Avincis, one of the world’s leading operators of emergency aerial services and the biggest provider in Europe, has won the seven-year contract to operate the 18 italian CL-415 Canadair firefighters. With more than 20 years’ experience in firefighting emergency services…

After completing the test flights, Piaggio Aerospace delivered to the Italian Air Force three P.180 Avanti EVO+, the iconic 9-seater aircraft designed and assembled by Piaggio Aerospace in its facilities located in Villanova d’Albenga and Genoa. The three aircraft, which…

In the increasingly challenging fight against forest fires, Leonardo offers an innovative, high-tech solution with the C-27J Next Generation "Fire Fighter", a twin-engine turboprop aircraft that complements helicopters and amphibious aircraft, or "scoopers," which collect water directly from water surfaces…

The second edition (third, if including a related conference in Germany) of the European Air and Missile Defence Conference 2024 recently concluded, held on September 16 and 17 at Italian Air Force HQ in Rome, organized by the italian Ministry…

On September 18, one of the new Leonardo AW249 Fenice helicopter from the Italian Army participated for the first time in an operational exercise, Stella Alpina 2024, held at Lake Fedaia (Trento, Italy). The helicopter in question is a pre-production…

The italian Ministry of Defense has published the Documento Programmatico Pluriennale (DPP) 2024-2026 (DPP), officially confirming the acquisition of 24 new Eurofighter aircraft and 25 new F-35 jets. The latter will be divided into 5 F-35B aircraft for the Italian Air…

Avincis, Europe’s largest and leading aerial emergency service operator, successfully concluded the PMAX (Period of Maximum Effort) of the summer firefighting season at the end of August. Over the 62-day period, the dedicated fleet of Canadair 415 firefighting aircraft operated…

Celebrated a significant milestone with the 100th delivery of the Leonardo TH-73A Thrasher helicopter to the United States Navy on September 17 at a ceremony in Northeast Philadelphia.  Attendees included Vice Adm. Daniel L. Cheever, Commander, Naval Air Forces/Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S.…

The new Leonardo M-346 for the Frecce Tricolori was unveiled during a celebration marking their return from a successful North America tour. From June until just a few days ago, the Italian National Aerobatic Team performed in 9 air shows…

"Following the results achieved by the Carrier Strike Group and the accomplishment of the objectives of the embarked air tactical component, today we can declare the attainment of the Initial Operational Capability (IOC) for the national expeditionary sea-based 5th-generation capability".…

The Italian Air Force's mission in the Indo-Pacific has entered its fourth phase. Two Italian Air Force F-35Bs, along with a small contingent of around 40 personnel, have been embarked on the Italian Navy's aircraft carrier Cavour for joint training…

If only Leonardo Da Vinci could see where his ambitions in flight have led today, thanks to Leonardo, he wouldn’t believe it. A company born from the fusion and transformation of undeniable experience, consolidated over the years, was prominently present…

How could be a VIP helicopter flight described as? VIP flights are a mix of comfort and attention to details which make passengers feel unique and cocooned even when far away from home. And how can such a bespoke service…

A formation of Eurofighers with the symbol of the Prancing Horse on the fuselage will fly over the starting grid before the race begins. For about 100 years now, the Prancing Horse has been a lasting link between the Scuderia…

From September, Italian and German fighter jets will be deployed in Lithuania and Estonia respectively. The detachments with their Eurofighter Typhoon jets will take over from their outgoing Spanish, French and UK colleagues. While Italy will be leading the mission,…