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U.S. airline Allegiant signed a purchase agreement for 12 Airbus A320ceo aircraft

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, August 2016

U.S. airline transitions to an all-Airbus fleet TOULOUSE, 02-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Las Vegas, Nevada-based Allegiant Travel Company has signed a purchase agreement for 12 Airbus A320ceo (current engine option) aircraft. This deal marks the first time the low-cost airline has … Read the full press release

Airbus: Philippines based Cebu Pacific to order two A330-300s

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, August 2016

Reflecting success of Airbus widebody on carrier’s long haul low fare routes PARIS, 02-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Manila-based Cebu Pacific has placed a firm order with Airbus for two A330-300s. The aircraft will join an existing fleet of six A330s flying … Read the full press release

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence to acquire a pooled fleet of Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (A330 MRTT) aircraft

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, August 2016

LUXEMBOURG, 02-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has today notified Parliament of the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Luxembourg to proceed with the acquisition of a pooled fleet of Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (A330 … Read the full press release

Alstom Spain president Antonio Moreno appointed president of the Industry Committee of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, July 2016

The Industry Committee is formed, among others, by Airbus, Almirall, Alstom España, Inditex, Indra, Mercadona, Renault España and Técnicas Reunidas. The Ministries of Industry, of Economy and of Competitiveness also participate.. At its inaugural meeting, the Commission advocates a State … Read the full press release

SABCA to attend the Farnborough Air Show, 11-15 July, 2016

PRESS RELEASE -- 7, July 2016

BRUSSELS, 07-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — SABCA and its composite subsidiary SABCA Limburg will be at the Farnborough Air Show, from July 11th until July 15th, 2016. SABCA Team will present its latest developments in design, manufacturing, testing and support of major Complex … Read the full press release

MSC Cruises and Marlink to launch a next-generation connectivity for MSC Cruises’ fleet with multi-band VSAT services

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, June 2016

Marlink to deliver innovative Sealink Cloud with guaranteed bandwidth increase globally to help guests keep in touch whilst at sea. Geneva, Oslo/Paris, 21-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — MSC Cruises, the world’s largest privately-owned cruise line and market leader in Europe, South America … Read the full press release

GoAir becomes world’s third operator with A320neo aircraft

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, June 2016

Mumbai, India, 06-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Mumbai, India based GoAir has taken delivery of its first A320neo aircraft, becoming the world’s third operator to do so. The A320neo powered by Pratt and Whitney engines, is the first of 72 A320neo on … Read the full press release

ILA Airshow: New external payload platform Bartolomeo launched for the International Space Station (ISS)

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, June 2016

Bartolomeo will provide fast, cost-efficient and reliable access to the ISS for private and institutional users on commercial terms Bartolomeo is to be attached to the European Colombus laboratory in 2018 BERLIN, 06-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Defence and Space, the … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space, European Space Agency partner to ensure the safe and precise landing of the Russian Luna-Resource lunar lander

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, June 2016

ESA awards new contract to continue developing PILOT lunar landing system BERLIN, 06-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Defence and Space, the world’s second largest space company, and the European Space Agency (ESA), have signed a contract for the early development of … Read the full press release

Telespazio France and Airbus Defence and Space to utilise unique combination of satellites for the Trimaran 2 service contract for the French Navy

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, June 2016

The French Navy has awarded a four year contract covering the provision of a satellite-based maritime surveillance service to a consortium of Telespazio France and Airbus Defence and Space. Under the Trimaran 2 contract, a follow-up to Trimaran 1, Maritime … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space and Telespazio France selected by French Navy for satellite-based maritime surveillance service

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, June 2016

BERLIN, 06-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The French Navy has awarded a four year contract covering the provision of a satellite-based maritime surveillance service to a consortium of Airbus Defence and Space and Telespazio France. Under the Trimaran 2 contract, a follow-up … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space completed integration of PerúSAT-1, Peru’s first Earth observation satellite

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, June 2016

PARIS, 06-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Defence and Space, the world’s second largest space company, has completed integration of PerúSAT-1, Peru’s first Earth observation satellite. It was built in less than 24 months. PerúSAT-1 was ordered by the Peruvian government for … Read the full press release

Astrobotic announces DHL and Airbus Defence and Space as partners in developing its lunar payload delivery service

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, June 2016

DHL to manage logistics along the entire supply chain Airbus Defence and Space to contribute engineering support for lander design Astrobotic unveils new peregrine lunar lander BONN, 03-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Astrobotic, which is building a service to make the Moon … Read the full press release

AEGEAN Q1-2016: consolidated revenue up 7% compared to the first quarter of 2015

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, May 2016

Higher passenger traffic with international network expansion Lower utilization of larger fleet in winter months Kifissia, 27-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — AEGEAN announces key financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2016 with consolidated revenue at €147.9m, 7% higher compared … Read the full press release

The Airbus Foundation and the Iranian Red Crescent Society launch initiative to train students in robotics and resilience techniques

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, May 2016

Airbus Little Engineer robotics programme developed in cooperation with the Iranian Red Crescent Society will reach more than 6,000 teenagers in first 3 years Includes learning about the natural disaster cycle through science & technology TOULOUSE, 25-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The … Read the full press release

Safran Group of companies to communicate under a single brand name and logo: Safran

PRESS RELEASE -- 24, May 2016

PARIS, 24-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Safran is changing its companies’ names and its visual identity to bolster the Group’s position as a global industrial leader and accelerate its international growth. Effective today (May 19, 2016), all Group companies will be communicating … Read the full press release

SMBC Aviation Capital orders $140 million U.S. worth of CFM International LEAP-1A engines

PRESS RELEASE -- 24, May 2016

• Order valued at $140 million U.S. at list price • Company now has 35 aircraft on order with LEAP-1A engines WEST CHESTER, Ohio, 24-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — SMBC Aviation Capital, the world’s third largest aircraft leasing company, announced it has … Read the full press release

Airbus Group SE, Safran sign agreement for the second and final phase of their Airbus Safran Launchers 50/50 joint venture

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, May 2016

European launcher industry takes decisive consolidation step Closing of agreement expected in Q2 2016 Phase 2 of transaction is a decisive step for Ariane 6 new generation launcher Amsterdam/Paris, 03-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Group SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) and Safran … Read the full press release

Xample Development SARL developed Helitab Electronic Flight Bag Mobile technology for Airbus Helicopters Super Puma EFB

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, May 2016

GENEVA, 02-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Xample Development Sarl, a worldwide leader in mobile technology based Aircraft navigation systems, announced an agreement on a mandate with Airbus Helicopter, a global leader and provider of Civil and Military rotary wings aircraft, for … Read the full press release

Airbus Group, Siemens partner over various hybrid/electric propulsion systems

PRESS RELEASE -- 7, April 2016

Both companies take significant joint development decision Assemble joint development team of some 200 employees Target: breakthrough innovation in aerospace e-mobility MUNICH, 07-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Group (stock exchange symbol: AIR) and Siemens (stock exchange symbol: SIE) have signed a … Read the full press release