Daily Archives: 2, July 2014

Inmarsat’s first Inmarsat-5 Global Xpress (GX) satellite achieved commercial service introduction beginning with US Government customers

London, UK, 2-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — With the successful completion of extensive satellite and end-user tests, Inmarsat is pleased to announce that its first Inmarsat-5 Global Xpress (GX) satellite has achieved commercial service introduction (CSI), beginning with United States (US) Government customers … Read the full press release

Deutsche Boerse launches Open Innovation forum to keep the group at the cutting edge of financial market innovation

Frankfurt, 2-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Open Innovation forum is Deutsche Boerse’s latest initiative to keep the group at the cutting edge of financial market innovation. Open Innovation will for the first time establish a group-wide and systematic approach to attract external partners … Read the full press release

Scania to present products and services that contribute directly to improving bus and truck customers’ profitability at IAA

· Scania Citywide with Scania’s hybrid system · New innovations that provide significant fuel savings · New 13-litre engine with 450 hp and SCR-only · Freewheeling retarder that saves fuel · Further developed Scania Eco-roll and new gear changing strategies … Read the full press release

Loughborough University lecturer developed software for clinicians to design and make custom-made 3D printed wrist splints for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers

Leicestershire, UK, 2-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A Loughborough University lecturer has developed a computer software concept that will enable clinicians with no experience in Computer Aided Design (CAD) to design and make custom-made 3D printed wrist splints for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers. Dr … Read the full press release

first direct launches branded cash machines to be installed at various railway stations

Leeds, England, 2-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — For the first time in its 25 year history, leading direct bank first direct is taking its brand onto the high street. Twelve first direct branded cash machines will be installed at various railway stations over the next two weeks. In line with … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce subsidiaries Aero Engine Controls and Optimized Systems and Solutions merge to form Controls and Data Services which will continue to operate as part of the Rolls-Royce Group

London, UK, 2-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce today announced the merger of two wholly owned subsidiaries, Aero Engine Controls (AEC) and Optimized Systems and Solutions (OSyS), to form a new business, Controls and Data Services (CDS), which will continue to operate as part … Read the full press release

Airbus Defense and Space to provide L-band satellite communication (SATCOM) services to support the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)

Paris, France, 2-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Defense and Space announced today that it has been awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) contract to provide L-band satellite communication (SATCOM) services to support the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Awarded through the … Read the full press release

The newest member of the Airbus commercial aircraft family A350 XWB to make its first airshow appearance at the 2014 Farnborough International Airshow between 14-20th July

The A350 XWB takes centre stage with UK airshow debut Blagnac, 2-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The newest member of the Airbus commercial aircraft family will be making its first airshow appearance at the 2014 Farnborough International Airshow taking place between 14-20th … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space launched new online tool that provides IT management efficiency on board and ashore, SkyFile Mail Manager

New online tool from Airbus Defence and Space facilitates daily communications management for IT managers in the maritime industry. Paris, France, 2-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Defence and Space has launched SkyFile Mail Manager, the latest innovative addition to its leading SkyFile … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space and Inmarsat signed agreement covering high-throughput airborne Global Xpress (GX) terminals

New agreement opens up secure satcom options for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations for aircraft, as well as for the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) domain Paris, France, 2-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Defence and Space and Inmarsat, the leading provider of … Read the full press release