Category Archives: Aviation & Aerospace

Aviation & Aerospace Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Infineon Launches First Radiation-Hardened GaN Transistors for Space Missions, Earning Highest DLA Certification

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies has unveiled its first radiation-hardened Gallium Nitride (GaN) transistors, designed for space applications and certified to the highest reliability standards by the United States Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The GaN High Electron Mobility Transistor (HEMT) devices … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel Partners with Natilus to Explore Integration of Blended-Wing-Body Aircraft into Air Logistics Operations

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel and Natilus have announced a strategic partnership to explore the potential of integrating Natilus’s blended-wing-body aircraft into commercial air logistics. This collaboration aims to assess the operational feasibility, environmental impact, and economic benefits of these innovative aircraft, … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Celebrates Delivery of 9,000th Jet Engine from Dahlewitz Facility, Marking Key Milestone

(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce marks a major production milestone with the delivery of its 9,000th engine from the Dahlewitz facility. The Pearl 700 engine will power a Gulfstream G700, further solidifying the site’s role as a Centre of Excellence for two-shaft … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Marks Milestone with 1,500th CorporateCare Enhanced Service Contract

(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce has reached a significant milestone, signing its 1,500th CorporateCare Enhanced service contract since the program’s inception in 2019. The service offers comprehensive coverage, financial and operational benefits, and priority access to Rolls-Royce’s global services infrastructure, making it … Read the full press release

EIB and Luxembourg Space Agency Collaborate to Integrate Satellite Data into Financial Sector Practices

(IN BRIEF) The EIB and the Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA) have partnered to enhance the use of satellite data in the financial sector, aiming to improve financial services’ sustainability and reporting. Through an R&D Pilot Programme, the collaboration will explore … Read the full press release

Vaisala Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation with the Launch of AviMet 10 for Next-Generation Airport Weather Management

(IN BRIEF) Vaisala has launched AviMet 10, the latest enhancement to its aviation weather management system, marking 50 years of innovation in providing trusted weather data to the aviation industry. This update includes modern, browser-based user interfaces, customizable layouts, and … Read the full press release

AeroDelft Makes History as First Student Team to Test Electric Aircraft Powered by Liquid Hydrogen

(IN BRIEF) AeroDelft has made history as the first student team to successfully test an electric aircraft propulsion system powered by liquid hydrogen, marking a significant step in the journey towards sustainable aviation. The POTOMAC Phase III trial demonstrates the … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall and ICEYE to Launch Joint Venture for SAR Satellite Production, Strengthening Germany’s Space Technology Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall and ICEYE have signed an MoU to establish Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions, a joint venture focused on satellite production, with an emphasis on SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellites for military and security purposes. The partnership will begin … Read the full press release

Vietnam Airlines Enhances Payment Processing Worldwide with Expanded Partnership with Adyen

(IN BRIEF) Adyen has expanded its partnership with Vietnam Airlines, enabling the airline to leverage Adyen’s global acquiring network for processing payments worldwide. The integration facilitates faster and more reliable transactions, including credit card payments and local payment methods such … Read the full press release

Airbus to Acquire Key Production Assets from Spirit AeroSystems to Strengthen Commercial Aircraft Programmes

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has finalized an agreement with Spirit AeroSystems to acquire key production assets critical to its commercial aircraft programmes. This includes the acquisition of multiple facilities across the U.S., France, Morocco, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. The deal, valued … Read the full press release

University of St.Gallen Researches How Tax Reform Could Cut Aviation Emissions

(IN BRIEF) A new research project at the University of St.Gallen, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation, will investigate how changes in aviation taxation could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Switzerland. Running from 2025 to 2028, the study … Read the full press release

Henkel Introduces DM80 Static Mix to Automate Critical Adhesive Applications in Aerospace

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has unveiled the Sonderhoff DM80 Static Mix, a precision dosing machine developed to automate the mixing and dispensing of structural adhesives in aircraft manufacturing. Designed for highly viscous, abrasive Loctite 2K Aero materials, the DM80 enables accurate … Read the full press release

Spanish Air and Space Force Boosts Strategic Capabilities with First Airbus A330 MRTT in Service

(IN BRIEF) The Spanish Air and Space Force has introduced its first Airbus A330 MRTT into service with the 45th Wing, marking a significant advancement in its aerial refuelling and transport capabilities. Delivered from Airbus’s Getafe-based conversion center, this modern … Read the full press release

ALAT Cargo Airport to Become Key Multimodal Hub in Eurasia with Advanced Indra Air Navigation Systems

(IN BRIEF) A strategic agreement was signed at Passenger Terminal Expo 2025 between CJSC “Azerbaijan Airlines” and Indra to equip the new ALAT Cargo Airport in the Alat Free Economic Zone with advanced air navigation systems. This initiative is an … Read the full press release

GKN Aerospace Signs Three-Year Deal with Boeing to Boost C-17 Fan Blade Repairs from New San Diego Facility

(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace has secured a three-year contract with Boeing to deliver fan blade repair services for the C-17 Globemaster engines (PW F117-100 / PW2000 dual-use). Leveraging more than 15 years of repair expertise, the company will operate from … Read the full press release

Saab Secures SEK 2.1 Billion Order for Advanced Air Defence System in Latvia

(IN BRIEF) Saab has signed a framework agreement with the Latvian Ministry of Defence for its RBS 70 NG short-range ground-based air defence system, receiving an order valued at SEK 2.1 billion. The order includes firing units, missiles, and trainer … Read the full press release

Thales Alenia Space Leads ESA’s SaveCrops4EU Initiative to Revolutionize Sustainable Agriculture

(IN BRIEF) Thales Alenia Space has been chosen by the European Space Agency to lead the SaveCrops4EU project, part of ESA’s Digital Twin Earth programme. The initiative will leverage advanced Earth observation and data processing techniques to create a digital … Read the full press release

Eni and Saipem Accelerate Biofuel Transformation with Expanded Biorefinery Projects

(IN BRIEF) Eni and Saipem have deepened their collaboration, expanding on their previous agreement to advance projects that focus on building new biorefineries and converting traditional refineries into more sustainable, biofuel-producing facilities. Eni’s aim to decarbonize its processes is supported … Read the full press release

Franco-Polish Defense Alliance Strengthened as PGZ and Safran Forge New Industrial Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. and Safran have signed an MoU to further their cooperation within the European defense industry. The agreement, signed in Warsaw during high-level discussions between PGZ President Krzysztof Trofiniak and Safran CEO Olivier Andriès, aims … Read the full press release

FL Technics Expands MRO Capabilities with EASA Certification for Embraer Heavy Maintenance

(IN BRIEF) FL Technics, a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group and a recognized global leader in MRO services, has obtained EASA Part-145 approval to perform heavy maintenance on Embraer 170/190 aircraft. This development enables the company to meet the rising … Read the full press release