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AirlinesEmbraer celebrates the delivery of the 2,000th E-Jet airplane
Commemorative aircraft to Brazil’s Azul Linhas Aéreas - PHOTO GALLERY
Embraer celebrated yesterday the delivery of its 2,000th E-Jet, a landmark achievement that underscores the enduring success of one of the world’s three largest commercial jet families. The milestone a... more
AirlinesATR: maxi-order for 40 airplanes of the Indian carrier FLY91
Deliveries are scheduled from 2027 to 2032
FLY91 and ATR today announced the purchase of 40 ATR-72/600 aircraft for around $1 billion, marking the largest ATR firm order in almost a decade, and the largest ever by a regional airline. Deliveries... more
AirlinesAir Cairo connects Cologn/Bonn with Luxor
Starting in October, flights every Saturday
From the Rhine to the Nile: starting October 17, Air Cairo will launch a new route between Cologne-Bonn Airport and Luxor. The Egyptian airline will connect Cologne/Bonn with the city every Saturday, thereby... more
AirlinesPegasus-AirAsia: launch new code-share connecting networks
Between Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur, connecting points
Pegasus Airlines and AirAsia Group have launched a code-share partnership linking their networks at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen. It is the first code-share agreement in AirAsia's history.Pegasus guests can n... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways upgrades to year-round from Göteborg Airport
From December four times per week using a A-321LR plane
In August Etihad Airways announced a new direct route between Gothenburg and Abu Dhabi, and following exceptional demand since bookings opened, the airline has now confirmed that the route will be upgraded... more
AirlinesCologne-Bonn Airport: more than 1.8 million travellers passed through it in Summer
New security checks for faster processing
More than 1.8 million passengers used Cologne-Bonn Airport for their journeys during this year’s summer holidays. The number of passengers thus exceeded the already high level of the previous year’s sum... more
Civil aviationStefano Villanti appointed Managing Director of Leonardo Helicopters
Effective today
Effective today, Stefano Villanti is appointed Managing Director of Leonardo Helicopters. He brings extensive experience in Leonardo’s rotorcraft business, having held senior leadership positions within Le... more
AirportsFraport Brasil Aeroporto de Fortaleza assumes operations at Jericoacoara
Concession runs until 2047
Fraport Brasil Aeroporto de Fortaleza, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fraport AG and operator of Fortaleza Airport (FOR), has officially assumed operations of Jericoacoara Airport (JJD) in northeastern Brazil.... more
AirlinesFourth IATA World Sustainability Symposium in Brussels in October
As air transport faces critical decarbonization policy decisions
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold the fourth World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Brussels, Belgium, on 13-14 October 2026. Bringing together leaders from aviation, energy,... more
DefenseFirst serial production contract for the Centauro II signed for the Brazilian Army
The vehicle already adopted by the Italian Army which has placed orders for 150 units - PHOTO
Leonardo, through the CIO Consortium (IDV – OTO Melara), has signed an initial serial production contract with the Brazilian Army within the framework of Programa Estratégico Forças Blindadas, for the... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: passenger demand grows in July
Regional breakdown for international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2026 global passenger demand:Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 0.2% compared to July 2025. Excluding... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: cargo demand grows in July
Several factors in the operating environment should be noted
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 3.9% compared to July... more
Civil aviationItalian ANSV: study of incidents involving passengers falling from the stairs of Ryanair-operated B-737 aircraft
The document is divided into eleven chapters and includes photographs and figures – ATTACHMENT
ANSV, the Italian Flight Safety Agency, announces that it has published a new document today on its official website.This document specifically concerns: Study on occurrences involving passengers falling... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: satellite in the Meteosat fleet launched
A European Constellation at the Forefront of Weather Forecasting
The MTG-I2 weather satellite, built by prime contractor Thales Alenia Space, the joint company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), was successfully launched yesterday by Arianespace aboard an Ariane... more
Civil aviationPhenom 300EV aircraft secures triple certification
Deliveries are expected to begin in 2028
Embraer today announced that the Phenom 300EV has received triple certification from Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC — Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA),... more
CargoIATA Cargo Experts Conference (CEC) in September
Turning expertise into improved operations
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2026 IATA Cargo Experts Conference (CEC) will focus on practical ways to improve day-to-day air cargo operations through global standards,... more
AirlinesWillie Walsh took charge as Chief Executive Officer of IndiGo
He will lead the airline’s next phase of growth
IndiGo announced that Willie Walsh has assumed charge as its new Chief Executive Officer to lead the airline’s next era of growth and global ambition. The carrier had announced his appointment as its n... more
Latest newsAttack on Krasnodar: drones strike a logistics hub and a childcare center
Air raids in southern Russia cause civilian casualties, leaving two children dead
On the thirty-fifth anniversary of Ukrainian independence, August 24, 2026, a drone attack in the Russian city of Krasnodar tragically resulted in the deaths of two children inside a childcare facility,... more
AirportsMotors and transport in Washington: the Freedom 250 Grand Prix gets underway
Flights halted and capital's main arteries closed as the city welcomes the major motorsport show
Washington becomes a street race circuit for the first time: the administration led by Donald Trump brings the IndyCar "Freedom 250 Grand Prix" to the US capital, a mega-event created to celebrate the... more
AirlinesA turbulent August for Ryanair: from the Thessaloniki incident to the 262-pilot lawsuit
Safety scrutiny and employment litigation intensify pressure on the carrier
The serious Thessaloniki incident has reopened technical questions surrounding the Boeing 737 NG. Meanwhile, hundreds of pilots are challenging the contractor model before a London court. Two separate... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes happy Summer holidays to everybody
The agency will reopen as usual on Monday the 24th
AVIONEWS informs its subscribers, reporteres and social media followers that the agency will remain closed from August 10 to 21.News diffusion will therefore resume on Monday, August 24.The publication... more
AirlinesITA Airways: positive EBIT in the Second Quarter and First Half of 2026
Net result mainly affected by euro-dollar exchange rate effects
With reference to certain reports published in recent days regarding ITA Airways’ economic and financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2026, the Company considers it appropriate to p... more
AirlinesFiumicino, €9 Billion Plan: new runway by 2033
AdR focuses on capacity, renewal and accessibility to support the airport’s growth
A total investment of €9 billion, entirely without public funding, to strengthen the capacity of the “Leonardo da Vinci” airport and upgrade its facilities: this is the sustainable development programme outli... more
AirlinesITA Airways launches Self-Supply Fuel Procurement Model at its Fiumicino Hub
The airline becomes the first in Italy to take on the role of "Fuel Trader"
ITA Airways today announced the launch of its new Self-Supply fuel procurement model at its Rome-Fiumicino hub, marking a strategic transformation in the management of its Jet Fuel supply chain — the f... more
Civil defenseChina-US trade war: Beijing restricts drone exports
Asia's counter-response to American sanctions on humanoid robots
On August 5, 2026, Beijing's Ministry of Commerce announced a series of formal countermeasures against the United States, imposing stringent export restrictions on drones, key components, and flight technologies... more
AirportsFoiled attack on Ukrainian cargo plane in Leipzig: explosive drone seized
The discovery at the German airport raises alarm over the security of strategic freight carriers
On August 5, 2026, German security forces and NATO spokespersons confirmed the seizure of a drone equipped with a detonator and unexploded ordnance, discovered right beside a Ukrainian cargo aircraft parked... more
Civil aviationColombia purchases the KC-390 "Millennium" aircraft
First Latin American Nation beyond Brazil to acquire it and the 13th country worldwide
Embraer announced yesterday that the Fuerza Aeroespacial Colombiana (FAC) has signed a contract for the acquisition of two KC-390 "Millennium" multi-mission aircraft. It also includes mission equipment,... more
Civil aviationEnstrom delivers new 480B helicopter to Safomar Aviation
Strengthening longstanding African partnership
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation (Enstrom) has delivered a new 480B turbine helicopter to Safomar Aviation (Safomar), its longtime authorized distributor serving South Africa and much of Sub-Saharan Africa.... more
AerospaceLeonardo: BoD examined and approved the results for the first half 2026
It showed further significant growth of the Group - ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Francesco Macrì, examined and unanimously approved the results for the first half 2026. The highlights: Order Backlog rises to... more
HelicoptersFirst NH-90 helicopter designed for special operations delivered to France
The Country has ordered a total of 18 units that will be delivered by mid 2029
Airbus Helicopters has officially delivered the first NH-90 Standard 2 to the French Armament General Directorate (DGA). This new variant of the NH-90 TTH was designed specifically for special operations.... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and trasport. IATA: passenger demand falls in June
Regional breakdown, international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2026 global passenger demand:Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was down 1.7% compared to June 2025.... more
AerospaceAvio to launch Copernicus Sentinel 3C and Flex satellites
Next September on Vega C
On September 14th at 10:21 PM Kourou time (01.21 UTC; 03.21 AM CEST on September 15th), Avio will launch two Earth observation satellites: the Sentinel-3C of the Copernicus programme for the European Commission... more
AerospaceAirbus reports 1H2026 results
351 commercial aircraft delivered
Airbus reported consolidated financial results for the Half-Year (H1) ended 30 June 2026.The highlights are:351 commercial aircraft delivered;Revenues € 33.2 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 2.7 billion EBIT (rep... more
AirportsSingapore selects Thales for next-generation AI-powered ATM system
Serving one of Asia’s busiest airspaces
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has awarded Thales a landmark contract to develop a new NexGen Air Traffic Management System (ATMS) and air traffic control radars, marking a major step... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: cargo demand strengthens in June
Jet fuel prices fell by 20%; Trade Lane Growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 8.5% compared to June... more
Civil aviationLeonardo is expanding in the US with the acquisition of Raft
Signed a definitive agreement for USD 450 million
Leonardo DRS, Leonardo’s (71.38% held) US listed subsidiary, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Raft in an all-cash transaction valued at $ 450 million. The acquisition adds to Leonardo DRS n... more
AerospaceTelespazio inaugurates a new S/X-band satellite antenna in the Azores
Expanding its international network of ground stations
Telespazio, a Leonardo Group company, has successfully completed the installation of a new proprietary S/X-band satellite antenna on the island of Santa Maria, in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores... more
AirlinesItalian Ansv: final report on serious incident to B-737/8/200 aircraft in 2024
Registration marks EI-IGI, at Caravaggio Airport, Bergamo-Orio al Serio, on 1 October - ATTACHMENT
The ANSV (Italian Flight Safety Agency) communicates that a new document has been published on its website.It is about:the final report on serious incident occurred to the B-737/8/200 aircraft, registration... more
AccidentsICAO analysis reveals major priorities for air transport safety
Fewer accidents in 2025, but more lives lost - ATTACHMENT
Airlines flew more people than ever in 2025 –nearly 5 billion passengers– with fewer accidents than the year before, according to the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) just-released globa... more
Civil aviationIATA Board appoints Saadia Zahidi as Director General
From next November 1st, ninth DG and first woman in this position
Willie Walsh, its current Director General, will conclude his duties on 31 July 2026. The IATA BoD has appointed Sandrine Le Borgne, IATA’s Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President for Corporate Services, as Interim Director General for the intervening period more
AirlinesITA Airways launches Innovative Mixed Virtual Reality Training
A high-fidelity robotic arm enhances realism and immersion
ITA Airways announces the adoption of an innovative mixed virtual reality training device that will replace the traditional physical doors used for cabin crew training.The new system uses a programmable... more
AirlinesITA Airways BoD approves Renewal of National Collective Labour agreement for Air Transport and Related Company Agreements
Concluded the negotiation process initiated with the social partners and confirms the Company's commitment to investing in its people
The Board of Directors of ITA Airways has approved the agreements signed with theTrade Union Organisations for the renewal of the National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for AirTransport and the related... more
AirlinesThe aerospace sector is focusing on blockchain: MA Group's breakthrough in Farnborough
The first cryptographic digital identity for traceability has been presented
The aerospace industry is accelerating the digital transition and advanced security of production processes. At the "Farnborough International Airshow" (July 20-24), Magnaghi Aerospace Group (MA Group)... more
AerospaceThales reports its 2026 half-year results
BoD met yesterday to review the financial statements
Thales’ Board of Directors met on July 22, 2026 to review the financial statements for the first half of 2026.The highlights are: Strong commercial momentum, with order intake of €12.5 billion, up 21%... more
AirlinesFarnborough. BermudAir as the newest A-220 aircraft customer
Flynas confirms order for A-330/900 and A-321neo airplanes
BermudAir, Bermuda’s hometown airline, has become a new A-220 customer following the order of 10 A-220/300 aircraft, marking the first ever Airbus order for the carrier. The order was included in the A... more
Civil aviationFarnborough. Uas U030 Flexrotor starts operations with EMSA
Began in July in the Baltic region
Airbus Helicopters’ tactical Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) U030 Flexrotor has officially started maritime surveillance operations in the Baltic Sea on behalf of the European Maritime Security Agency (EMSA). I... more
AirlinesITA Airways and Aeroitalia announce the launch of interline flight sales
Domestic flight connections expanded for the benefit of customers
ITA Airways and Aeroitalia announce the launch of interline flight sales, under an agreement covering the entire network that will extend through the remainder of Summer 26 and Winter 26/27.It will now... more
AerospaceFarnborough. 24 companies at the event together with the Lombardia Aerospace Cluster
Lombardy aerospace exports:+47.4% in the first three months of 2026
In the first three months of 2026, Lombardy’s aerospace industry exported goods worth approximately 710,8 million euros, up +47,4% compared with the same period of the previous year. These figures, compiled b... more
AirlinesFarnborough. Smbc Aviation Capital orders 100 MAX jet aircraft
Including 60 B-737/10 and 40 B-737/8 airplanes
Boeing and SMBC Aviation Capital announced that the global aviation finance platform and lessor has ordered 100 B-737 MAX airplanes, including 60 B-737/10 and 40 B-737/8 jets.The B-737/10 order represents... more
Civil aviation"Farnborough Airshow 2026". Airbus launches new flight test programme
For the "Wing of Tomorrow" project; since 2014 it has been backed by £227million in funding
Airbus is launching a new flight-test campaign to evaluate the performance of high-span wings for next-generation single-aisle aircraft, marking the next phase of one of its largest research and technology... more