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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
AirlinesAir Europa signs MoU for up to 40 A-350/900 airplanes
Announced at the airshow ongoing from 17 to 21 November
Spanish airline Air Europa has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for up to 40 A-350/900 aircraft. The agreement forms the backbone of carrier’s long haul fleet replacement and was a... more
Fair and showsMorocco orders ten H-225M helicopters
The contract also includes a support and service package
The Kingdom of Morocco has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for ten H-225M helicopters. These aircraft will be equipped for combat search and rescue operations and will be operated by the Royal... more
AerospaceELT Group at Berlin Security Conference (November 18-19)
It has a strong relationship with Germany supported by its presence in the country with facilities and offices
ELT Group participates at the "Berlin Security Conference" ("BSC"), one of the largest European security and defence policy events. The Conference takes place on 18-19 November and it recognises the importance... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: MSCI upgrades ESG rating from BBB to A
The CEO and General Manager Roberto Cingolani's declaration
MSCI, a reference global provider of ESG ratings covering around 17,000 issuers worldwide, has upgraded Leonardo’s ESG rating from “BBB” to “A”. The improved rating reflects Leonardo’s continued commitment t... more
Airlinesflydubai: agreement for 150 A-321neo aircraft, becoming an Airbus customer
The signing ceremony on the second day of the airshow (November 17-21)
flydubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 150 A-321neo aircraft making the airline a new customer. The agreement underscores the carrier’s confidence in Dubai’s growth pla... more
Airlines"Dubai Airshow". Etihad Airways grows its Airbus widebody aircraft fleet becoming a new A-330neo customer
And it adds A-350/1000 and A-350F airplanes
Etihad Airways has announced a significant expansion of its Airbus widebody fleet by placing a firm order for six A-330/900s, becoming the latest A-330neo customer. In addition, the airline has disclosed... more
AirlinesEmirates renews its fleet with an order for 65 B-777X aircraft
Commitment of 38 billion: deliveries from 2027 and 130 GE9X engines for growth
Emirates has confirmed an order for 65 B-777X aircraft worth a total of $38 billion, announced on the first day of the "Dubai Airshow" (17-21 November, see AVIONEWS). The contract foresees the start of... more
Civil aviation"Dubai Airshow" (2). ELT Group participates in the 2025 edition
With an overview of the Group's most recent activities
ELT Group returns to the "Dubai Airshow", scheduled from 17 to 21 November (see AVIONEWS), bringing with it a renewed vision and projects that look to the future of global security. For over thirty years... more
AerospaceTAS: EU’s Copernicus Sentinel-6B oceanography satellite launched
It will supply vital radar data to monitor sea level rise and protect coastal communities - VIDEO
The Copernicus Sentinel-6B Earth-observation satellite has successfully been launched from the US Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB), California, by a Falcon 9 vehicle operated by SpaceX. Thales Alenia... more
AerospaceAvio and Ariane Group: Ariane 6 stabilized production phase
Signed contract valued over EUR 200 million
Avio and Ariane Group have concluded an important agreement that renews their industrial cooperation to secure Europe’s independent access to space on November 14 (see AVIONEWS). Europropulsion, a jo... more
AerospaceAvio. ESA signs exploitation arrangements for Ariane 6 and Vega C
At European Space Agency's headquarters in Paris
Two Launchers Exploitation Arrangements were signed today at ESA Headquarters in Paris, marking an important step in the continued operation of Ariane 6 and Vega-C. Present were European Space Agency Director... more
AirlinesAir Algérie takes delivery of its first A-330neo airplane
It is set to receive 7 additional ones and operator of this model in Africa
Air Algérie has taken delivery of its first A-330/900, marking a significant milestone in the modernisation of its long-haul fleet and in its long-standing partnership with Airbus. The airplane will play... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: subscription to Avio’s capital increase completed
Operation completed
Leonardo announces that yesterday it has completed the monetization of its shareholding in Avio SpA, which now stands at 19.30%, down from the original 28.75%. This transaction is fully in line with the... more
Civil aviationLeonardo: statement on Alessandra Genco stepped down as CFO
As already communicated it in a press release last November 5
Following the press release issued on 5 November 2025 (see AVIONEWS), Leonardo announces in a statement that: "Alessandra Genco has stepped down as of yesterday from her role as Chief Financial Officer... more
AerospaceESM-4 (2). TAS: a new major achievement paving the way to manned lunar exploration
Thales Alenia Space supplies essential subsystems for all six modules
The European Service Module-4 (ESM-4) dedicated to NASA’s Orion spacecraft has successfully completed its integration at Airbus’ facilities in Bremen, Germany. It is now being prepared for shipment to... more
AerospaceAirbus ships fourth European Service Module for Artemis IV
Ready to leave facilities and be shipped in Florida
The fourth European Service Module (ESM-4) is ready to leave Airbus’ facilities in Bremen, Germany, and be shipped to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA. On arrival it will be tested and integrated wit... more
AerospaceAvio (2) and Lockheed Martin: signed a non-binding term sheet
For establishment of a new plant for solid rocket motors in the USA
Avio and Lockheed Martin have signed a non-binding term sheet to support the establishment of Avio USA’s state-of-the-art solid rocket motor (SRM) facility in the United States, which expects to serve L... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: disclosure on purchase of Treasury Shares
Since the beginning of the program, industry has purchased a total of 600,000 ones - ATTACHMENT
As part of the share buyback program authorized by the Shareholders’ Ordinary Meeting held on May 26, 2025 (with the start of the program announced on October 17, 2025), Leonardo hereby announces that, o... more
AerospaceAvio and Raytheon: establish new solid rocket motor facility in the USA
MoU signed; plant will be instrumental in meeting growing demand
Avio and Raytheon, an RTX business, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to help Avio establish a state-of-the-art Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) facility in the United States, serving Raytheon and... more
AirlinesAir Astana increases its order for B-787/9 aircraft
For the development of the long-range fleet
Air Astana, the flag carrier of Kazakhstan, is launching a significant expansion of its long-haul fleet with a new order for up to 15 B-787/9 Dreamliner aircraft. This is the airline’s largest-ever order, c... more
AerospaceAriane 6 VA265 flight: Sentinel-1D in orbit
Also the AVIO industry is involved in it
Ariane 6 has successfully placed the Earth observation satellite Sentinel-1D into orbit. The spacecraft is equipped with a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and is part of the European Commission’s Copernicus p... more
AerospaceSpace. Minister Urso (Italian Mimit) has met Uk undersecretary Loyd
The series of meetings with counterparts and institutional figures in the sector continues
Meetings continue for the Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy (Italian Mimit) and Delegate Authority for Space and Aerospace Policies, Adolfo Urso, with counterparts and other institutional figures... more
AerospaceLeonardo BoD approved 9m2025 results
Orders €18,2 bn (+23,4%); Giuseppe Aurilio appointed new CFO - ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened today under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved the 2025 first nine months results. The highlights are: • Order Backlog came... more
DefenseDefense: Rheinmetall (2) doubles investments in Lithuania and Romania
Laying of the first stone for a munitions factory, and a 500‑million mega-project for propellant powder production
Strategic shift on the NATO Eastern axis: crucial days for the European defense industry more
DefenseLeonardo and Rheinmetall: first contract to supply armoured vehicles for the Italian Army
The delivery of the first vehicle is expected by the end of 2025
The temporary grouping of companies Leonardo and Rheinmentall, as part of the Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles Joint Venture (50% Leonardo and 50% Rheinmetall AG), was awarded the first supply contract... more
AerospaceSentinel-1D Earth observation satellite launched
The family is now complete
The Copernicus Sentinel-1D Earth observation satellite, built by prime contractor Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), was successfully launched by Arianespace... more
Civil aviationa4ESSOR and OCCAR sign new procurement contract
To advance development of interoperable tactical communications
Six Nations involved and their respective industry leaders (Finland–Bittium, France– Thales, Germany–Rohde & Schwarz, Italy–Leonardo, Poland–Radmor, Spain–Indra) more
Civil aviationStrategic restructuring: Boeing sells Jeppesen and ForeFlight to Thoma Bravo
The financial transaction of more than $10 billion will allow the aerospace giant to strengthen its balance sheet
The divested software operations give rise to the new entity Jeppesen ForeFlight, which focuses on innovation and artificial intelligence more
IndustryAirbus delivers first A-400M aircraft to Indonesia
The second model is expected in 2026
Airbus Defence and Space has delivered to the Indonesia Ministry of Defence its first A-400M, marking a major milestone in the country's efforts to modernise its military transport capabilities. The heavy... more
AirlinesKorean Air becomes new A-350F airplane customer
Following the conversion of its existing passenger aircraft orders to the freighter
Korean Air has become a new customer for the large freighter, following the conversion of seven of its existing A-350/1000 passenger aircraft orders to the A-350F.The A-350F features the largest main deck... more
AirlinesVietjet finalises order for 100 A-321neo aircraft
Converted its MoU signed in June
Vietjet, Vietnam’s largest private airline, has converted its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in June, into a firm order for 100 A-321neo aircraft (see AVIONEWS). The finalisation of this co... more
AerospaceItalian Minister Urso (Mimit) met the president of the French space agency
Several key topics at the center of the meeting
The strategic cooperation between Italy and France ahead of the ESA (European Space Agency) ministerial in Bremen (26-27 November 2025), and the coordination to define the agency’s priorities and resources, t... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: Sentinel-1D ready for launch in November
It is Copernicus environmental monitoring satellite
On November 4 at 6:03 PM local time in Kourou (10:03 PM CET), the Sentinel-1D satellite will lift off from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana aboard an Ariane 6 rocket operated by Arianespace. Built by... more