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Civil aviationAirplanes and helicopters. Boeing: fourth quarter deliveries
And commercial and civil satellites
The Boeing Company announced major program deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the fourth quarter of 2025.Major Programs4th Quarter 2025 Full Year 2025 Commercial Airplanes... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines orders up to 60 B-787 Dreamliner airplanes
To grow, modernize widebody aircraft fleet
Boeing and Delta Air Lines announced the US carrier placed its first direct order for up to 60 B-787 Dreamliners to support long-haul international growth and renew the carrier's widebody fleet. Its purchase... more
AirlinesAviation Capital Group orders 50 B-737 MAX aircraft
Half of them in the version /8 and the other one in /10 variant
Boeing and Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG) announced yesterday the airplane lessor has placed a new order for 50 B-737 MAX aircraft, including 25 B-737/8 and 25 B-737/10 airplanes.The acquisition of 50... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group: collaboration for high-speed internet on all fleets across all carriers
The technology will be available on the first flights as early as the second half of 2026
The Lufthansa Group keeps on investing in its premium customer experience and will equip all of the group's around 850 airplanes with high-speed broadband internet access from 2026 onwards, both within... more
Civil aviationMatthieu Louvot appointed Airbus Helicopters CEO
From April 1st; he will report to Faury and he will replace Even
Airbus has appointed Matthieu Louvot Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airbus Helicopters, effective 1 April 2026. He will report to Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury and be part of the Company’s Executive Co... more
Civil aviationAirbus airplanes: 793 commercial aircraft in 2025
1,000 gross orders recorded from 57 customers
Airbus delivered 793 commercial aircraft to 91 customers globally in 2025 and registered 1,000 new gross orders in the Commercial Aircraft business. The backlog at the end of December 2025 increased to... more
AerospaceAirbus: further 340 low Earth orbit OneWeb satellites
The industry awarded a contract by Eutelsat; total number amounts to 440
Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a contract by Eutelsat to build a further 340 OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. Together with the previous batch of 100 ones procured in December 2024 (see... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines lays the foundations for a new investment initiative
Worth TRY 100 billion; eight new plants inaugurated
As part of this strategic move, shaped in line with the national flag carrier's 2033 vision, groundbreaking ceremonies were held for eight new facilities with a total investment value exceeding TRY 100... more
AerospaceThe Third COSMO-SkyMed SG satellite launched
Industry role
The third satellite part of the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation (CSG) constellation, owned by the Italian Space Agency and the Italian Ministry of Defense, built by Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture... 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
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
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
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 surveillance
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
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
AerospaceThe Calendar by Leonardo, e-GEOS, Telespazio on agriculture in the Mediterranean
Environmental sustainability through images taken by the COSMO-SkyMed satellites operated by the Italian Space Agency
On the occasion of 2025 Italian National Space Day on December 16, Leonardo, with e-GEOS (a joint-venture 20% owned by the Italian Space Agency and 80% by Telespazio, Leonardo Group) and Telespazio (67%... 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
Civil aviationLeonardo and KNDS agree on joint product development
LoI signed by Florian Hohenwarter and Roberto Cingolani
KNDS Deutschland (KNDS) and the Italian defense company Leonardo will together develop a mobile artillery system. A corresponding Letter of Intent (LOI) was signed in Amsterdam, the headquarters of KNDS,... more
HelicoptersGermany orders 20 additional H-145M helicopters
The option is part of a contract signed in December 2023
Germany has decided to exercise the option for 20 more H-145M light combat helicopters (Leichter Kampfhubschrauber or LKH for short) that were part of a contract signed in December 2023 (see AVIONEWS),... more
AirlinesAirbus and partners complete wake energy retrieval trials
For the industry’s fello’fly project
Airbus in partnership with Air France, Delta Air Lines, French bee, and Virgin Atlantic, and operations partners, AirNav Ireland, DSNA, EUROCONTROL and NATS, has successfully completed a new phase of trials... more
AerospaceAvio USA: new solid rocket motors manufacturing facility
The industry selected it in Virginia
Avio SpA announces that its subsidiary Avio USA has chosen Virginia as the location for the new advanced manufacturing facility for the production of solid-propellant rocket motors for defense, tactical... more
Civil aviationBoeing and UA Test Advanced Digital Communications for the Future of Flight
By an ecoDemonstrator Explorer B-737/8 aircraft model by United
Boeing and United Airlines have conducted flight tests to evaluate a modernized data communication system designed to improve information flow between the flight deck, air traffic control and airline operation... more
IndustryLeonardo at the top of CDP's A List
The commitment in managing, monitoring and disclosing risks and opportunities related to climate change
Leonardo has been included in the prestigious CDP “A List” (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project), a non-profit organization of international relevance that evaluates each year the commitment of aro... more
Aerospacee-GEOS and Umbra team up to deliver innovative geospatial intelligence solutions
This deal builds on the companies 2024 reseller agreement
e-GEOS (20% Italian Space Agency and 80% Telespazio), a leading provider of value-added Earth Observation services across the entire value chain part of the Leonardo Group, and Umbra, a fully-integrated... more
Civil aviationLeonardo. Michelangelo Security Dome marks first achievement with successful air defence test in Italy
Less than ten days after the official launch of the advanced system
Less than ten days after the official launch of Leonardo’s Michelangelo Security Dome, the advanced integrated defence system, the company provides further evidence of its excellence in the field of R... more
AirlinesAirbus completes acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems sites
The industry receives compensation of $439 million
Airbus has closed the transaction with Spirit AeroSystems for the acquisition of industrial assets dedicated to its commercial aircraft programmes. The company has taken ownership of the following former... more
AerospaceAvio (2): new orders signed with MBDA
For over EUR 35 million
Under the existing framework agreement with MBDA, Avio signed two production orders for the supply of solid rocket motors and related aerodynamic surfaces for Air defense system, for a total value of more... more
AerospaceAvio: over EUR 600 million of new orders in 2026-2027
Record high subscriptions at ESA ministerial council for the industry
As recently resolved within the framework of the 2025 Ministerial Council of ESA Member States, which took place in Bremen on 26 and 27 November, the European space budget increased by 30% over the previous... more
DefenseLeonardo: multi-year contract providing the IAF with logistics support for C-27J aircraft
And the simulation system of the Italian Air Force
Leonardo and the Italian National Armaments Directorate have signed a multi-year contract to provide Logistics Support for the Italian Air Force’s fleet of C-27J "Spartan" tactical transport aircraft a... more
Civil aviationAirbus updates 2025 aircraft delivery target, maintains financial guidance
Based on a recent supplier quality issue on fuselage panels impacting its A-320 Family delivery flow
Based on a recent supplier quality issue on fuselage panels impacting its A-320 Family delivery flow (see AVIONEWS), Airbus is providing an update to its commercial aircraft delivery guidance for 2025.... more
Civil aviationLeonardo inaugurates the Regional Cyber Center in Malaysia
Turning Kuala Lumpur into a new hub for the South East Asia
he Global CyberSec Center joins industry's global network, which already includes the centers in Chieti, Bristol, Brussels and Riyadh more
AerospaceVega C deploys Kompsat-7 in orbit
And it has completed the VV28 flight
Vega C has successfully completed the VV28 flight, putting in orbit the KOMPSAT-7 (KOrea Multi-Purpose SATellite-7) for the Korean Aerospace Research Institute (KARI). Vega C lifted off from the Guiana... more
AerospaceElt Group and Kaust signed a MoU
On cooperation in cutting-edge technologies
The signing took place during event in Riyadh at the presence of the Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Tajani more
AirlinesAirbus: update on deployment of A-320 aircraft family precautionary fleet measure
On 6000 units the vast majority have received the necessary modifications; less than 100 remaining aircraft
Following the publication of an Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) on 28 November calling for immediate precautionary action on a number of in-service A-320 Family aircraft, Airbus is providing an update... more
Civil aviationLeonardo: Cingolani (CEO and GM) unveiled"Michelangelo-The Security Dome", advanced integrated defence system
Designed to counter emerging threats in an increasingly complex global landscape
Leonardo unveiled yesterday “Michelangelo Dome” at the Officine Farneto in Rome, introducing a new, advanced integrated defence system designed to counter emerging threats in an increasingly complex glo... more
DefenseBoeing: contract for 15 additional USAF KC-46A Tanker planes for USD 2.47bn
It strengthens global supply chain capabilities and accelerates production with supply chain impacts
Boeing has been awarded a Lot 12 contract by the US Air Force for 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus tanker airplanes, valued at $2.47 billion. The US KC-46A fleet has exceeded 150,000 flight hours, reflecting... more
AirlinesEthiopian Airlines leases two ATR-72/600 airplanes
For Air Congo operations
ATR announced the lease by Ethiopian Airlines of two brand-new ATR-72/600 aircraft, to be operated by 49%-owned Air Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s national carrier. The aircraft are scheduled t... more
AerospaceOneSat selected for the first Omani satellite
Development of its programme is supported by five European space agencies
Space Communication Technologies (SCT), Oman’s national satellite operator, has awarded a contract to Airbus Defence and Space for OmanSat-1 a state-of-the-art fully reconfigurable high throughput OneSat te... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space signs multiple contracts to shape the consortium
It carries out the Lunar Descent Element for ESA’s Argonaut
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed multiple contracts shaping the core industrial team that will build the European Space Agency (ESA) Argonaut... more
Fair and showsLeonardo and EDGE Group toward landmark jv in the UAE
The latest agreement was signed at "Dubai Airshow 2025"; jv in 2026
Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between EDGE Group and Leonardo in June this year, confirming both parties’ intention of establishing a joint venture (JV) in Abu Dhabi that l... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space and NSSTC cooperate in the satellite navigation domain
In the field of Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
The National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC) and Thales Alenia Space, a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%) cooperate to explore opportunities in the field of Low Earth Orbit... more
Civil aviationELT Group (2): towards a global strategic partnership across all domains
Following the collaboration on the F124 Sachsen-class frigate modernization program
Following the successful collaboration on the F124 Sachsen-class frigate modernization program, Rohde & Schwarz and ELT Group are proud to announce their shared ambition to expand their strategic partnership... more
Civil aviationAirbus to support entire French Sécurité Civile and Gendarmerie H-145 helicopter fleet
Agreement covers 46 aircraft for up to ten years
Airbus Helicopters will now support the entire fleet of H-145 family helicopters of the French Sécurité Civile and Gendarmerie Nationale, following a new contract signed with France's Aeronautical Maintenance D... more