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Thales Alenia Space Wins as the Most Attractive Italian Company in 2017 Randstad Employer Brand

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, April 2017

ROME, 14-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Thales Alenia Space was honored today by winning the 2017 Randstad Award as the most attractive company in Italy. Sponsored by Randstad, the world’s second leading Human Resources services company, the Award recognizes the companies that … Read the full press release

Leonardo provides advanced communications network for the G7 summit in Taormina

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, April 2017

•    Security forces will be able to rely on encrypted digital communications and extensive radio coverage across Sicily thanks to the TETRA system provided by Leonardo •    More than 50 countries rely on Leonardo’s security solutions to protect cities, critical … Read the full press release

Leonardo commissioned to install new TETRA communications network in Buenos Aires

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, April 2017

The “Policía de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires” will be equipped with an advanced new TETRA network by the end of 2017 The new infrastructure will ensure secure communications between more than 15,000 users over an area of more than … Read the full press release

Exhibit at Turin’s Sandro Pertini airport highlights recent major space programs

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, March 2017

TURIN, Italy, 14-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), inaugurated on March 3rd an exhibition at Sandro Pertini airport in Turin, highlighting two of its recent major space programs: IXV, the European … Read the full press release

Leonardo Signs Agreement with Azerbaijan’s SOCAR to Ensure Safety of Southern Corridor Gas Pipeline

PRESS RELEASE -- 8, March 2017

An agreement was signed in Baku between Leonardo and the Azerbaijani oil company SOCAR, which is leading the construction of the new pipeline, a cornerstone of Europe’s energy strategy The agreement aims to ensure the physical and cyber security of … Read the full press release

Leonardo to competitively offer an aircraft for the U.S. Air Force UH-1N ‘Huey’ Replacement Program through collaboration with Boeing

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, March 2017

Moretti: “The outstanding superior technology and operational capabilities of our products, including the AW139, once again allow us to compete for significant market opportunities” As the prime contractor, Boeing will compete for the supply of up to 84 helicopters to … Read the full press release

Thales Alenia Space ready to ship Brazil’s SGDC Geostationary Defense and Strategic Communications Satellite to launch pad in French Guyana

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, February 2017

CANNES, 06-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The dual use (civil and military) SGDC Geostationary Defense and Strategic Communications Satellite built by Thales Alenia Space for Brazil is ready to be shipped the Kourou launch pad in French Guyana to be launched … Read the full press release

SAP SE announces jump-start enablement program for its Internet of Things (IoT) innovation portfolio

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, January 2017

WALLDORF, 11-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced a jump-start enablement program for its Internet of Things (IoT) innovation portfolio. The program is intended to help customers connect the emerging world of intelligent devices with people and processes … Read the full press release

Leonardo-Finmeccanica acquires full control of Sistemi Dinamici S.p.A from IDS S.p.A

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, December 2016

•    Mauro Moretti: “The acquisition is a testament to the quality of our investments in the field of unmanned systems, a sector with high added value in which Leonardo is a leader in Europe” •    With this action Leonardo acquires … Read the full press release

Leonardo-Finmeccanica corporate events calendar for 2017

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, December 2016

ROMA, 23-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Leonardo-Finmeccanica informs that the annual calendar of corporate events for the year 2017 is as follows: – Wednesday 15 March – Board of Directors: Draft Annual Report for 2016 – From Tuesday 2 to Friday 12 … Read the full press release

Leonardo-Finmeccanica and Italian National Alpine and Speleological Rescue Corps (CNSAS) to develop even more effective technologies, solutions and training for mountain and wilderness medical rescue

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, December 2016

Today (22 December 2016), helicopters are indispensable in mountain and wilderness medical rescue. The Italian Alpine Rescue and Leonardo – two prime Italian players with global recognition – will work together to develop even more effective technologies, solutions and training. … Read the full press release

Leonardo-Finmeccanica to provide its expertise in sports security systems to Italy’s national professional football league association

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, December 2016

Leonardo CEO Mauro Moretti and Lega Serie B President Andrea Abodi sign an agreement for Leonardo to provide security technology expertise and services for new ‘smart’ stadiums Leonardo has significant experience in managing security for major events including for the … Read the full press release

Egis and R20 to create pre-investment fund specializing in sustainable waste management and the development of Waste-to-Energy projects

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, December 2016

PARIS, 19-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — On Wednesday December 14th in Paris, an agreement was signed between Egis, an international consulting and engineering group and subsidiary of French Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC), and R20, an international non-profit organization working to … Read the full press release

Leonardo opens new maritime traffic and navigation support centre in Izmit, Turkey

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, November 2016

The Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) installed in the Turkish town will manage local maritime traffic and security, helping protect the marine environment The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Turkish Ministers of Defence and Transport  In the largest-scale application … Read the full press release

First AgustaWestland AW101 Merlin Mk4 successfully completed its maiden flight in southwest England

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, November 2016

The UK Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) expressed appreciation for the milestone  First of 25 Royal Navy AW101 Merlin helicopter upgrades completed as part of the UK MoD Merlin Life Sustainment Programme (MSLP) contract awarded in January 2014 Delivery of … Read the full press release

Leonardo-Finmeccanica to create the spectrometer for the FLEX mission as part of the ESA’s ‘Earth Explorer’ Programme

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, November 2016

Climate change: 74 million contract from ESA Leonardo will provide the spectrometer for the FLEX Space mission, which will study the actual photosynthetic activity of vegetation on a global scale The data will provide valuable information on plant health in … Read the full press release

Thales Alenia Space signs with Italian space agency ASI for the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation (CSG) program

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, November 2016

COSMO-SKYMED SECOND GENERATION (CSG): THE PROGRAM COMPLETION CONTRACT HAS BEEN SIGNED ROME, 10-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo-Finmeccanica (33%), announced today that it has signed an amendment to the original contract for … Read the full press release

Leonardo-Finmeccanica to supply four new radar systems for Air Traffic Control in China

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, November 2016

Leonardo-Finmeccanica will supply four primary surveillance radar systems based on Gallium Nitride (GaN), the latest frontier in radar technology, improving power and reliability With more than 60 radar systems installed in-country, Leonardo is among the leading Air Traffic Control (ATC) … Read the full press release

Leonardo-Finmeccanica shows continued strength in all civil helicopter markets: New orders from Switzerland, Japan and Germany

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, October 2016

•    GrandNew order by Centaurium Aviation Ltd of Switzerland will be Bern Airport’s first twin engine VIP transport •    Contract for one corporate GrandNew, delivery of two EMS aircraft and selection for two AW139 in Japan •    HeliService of Germany … Read the full press release

Leonardo-Finmeccanica: Five AgustaWestland AW169 helicopters ordered by Irish LCI and Korean Helikorea

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, October 2016

Five AW169 orders from Lease Corporation International and Helikorea that will be delivered in 2016 and 2017 Specialist Aviation Services signed a Framework Agreement for a further six AW169s with deliveries expected between 2017 and 2019 Agreements for nearly 150 … Read the full press release