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Astrium’s GRAIN service shows US corn yields are lower than expected

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, November 2012

Astrium Services’ GRAIN (Global Risk Agricultural INtelligence), a unique technology combining satellite imagery processing, agronomic and meteorological models, has computed the 2012 absolute U.S. corn yield at 116.0 bushels per acre A complete range of applications will be derived from … Read the full press release

Airbus extends RFID part-marking across all its aircraft families

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, November 2012

Efficient and error-proof identification of aircraft components Blagnac,  23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Airbus has become the first commercial aircraft manufacturer to deploy Radio-Frequency-Identification (RFID) part-marking to aircraft components on all its aircraft families. This innovation, which will bring value-chain visibility, error-proof identification … Read the full press release

Electronics for Europe

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, November 2012

Neelie Kroes – Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda European Nanoelectronics Forum 2012 Munich, 22-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great pleasure to be here in Munich. With over 200,000 employees in the IT sector, … Read the full press release

Airbus welcomes European Commission response to ICAO Council outcome

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, November 2012

Aviation industry moves one step closer to a global solution on aviation emissions Blagnac,  22-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Airbus is encouraged by the European Commission’s proposal to “stop the clock” on the enforcement of the inclusion of aviation in the EU ETS … Read the full press release

Astrium completes 52nd consecutive successful launch of Ariane 5

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, November 2012

Flight 210 is the 52nd consecutive launch of the European launcher, and the sixth successful Ariane launch of 2012 The next Ariane 5 launcher, which will achieve the seventh and final launch of the year, is already being integrated in … Read the full press release

Cassidian CyberSecurity joins Fondation Télécom as a strategic partner

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, November 2012

Paris,  20-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On 5 November Cassidian CyberSecurity, a subsidiary of Cassidian (EADS Group) and Fondation Télécom signed a strategic partnership agreement. The cyber security specialist will participate in the development and support of Fondation Télécom’s programmes, thus taking an … Read the full press release

Cassidian to build TETRA network for tram line in Shenyang, China

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, November 2012

Cassidian to provide TETRA radio communication network for a new tram line in the Chinese provincial capital Cassidian’s first contract for the tram market in China and the first tram line in China to use the TETRA communication system Cassidian, … Read the full press release

A postgraduate student from the University of Bristol’s Department of Engineering Mathematics has been awarded ‘best presentation’ at the annual Airbus PhD Day

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, November 2012

Chris Howcroft receiving his award from Michael Schoenwetter, Head of Research and Technology Partnerships at Airbus Image by courtesy of Airbus
20-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Chris Howcroft was one of four students who presented at the day, which has run since 2008.  The event is an opportunity for Airbus-sponsored PhD students from across Europe – France, Germany, Spain and the UK – to … Read the full press release

EADS: Brazil will require nearly 1,100 new aircraft in next 20 years

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, November 2012

World’s fourth largest passenger traffic market expects demand worth $160 billion Blagnac, 20-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — According to the latest Airbus Global Market Forecast (GMF), Brazil will need 1,060 new aircraft between 2012 and 2031. The 700 single-aisle, 310 twin-aisle and 50 very … Read the full press release

TransAsia Airways orders six additional A321neo

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, November 2012

Second NEO order for the Taiwanese company Blagnac,  16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — TransAsia Airways of Taiwan has placed a firm order with Airbus for another six A321neo aircraft. The new aircraft will be part of the airline’s fleet expansion and will allow … Read the full press release

ATM teams from Airbus and EADS to participate in seven SESAR JU Integrated Flight Trials

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, November 2012

Paving the way for reduced emissions and optimising airspace capacity throughout the North Atlantic and Continental Europe Blagnac,  15-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Airbus and its air traffic management (ATM) subsidiaries – Airbus ProSky, Quovadis and Metron Aviation – together with the EADS … Read the full press release

Airbus A380 wins prestigious UK award

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, November 2012

Noise Abatement Society award recognises Airbus A380 for reduced noise. Blagnac,  14-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The UK’s national noise reduction charity, the Noise Abatement Society, presented the Airbus A380 a top award at their annual award ceremony last night recognising the aircraft’s … Read the full press release

Airbus makes last call for entries in €30,000 Fly Your Ideas challenge

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, November 2012

Students still have chance to shape future of flight with one month to go Blagnac,  14-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Students wanting to help shape the future of flight still have time to take part in the global Airbus Fly Your Ideas challenge. … Read the full press release

Airbus to showcase latest products at Airshow China 2012

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, November 2012

A320neo model on show for the first time in China Blagnac,  13-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Airbus will highlight the 21st century’s flagship of A380 and its best selling single aisle aircraft the A320neo (New Engine Option) at the 9th China International Aviation … Read the full press release

Etihad Airways orders two more A330 passenger aircraft

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, November 2012

Another vote of confidence for efficient, reliable A330 Blagnac,   6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates has signed a firm order for two additional A330-200 passenger aircraft as part of the carrier’s continued growth … Read the full press release

Airbus introduces ACJ318 Enhanced

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, November 2012

New version brings extra features and options Blagnac, 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Airbus has begun offering customers the ACJ318 Enhanced, a new version of the smallest member of the world’s most modern corporate jet family, which embodies new features and introduces … Read the full press release

Airbus ACJ319 to feature at NBAA show

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, November 2012

Showcases largest cabin of any business jet Blagnac, 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — An Airbus ACJ319 will again top the cabin offerings at the NBAA show this year highlighting how more space and comfort are available within a similar external footprint to … Read the full press release

A320neo’s first Pratt & Whitney test engine takes shape

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, November 2012

Pratt & Whitney (P&W) PurePower PW1100G-JM (c) Pratt & Whitney
Significant milestone reached and A320neo programme on track Blagnac, 3-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Airbus’ A320neo programme has moved a step closer to the real aircraft with the assembly of the first engine-to-test – the Pratt & Whitney (P&W) PurePower PW1100G-JM engine. … Read the full press release

Sepang Aircraft Engineering chooses Airbus Managed Inventory

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, November 2012

Airbus’ tailor-made solution will automate inventory management Leading to improved base maintenance services for lead customer Air Asia and other Airbus operators Blagnac, 2-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Sepang Aircraft Engineering (SAE) has signed a contract with Airbus for the implementation of the … Read the full press release

CASSIDIAN develops new Engineering Support System for Eurofighter

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, November 2012

(c) Cassidian
Cassidian’s Engineering Support System improves operational capability of the German Eurofighter fleet. German Air Force to receive Engineering Support System in 2014. 2-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Cassidian is developing a new Engineering Support System (ESS) for German Air Force Eurofighter. The … Read the full press release