Category Archives: Aviation & Aerospace

Aviation & Aerospace Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Airbus Unveils Connected Aerial and Ground Firefighting Ecosystem Following Landmark Operational Trial in France

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has successfully conducted a groundbreaking trial that integrates aircraft, helicopters, drones, and ground teams into a unified, data-driven firefighting system designed to improve wildfire response. The test, carried out in France, demonstrated how real-time data collection, AI-powered … Read the full press release

Prosus and Accel Expand Early-Stage Innovation Ecosystem with New Atoms X Programme Supporting Frontier Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Prosus and Accel have announced the first cohort of startups selected for the Atoms X LeapTech programme, an initiative aimed at supporting early-stage companies developing breakthrough technologies across sectors such as climate infrastructure, space, aerospace and healthcare. Selected … Read the full press release

European Defence Agency Selects Sener to Head Strategic VLEO Satellite Initiative Strengthening Europe’s Space Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Sener has been selected by the European Defence Agency to lead the VLEO-DEF project, a €15.65 million initiative aimed at developing Europe’s first defence satellite concept designed for very low Earth orbit. Funded by five EU member states … Read the full press release

GKN Aerospace Delivers First Enhanced RM12 Engine to Strengthen Gripen Fleet Performance and Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace has delivered the first upgraded RM12 engine under the RM12EP programme to the Swedish Armed Forces, marking a significant milestone in efforts to enhance the performance of the JAS 39 Gripen C/D fleet. The upgrades, valued … Read the full press release

Adyen Expands Global Payments Partnership with Cathay Pacific to Enhance Authorization Rates and Commercial Growth Across Key Markets

(IN BRIEF) Adyen has expanded its partnership with Cathay Pacific by introducing direct acquiring services across multiple global markets, including India, where the rollout has already resulted in a 10 percent increase in authorization rates. The collaboration, which began in … Read the full press release

Swissport’s Matchbox platform achieves triple ISO certification strengthening data security and compliance in airline operations

(IN BRIEF) Swissport’s Matchbox platform has achieved ISO 27001, ISO 27017, and ISO 27018 certifications, confirming its compliance with leading global standards for information security, cloud protection, and data privacy. The platform, which automates travel document validation across various passenger … Read the full press release

Quantum Systems expands support for Ukraine with major interceptor drone contract and investment in local UAV production

(IN BRIEF) Quantum Systems has secured a contract to deliver 15,000 interceptor drones to Ukraine’s National Guard, significantly boosting the country’s air defence capabilities amid ongoing threats from hostile drones. The agreement is complemented by the company’s investment in Ukrainian … Read the full press release

Thales Leads Scalable Contrail Avoidance Deployment with Amelia Delivering Significant Aviation Emissions Reduction

(IN BRIEF) Thales and Amelia have successfully implemented a contrail-avoidance solution at scale, significantly reducing aviation’s climate impact by adjusting flight altitudes to prevent condensation trails. The initiative, expanded across all eligible flights in 2025, avoided more than 2,000 tonnes … Read the full press release

Airbus Strengthens Partnership with AerCap Through Major A320neo and A321neo Aircraft Order Focused on Efficiency and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has secured a major order from AerCap for 100 A320neo Family aircraft, including both A320neo and A321neo models, marking the largest direct order AerCap has placed for this aircraft type. The agreement reflects strong market demand for … Read the full press release

Indra Counter Drone System Protecting Spanish NATO Mission in Lithuania Attracts Growing Interest from European Allies

(IN BRIEF) Indra’s counter-drone defense system currently protecting Spanish Armed Forces personnel deployed in Lithuania under NATO operations is attracting growing interest from European countries seeking to strengthen their air defense capabilities. The system provides a protective surveillance perimeter for … Read the full press release

Indra and Synaptic Aviation Deploy AI-Driven Aircraft Turnaround Monitoring System at Spain’s Largest Airports

(IN BRIEF) Indra and Synaptic Aviation are introducing an artificial intelligence-based system to monitor aircraft turnaround and ground operations at three of Spain’s busiest airports: Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Palma de Mallorca. Operated by Aena and … Read the full press release

Pilatus Aircraft Integrates Thales Radio Management System to Improve Reliability and Flexibility in Training Missions

(IN BRIEF) Thales has been selected by Pilatus Aircraft Ltd to provide its advanced radio management system for trainer aircraft, enhancing communications reliability and mission effectiveness for military training operations. The system offers resilient and flexible communication capabilities designed to … Read the full press release

Airbus Advances Uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft Programme with Valkyrie Integration for German Air Force

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Defence and Space is advancing development of an Uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft system intended for the German Air Force, with an operational capability targeted for 2029. The programme combines the Kratos Valkyrie unmanned aircraft platform with Airbus’ … Read the full press release

ASD Welcomes Terma A/S as Direct Member Strengthening European Aerospace and Defence Industry Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) The AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe has welcomed Danish defence and space technology company Terma A/S as a new direct company member following approval by the ASD Board. Headquartered in Aarhus and operating across nine European … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Completes Key Design Milestone for U.S. Space Force Missile Warning Satellite Program

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has completed the Preliminary Design Review for the $1.2 billion U.S. Space Force Resilient Missile Warning and Tracking – Medium Earth Orbit Epoch 2 program, marking an important milestone in the development of a new satellite … Read the full press release

Michelin Advances Aviation Innovation with Air X Sky Light Tire Designed for Falcon 10X and Future Aircraft Programs

(IN BRIEF) Michelin has introduced the MICHELIN Air X Sky Light aircraft tire, developed in partnership with Dassault Aviation and selected for the Falcon 10X business jet. The new tire incorporates advanced architecture, materials, and manufacturing processes to deliver significant … Read the full press release

Safran Aircraft Engines Leads €100 Million European Project to Prepare Open Fan Engine Flight Demonstration

(IN BRIEF) Safran Aircraft Engines has launched the TAKE OFF project under the European Union’s Clean Aviation programme to advance the development of the Open Fan engine architecture and prepare it for its first flight demonstration. The initiative brings together … Read the full press release

Europe’s Strategic Autonomy Drive Is Giving Rise to a New Defense-Tech Vanguard

Europe’s push for strategic autonomy is accelerating defense-tech innovation across the continent Emerging AI, robotics and autonomous systems firms are entering mainstream procurement frameworks Software-defined warfare and secure digital ecosystems are reshaping military capability Cross-border partnerships and NATO-aligned integration are … Read the full press release

EYEONIX Expands U.S. and European Security Footprint Through Samsung and Defense Partnerships

COMMAND platform presented by Samsung to U.S. federal stakeholders EYEONIX expands collaboration with Samsung in secure mobility New R&D Center launched in Greece DHS-supported deployment to Hellenic Police Strategic space and defense partnership with Terran Orbital (NEWS) ATHENS, 3-Mar-2026 — … Read the full press release

Air Astana Group Confirms Major Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft Purchase to Support Long-Term Network Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Air Astana Group has committed to purchasing 25 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft in its largest direct aircraft order to date, consisting of five A320neo and twenty A321neo jets. The order marks two decades since the airline began operating … Read the full press release