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Aviation & Aerospace Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Evonik Launches Flame Retardant 3D Printing Resin for Aerospace and Automotive Industries

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has introduced a new photopolymer resin, INFINAM® FR 4100L, specifically designed for DLP 3D printers, offering both flame retardancy and mechanical durability when cured. With a UL 94 flame retardancy rating of V-0 at 3mm thickness, the … Read the full press release

Skanska Secures Major Contract for LaGuardia Airport Infrastructure Upgrade

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has secured a contract with LGAFUEL LLC for the construction of the LaGuardia Airport Jet Fuel Transmission Systems project in Queens, New York, USA. Valued at USD 113 million (about SEK 1.2 billion), the project involves the … Read the full press release

Thales Welcomes Alexis Zajdenweber to Board of Directors as French State Representative

(IN BRIEF) Thales, a company listed on Euronext Paris, appointed Alexis Zajdenweber as its new Director, representing the French State, succeeding Emmanuel Moulin. Zajdenweber, who previously served as the Managing Director of the Government Shareholding Agency, brings extensive experience in … Read the full press release

Amelia Airlines Elevates Sustainability with Neste’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel

(IN BRIEF) Neste and French regional airline Amelia have entered into a partnership to use blended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ (SAF). Starting from January 1, 2024, Amelia has been using this sustainable aviation fuel for all flights departing from … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Unveils ‘Year of the Dragon’ Bespoke Commissions Celebrating Chinese Culture

(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has revealed four exclusive ‘Year of the Dragon’ Bespoke commissions to commemorate the Lunar New Year, commencing on February 10, 2024. These handcrafted creations include three Phantom Extended models and one Cullinan, all designed and … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Expands Unmanned Aerial Capabilities with Acquisition of Malloy Aeronautics

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has completed the acquisition of Malloy Aeronautics, a prominent player in innovative heavy lift drone and aeronautical technologies. Malloy Aeronautics specializes in the design and supply of all-electric uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) for both civilian and … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Unveils Next-Generation mtu Series 1600 Gx1 Diesel Engine for Sustainable Power Generation

(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce’s new generation of the 12-cylinder mtu Series 1600 Gx1 diesel engine is designed to set a benchmark in performance, flexibility, life-cycle costs, and lower carbon emissions. This advanced engine, with up to 1000 kilowatts of power, targets … Read the full press release

Nordic Aviation Leaders and Vattenfall Team Up to Explore Hydrogen-Powered Airports in Sweden and Norway

(IN BRIEF) Airbus, Avinor, SAS, Swedavia, and Vattenfall have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to investigate the feasibility of establishing a hydrogen infrastructure at airports in Sweden and Norway. The collaboration aims to understand hydrogen aircraft concepts, operations, supply, infrastructure, … Read the full press release

Multi-Modal Shipping Innovation by DHL and Schneider Electric Aims to Reduce Carbon Footprint

(IN BRIEF) DHL Global Forwarding and Schneider Electric have partnered to introduce innovative multi-modal shipping solutions aimed at reducing carbon emissions associated with air freight. They successfully launched two bridges, connecting Singapore and North America and India and North America, … Read the full press release

Hellas Sat 5 to Feature Cutting-Edge Optical Communication Payload in Partnership with Thales Alenia Space

(IN BRIEF) Hellas Sat and Thales Alenia Space have entered into a partnership to develop an optical communication payload for the upcoming Hellas Sat 5 telecommunications satellite. The aim is to offer cutting-edge communication services with high data rates from … Read the full press release

Enhanced Emergency Preparedness: Equinor Contracts Lufttransport RW AS for SAR Operations

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has chosen Lufttransport RW AS to operate two new search and rescue (SAR) helicopters for the Troll and Oseberg areas, boosting helicopter capacity. Lufttransport is now the third helicopter operator eligible for Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) assignments. … Read the full press release

Airbus to Deliver 42 H145 Helicopters to French Interior Ministry

(IN BRIEF) The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has placed an order for 42 H145 helicopters on behalf of the Ministry of Interior, with deliveries slated to commence in 2024. Of these, 36 will be used by the French rescue … Read the full press release

Airbus Lifecycle Services Centre Opens in Chengdu, China

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has inaugurated its Airbus Lifecycle Services Centre (ALSC) in Chengdu, China, which offers comprehensive solutions to manage the entire lifecycle of an aircraft. This one-stop facility covers activities such as aircraft parking, storage, maintenance, upgrades, conversions, dismantling, … Read the full press release

easyJet Strengthens Partnership with CFM International by Ordering LEAP-1A Engines for Airbus A320neo Family

(IN BRIEF) Leading European carrier easyJet has placed an order with CFM International for CFM LEAP-1A engines to power its fleet of 157 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, including 56 A320neo and 101 A321neo, with deliveries expected to begin in 2029. … Read the full press release

European Commission, EIB, and ESA Collaborate to Boost European Space Sector

(IN BRIEF) In a significant move, the European Commission, the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the European Space Agency (ESA) have signed a collaboration arrangement to strengthen the European space sector, with a particular focus on small and medium businesses … Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group Selects EAN by Viasat and Deutsche Telekom for Seamless In-Flight Broadband

(IN BRIEF) Lufthansa Group has partnered with Viasat and Deutsche Telekom to equip over 150 aircraft with the European Aviation Network (EAN), delivering high-speed in-flight internet access for passengers flying with Lufthansa, SWISS, and Austrian Airlines. EAN combines satellite coverage … Read the full press release

Saab Secures $101.7 Million Boeing Contract for T-7A Aft Fuselage Systems

(IN BRIEF) Saab has been awarded a contract worth USD 101.7 million by Boeing to manufacture T-7A aft fuselage systems. These systems will be produced at Saab’s advanced manufacturing facility in West Lafayette, Indiana. The contract follows the successful delivery … Read the full press release

Saab Secures USD 190 Million Contract with UAE Ministry of Defence for GlobalEye AEW&C Support

(IN BRIEF) Saab has signed a contract with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defence for the in-service support of the GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system. The contract, worth approximately USD 190 million, covers maintenance, logistics … Read the full press release

Saab Chief Test Pilot Begins Historic Space Journey to ISS, Paving the Way for Swedish Space Research

(IN BRIEF) Saab’s Chief Test Pilot, Marcus Wandt, embarked on a historic journey from the Kennedy Space Center to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a project co-financed by Saab to bolster Sweden’s role in space research and … Read the full press release

Viasat Demonstrates UK Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) to Enhance Navigation Accuracy and Safety

(IN BRIEF) Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) has successfully demonstrated a UK satellite-based augmentation system (UK SBAS) for the first time, showcasing how it can significantly improve GPS data accuracy and safety in various transport applications, including aviation. The UK SBAS … Read the full press release