(IN BRIEF) DHL, a global logistics leader, has collaborated with space technology company Astrobotic to make lunar deliveries a reality. As part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative, the Astrobotic Peregrine Lunar Lander successfully launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) On November 28, 2023, a groundbreaking achievement took place as the world’s first 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) transatlantic flight by a commercial airline successfully landed at New York JFK after departing from London Heathrow. Kuehne+Nagel, a key … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Kuehne+Nagel, partnership, Sir Richard Branson, sustainability, sustainable aviation fuel, Transatlantic Flight, Virgin Atlantic, Yngve Ruud
(IN BRIEF) Airbus has celebrated the successful delivery of its inaugural Airbus A321neo from its advanced A320 Family Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse. This milestone marks the start of the production ramp-up at the new facility, emphasizing Airbus’ commitment … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged A320, A321neo, Airbus, Final Assembly Line (FAL), partnership, Toulouse
(IN BRIEF) Airbus SE has provided an update on its share buyback transactions, which are carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and the Council. These transactions are part of a share buyback program … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Lagardère Travel Retail is set to enhance the food and beverage offerings at Varna and Burgas international airports from 2025 as it takes on the management of the Foodservice Master Concession. This transformation will introduce new concepts from … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Economy, Financial, Food & Beverage, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Travel
Tagged Burgas Airports, Food and Beverage, Fraport Twin Star Airport Management, Lagardère, Mladen Yordanov, partnership, retail, sustainability, travel, Varna Airports
(IN BRIEF) The German Bundeswehr has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for the acquisition of up to 82 multi-role H145M helicopters, comprising 62 firm orders and 20 options. This order is not only the largest ever for the H145M … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged acquisition, Airbus, Bruno Even, German Bundeswehr, H145M, helicopters, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Japan Airlines (JAL) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, marking a significant addition to the airline’s international fleet. The A350-1000 will initially operate on the Tokyo Haneda – New York JFK route. JAL’s A350-1000 is … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Economy, France, Industrial, Management, News, Travel
Tagged A350-1000, Airbus, flights, International Routes, Japan Airlines, New York, partnership, Tokyo
(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics has introduced the VL53L8CX, its latest-generation 8×8 multizone time-of-flight (ToF) ranging sensor, designed for various applications including human-presence sensing, gesture recognition, robotics, and industrial uses. The sensor features a 940nm vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL), a … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Dassault Aviation has extended its utilization of Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform, hosted on a sovereign cloud, to enhance the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) processes for its Rafale aircraft fleet serving the French Ministry of Armed Forces. The … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Thales has been awarded a contract to supply the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) with the GM400α long-range radar system, including complete station infrastructure. The award ceremony, attended by the Ministers of Defence of Malaysia and France, followed … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Austria’s Ministry of Defence has awarded Rheinmetall a contract worth €532 million (excluding value-added tax) for the comprehensive modernization of its existing Skyguard air defense systems, as part of its “Mission Forward” rearmament program. This ambitious project includes … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Airbus SE has reported a series of share buyback transactions as part of its ongoing share buyback program, initiated on November 20, 2023. The purpose of this program is to partially fund Airbus’ Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP). … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged Airbus SE, employee share ownership plan, Financial, investment, share buyback
(IN BRIEF) Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales and Leonardo, has inked a multi-mission agreement with PT Len Industri to develop an advanced Earth observation constellation featuring both radar and optical sensors for the Indonesian Ministry of Defence … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
(IN BRIEF) Global air cargo demand increased by 3.8% in October 2023 compared to the same month in 2022, marking the third consecutive month of stronger year-on-year demand, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). However, capacity, measured in … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Economy, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged air cargo, flights, IATA, travel, Willie Walsh
(IN BRIEF) Airbus has commenced full-scale production of the Galileo Second Generation (G2) satellites at its facility in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The first satellite flight model structure has arrived from Beyond Gravity in Zurich and will undergo final integration and testing … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Hamburg Airport has become the first German member and the 12th overall member of the international “Hydrogen Hub at Airport” network. This network aims to promote the expansion of hydrogen infrastructure in aviation and includes members from airports, … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged Airbus, airlines, airports, Aviation, energy sectors, Hamburg Airport, hydrogen, Hydrogen Hub at Airport, hydrogen infrastructure, Karine Guénan, Michael Eggenschwiler, ZEROe Hydrogen Ecosystem
(IN BRIEF) In a significant milestone, the NH90 Sea Tiger, destined for the German Navy’s shipborne operations, has completed its inaugural flight at Airbus Helicopters’ Donauwörth site in Germany. This achievement marks a crucial step forward as Airbus Helicopters proceeds … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters and Lithuanian operator ASU BALTIJA have agreed on a contract for two H125 helicopters at the European Rotors 2023 event. These helicopters represent Airbus’ first sale to a commercial operator in Lithuania and will serve passenger … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Emirates has conducted a pioneering Airbus A380 demonstration flight with one engine powered by Neste’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This milestone demonstrates SAF’s compatibility and potential as a sustainable alternative to traditional jet fuel. The flight, which took … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Adel al Redha, Airbus, Airbus A380, demonstration flight, Dubai International Airport, Emirates, Engine Alliance, ENOC, international airlines, Jonathan Wood, Neste, Pratt & Whitney, renewable aviation fuel, renewable jet fuel, SAF, sustainable aviation fuel, Virent
(IN BRIEF) Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, has achieved a significant milestone in its Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission. The second satellite in the project, led by Space Norway subsidiary Heosat, has completed thermal vacuum testing at Northrop Grumman’s … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Safran’s planned acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s actuation and flight control business faces a regulatory challenge as the Italian government exercises its Golden Power to oppose the sale of Microtecnica S.r.l, the company holding the relevant assets in Italy, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Safran has completed its employee director elections, re-appointing Christèle DEBARENNE-FIEVET and welcoming Ivan HARDOUIN for a four-year term starting November 20, 2023. Christèle DEBARENNE-FIEVET will continue her role in the Appointments and Compensation Committee, focusing on compensation matters. … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Management
Tagged appointments, Christèle DEBARENNE-FIEVET, Directors, election, Hervé CHAILLOU, Ivan HARDOUIN, Safran
(IN BRIEF) The UK government has announced a £53 million investment to bolster the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry, aiming to save 2.7 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually. The funding supports nine innovative projects under the Department for Transport’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Airlines UK, Amy Hebert, Ben Houchen, carbon emissions, investment, Mark Harper, partnership, Professor Mohamed Pourkashanian, sustainability, sustainable aviation fuel, Tim Alderslade, UK Government
(IN BRIEF) Indian company PTC Industries has partnered with French aerospace giant Safran Aircraft Engines to produce titanium casting parts for the LEAP engines, underpinning India’s “Make in India” initiative. PTC Industries will leverage its expertise in advanced casting processes … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged aero engine design, casting parts, Dominique Dupuy, INDIA, Indian airlines, LEAP engines, Lucknow, M. Sachin Agarwal, PTC Industries, Safran, Safran Aircraft Engines, titanium casting, Uttar Pradesh
(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce has reached a significant milestone by successfully completing compatibility testing of 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on all its in-production civil aero engine types, fulfilling a commitment made in 2021. The ground and flight tests, involving various … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce has achieved a significant milestone by successfully running its UltraFan technology demonstrator at maximum power in its Derby facility, UK. What makes this achievement even more noteworthy is that the initial test stage was conducted using 100% … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI), Clean Sky programs, EU, Maximum Power, partnership, Rolls-Royce, Simon Burr, sustainability, sustainable aviation fuel, Tufan Erginbilgic, UK Government, UltraFan technology
(IN BRIEF) Lilium N.V., the developer of the groundbreaking all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet, has announced a strategic partnership with Michelin for the development and production of custom tires designed specifically for the Lilium Jet. This collaboration, which … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Chiara Manfletti, a prominent figure in European space exploration, has joined the Technical University of Munich (TUM) as a leading expert in aerospace engineering. Her diverse career includes key roles at the German Aerospace Center (DLR), the European … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Education, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Technology, Travel
Tagged appointment, Chiara Manfletti, European Space, leadership, partnership, RESEARCH, sustainability, Sustainable Space Travel, TUM
(IN BRIEF) Michelin’s Bourges site, a key player in the aircraft tire market, has announced a 5-year action plan to enhance its performance. The plan focuses on innovation, efficiency, and addressing organizational challenges posed by recent growth. It involves collaboration … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) London Gatwick Airport, part of VINCI Airports network, has achieved Level 4+ ‘Transition’ certification in the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) scheme, making it the 13th airport within VINCI Airports to reach this highest level of environmental recognition. The … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Airbus is set to renew its fleet of chartered vessels that transport aircraft subassemblies between Europe and the United States. They will be replaced with three modern, low-emission roll-on/roll-off vessels that utilize wind-assisted propulsion. Airbus has partnered with … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Airbus, aircraft subassemblies, chartered vessels, CO2 emissions, Louis Dreyfus Armateurs, low-emission roll-on/roll-off vessels, Nicolas Chrétien, wind-assisted propulsion
(IN BRIEF) Saab will be showcasing its advanced defense and security solutions at the Dubai Airshow in Dubai World Central, United Arab Emirates, from November 13 to 17. Visitors to Saab’s stand (#965) in the main exhibition hall will have … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Government, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Security & Safety, Sweden
Tagged Anna-Karin Rosen, Defense Solutions, Dubai Airshow, exhibition, Saab
(IN BRIEF) In a significant development, Saab has been awarded a contract worth SEK 579 million by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to bolster the operational capabilities of Gripen C/D fighter aircraft. This contract encompasses the design of new … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Gripen C/D Fighter Jets, Lars Tossman, partnership, Saab, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Airbus Defence and Space has inked two contracts with France’s Direction générale de l’armement (DGA) and Direction de la Maintenance Aéronautique (DMAé), amounting to a total of €1.2 billion. The contracts pertain to the Capability Enhancement and In-Service … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Spain
Tagged Airbus, Defence and Space, French A330 MRTT Fleet, Jean-Brice Dumont, partnership
(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel France has opened a new air logistics hub at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, significantly expanding its air freight capabilities and healthcare logistics solutions. The hub can handle 300 air freight pallets per week, with a larger … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Switzerland, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged air freight, air logistics, Cargo City, healthcare cargo, Healthcare Logistics, Heiko Schuhmacher, Kuehne+Nagel, Kuehne+Nagel France, logistics, Paris Charles de Gaulle airport, QuickSTAT
(IN BRIEF) VINCI Airports has unveiled a £100 million, five-year investment plan for Belfast International Airport aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, passenger experience, and environmental performance. The initial phase involves constructing a state-of-the-art £25 million security building that will implement … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) VRG Components, a global distributor of electronic components, has announced a partnership with Insistra, an Austrian-based agency. Both companies share a commitment to quality, timely deliveries, and customer service. Insistra will work with Austrian manufacturers to address supply … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Safran Landing Systems has entered into a five-year agreement with Wizz Air to perform Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations on 57 aircraft from its A320 family fleet. The MRO services will be conducted at Safran Landing Systems’ … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged A320, Bruno Chiarelli, Family Landing Gear Maintenance, Julia Brix, partnership, Safran, Wizz Air
(IN BRIEF) CFM has introduced an upgraded High-Pressure Turbine (HPT) blade designed to enhance the durability of its CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines. This new blade design incorporates insights from millions of engine field hours and includes improvements like increased wall … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged CFM, CFM56 engines, durability, High-Pressure Turbine Blade, Jacey Welsh, Jérôme Morhet, partnership, Safran, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Thales, a leading global technology and security provider, is expanding its partnership with SoyYo, a Colombian digital identity provider, to introduce FIDO2 passkeys for passwordless authentication. This collaboration aims to enhance online security and user experience by allowing … Read the full press release
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