Airbus

Industry to further reduce aircraft noise by seven decibels Blagnac,  20-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) has adopted a new noise stringency level for commercial airplanes. The milestone achieved at the … Read the full press release →

Eurocopter expanded its global industrial footprint and enhanced the company’s presence in Mexico with today’s inauguration of a new manufacturing center of excellence at Querétaro, which is to produce high-technology aircraft structural metallic components. The event was attended by Mexican … Read the full press release →

First to benefit from fuel savings in Latin America Blagnac,  19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Avianca, the Colombia-based airline, has taken delivery of its first Sharklet equipped A320 becoming the first Latin American carrier to take benefit of the new fuel-saving wing-tip … Read the full press release →

Highlights widest and tallest cabin of any business jet Blagnac,  18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — An Airbus corporate jet is being exhibited in Australia for the first time, giving potential customers the opportunity to experience the widest and tallest cabin of any … Read the full press release →

This flight simulator is part of the ASTA (Aircrew Synthetic Training Aid) advanced training system The simulator will be used by the aircrew of the 14th Wing of the Albacete Air Base 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cassidian has delivered a new … Read the full press release →

Target UAVs simulate aircraft and missiles Cassidian provides a complete package of aerial target drone services Users include the German, Canadian and South African armed forces, as well those from the Middle East and Asia 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cassidian has … Read the full press release →

New role complements existing position as India CEO Cassidian sees considerable growth potential in Asia India operations set to expand into regional hub 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cassidian has appointed Peter Gutsmiedl as the company’s head of operations in Asia-Pacific. Gutsmiedl … Read the full press release →

Engine certification paves the way for A350 XWB first flight in the summer Blagnac,  15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Airbus A350 XWB programme has achieved yet another important milestone with the European Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) award of the Engine Type … Read the full press release →

Registration starts on 15th February for the 2013 school year Blagnac, 13-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Founded over sixty years ago, the Airbus Lycée is one of the rare Company Technical Colleges that still exist in France. Each year it trains around 360 … Read the full press release →

Airbus Military has delivered the first of three new generation A330 MRTT multi-role tanker transport aircraft ordered by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Madrid,  12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The handover of the world´s most advanced air-to-air tanker means that the … Read the full press release →

12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Board of Directors of EADS N.V. has nominated the following individuals for election by the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to the future Board of Directors of EADS N.V.: Manfred Bischoff, 70, Director of Royal KPN N.V. … Read the full press release →

Option aircraft is 18th of 36 Ocean Sentries Coast Guard plans to acquire Madrid,  11-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The U.S. Coast Guard has exercised a contract option to purchase the service’s 18th HC-144A Ocean Sentry Maritime Patrol Aircraft. The HC-144A is … Read the full press release →

Nuevo récord para Ariane 5, que acaba de poner 10,317 toneladas en órbita geoestacionaria El vuelo 212 de Ariane es el 54º lanzamiento consecutivo con éxito del lanzador europeo, del cual Astrium es contratista principal desde 2003 Se trata del … Read the full press release →

Madrid, 8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Airbus Military ha entregado el primero de los tres aviones cisterna de transporte multipropósito de nueva generación A330 MRTT que habían sido encargados por los Emiratos Árabes Unidos (EAU). La entrega del avión cisterna aire-aire más avanzado del … Read the full press release →

ALC orders 25 A350 XWBs and firms up options for 14 A321neo aircraft Blagnac,  7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Air Lease Corporation (ALC), the Los Angeles based aircraft leasing company has signed a contract for 25 A350 XWB Family aircraft, consisting of … Read the full press release →

Top talent for a fast growing industry Blagnac,  7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Airbus, the aeronautical industry’s worldwide leader, and ENAC (National School for Civil Aviation) signed a partnership agreement on 1st February 2013 to strengthen, develop and secure their long-term relationship. … Read the full press release →

Repeat order great vote of confidence in A330s efficiency and reliability Blagnac,  6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Turkish Airlines has signed a firm order for two additional A330-300 passenger aircraft and three options as part of the carrier’s continued growth plans. The … Read the full press release →

Cassidian assists event security and support staff with state-of-the-art radio communications technology Secure communication thanks to Cassidian’s TB3c base station and TH1n terminal unit and Stadtwerke München’s TETRA network Munich,  4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Together with the TETRA network operator Stadtwerke … Read the full press release →

The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed prime contractor agreements worth €108 million with Astrium These contracts enable the start of the Ariane 6 programme, the ongoing development of Ariane 5 ME (Midlife Evolution), and the search for synergies between … Read the full press release →

Taking fuel efficiency to new highs Blagnac, 4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — India’s GoAir, ‘The Fly Smart Airline”, wholly owned by the Wadia Group, has taken delivery of its first Sharklet equipped A320 aircraft financed by ACG (Aviation Capital Group) under a … Read the full press release →