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AirlinesAirbus reinforces Mirabel with a maxi-order by AirAsia
For 150 A-220/300 airplanes: the role of the city in the industry's strategy increases
Malaysia’s AirAsia has placed an order for 150 latest generation A-220/300 aircraft. The purchase agreement is the largest single firm order placed for this model.The purchase agreement makes AirAsia a... more
AerospaceLeonardo BoD approved the 1Q2026 results
They showed further significant growth of the Group - ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved the results for the first quarter 2026. The highlights in detail: • Orde... more
Civil aviationLeonardo: confirmed as ESG leader in the Dow Jones Best in class indices
For the sixteenth consecutive year
For the sixteenth consecutive year, Leonardo has been confirmed in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices (DJ BIC) 2026, among the most authoritative international stock market indices selecting companies... more
AirlinesNeats 3 platform for MRV of effects non‑CO2
Safety and operating management of data towards European authorities
EUROCONTROL, in partnership with the European Commission, has released the third version of the Non-CO₂ Aviation Effects Tracking System (NEATS), marking a significant milestone in the monitoring, reporting a... more
AerospaceAvio SpA: ordinary shareholders' meeting approved statement 2025
Appointment of new corporate bodies for the 2026-2028 term
The ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of Avio SpA was held yesterday under the chairmanship of Roberto Italia. The Shareholders’ Meeting adopted the following resolutions:Approval of 2025 financial statements and... more
AirportsICAO and AFDB join to modernize the African aviation
Technical-financial cooperation for infrastructures, safety and decarbonization
Icao (International Civil Aviation Organization), African Development Bank commit to enhancing air connectivity through joint projects. The development of air transport across Africa is set to accelerate... more
AirlinesTurin Airport: growth potential and future fragility
Andorno (SAGAT): cost competitiveness and request to eliminate the municipal surcharge
Yet, regional airports are part of Europe’s critical infrastructure, as set out by Andrea Andorno, CEO of Torino Airport and Chair of the ACI EUROPE Regional Airports Forum at its 17th edition in Turin: “Considering that... more
AirlinesJoby starts tests eVtol in New York with support by Toyota
Demo flights with crew to validate operating integration; passeggeri previsti H2
Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, announced the completion of the first-ever point-to-point electric Vertical Rakeoff and Landing (eVTOL) air... more
AirlinesEmbraer, TKMS, and the Brazilian MoD sign MoU to expand the Tamandaré program
A second batch of four additional vessels
Embraer has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Defense of Brazil and TKMS with a view to the construction of a second batch of four Tamandaré-class frigates. The signing took... more
AirlinesThe CJ EU upholds the annulment of the EC’s decision to approve Germany’s recapitalisation of Lufthansa
Amounting to € 6 billion, during the COVID-19 pandemic
On 12 June 2020, Germany notified the European Commission of a planned individual aid measure, in the form of a recapitalisation of €6 billion, granted to Deutsche Lufthansa AG (‘Lufthansa’). The recap... more
AirlinesFrankfurt opens T3: expanded capacity in a critical framework
Rising costs, post-pandemic delays, and high fuel prices are complicating the rollout process
Today (April 22), Fraport officially opened the new state-of-the-art Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport with a ceremony attended by more than 400 invited guests from government, business, and the aviation... more
Civil aviationShareholders' meeting of Enav SpA: publication of the three lists of candidates for the appointment of the BoD
By MeF, by shareholders and by Inarcassa
With reference to the Shareholders’ Meeting of ENAV SpA, convened in ordinary session in a single call for May 14, 2026, to resolve, among other things, on the appointment of the members of the Board o... more
AirlinesEurope’s airports welcome the European Commission’s plan to address the energy crisis
EU Fuel Observatory and immediate coordination with States, fuel supplier, airlines and airports
Europe’s airports today welcomed AccelerateEU, the European Commission’s dynamic response plan to the energy crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East.The plan outlines a series of critical mea... more
AirlinesUnited cuts 2026 estimates due to high fuel costs, solid profit
Revenues and EPS above estimates, air carrier focuses on growth and operational resilience
United Airlines (UAL) reported a first-quarter profit, delivering first-quarter pre-tax earnings of $0.9 billion, with a pre-tax margin of 6.0%, up 2.3 points year-over-year. United delivered adjusted... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group optimises flight offering in Summer across all six hubs
Reductions through October affect 20,000 flights, resulting in jet fuel savings of more than 40,000 metric tons
The cancellation of flights previously operated by Lufthansa CityLine (see AVIONEWS) reduces Lufthansa Group's Summer capacity by one percent of Available Seat Kilometers (ASK). In total, 20,000 short-haul... more
AirlinesITA Airways closed its first aircraft Finance Lease for 2 A-330/900 airplanes
They are powered by RR Trent 7000 engines
In December 2025 and April 2026, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank closed for ITA Airways, Italy’s reference carrier, its inaugural aircraft Finance Lease transaction. The deal is for two A-... more
AirlinesThe pantouflage in the civil aviation sector
Conflict of interest, three-year ban and compliance tools for the Enac–ITA transition
The pantouflage phenomenon frequently resurfaces when institutional figures who have exercised regulatory powers transfer to companies subject to that control.The case of the move of a member of Italian... more
AirlinesPublic appointments: the Terna case
Golden pay and public responsibility in subsidiaries
Public appointments: the Terna case Recently the list of candidates to lead Terna for the 26/29 three-year period was filed. The outgoing CEO, Giuseppina di Foggia, we recall the only woman at the top... more
AirlinesEU: no structural shortage of aviation fuel
Brussels coordinates with the IEA and Member States to ensure logistical continuity
No signals of a structural fuel shortage that could translate into large-scale flight cancellations have emerged, a European Commission spokeswoman said during the briefing with journalists. The EU executive... more
AirlinesIATA's alarm: statement on potential jet fuel shortages
Autorità ed operatori sollecitati a piani d'emergenza per rafforzare la catena logistica
Willie Walsh, IATA (International Air Transport Association)'s Director General declared in a statement on potential jet fuel shortage that: “The IEA's assessment of potential jet fuel shortages is so... more
Finance and economyLeonardo Shareholders’ Meeting: published the slates of candidates for the renewal of the BoD
Scheduled for May 7, 2026, in single call
With reference to the forthcoming Leonardo's Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting, scheduled for May 7, 2026, in single call to deliberate, among other matters, on the renewal of the Board of Directors (composed,... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group accelerates strategy implementation: removal of CityLine, stop to flights and services reduction
Increased kerosene prices, and union protests push reorganization and crew transfer
In view of significantly increased kerosene prices, which have more than doubled compared to the period before the Iran war, as well as rising additional burdens from labor disputes, the implementation... more
Finance and economyLeonardo, Shareholders’ Meeting: filing of Remuneration Report
At the Company’s head office, on its website
With reference to the Shareholders’ Meeting of Leonardo (see AVIONEWS), convened in Ordinary session on 7 May 2026 (in single call), Leonardo hereby informs that is available to the public at the Company’s hea... more
AirlinesIATA: air passenger demand grows 6.1% in February
Fuel increases and limit of capacity cut results in March
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2026 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK),... more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
AirlinesEtihad launches expansion plan between great deliveries and new routes
Net profit 698 mln, passengers +21% and load factor 88%: focus on China and Europe
Etihad Airways today reported its strongest full-year financial and operational performance on record. Passenger numbers increased 21 per cent year-on-year to 22.4 million, positioning Etihad as the fastest... more
AerospaceAvio Usa: new solid rocket motor facility
Virginia approves incentive package
Further to the press release published on December 11, 2025 (see AVIONEWS), Avio SpA announces that Avio USA will locate its new solid rocket motor facility in Hurt, Pittsylvania County (VA). The new facility... more
AirportsAci Europe: airlines' call for Spanish airports to slash user charges by 22% reflects a parallel reality
While still maintaining €13 billion investment plan by AENA over the period 2027-2031
ACI EUROPE strongly in the last days rebutted IATA’s call for the Spanish airport operator, AENA, to reduce its charges by 22% over the next 5 years (2027-2031) while still maintaining its €13 billion inv... more
AirlinesAirbus reports FY 2025 results: 793 commercial aircraft delivered
The Company targets to achieve in 2026 around 870 aircraft deliveries
Airbus reports Full-Year (FY) 2025 results793 commercial aircraft deliveredRevenues € 73.4 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 7.1 billionEBIT (reported) € 6.1 billion; EPS (reported) € 6.61Free cash flow before... more
AirlinesVietnam Airlines finalizes order for 50 B-737 MAX airplanes
And Sun PhuQuoc Airways announce order for up to 40 Dreamliners
Boeing and Vietnam Airlines announced yesterday the Vietnamese flag carrier finalized its first Boeing single-aisle order for 50 B-737 MAX airplanes. The carrier will gain reliability and capacity by... more
AirlinesIATA: airlines call for annual reduction in Spanish airport charges
The Association and ALA for over the next five years
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Spanish Airline Association (ALA) called for an annual reduction of 4.9% (excluding inflation) in Spanish airport charges over the next five years... more
AirlinesCargo aircraft and transport. IATA in Lima: resilience, digitalization and pharma
Operating strategies to reduce transit times and reinforce global supply chain
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2026 World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will focus on “Advancing Air Cargo in a Dynamic World”. Under this theme, the symposium will take sto... more