fair and showsParis-Le Bourget (6). Airbus-Singapore: to explore crewed-uncrewed teaming with the H-225M helicopter
New system will be integrated on board the RSAF’s aircraft
Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) has signed an agreement with Airbus Helicopters on crewed-uncrewed teaming capabilities with the H-225M Medium Lift helicopter operated by the R... more
AirlinesAci Europe: "Warning signals for European air connectivity"
From 18th to 20th June the Annual Congress and General Assembly in Athens - ATTACHMENT
The Annual Congress and General Assembly of Aci Europe, the European association that brings together airport managers of over 600 airports in 58 European countries, over 90% of commercial air traffic... more
AirlinesEnac strengthens the Italian role in the strategic aviation tables at ICAO Eur/Nat DGCA 2025
Italy candidate for the 2026 edition of the Meeting, strengthening leadership and global collaborations
The president of Enac (Italian Civil Aviation Authority), Pierluigi Di Palma, together with the Director General Alexander d’Orsogna and the Deputy Director General Fabio Nicolai, actively participated i... more
AirlinesParis-Le Bourget (5). Airlink selects the E-195E2 aircraft
Plans to lease from Azorra
Airlink, Southern Africa’s full-service airline, plans to lease 10 new E-195E2 twin-engine passenger aircraft from Azorra, the Fort Lauderdale-based lease, finance and asset management firm.Under the s... more
Civil aviationParis-Le Bourget (4). SkyWest places firm order for 60 Embraer aircraft
With purchase rights on 50 additional airplanes; deliveries in 2027
Embraer has received a firm order from SkyWest, Inc. for 60 aircraft with purchase rights on 50 additional aircraft. Deliveries of the aircraft will begin in 2027. The list price value of the firm order... more
Civil aviationParis-Le Bourget (3). Eve Air Mobility signs LoI for up to 54 eVTOL aircraft
Serving Brazil and USA
Eve Air Mobility ("Eve") has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Future Flight Global, a pioneer in electric aircraft for up to 54 electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, targeting the... more
Civil aviationParis-Le Bourget (2). France signs framework agreement for VSR700 programme
The contract lays the groundwork for inclusion of further partner Nations into it
Sébastien Lecornu, the French Minister for the Armed Forces has signed a framework agreement with Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters and Marie-Laure Bourgeois, Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing... more
AerospaceParis-Le Bourget. Thales Alenia Space signs contract with OHB fo provide elements for LISA mission
It will be the first space-based observatory designed to study gravitational waves
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a €263 million contract with prime contractor OHB System AG for the development of key elements for ES... more
AirlinesParis Airshow (9). Vietjet orders 100 A-321neo airplanes
With the potential to add another 50 units in the future
Vietjet, Vietnam’s largest private airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus covering a major new order for 100 single-aisle A-321neo aircraft, with the potential to add another 5... more
Fair and showsParis Airshow (8). Aloula Aviation's AW-139 helicopter fleet sets 300,000 flight hours
Leonardo secures order as Falcon Aviation Services grows its VVIP operations in UAE
At the "Paris Air Show" (June 16-22), Leonardo and Aloula Aviation, a brand name of Mukamalah Aviation company (a wholly owned subsidiary of Aramco) announced a major achievement for the operator’s AW139 i... more
AirportsFiumicino Airport: Terminal fire and blaze at Ponte Galeria halt trains, air traffic unaffected
Dense smoke invades the sky above "Leonardo da Vinci": prompt intervention prevents aircraft grounding
The brush fire raging in Ponte Galeria persists. RFI announces the suspension of FL1 and Leonardo Express lines; disruptions affecting passengers travelling to and from the airport. Replacement bus services have been activated more
Civil defenseParis Airshow (7). Leonardo and Bombardier Defense sign MoU in MMA market
Aramco acquires C-27J aircraft to respond to firefighting in Saudi Arabia - PHOTO
At the "Paris Air Show" (June 16-22) Leonardo and Bombardier Defense announced they’re entering into a collaboration phase to explore new opportunities in the Maritime MMA (Multi-Mission Aircraft) capability m... more
AirlineseasyJet expands Winter destinations from Verona with two new routes to Manchester and Bristol
Also announced are four more new developments for the Italian network of the airline
easyJet continues to invest in the Italian market and announces a further expansion of its network for the Winter 2025/2026 season, introducing six new international routes that strengthen connections... more
DefenseLe Bourget (6). The Netherlands enhance C-390 Millennium aircraft capability
Agreement signed with Embraer for aeromedical evacuation systems intended for the RN Air Force fleet - VIDEO
Embraer and the Netherlands have signed a historic contract today for the supply of a state-of-the-art aeromedical evacuation system for the Royal Netherlands Air Force's C-390 Millennium aircraft fleet.... more
Fair and showsParis Airshow (5). First SIRTAP aircraft prototype ready
Starting the ground-tests campaign in Spain
The assembly of the first SIRTAP prototype -Airbus’ high-performance tactical uncrewed aerial system- has concluded and the aircraft is ready to start the ground-tests campaign at the Airbus Defence a... more
DefenseParis Airshow (4). France and Spain renew commitment to the A-400M aircraft programme
With advanced deliveries and future developments
Airbus and OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) have reached an agreement with the A-400M launch Nations to secure production for the programme for the foreseeable future, improve the cost... more
AerospaceSpace. Urso-Aschbacher meeting: "Italy candidate for ESA Council Ministerial Presidency"
CM25 ESA, space exploration and international cooperation among the strategic topics addressed
The meeting was held in Paris on the occasion of the 55th Salon International de l’Aéronautique et de l’Espace – Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, in the presence of the president of the Italian Space Agency, Teodoro Valente more
Fair and showsParis Airshow (3). Portugal announces decision to acquire sixth KC-390 aircraft
And inclusion of ten new purchase options
Embraer, a global reference in the aerospace industry, announced yesterday during the 55th edition of the "Paris Air Show" (June 16-22) that the Portuguese State has decided to acquire a sixth KC-390 "Millennium"... more