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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

New technology centre puts Nottingham at forefront of aerospace research

PRESS RELEASE -- 1, November 2012

1-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — John Rishton, the Chief Executive of global power systems company Rolls-Royce, and an alumnus of The University of Nottingham, opened a new £5.1 million Aerospace Technology Centre at the University today. The 2000m2 Centre at the University … Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines to order more A380s and A350 XWBs

PRESS RELEASE -- 31, October 2012

Maximum comfort and efficiency for medium and long haul routes Blagnac,  31-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced that it will order 25 more widebody aircraft from Airbus, comprising five double deck A380s and 20 A350-900s. The aircraft will … Read the full press release

French Prime Minister inaugurates A350 XWB Final Assembly Line

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, October 2012

Facility named after Airbus pioneer and founding father, Roger Béteille Blagnac,  29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — French Prime Minister, Jean-Marc Ayrault and Airbus President and Chief Executive Officer, Fabrice Brégier this morning officially inaugurated the 74,000 square-metre A350 XWB Final Assembly Line … Read the full press release

Astrium presents results of its study into automatic landing near the Moon’s south pole

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, October 2012

Astrium presents results of its study into automatic landing near the Moon’s south pole (c) Astrium
Mission concept established for automatic lunar lander vehicle to land near the Moon’s south pole in 2019 Soft and precise landing is precursor to significant participation in future human lunar exploration ESA ministerial conference to decide next development steps in … Read the full press release

Airbus and the Global Engineering Deans Council launch award to encourage more diversity in engineering programmes at universities worldwide

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, October 2012

Ten thousand US dollar prize to reward diversity champion Blagnac, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Airbus, the European aircraft manufacturer and GEDC (Global Engineering Deans Council), the leading organisation for engineering education, launch an award to recognize individuals who have been pro … Read the full press release

Astrium CEO François Auque gives Eric Béranger and Evert Dudok new roles

PRESS RELEASE -- 24, October 2012

Astrium Satellites CEO Evert Dudok becomes CEO of Astrium Services Astrium Services CEO Eric Béranger becomes CEO of Astrium Satellites Swapping the roles will enhance the level of coordination between Astrium’s Satellites and Services divisions, two areas that are becoming … Read the full press release

Galileo IOV satellites 3 and 4 now fully deployed into orbit

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, October 2012

The second pair of Galileo IOV (In-Orbit Validation) satellites, designed and developed by Astrium, are now fully deployed in orbit Astrium is the main industrial partner for the European high-performance navigation system with satellites, ground segment, system support and Ariane … Read the full press release