AerospaceLeonardo: to help shape Europe's future sovereign Earth observation...
The industry has been awarded by the ESA a fully funded contract
Leonardo has been awarded by the European Space Agency (ESA) a fully funded contract to define the architecture of the future EU Earth Observation Governmental Service (EOGS), a key capability designed... more
AirlinesAviogei strengthens its international network at GSE Expo Europe
In Lisbon, the industry reinforces contacts and prospects for electric and connected GSE
The international trade fair GSE Expo Europe (see AVIONEWS) has concluded in Lisbon (held at FIL from 15 to 17 September 2026), and the participation of Aviogei confirmed the Italian company's position... more
DefenseAviogei (2): strategic GSE for Defense and Global Aeronautical Prog...
From F-35 aircraft maintenance to NATO Logistics: the Operational Value of Italian GSE
In the military and defence sector, Aviogei (specialising in the design and manufacture of airport ground support equipment, or GSE) has counted a number of institutional customers, aerospace manufacturers... more
AirlinesBermudAir becomes the second E-Freighter aircraft operator
Leased by Regional One, the airplane will be the first one operating in the Americas - PHOTO
Embraer and Regional One announced today that BermudAir has become the second operator worldwide of the E-Freighter. The airline will operate one E-190F leased from Regional One, marking the first E-Freighter... more
Aerospacee-Geos and iQPS: collaboration on SAR-based geospatial intelligence
The announcement comes as the global Space industry gathers for "World Space Business Week", in Paris
e-GEOS, a company owned by the Italian Space Agency (20%) and Telespazio (80%), part of the Leonardo Group, and Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space Inc. (iQPS), have launched a multi-year collaboration... more
AirlinesAviogei accelerates the electrification of Ground Support Equipment
In Lisbon, next-generation connected solutions for inclusive and safe airport handling
At the “GSE Expo Europe” international exhibition in Lisbon (at FIL, from September 15 to 17, with AVIONEWS at the event), the historic Italian manufacturer Aviogei, founded by Franco Cesarini, is focu... more
AerospaceSentinel and Flex (2): VV30 mission, Vega C second launch operated by Avio
Satellites were released an altitude of about 810 km; duration of the launch 116 minutes
On September 14th at 10.21 PM Kourou time (01.21 UTC; 03.21 AM CEST on September 15th), Avio successfully launched the Copernicus Sentinel-3C satellite for the European Commission within the scope of a... more
AirportsLeonardo to deliver baggage handling system for International Airport in Madina
The MBHS Cross Belt Sorter technology enters in KSA's market for the first time
Through a strategic partnership with MAFA and BELTCON, supporting the expansion of one of the Kingdom's most important aviation gateways more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: Copernicus Sentinel-3C and Earth Explorer FLEX...
Two satellites, one mission: protecting our planet
The Copernicus Sentinel-3C and Earth Explorer FLEX satellites, for which Thales Alenia Space – the joint company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%) – is prime contractor, were successfully launched abo... more
Finance and economyLeonardo recognized by Extel as “Rising IR Program” among Large Caps
Analysts’ positive assessment supported by the growth recorded by the Group’s key financial indicators
Leonardo has been recognized and awarded the “Rising IR Program” in the Large Caps category in Italy, according to the 2026 Extel Survey, one of the most widely recognized benchmarks in the industry. The Exte... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: contrac to build NigComSat-2A satellite
Its expected operational in-orbit service life exceeds 15 years
Thales Alenia Space, a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a contract with Nigeria’s government-owned NIGCOMSAT Ltd to develop a new telecommunications satellite operating f... more
Civil aviationNBAA commends departing COO Chris Rocheleau for his strategic leade...
His new role as CEO of Airports Council International North America
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) thanked yesterday Chief Operating Officer (COO) Chris Rocheleau for his service to NBAA, as he departs for a new role as Chief Executive Officer of the... more
Civil aviationICAO, honouring the victims of 9/11 (2): a global commitment to making...
Toshiyuki Onuma, President of Council, and Juan Carlos Salazar, Secretary General
Toshiyuki Onuma, President of the ICAO Council and Juan Carlos Salazar, ICAO Secretary General, communicate in a joint statement that: "We must honour the victims of the 9/11 attacks –the 2,977 innoc... more
AerospaceAvio SpA: BoD approves first half 2026 results
Highlights, economic and financial data, guidance 2026 confirmed
The Board of Directors of Avio SpA yesterday reviewed and approved the first half 2026 resultsHighlightsNet Revenues and EBITDA recorded double-digit growth on a half-year basis for the fourth consecutive... more
AerospaceAirbus starts the development of IRIS satellites on behalf of Eutelsat
The signature took place in the frame of the "International Space Summit"
Airbus Defence and Space has signed the initial contract for the design and build of the first layer of satellites for Europe’s sovereign IRIS constellation. Eutelsat, responsible in the SpaceRISE consortium f... more
AerospaceEutelsat orders 229 additional OneWeb satellites
During the "International Space Summit"
During the "International Space Summit" (September 9-10) yesterday, in Paris, and in the presence of Philippe Baptiste, Minister of Higher Education, Research and Space for France, Eutelsat has ordered... more
Civil aviationFrench Armed Forces order U050 Capa-X drone
Delivery of the systems is scheduled for 2027
The French Aeronautical Maintenance Directorate (DMAé) has placed an additional order with Airbus Helicopters following the successful evaluation of an initial U050 Capa-X system acquired at the end of... more
AirportsItalian Republic President Mattarella: statement to commemorate the 25th...
"That day deeply touched all feelings of humanity"
The President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, released the following statement: "The painful memory of the terrorist attacks on the United States on the 11th of September 2001 remains etched... more
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AerospaceEutelsat orders 229 additional OneWeb satellites
During the "International Space Summit"
During the "International Space Summit" (September 9-10) yesterday, in Paris, and in the presence of Philippe Baptiste, Minister of Higher Education, Research and Space for France, Eutelsat has ordered... more
AerospaceAirbus starts the development of IRIS satellites on behalf of Eutelsat
The signature took place in the frame of the "International Space Summit"
Airbus Defence and Space has signed the initial contract for the design and build of the first layer of satellites for Europe’s sovereign IRIS constellation. Eutelsat, responsible in the SpaceRISE consortium f... more
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Highlights, economic and financial data, guidance 2026 confirmed
DefenseGCAP Electronics Evolution: contract to deliver sensing and communications...
The consortium will deliver information superiority for the future complex and contested airspace
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And the inclusion of ten new purchase options
Embraer and the Portuguese State today signed the amendment to the current contract for the acquisition of the sixth KC-390 Millennium aircraft and the inclusion of ten new purchase options for potential... more
AirportsCologne-Bonn Airport: new innovative pilot plant made of solar film
The airport tests 80 lightweight modules at lofty heights
Towards the sun: around 80 solar film modules are now generating renewable energy on the 27-meter-high chimney of the combined heat and power plant (CHP) at Cologne-Bonn Airport. The total collector area... more
AirlinesKorean Air and Boeing to strengthen predictive maintenance collabor...
Agreement signed at the event in Singapore
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