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PRESS RELEASE -- 1, December 2023
(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 →PRESS RELEASE -- 13, October 2023
(IN BRIEF) Lilium N.V., the developer of the groundbreaking all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet, has achieved a significant milestone by completing the first high-voltage electrical harnesses for the Lilium Jet. This achievement, achieved through a collaboration with GKN …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 27, September 2023
(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace’s engine parts repair facility in Johor, Malaysia, has achieved significant certifications, including approvals from international airworthiness authorities such as CAAC, CAAS, and CAA in the UK. Additionally, the facility has obtained Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) qualification …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 31, May 2023
(IN BRIEF) Anglo American, a global mining company, has announced significant changes to its senior management team and organizational structure. The company has appointed Al Cook as CEO of De Beers, Alison Atkinson as Projects & Development Director, and Monique …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 28, November 2022
(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 28-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR., ADR:RYCEY), the pre-eminent engineering company with focus on world-class power and propulsion systems, has announced that together with easyJet, Europe’s leading short-haul airline, it trialed the world’s first aero engine that …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 28, November 2022
(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LONDON, 28-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR., ADR:RYCEY), Das herausragende Engineering-Unternehmen mit Fokus auf erstklassige Energie- und Antriebssysteme hat bekannt gegeben, dass es zusammen mit easyJet, Europas führender Kurzstreckenfluggesellschaft, das weltweit erste Flugzeugtriebwerk getestet hat, das mit grünem Wasserstoff …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 26, July 2022
(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 26-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR., ADR:RYCEY), the pre-eminent engineering company with focus on world-class power and propulsion systems, has announced the appointment of Tufan Erginbilgic as its new Chief Executive Officer in succession of Warren East …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 26, July 2022
(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LONDON, 26-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR., ADR:RYCEY), das herausragende Engineering-Unternehmen mit Fokus auf erstklassige Energie- und Antriebssysteme, hat die Ernennung von Tufan Erginbilgic zum neuen Chief Executive Officer in der Nachfolge von Warren East bekannt gegeben, der Anfang …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 15, February 2019
(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 15-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — BMW unveiled new BMW i8 Coupe Safety Car at this season’s ABB FIA Formula E Championship at the “Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez” in Mexico City. The livery of the new safety car is designed by Michael Scully, Head …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 1, February 2019
(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 1-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — BMW unveils advanced plug-in hybrid models for the start at the market launch of the new BMW 7 Series in spring 2019. The new models are sporty, offer comfort, high level of efficiency and the …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 27, September 2018
LONDON, 27-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Anglo American plc (“Anglo American” or “the Company”) announces a number of changes to the roles of its non-executive directors following the decisions of Sir Philip Hampton and Jack Thompson to step down from the Board …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 16, August 2018
Redditch, United Kingdom, 16-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Jaguar I-TYPE 2 Formula E race car has set a new electric car course record of 30.46 seconds at the world-famous Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb in Worcestershire. The record attempt – a partnership …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 16, August 2018
Redditch, United Kingdom, 16-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — EASA has recently granted the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to GKN Fokker Services for its ADS-B Out modification for Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. Multiple customers of GKN Fokker Services have already ordered the …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 16, July 2018
Permanent treatment lasts the life of a window Technology in evaluation with Airbus on flight-test aircraft REDDITCH, 16-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — GKN Aerospace has developed a new hydrophobic coating for cockpit windows in its transparencies centre of excellence in Garden …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 13, April 2018
Redditch, United Kingdom, 13-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — GKN Fokker has signed an agreement with Honeywell to provide customers with component maintenance, repair and overhaul services for avionics and mechanical components. Customers will have access to Honeywell’s world-class avionics and mechanical solutions …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 11, April 2018
Redditch, United Kingdom, 11-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — GKN Fokker, in cooperation with Rituals, launches an innovative product at the Hamburg Aircraft Interior Exposition (AIX), April 10-12, 2018. To create a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere and improve the passenger experience on board …
Read the full press release →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 →PRESS RELEASE -- 15, January 2018
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