(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall, a leading technology group, is venturing into the space domain, presenting conceptual approaches at ILA 2024 in Berlin. With a focus on leveraging space-based reconnaissance data for military applications, the company aims to provide tailored solutions for … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Horizon Europe-funded SWIFTT project introduces a tool using Copernicus satellite data and AI to combat forest threats like insect outbreaks, wildfires, and windthrow. This innovation aims to boost productivity and cost-effectiveness for forest managers and policymakers. Forests … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Environment, European Union, France, Germany, Latvia, Technology
Tagged 100KTREEs, Ariane Kaploun, AXA Climate, BirdWatch, Chiara Solimini, climate change, CLUG 2.0, CO2, Copernicus satellite data, Da Vinci Labs, EU Forest Strategy, EUSPA, forest managers, foresters, forests, Horizon Europe SWIFTT project, Insect outbreaks, Leibniz University Hannover, MAGDA, Quentin d’Huart, satellite imagery analysis, SWIFTT, Timbtrack, University of Bari Aldo Moro, wildfires, Wildsense, windthrow damage
The solution will increase forest management productivity and cost-effectiveness, and enable forest managers, authorities, and policymakers to deal with forest threats proactively (IN BRIEF) Insect outbreaks, wildfires, and windthrow pose significant threats to European forests, exacerbated by climate change-induced extreme … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Aviation & Aerospace, Environment, European Union, France, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged AI, app, Ariane Kaploun, artificial-intelligence, AXA Climate, Bark Beetle, biodiversity, biomass loss, Chiara Solimini, climate change, combat climate change, copernicus, Copernicus satellites, Da Vinci Labs, droughts, earth observation data, Earth observation programme, EGNSS, EU, EU Forest Strategy, EU forests, Europe, European Commission, European forests, European Green Deal, European Union, EUSPA, Extreme weather events, forest, forest data, forest health threats, forest management, forest management tool, forest managers, forest protection, Forest restoration, forest threats, foresters, forestry, GALILEO, global navigation satellite systems, GNSS, Groupe Coopération Forestière, heatwaves, Horizon Europe, Insect outbreaks, insects, Leibniz University Hannover, Machine Learning, mapping, pathogens, Quentin d'Huart, remote sensing tools, Rigas Mezi, satellite, satellite data, satellite imagery, Sentinel, Space Research Institute of Ukraine, storms, SWIFTT, SWIFTT consortium, SWIFTT project, Timbtrack, trees, University of Bari Aldo Moro, wildfires, Wildsense, windthrow
(IN BRIEF) Swissport’s air cargo center at Frankfurt Airport has once again earned CEIV Pharma certification from IATA, highlighting its commitment to excellence in handling pharmaceutical products. This certification reaffirms Swissport’s dedication to maintaining high-quality standards in pharmaceutical logistics, supporting … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Andreas Behnke, CEIV Pharma Certification, Dirk Goovaerts, Frankfurt Air Cargo Center, Frankfurt Airport, IATA, Pharmaceutical, Quality Handling, safety, Swissport
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Germany and FlyNex have collaborated to introduce DroNet Hub, an innovative online platform simplifying commercial drone operations for businesses. This comprehensive platform streamlines flight planning, data collection, and analysis, offering real-time data transmission and AI-driven automated reporting. … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged Commercial Drone, DroNet Hub, FlyNex partnership, sustainability, vodafone, Vodafone Germany
(IN BRIEF) HTM Helicopters has initiated an order for an Airbus H145 helicopter, with an option for two more of the same model, to bolster their fleet for offshore wind operations along the coasts of Germany and France. Bernd Brucherseifer, … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Airbus, Axel Humpert, Bernd Brucherseifer, France, Germany, H145 helicopters, HTM Helicopters, Offshore Wind Transport Solutions, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) In a strategic move set to redefine connectivity and earth observation services in Japan and across Asia, a consortium of leading Japanese businesses and banks, spearheaded by NTT DOCOMO, Inc. and Space Compass Corporation, commits a substantial USD$100 … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Aalto, Airbus, HAPS Commercialization, investment, Japan, partnership, sustainability, Zephyr
(IN BRIEF) Airbus introduces its pioneering Wingman concept at the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA in Berlin, showcasing a revolutionary unmanned fighter-type drone designed to operate alongside manned combat aircraft like the Eurofighter. The Wingman, guided by pilots from manned aircraft, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Recently unveiled in Steenokkerzeel, Belgium, the Digital Tower Test Centre by Skeyes, the Belgian air traffic service provider, stands as a testament to technological innovation. Developed in collaboration with Saab, a pioneer in digital air traffic management technology, … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged A-SMGCS, air traffic management, aviation technology, Belgian air traffic control, Belgium, Charleroi Airport, Digital Tower Test Centre, Flanders, Liège Airport, Namur, Per Ahl, remote tower technology, Saab, Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions, Skeyes
(IN BRIEF) Seymour Whyte, a subsidiary of VINCI Construction in Australia, has secured a construction contract worth AUD 159 million from Australia Pacific Airports (Melbourne) Pty Ltd. The project aims to enhance access to Melbourne Airport by redeveloping the airport … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Safran Cabin’s groundbreaking galley waste disposal system, the CUBE, earns the prestigious Crystal Cabin Award in the Cabin Systems category for its innovative design and functionality. The CUBE revolutionizes galley waste management with its space-saving features, easy integration, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) DHL Global Forwarding has once again secured certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for excellence in life sciences and healthcare transportation, reinforcing its commitment to maintaining the highest standards in air freight. The renewed CEIV Pharma … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged air freight, DHL, Dominique Mayer, IATA Certification, leadership, Max Sauberschwarz, partnership, pharma, safety, sustainability, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) Safran Passenger Innovations has introduced RAVE Cloud Services, a cutting-edge cloud-based platform for In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC). Comprising Distribution Services and Edge Cloud Computing Services, RAVE Cloud Services enables rapid and remote content updates to aircraft fleets … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Vietnam Airlines achieved a significant milestone by operating its inaugural flight fueled by Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™, becoming Vietnam’s first airline to utilize sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for commercial passenger flights. The Airbus A321, departing from Changi … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Safran Passenger Innovations introduces a groundbreaking enhancement to its RAVE In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) system, now supporting Extended Reality (XR) including Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR) devices. Passengers across all cabin classes can now … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Swissport, a prominent airport ground service provider, is advancing its sustainability agenda with the introduction of new electric vehicles (EVs) at Basel and Geneva airports. Aligned with the Science-Based Targets initiative, Swissport aims to achieve short-term CO2 reduction … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Travel
Tagged Basel Airport, Bruno Stefani, electric vehicle, Geneva Airport, partnership, sustainability, Swissport
(IN BRIEF) In a groundbreaking collaboration between the LEGO Group and space enthusiasts worldwide, a recent study reveals an overwhelming interest among children in space exploration. With 86 percent of kids aspiring to discover new worlds and 77 percent dreaming … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Denmark, Education, Entertainment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Cosmic Creations, Debra Elmegreen, Didac Perez Soriano, Funstellations, kids, LEGO, Lotty Ingle, partnership, Stars, sustainability, USA
(IN BRIEF) Airbus has been chosen by the European Space Agency (ESA) to lead the design and construction of the Vigil satellite, marking the inaugural operational mission in ESA’s Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Space Safety Programme (S2P). Vigil aims to … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Airbus, Andrew Griffith MP, Earth's Protection, ESA, Josef Aschbacher, partnership, Patrick Wood, Space Weather Forecasting, sustainability, Vigil Mission
(IN BRIEF) Safran Electrical & Power has secured a significant agreement with Bell Textron Inc. to supply high-voltage starter-generation systems for the U.S. Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program. This cutting-edge system, designed to meet the evolving electrical … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Bell Textron, Bruno Bellanger, FLRAA Program Starter-Generation Systems, Joshua Haury, partnership, Ryan Ehinger, Safran Electrical & Power, sustainability, US Army
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has pledged €300 million to support Poland’s venture into space technology with the development and launch of two Earth observation satellites. These satellites, financed through a loan to Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), will … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Banks, Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Poland, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Andrzej Domański, Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), Civil and Security, EIB, Marta Postuła, Nadia Calviño, partnership, Poland, Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Radosław Sikorski, satellite Program, sustainability, Teresa Czerwinska
(IN BRIEF) The President of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, Nadia Calviño, held discussions with Poland’s political leaders to strategize future financing and announce the initiation of Poland’s first satellite program. The €300 million project, supported by the EIB, … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Poland, Technology
Tagged Andrzej Domański, Donald Tusk, EIB, investment, Nadia Calviño, partnership, Poland, Radosław Sikorski, Satellite Programme, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Swissport Geneva has expanded its customer base by welcoming Gulf Air and renewing contracts with Saudia, EgyptAir, and Kuwait Airways. Gulf Air has signed a 3-year contract for ground handling and cargo operations, while the other airlines have … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Travel
Tagged Egyptair, Geneva, Gulf Air, Kuwait Airways, Middle East, Nicholas Joyce, partnership, SAUDIA, Swissport
(IN BRIEF) Airbus has completed the acquisition of U.S.-based Aerovel, integrating the advanced unmanned aerial system (UAS), Flexrotor, into its tactical solutions portfolio. The Flexrotor is a compact, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) UAS designed primarily for intelligence, surveillance, target … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Aerovel, Airbus, Flexrotor, Mathilde Royer, partnership, sustainability, Tactical Unmanned Aerial Capabilities, USA
(IN BRIEF) Eviden, a leading digital, cloud, big data, and security provider within the Atos Group, has unveiled its new facility, the Eviden Mission Critical Systems Technology Center, situated in Prottes, Lower Austria. This inauguration underscores Eviden’s dedication to advancing … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters has secured a contract with the Ministry of Defence of Brunei for the procurement of six H145M helicopters. The selection of the H145M underscores its reputation for high performance and versatility, with Brunei aiming to enhance … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Air Force, Airbus, Brunei, Bruno Even, H145M helicopters, partnership
(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has been chosen by NASA to develop the Atmospheric Composition instrument (ACX) for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO) satellite constellation. ACX, a hyperspectral imager, will provide hourly air quality measurements … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Atmospheric Composition instrument (ACX) Instrument, BAE Systems, Dr. Alberto Conti, Environmental Monitoring Mission, GeoXO, NASA, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Safran Helicopter Engines has inked a substantial support-by-the-hour deal with DRF Luftrettung, encompassing maintenance and repair services for over 90 Arriel 2E engines powering its H145 helicopter fleet. The agreement, managed by Safran Helicopter Engines Germany, highlights the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) MTU Aero Engines AG announced positive financial results for the first quarter of 2024, with adjusted revenue reaching €1.67 billion, marking an 8% increase compared to the same period in 2023. Despite facing challenges in the Geared Turbofan™ … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Financial, investment, Lars Wagner, MTU Aero Engines, Peter Kameritsch
(IN BRIEF) Airbus has announced the launch of the Pléiades Neo Next program, aimed at expanding its high-resolution Earth observation constellation. This initiative will introduce new satellite assets and capabilities, including improved native resolution, to augment the existing Pléiades Neo … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Saab has successfully delivered the fourth GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on April 18, 2024. This milestone marks the rapid delivery pace of these advanced AEW&C platforms, with four … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Safran has secured its position as France’s top patent holder, with a staggering 16,457 active patents, according to the National Industrial Property Institute’s (INPI) inaugural ranking. The aerospace giant’s relentless commitment to innovation is evident in its extensive … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Awards, Business, France, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, Eric Dalbiès, France, INNOVATION, leadership, Safran
(IN BRIEF) MTU Aero Engines AG has achieved a significant milestone by successfully placing a €300 million promissory note (Schuldschein), which garnered strong investor interest and was oversubscribed by two-and-a-half times. CFO Peter Kameritsch noted that due to the high … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) After over 17 years in orbit, NASA’s CloudSat satellite, constructed by BAE Systems, has concluded its mission, providing crucial data on cloud profiles and properties to improve weather prediction models. Launched in 2006, CloudSat was part of a … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce has secured a $1 million contract from NASA’s Glenn Research Center to develop an Advanced Closed Brayton Cycle converter for next-generation space-based nuclear microreactors. Over a 12-month period, Rolls-Royce LibertyWorks will design a closed-cycle Brayton power conversion … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace has been awarded a contract by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to conduct conceptual studies for advanced power and propulsion systems in support of future fighter systems. The agreement, spanning two years with the possibility … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR) at the University of Helsinki have discovered that modern weather models accurately predict the energy emitted and reflected by the Earth, affecting the movements of low Earth-orbiting … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR), Modern Weather Models, partnership, Sanam Motlaghzadeh, Satellite Movement Predictions, sustainability, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has placed an order for six Airbus H145 helicopters, marking a strategic move towards fleet modernization and consolidation. These helicopters, designated for deployment in Cyprus and Brunei, will replace existing Airbus Pumas, … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Airbus, H145 helicopter, Lenny Brown, partnership, sustainability, UK Ministry of Defence
(IN BRIEF) Heathrow Airport launches its annual Whisky Festival, running from April 15 to May 14, offering travellers a month-long celebration of whisky culture. The festival boasts expert-led masterclasses, exclusive product launches, and whisky-infused menu items across the airport’s terminals. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems’ Weather System Follow-on – Microwave (WSF-M) satellite has been successfully launched, aiming to bridge critical gaps in current space-based environmental monitoring capabilities and advance military operations. The satellite, launched by the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) DHL Global Forwarding announces its collaboration with the Prada Group, marking the fashion giant’s first investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) credits through DHL’s GoGreen Plus service. This strategic partnership allows Prada Group to significantly reduce its transport … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged DHL, Italy, Mario Zini, partnership, Prada Group, reduce emissions, sustainability, sustainable aviation fuel
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