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Aerospacee-Geos will perform the satellite mapping of asbestos in Italy
Contract awarded by the Italian MASE to a consortium
e-GEOS, a joint-venture between the Italian Space Agency (20%) and Telespazio (80%) of the Leonardo Group, is leading the consortium that has been awarded the contract by the Italian Ministry of the Environment... more
Civil aviationAirbus brings digital technology to firefighting
The trial mobilised helicopters, airplanes and drones
Unveiled for the first time at the major annual "Aerial Firefighting Conference & Exhibition", taking place this year in Rome from 24 to 26 March 2026 more
Civil aviationThales launches a system boosted by AI to conduct full mine countermeasures missions in the world
PathMaster is available and ready to be used today
Thales today launches Expeditionary PathMaster, based on an innovative expeditionary portable operations centre (e-POC), the solution enables naval forces to conduct a full mine countermeasures mission... 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
IndustryAirbus continues to strengthen sovereign cybersecurity
With acquisition of Ultra Cyber Ltd in the UK
Airbus has entered into a definitive agreement with the Cobham Ultra group, a portfolio company of Advent, for the acquisition of Ultra Cyber Ltd. This strategic move reinforces Airbus’ position as a 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
AerospaceAvio to launch Smile satellite on Vega C
Next April 9; the flight duration is about 57 minutes
On April 9th at 03:29 AM local time (06:29 UTC; 08.29 AM CEST), Avio will launch the European Space Agency’s (ESA) and Chinese Academy of Science (CAS) Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (... 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
AirlinesITA Airways schedules additional flights to and from Delhi on 24 and 25 March
Supporting the return of Italian nationals stranded due to the conflict in the Middle East
ITA Airways has scheduled two additional frequencies between Rome-Fiumicino and Delhi on 24 and 25 March.This decision follows reports received from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation,... more
IndustryThales’s radio management system selected by Pilatus for a PC-7 military aircraft fleet
With a range of advanced capabilities
Thales’s radio management system ensures enhanced mission performance and reliability.This new system enhances trainer aircraft with robust, resilient and flexible communication capabilities, tailored t... more
Civil aviationMinister Antonio Tajani attends the EU Foreign Affairs Council
Iran, Ukraine and cooperation with India on agenda
On the sidelines of the meeting, he will hold bilateral talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and other EU Ministers more
IndustryAirbus prepares two uncrewed combat aircraft from Kratos
For first flight with a European mission system
Airbus is working at full throttle to offer the German Air Force an operational Uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft (UCCA) system by 2029. In Manching, near Munich, the company is currently preparing... 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
Civil aviationLeonardo continues to strengthen its cybersecurity sector
With the acquisition of Becrypt in the UK; closing within Q2 2026
Leonardo, through its UK wholly owned subsidiary Leonardo UK Ltd, has taken a further step to strengthen its role in the cybersecurity sector by entering in a binding agreement for the acquisition of the... more
AerospaceThales launches SkyDefender: the integral air and missile defence dome with AI
Providing full protection against all types of air threats, on land, at sea and in space
SkyDefender is a multi-layer, multi-domain Integrated Air and Missile Defence system providing full protection against all types of air threats, on land, at sea and in space.The system integrates a network... more
Civil aviationGaruda selects Flexrotor to expand its UAS leasing portfolio
Signed a contract for the delivery of up to 18 Uncrewed Aerial Systems
Airbus Helicopters and Garuda Technologies Inc. (Garuda) have signed a contract for the delivery of up to 18 Flexrotor Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS). Garuda will offer Flexrotor services to its customers... more
AccidentsAircraft accidents. IATA released 2025 Safety Report
A solid year of performance - ATTACHMENT
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its 2025 Annual Safety Report demonstrating a solid year of safety performance with the following highlights: The all-accident rate of 1.32... more
AirportsLeonardo: new contract for the automation of Malta Airport
It has chosen industry's new high-efficiency baggage handling systems
With this project, the company has now sold 50 MBHS Cross Belt Sorter systems. The firm's turnkey solutions comply with the highest European and international safety standards more
AirlinesITA Airways: special flight departed from Muscat for the repatriation of Italians
Scheduled services to Riyadh resumed
A special flight directed to Rome-Fiumicino departed today from Muscat (Oman) at 1:44 pm CET, organized by ITA Airways at the request of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation... 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
AerospaceAvio: new solid rocket motor development project in the USA
Signed a three year contract for a worth of USD 65 million
Defense Systems and Solutions (DSS), a joint-venture between Yulista Integrated Solutions, LLC (YIS) and Science and Engineering Services, LLC (SES), acting as a prime contractor for the US Department... more
AerospaceTelespazio supplies a mobile satellite communications system to Brazil
The industry’s work in the Country is part of the broader roadmap of the Leonardo Group
Telespazio, a joint-venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%), has been selected by the Institutional Security Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Brazil (Gabinete de Segurança Institucional... more
Civil aviationAirbus to expand the capabilities of its Capa-X drone
The industry selected by the European Defence Agency
Airbus Helicopters, through its subsidiary Survey Copter, has been selected by the European Defence Agency (EDA) for the Multi Mission Unmanned Aircraft System (M2UAS) project. This strategic contract... more
DefenseLeonardo: UK MoD announces contract for 23 AW-149 helicopters
For a £1 billion worth
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced a £1 billion contract award for new medium helicopters (NMH). Under the programme, Leonardo will build and deliver 23 latest generation AW-149s from Yeovil,... more
AirlinesIATA opens nominations for "Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2026"
For women leader, young and team that changes the company culture
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the opening of nominations for the 2026 edition of the "IATA Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Awards". These recognize excellence in the promotion... more
AirlinesITA Airways strike. "limited disruptions and willingness to engage in dialogue with Trade Unions"
Thanks to proactive communication andmanagement of the approximately 21,000 passengers affected
ITA Airways announces that, with reference to today’s strike, limitedinconvenience was experienced by passengers thanks to proactive communication andmanagement of the approximately 21,000 passengers a... 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
AirlinesEurope’s aviation sector calls for EU to continue investment in the Digital European Sky
45 realities of the transport ask to EU ministers to funds to the ATM modernization
The three main associations representing European airlines, airports and air navigation services providers (ANSPs) call for ministers from EU Member States meeting today to support continued co-funding... 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
Civil aviationAirbus unveils next generation helicopter concepts for NATO studies
The proposal includes two concepts
Airbus Helicopters has unveiled its next generation rotorcraft concepts to address the NATO Next Generation Rotorcraft Capabilities (NGRC) study requirements. Its proposal to NATO, developed in collaboration... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: IOD-2 satellite mission Celeste ESA left facility in L'Aquila
To be launched in March 2026
The first In-Orbit Demonstrator (IOD-2) satellite of ESA’s Celeste mission (formerly named LEO-PNT) has begun its journey towards launch. Last week, the satellite left the Thales Alenia Space site in L... 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
Civil aviationEmbraer delivers first two A-29 Super Tucano airplanes to Uruguayan Air Force
The contract, signed at the end of 2024, also includes equipment, logistics services and a flight simulator
Embraer delivered the first two A-29 Super Tucano to the Uruguayan Air Force. The aircraft are part of a program to renew the fleet and expand FAU's operational capabilities, like airspace and border protection.... 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
Civil aviationLeonardo and Indra Group: agreement to work together in the cyber defence field signed
Today in Rome by Roberto Cingolani CEO and General Manager, and by CEO José Vicente de los Mozos
Indra Group and Leonardo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reinforce their cooperation in cyber defence, with the aim of jointly identifying and expanding their international reach within... more
Civil aviationELT Group and Indra Group: signed a framework agreement
To enhance their strategic cooperation in multi-domain defence
Indra Group, a global company at the forefront of defence, aerospace, and advanced technologies in Europe, and ELT Group, an international champion in developing and applying innovative and proprietary... 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
DefenseLeonardo: four C-27J MPA aircraft to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s MoD
The global presence of its multi-mission tactical transport airplane is set to grow
The global presence of the Leonardo C-27J Spartan multi-mission tactical transport aircraft, with more than 290,000 flight hours worldwide, is set to grow with a new addition to the number of leading operators... more
AerospaceNew Ariane 64 with 4 P120C boosters launches Amazon Leo satellites
Placing 32 ones into orbit
The European launcher Ariane 6 successfully completed its flight from French Guiana, placing 32 satellites into orbit. For the first time, the rocket used four P120C solid-propellant boosters, developed... more
Civil aviationELT Group signed a MoU with Pioneers
To strengthen partnership for unlocking potential cooperations in the joint local production of defence electronics components
ELT Group, a global reference in Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, and Pioneers Technical Systems, a leading Saudi company specialized in the design, manufacturing, and integration of advanced electronic... more
AirportsAirports and airlines call for immediate Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) review
Ahead of peak Summer months traffic with queues potentially reaching 4 hours or more
ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International), A4E (Airlines for Europe) and IATA (International Air Transport Association) warned that the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) continues to cause significant... more
DefenseEU, new strategy C‑UAS for safety and technological sovranity
Mapping capabilities, hubs of excellence, and public-private platforms for the European drone supply chain
The European Commission today presented its Action Plan to counter the increasing threats posed by drones to EU security. In recent years, the EU has faced growing and multi-faceted challenges relating... more
Civil aviationELT Group and D-Orbit signed a strategic cooperation framework
In support of Saudi Vision 2030 objectives
ELT Group, a global reference in Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, and D-Orbit, a pioneering company in the space logistics and in‑orbit services sector, have established a strategic cooperation framework a... more
AirlinesRyanair and CFM agree multi-year, engine material services contract
And opening of two MRO facilities that low-cost will inaugurate from 2029
Ryanair and CFM (a 50/50 joint-venture between France’s Safran Aircraft Engines and the US GE Aerospace) have today (Tues, 10 Feb) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar e... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: to protect flight operations before delays spread
Early warning alerts to reduce knock-on disruption
When arrival airports learn about flight delays too late, the cost is felt far beyond the schedule. Ground teams may wait unnecessarily, gates may sit blocked, crews may run out of legal duty time and... more
AerospaceThales to recruit more than 9,000 new employees worldwide in 2026
Industry reinforces commitment to inspire and support young talent in STEM - PHOTO
Thales, world reference in high technologies for Defence, Aerospace and Cybersecurity & Digital, plans to recruit more than 9,000 employees worldwide in 2026.These hiring prospects follow the recruitment... more