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Airbus Defence and Space to deliver Airbus A330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transport from Europe’s organisation for the management of cooperative armament programmes OCCAR

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, March 2018

MADRID, 05-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Defence and Space has received a firm order for an Airbus A330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transport from Europe’s organisation for the management of cooperative armament programmes – OCCAR – on behalf of NATO Support … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters: Babcock to purchase a fleet of H160s for EMS missions starting in Europe

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, March 2018

Las Vegas, NV, USA, 05-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Babcock is set to become the global launch customer for the H160 after signing a five year frame agreement for the purchase of a fleet of H160s. The fleet of H160s is … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters to deliver four ACH160s to the North American market for an undisclosed customer

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, March 2018

Las Vegas, NV, USA, 05-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Helicopters has signed the first order for four ACH160s with an undisclosed, North American customer.  The launch customer, a major US business entity with extensive experience in corporate aviation, has opted for … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters’ Helionix avionics system surpassed 100.000 flight hours milestone since launch

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, March 2018

Airbus Helicopters’ digital avionics suite now operational on H135, H145 and H175, coming up on H160. Las Vegas, NV, USA, 05-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — , Airbus’ fleet of helicopters equipped with the Helionix avionics system have surpassed the symbolic milestone … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters presents three-tiered connected services at HAI Heli-Expo 2018

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, March 2018

TOULOUSE, 05-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — This new addition to the HCare service offer is comprised of a suite of software and applications that works in concert with operational flight and aircraft data to give operators a global view of their fleet’s … Read the full press release

EU Clean Sky: Airbus’ Breakthrough Laminar Aircraft Demonstrator in Europe (BLADE) project received the 2018 Aviation Week Laureates Award for Commercial, Technology

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, March 2018

The most extensive wing laminar flow demonstrator programme ever undertaken for commercial aviation. Improving aviation’s ecological footprint, with a 50% reduction of wing friction and up to five percent lower CO2 emissions. TOULOUSE, 05-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — At a ceremony in … Read the full press release

TAP Air Portugal is the launch operator of Airbus’ newest A330 variant

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, March 2018

Back-to-back painting of the initial two A330neo jetliners is completed for the Portuguese flag carrier TOULOUSE, 05-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The initial two A330neo jetliners destined for an airline operator have rolled out of the paint shop bearing the red … Read the full press release

STELIA Aerospace presents a demonstrator for metallic self-reinforced fuselage pannels manufactured by 3D impression

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, February 2018

World premiere for additive manufacturing: STELIA Aerospace presents a demonstrator for metallic self-reinforced fuselage pannels manufactured by 3D impression TOULOUSE, 22-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — STELIA Aerospace presents, as a world premiere, in partnership with Constellium, Centrale Nantes and CT Ingénierie, in … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce to use Thai Airways’ testbed to support its Trent XWB engine programme

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, February 2018

Westhampnett, United Kingdom, 09-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has announced an agreement with Thai Airways International to deliver further testbed capacity to support its unprecedented Trent programme activity. Rolls-Royce will use THAI’s testbed at Don Mueang Airport to support its … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce signs contracts with Singapore Airlines for Trent 1000 and Trent 700 engines

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, February 2018

Westhampnett, United Kingdom, 09-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce today signed contracts with Singapore Airlines at the Singapore Airshow covering Trent 1000 and Trent 700 engines. Singapore Airlines formally confirmed a $1.7bn order for Trent 1000 engines to power 19 Boeing … Read the full press release

Airbus announces firm order for two A330neo aircraft from Air Sénégal

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, February 2018

Order to boost the development of Senegal’s new national carrier TOULOUSE, 05-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Air Sénégal, the national carrier of Senegal, has signed a firm order for two A330neo aircraft, the new re-engined version of the best-selling A330 wide-body … Read the full press release

FL Technics to provide extended services of base maintenance for 3 years to Bulgaria Air

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, January 2018

Vilnius, Lithuania, 29-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — FL Technics, a global provider of integrated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, has announced signing the agreement with Bulgaria national carrier Bulgaria Air. According to the agreement, Bulgaria Air will receive extended services of … Read the full press release

GKN Aerospace’s Fokker obtains Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from EASA for the ADS-B Out modification on the Airbus A320 fleet

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, January 2018

SmartLynx launching customer for ADS-B Out modification on the A320 New easy to install form-fit ATC Transponders. REDDITCH, 29-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — GKN Aerospace’s Fokker business has obtained the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from EASA for the introduction of the … Read the full press release

Thales and Vector to co-develop an integrated software platform for improved performance and cybersecurity for connected and autonomous cars

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, January 2018

La Défense, France, 25-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Connected cars are a reality, most modern vehicles on the road nowadays have some form of connectivity to the open world. This raises important challenges on multiple software integration and cybersecurity. To address this … Read the full press release

Safran Nacelles to maintain Airbus A330 thrust reversers for Egyptair

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, January 2018

Dubai, United Emirates, 23-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Safran Nacelles has signed a contract with Egyptair for maintenance services on thrust reversers that equip its Airbus A330 jetliner fleet, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines. The agreement involves scheduled soft time … Read the full press release

Safran Nacelles to provide unscheduled maintenance services coverage and asset management for thrust reversers on Kuwait Airways’ Airbus A330 jetliner fleet

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, January 2018

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 23-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Safran Nacelles has been selected by Kuwait Airways to provide unscheduled maintenance services coverage and asset management for thrust reversers on the airline’s Airbus A330 jetliner fleet powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 700 … Read the full press release

Safran: Aerostructures Middle East Services (AMES) now supporting five airlines with its radome repair solutions

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, January 2018

Dubai, UAE, Paris, Amsterdam, 23-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Aerostructures Middle East Services (AMES) is now supporting five airlines with its radome repair solutions, providing services at competitive rates with quick turnaround times for operators throughout the Middle East and Indian Peninsula. … Read the full press release

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation will leverage the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to accelerate efficiency and innovation in China’s industries

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, January 2018

3DEXPERIENCE platform will support digital transformation of CASC and China’s industries to enhance innovation for “Made in China 2025” Deeper Dassault Systèmes footprint in China supports French, Chinese commitment to industrial transformation Dassault Systèmes also named founding member of France-China … Read the full press release

Airbus China appointments: Eric Chen becomes Chairman and George Xu CEO

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, January 2018

TOULOUSE, 11-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Eric Chen, previously President of Airbus Commercial Aircraft China, succeeds Laurence Barron as Chairman of Airbus China. Simultaneously, George Xu has been appointed CEO of Airbus China. In his role as country head of Airbus … Read the full press release

Airbus signs MoU with the National Development and Reform Commission of China (NDRC): technical innovation, engineering capabilities and supply chain expansion

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, January 2018

Further enhancing the industrial cooperation in Tianjin Production ramp-up to six aircraft per month in Tianjin’s A320 Final Assembly Line TOULOUSE, 11-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — In the presence of visiting French President Emmanuel Macron and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Airbus … Read the full press release