Airbus

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Defence and Space has officially delivered the first of 56 C295 aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF), signaling the start of a process to replace the IAF’s aging Avros-748 fleet. The C295, configured for transport and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) A team of engineers and a developer from Airbus has been shortlisted as one of the top three finalists for the prestigious German Future Prize 2023. Their nomination is in recognition of their innovative work in developing Direct … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Thaicom, a leading Asian satellite operator, has chosen Airbus to develop its cutting-edge software-defined high throughput satellite. Airbus will provide Thaicom with a fully reconfigurable OneSat satellite, capable of dynamically adjusting its coverage, capacity, and frequency. Positioned at … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Henkel’s aerospace plant in Montornès Del Vallès, Spain, has been recognized as a Standard and Raw Materials Supplier by Airbus. This acknowledgment demonstrates Airbus’s approval of the quality and value of procedures, production, and individual products at the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) have entered the serial production phase of the Light Armed Helicopters (LAH) after an agreement was signed. The Republic of Korea Army’s initial batch of ten LAH will be supplied by … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has secured a $27.8 million contract from the U.S. Army to upgrade the Mission Equipment Package (MEP) of the Army National Guard Security & Support Battalion. These upgrades will enhance the capabilities of the UH-72A Lakota helicopter, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Airbus, BMW Group, and Quantinuum, leaders in mobility and quantum technologies, have collaborated to develop a hybrid quantum-classical workflow. Their focus is on using quantum computers to simulate quantum systems and study the chemical reactions of catalysts in … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Voyager Space and Airbus Defence and Space have jointly announced a transatlantic agreement to develop and operate Starlab, a commercial space station intended to succeed the International Space Station. Voyager was awarded a $160 million Space Act Agreement … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Wizz Air, the fastest-growing European ultra-low-cost airline, has finalized an agreement for an additional 75 A321neo Family aircraft, elevating their total order for the Airbus single-aisle family to 434 and their A320 Family overall order to 565 aircraft. … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters has received certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for its H175 helicopter. This certification allows for the delivery of H175 helicopters to customers in China, which is a demanding market with a growing … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has opened its new A320 Family final assembly line (FAL) in Toulouse, France. The inauguration ceremony was attended by high-ranking officials and Airbus employees. The assembly line incorporates several innovations to improve product quality, efficiency, and sustainability, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Viva Aerobus, the Mexican ultra-low-cost airline, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the acquisition of 90 Airbus A321neo aircraft. This strategic move is aimed at driving the airline’s growth both in the international … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Thales Alenia Space’s Tres Cantos facility in Spain has successfully integrated the SPAINSAT NG satellite communication payloads, marking a significant milestone for the Spanish space industry. The Communications Module of the SpainSat NG-I satellite has been transported to … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Italian business aviation operator Air Corporate has placed a firm order for 43 helicopters from Airbus, including 40 single-engine helicopters (H125/H130) and three ACH160s. This order, the largest commercial helicopter order by Airbus in Italy, will support private … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The United States and the European Union have agreed to a five-year truce in their long-standing dispute over subsidies provided to Boeing and Airbus. The dispute, which began in 2004, has seen the two sides impose tariffs on … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) A group of European space and telecommunications companies, including Airbus Defence and Space, Eutelsat, Hispasat, SES, and Thales Alenia Space, have formed a consortium to respond to the European Commission’s call for tender for the future European satellite … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Defence and Space has delivered the first of 13 protected-wounded transport containers (GVTC) to the German Armed Forces. The GVTC, developed in partnership with Drehtainer GmbH and Binz Automotive, is based on the international ISO standard 20-foot … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Laurent Martinez has been appointed as the Executive Director of Finance, Performance and Development for Orange Group starting from September 1, 2023. He is currently the Chief Financial Officer of Alstom and has played a key role in … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with Chinese helicopter lessor and operator GDAT during French President Macron’s visit to China for 50 H160 helicopters. This contract represents the largest single order for the H160 on the civil and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Azerbaijan Airlines has ordered 12 A320neo Family aircraft, including A320neo and A321neo, as part of its fleet renewal strategy to operate the most modern and fuel-efficient aircraft, increase operational efficiency and competitiveness, and offer passengers excellent comfort throughout … Read the full press release →