Category Archives: Aviation & Aerospace

Aviation & Aerospace Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Thales Unveils cortAIx: Europe’s Premier AI Accelerator for Critical Applications

(IN BRIEF) Thales, a leading European high-tech company in civil and defense sectors, announces the launch of cortAIx, an AI accelerator. cortAIx aims to equip armed forces, aircraft manufacturers, and critical infrastructure operators with secure and efficient AI solutions. Thales … Read the full press release

EBRD Extends €50 Million Loan to Fraport TAV for Antalya Airport Upgrades

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a €50 million loan to Fraport TAV Antalya Yatirim Yapim ve Isletme (FTA) in Türkiye, aimed at financing the completion of upgrades to Antalya Airport. These enhancements, including … Read the full press release

Saab’s Arexis Sensor Suite Selected for German Air Force’s Eurofighter EW Variant

(IN BRIEF) The German defense procurement office has chosen Saab’s Arexis sensor suite to equip the Eurofighter EK, an electronic warfare variant of the German Air Force’s Eurofighter aircraft. The contract, initiated in June 2023, marks the beginning of Saab’s … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space to Bolster Cybersecurity Arm with INFODAS Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Defence and Space has announced plans to acquire INFODAS, a Cologne-based cybersecurity and IT solutions provider specializing in the public sector, including defense and critical infrastructures. With the transaction awaiting regulatory approvals, Airbus aims to enhance its … Read the full press release

Marcel Bakker Appointed Director of iTEC Alliance, Paving the Way for Future Aviation Strategies

(IN BRIEF) Marcel Bakker, currently serving as General Manager of Systems and Infrastructure at LVNL, has been appointed as the director of the iTEC alliance at the Airspace World event in Geneva. Bakker brings over 24 years of extensive experience … Read the full press release

Atos Group’s Eviden to Industrialize P3TS Geolocation System for French Armed Forces

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, a business within the Atos Group specializing in digital, cloud, big data, and security, has been chosen by the French defense procurement agency (DGA) to industrialize the P3TS (“Plug and Play Positioning and Timing System”) geolocation solution … Read the full press release

Thales and DGAC Launch World’s First Solar-Powered Air Traffic Control Radar in Chile’s Atacama Desert

(IN BRIEF) Chile’s General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC) and Thales, a global technology leader, have unveiled the world’s inaugural 100% solar-powered air traffic control radar station in Chile’s Atacama Desert. Combining Thales’ advanced STAR NG primary radar and RSM … Read the full press release

Thales Launches TopSky – ATC Upgrade and Alliance One Initiative for Enhanced Air Traffic Management

(IN BRIEF) Thales, a leader in advanced technologies, has unveiled the TopSky – ATC upgrade, aimed at tackling the challenges of modern air traffic management (ATM). Through Alliance One, Thales is fostering collaboration among product users, facilitating safer and more … Read the full press release

GKN Aerospace Leads HyFIVE Consortium for Advancing Hydrogen Fuel Systems in Aviation

(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace collaborates with Marshall, Parker Meggitt, and several prestigious universities in the HyFIVE consortium, marking a significant milestone in establishing a robust cryogenic hydrogen systems supply chain for future aircraft. With a £40 million programme secured, supported … Read the full press release

Avia Solutions Group Teams Up with Impact Investments and Mike Pompeo for Global Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Avia Solutions Group, a leading global provider of aviation services, announces a strategic partnership with Impact Investments LLC, led by former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Impact Investments will offer strategic and financial development counsel to support … Read the full press release

Startical Partners with GOMspace and NanoAvionics for Satellite Testing in Air Traffic Services Venture

(IN BRIEF) Startical, a venture created by ENAIRE and Indra, has announced its collaboration with GOMspace and NanoAvionics to conduct tests on communication and surveillance systems for its future constellation of over 270 satellites, aimed at providing air traffic services … Read the full press release

Swissport Launches Operations at Palma de Mallorca Airport, Pledges to Drive Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Swissport has commenced operations at Palma de Mallorca (PMI), Spain’s third-largest airport and a significant European tourist destination. With a workforce of 300, including 64.9 percent electrically powered vehicles, Swissport aims to contribute to sustainable air traffic in … Read the full press release

Thales Alenia Space Chosen by ESA to Lead European Consortium for Harmony Mission

(IN BRIEF) Thales Alenia Space has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) to spearhead a wide-ranging European industrial consortium for the Harmony mission, leveraging its extensive expertise in radar-based Earth observation satellites. This partnership aims to develop the … Read the full press release

VINCI Airports Celebrates Success with Three Award-Winning Airports

(IN BRIEF) VINCI Airports, the leading private airport operator globally, celebrates the recognition of three airports in its network – Belgrade, Porto, and Guanacaste – named among the best airports worldwide by the Airport Council International (ACI). These awards acknowledge … Read the full press release

Thales Delivers Rapidly Developed Expeditionary Portable Operations Centre for French Navy Mine Countermeasures

(IN BRIEF) Thales, a global leader in defense technology, announces the successful development and delivery of the Expeditionary Portable Operations Centre (e-POC) for the French Navy’s drone-based mine countermeasures capability. Developed in less than six months, the e-POC demonstrator enables … Read the full press release

Airbus Unveils CityAirbus NextGen Prototype, Paving the Way for Advanced Air Mobility

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has revealed its latest innovation, the CityAirbus NextGen prototype, signaling a significant advancement in the realm of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). The fully electric aircraft, designed for urban operations, boasts a two-tonne class and an impressive 80 … Read the full press release

Thales Alenia Space Selected for Mars Ice Mapper Communications Development

(IN BRIEF) Thales Alenia Space has been contracted by the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to develop the communications subsystem for the International Mars Ice Mapper (I-MIM) mission. The mission aims to identify and measure water ice on Mars. Thales Alenia … Read the full press release

Hexcel and Arkema Collaborate to Advance Aerospace-grade Thermoplastic Composites

(IN BRIEF) Hexcel and Arkema have achieved a significant milestone in aerospace innovation through their strategic partnership, resulting in the successful development of a high-performance thermoplastic composite structure. Utilizing HexPly® thermoplastic tapes made from Arkema’s Kepstan® PEKK resin and Hexcel … Read the full press release

Viasat Expands Ground Network to Enhance In-Flight Connectivity with AEGEAN Airlines

(IN BRIEF) Viasat, in partnership with Deutsche Telekom, has expanded its ground network for the European Aviation Network (EAN) to bolster in-flight broadband service in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea region. This expansion, featuring three new ground stations, complements over 300 … Read the full press release

Indra Unveils Ambitious Strategic Plan ‘Leading the Future’ to Transform Defence, Aerospace, and Digital Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Indra, a prominent player in defence, aerospace, and technology sectors, has revealed its comprehensive Strategic Plan titled ‘Leading the Future’, aiming to position itself as the national coordinator of Spain’s defence and aerospace ecosystem while playing a crucial … Read the full press release