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AirlinesITA Airways expands service between Italy and Israel
The third daily flight Fiumicino-Tel Aviv resumes in October
ITA Airways is strengthening its operations to Israel with the resumption of a third daily flight between Rome-Fiumicino and Tel Aviv "Ben Gurion" airport, starting October 25, 2026. The additional service... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines finalizes order for up to 150 B-737 MAX aircraft
In the talks since 2025
In the talks since 2025, the agreement will be flag carrier’s largest ever Boeing single-aisle aircraft order and will support its fleet expansion strategy while strengthening its short- and medium-haul n... more
DefenseOSN signs EUR 3.7bn contract for DDX for the Italian Navy
For development, production, logistic studies of two destroyers
Delivery of the first and second units is scheduled for 2033 and 2035, respectively more
Civil defenseDrones in the Mediterranean: Russian threat to Sea Routes
US Intelligence Reveals Risks to European Ports
US intelligence services have issued an alarming security alert revealing an imminent hybrid warfare plan orchestrated by Russia in the Mediterranean, specifically targeting European countries such as... more
IndustryAirbus: cybersecurity contract from the French Ministry of the Armed Forces
For 25 years
The French General Directorate for Armament (DGA) has awarded Airbus, through its subsidiary Airbus Cybersecurity SAS, the 25-year PARACOM contract to supply advanced cybersecurity gateways for the networks... more
AirportsNBAA welcomes DOT call for additional ATC modernization funding
For additional USD 30 billion to continue the work
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) yesterday welcomed Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy’s call for an additional $30 billion in funding to continue the work to modernize t... more
AirlinesITA Airways accompanies Pope Leo XIV on his apostolic journey to France
Departure from Fiumicino next Friday aboard the A-321neo airplane
ITA Airways, Italy's national flag carrier, will accompany Pope Leo XIV on his Apostolic Journey to France.The flight carrying the Holy Father will depart from Fiumicino Airport on 25 September at 07:50... more
AirlinesInaugural Praetor 600E delivered to fleet launch customer Flexjet
As part of the USD $7bn agreement announced in February 2025 - PHOTO GALLERY
Embraer today announced the delivery of the first Praetor 600E to Flexjet, making the company the fleet launch customer for Embraer's next-generation super-midsize jet. The model was unveiled alongside... more
AerospaceLeonardo: to help shape Europe's future sovereign Earth observation capability
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
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
DefenseAviogei (2): strategic GSE for Defense and Global Aeronautical Programs
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
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 launched
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 leadership
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 aviation safer
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 anniversary of air attacks on 11/9
"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
AirportsACI EUROPE addresses key challenges in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo will host Aviation Security Committee in 2027
ACI EUROPE yesterday called for decisive policy action to safeguard the continued and sustainable development of air connectivity in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as the country progresses towards deeper integration... more
DefenseGCAP Electronics Evolution: contract to deliver sensing and communications capability to NG fighter aircraft
The consortium will deliver information superiority for the future complex and contested airspace
A new contract has been awarded to the companies of the GCAP Electronics Evolution (G2E) consortium –the international collaboration between the national defence electronics champions for Italy, Japan a... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space to provide digital payloads for 330 satellites
For telecommunications Iris 2 in Low Earth Orbit
Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), announces today it has signed a Letter of Agreement with Eutelsat to provide the governmental payloads dedicated to the 330... more
AirlinesMavi Gök expands its flight schedule to Antalya
Starting from next September 15
Starting September 15, Mavi Gök Airlines (MGA) will add six additional weekly flights to Antalya from Cologn- Bonn Airport. The airline will now also fly from Cologne/Bonn to the Turkish Mediterranean... more
AirlinesEgyptair establishes operations at Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
With new direct route to Cairo with four weekly flights
Egyptair Airlines will establish operations at Stockholm-Arlanda Airport ahead of the 2026 Winter season, launching flights to Cairo International Airport. The new route will further strengthen connectivity... more
Civil aviationBahrain International Airshow rescheduled to 2028
The eighth edition will take place from 15 to 17 November
The Supreme Organising Committee of the "Bahrain International Airshow" has announced that the eighth edition of the event, previously scheduled for 18–20 November 2026 at Sakhir Air Base, will now take p... more
Civil aviationIATA: P&W Canada's contract changes are a step towards an improved engine aftermarket
They are limited to used parts for its PT6 and PW100-series turboprops
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed changes by Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) to contractual terms that had raised competition concerns in the market for used engine parts.The changes... more
AirlinesSITA launches a new border processing solution
Today, more is known about a traveler before they board a flight than at any point in history - PHOTO GALLERY
The future of border control no longer has to happen at the border. SITA today launched Border Flow Lane, a new border processing solution that turns border control from a stop-and-check process into... more
AirlinesANA Holdings Inc. expands E-190E2 fleet with additional order for eight aircraft
Formalizing its decision unveiled last July
Embraer and ANA Holdings Inc. today announced the signing of an agreement for eight E-190E2 aircraft, formalizing ANA HD's decision unveiled on July 29, 2026 to expand their fleet. This deal builds on... more
AirlinesEmbraer celebrates the delivery of the 2,000th E-Jet airplane
Commemorative aircraft to Brazil’s Azul Linhas Aéreas - PHOTO GALLERY
Embraer celebrated yesterday the delivery of its 2,000th E-Jet, a landmark achievement that underscores the enduring success of one of the world’s three largest commercial jet families. The milestone a... more
AirlinesATR: maxi-order for 40 airplanes of the Indian carrier FLY91
Deliveries are scheduled from 2027 to 2032
FLY91 and ATR today announced the purchase of 40 ATR-72/600 aircraft for around $1 billion, marking the largest ATR firm order in almost a decade, and the largest ever by a regional airline. Deliveries... more
AirlinesAir Cairo connects Cologn/Bonn with Luxor
Starting in October, flights every Saturday
From the Rhine to the Nile: starting October 17, Air Cairo will launch a new route between Cologne-Bonn Airport and Luxor. The Egyptian airline will connect Cologne/Bonn with the city every Saturday, thereby... more
AirlinesPegasus-AirAsia: launch new code-share connecting networks
Between Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur, connecting points
Pegasus Airlines and AirAsia Group have launched a code-share partnership linking their networks at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen. It is the first code-share agreement in AirAsia's history.Pegasus guests can n... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways upgrades to year-round from Göteborg Airport
From December four times per week using a A-321LR plane
In August Etihad Airways announced a new direct route between Gothenburg and Abu Dhabi, and following exceptional demand since bookings opened, the airline has now confirmed that the route will be upgraded... more
AirlinesCologne-Bonn Airport: more than 1.8 million travellers passed through it in Summer
New security checks for faster processing
More than 1.8 million passengers used Cologne-Bonn Airport for their journeys during this year’s summer holidays. The number of passengers thus exceeded the already high level of the previous year’s sum... more
Civil aviationStefano Villanti appointed Managing Director of Leonardo Helicopters
Effective today
Effective today, Stefano Villanti is appointed Managing Director of Leonardo Helicopters. He brings extensive experience in Leonardo’s rotorcraft business, having held senior leadership positions within Le... more
AirportsFraport Brasil Aeroporto de Fortaleza assumes operations at Jericoacoara
Concession runs until 2047
Fraport Brasil Aeroporto de Fortaleza, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fraport AG and operator of Fortaleza Airport (FOR), has officially assumed operations of Jericoacoara Airport (JJD) in northeastern Brazil.... more
AirlinesFourth IATA World Sustainability Symposium in Brussels in October
As air transport faces critical decarbonization policy decisions
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold the fourth World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Brussels, Belgium, on 13-14 October 2026. Bringing together leaders from aviation, energy,... more
DefenseFirst serial production contract for the Centauro II signed for the Brazilian Army
The vehicle already adopted by the Italian Army which has placed orders for 150 units - PHOTO
Leonardo, through the CIO Consortium (IDV – OTO Melara), has signed an initial serial production contract with the Brazilian Army within the framework of Programa Estratégico Forças Blindadas, for the... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: passenger demand grows in July
Regional breakdown for international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2026 global passenger demand:Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 0.2% compared to July 2025. Excluding... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: cargo demand grows in July
Several factors in the operating environment should be noted
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 3.9% compared to July... more
Civil aviationItalian ANSV: study of incidents involving passengers falling from the stairs of Ryanair-operated B-737 aircraft
The document is divided into eleven chapters and includes photographs and figures – ATTACHMENT
ANSV, the Italian Flight Safety Agency, announces that it has published a new document today on its official website.This document specifically concerns: Study on occurrences involving passengers falling... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: satellite in the Meteosat fleet launched
A European Constellation at the Forefront of Weather Forecasting
The MTG-I2 weather satellite, built by prime contractor Thales Alenia Space, the joint company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), was successfully launched yesterday by Arianespace aboard an Ariane... more
Civil aviationPhenom 300EV aircraft secures triple certification
Deliveries are expected to begin in 2028
Embraer today announced that the Phenom 300EV has received triple certification from Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC — Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA),... more