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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
AerospaceAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports 9m 2025 results
507 commercial aircraft delivered
Airbus reported consolidated financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2025.The highlights:507 commercial aircraft deliveredRevenues € 47.4 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 4.1 billionEBIT (reported) € 3... more
AerospaceLeonardo (2) announces the completion of process for placement of shares in AVIO
The company holds about 19% of the share capital of the other industry
Following what was previously announced yesterday (see for details AVIONEWS), Leonardo SpA has successfully completed the sale of approximately c. 2.6 million shares in Avio SpA equivalent to c. 9.4%... more
AerospaceLeonardo launches operation to sell 9,4% of AVIO shares
In the context of industry's capital increase
Leonardo announces the launch of an accelerated bookbuilding process addressed to institutional investors of about 2.6 million shares in Avio SpA (“Avio”), equivalent to around 9.4% of its share capital. The majo... more
AerospaceAvio SpA: the BoD approved 9M 2025 results
Record high order backlog; revenue and Ebitda growth
The Board of Directors of Avio SpA in the last days reviewed and approved 9M 2025 results.Avio, reference aerospace company listed on the STAR segment of the Italian Stock Exchange, reports for 9M 2025... more
AerospaceConfindustria on Leonardo-Thales-Airbus agreement: "strategic to strengthen the role of Europe and Italy"
The comment by the delegate for aerospace Giorgio Marsiaj following the signing of the MoU
"The agreement between Leonardo, Thales and Airbus represents a step of enormous strategic value for strengthening Europe’s position in space and for Italy, which will be able to assume a leading role i... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: disclosure on Purchase of Treasury Shares
For a total consideration of € 25,013,193.26 - 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, see for details AVIONEWS), Leonardo h... more
Civil aviationMoscow. And the Ilyushin Il-114-300 resurfaces: is certification finally imminent?
The Russian urgency to reconquer regional skies, replace old aircraft and mitigate the impact of sanctions
The turboprop, upgraded with entirely domestic components, enters the final stages of certification: after completing tests in mountainous environments it lands in Kazakhstan; serial production is scheduled for 2026 more
AerospaceAvio pushes US expansion with 400 mln: Leonardo's withdrawal redefines the Italian Space sector
The ten-year plan financed by the mega capital increase focuses on solid‑propellant engines and a key role in the United States
The first partner (28,75%) withdraws from the launchers, concentrating on satellites with Airbus and Thales more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space strengthens Spanish space industry leadership
Through its participation in SpainSat NG II satellite
The company involved in different areas of the project more
AerospaceSpainSat NG-II secure communications satellite launched
The launch of its twin one in January and already in orbit - VIDEO
SpainSat NG-II, the second Airbus-built new generation secure communications satellite for Spain, has been successfully launched on 24 October 2025, at 01:30 UTC (23 October, at 21:30 EST) from the Kennedy... more
CargoAirbus predicts world freighter aircraft fleet to grow 45% by 2044
It will increase to 3,420 units in the next 20 years
Airbus’ 2025 Cargo Global Market Forecast (GMF) shows the worldwide fleet of dedicated freighter aircraft rising to 3,420 in the next 20 years, equivalent to a 45% increase. This will be made up of 815 e... more
AerospaceAvio SpA: today extraordinary and ordinary shareholders' meeting
Approved increase the share capital for EUR 400 million
The extraordinary and ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of Avio SpA was held today under the chairmanship of Roberto Italia.In the extraordinary session, the Shareholders’ Meeting approved, with a higher tha... more
Finance and economyThales: order intake and sales up as of September 30, 2025, confirmed all targets
The highlights; the declaration by its President and CEO - ATTACHMENT
Thales today announced its order intake and sales for the period ending September 30, 2025.The highlights: Order intake: €16.8 billion, up +8% (+9% on an organic basis) Sales: €15.3 billion, up +8.4% (+9.1... more
Civil aviationMecaer Aviation Group inaugurates new facility in Canada
Strategic investment aimed at strengthening presence in North America for the Italian company
Mecaer Aviation Group, a company active worldwide in the design and manufacture of components, systems and services for the aeronautical sector, has inaugurated in Canada in Laval (Montreal) a new plant... more
AerospaceAirbus, Leonardo and Thales sign MoU to create a leading European player in space
New company could be operational in 2027, subject to approvals and closing conditions
Airbus, Leonardo and Thales have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at combining their respective space activities into a new company (see for details AVIONEWS).By joining forces the three... more
Finance and economySpace, Leonardo rallies at Piazza Affari: European satellite summit in sight with Thales and Airbus
The Group's stock gains over 3% driven by rumors about the "Bromo" agreement for a jv of €10 bn
The merger of space activities would create a colossus with governance 35-32,5-32,5% and Italian potential more
DefenseThe US Army buys another 9 next-generation Chinook helicopters for heavy logistics
Boeing secures mega-order worth USD 461 million
Boeing provides the CH-47F Block II helicopters, capable of flying for another 40 years and with an increase in lift capacity of 1.8 tonnes, accelerating the "Rapid Fielding" for the modernization of the fleet more
Civil aviationEmbraer signs MoU with South Korea's DAPA
On the opening day of "ADEX 2025"
Embraer and South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see both parties cooperating on new businesses and market development o... more
AirlinesAirbus-Cathay Group: co-investment partnership for SAF adoption
Up to USD 70m to accelerate the development production in Asia and globally
Airbus and the Cathay Group have announced a joint investment of up to USD 70 million to accelerate the development Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production in Asia and globally. The agreement was announced... more
DefenseEurodrone: France abandons European armed fighter aircraft project: what happens now?
Paris withdraws from the Male Rpas € 7 bn program: why, implications, reactions, future prospects
The future of European industrial cooperation hangs in the balance... more
DefenseTrump concludes billion-dollar deals with Australia
In Defence matters, Canberra will buy submarine drones (1,2 mld) and 1a tranche Apache helicopters (2,6 mld)
Moreover, Australia is investing in its integrated air and missile defense capabilities, including $2 billion in US companies, for its joint air battle management system. There's also some in the aerospace sector more
Airlines"Adex 2025" (3). Korean Air to unveil three UAV aircraft at the event
The models showcased were the LOWUS, Loitering Munition and KUS-FX - PHOTO GALLERY
Korean Air unveiled three unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) today at the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2025, taking place from October 17 to 24 at Seoul Airport in Seongnam and... more
Fair and shows"Adex 2025" (2). Embraer returns to it with its Defense & Security portfolio
C-390 Millennium aircraft for South Korea project advances
Embraer will return to Seoul ADEX 2025 from 20 to 24 October (see for details AVIONEWS) to showcase its defense and security portfolio including the C-390 Millennium airplane. Products and solutions from... more
IndustryFAA authorizes Boeing to increase production of B-737 MAX aircraft
Monthly limit raised to 42 units after thorough inspections of the assembly lines
A sign of renewed confidence from the federal regulatory authorities has arrived for the American aerospace giant Boeing. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA, the authority that regulates civil aviation... more
AirlinesIndiGo finalised a commitment for 30 A-350 aircraft
Converting a MoU signed in June
IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has finalised a commitment for 30 A-350 aircraft, converting a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in June into a firm order. This brings the airline's total A-350 o... more
Civil aviationEmbraer inaugurates office in New Delhi, India
And strategic alliance to introduce the C-390 Millennium aircraft
Embraer inaugurated today its new India office of its fully-owned Indian subsidiary at WorldMark 4, Aerocity, New Delhi. The opening of the office marks a significant deepening of Embraer’s long-standing co... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: start of the share buyback programme
Following the resolution adopted by the shareholders’ meeting held on 26 May 2025 and in the terms already disclosed
Leonardo also announces today, pursuant to Article 144-bis paragraph 3 of the Issuers’ Regulation, the starting in the next days of the share buyback programme, following the resolution adopted by the S... more