Category Archives: Aviation & Aerospace

Aviation & Aerospace Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Thales Alenia Space Partners with OHB to Deliver Advanced Radar Instruments for ESA’s Climate Monitoring Harmony Mission

(IN BRIEF) Thales Alenia Space has signed a contract with OHB to develop two Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) instruments for ESA’s Harmony mission, part of the Earth Explorer program. The Harmony mission, expected to launch in 2029, will consist of … Read the full press release

Heathrow Airport Welcomes NFL Teams for London Games Celebration

(IN BRIEF) Heathrow Airport is gearing up to host NFL teams and fans as they arrive in the UK for the much-anticipated 2024 NFL London Games. To mark this occasion, the airport is unveiling its own “gameday stats” and honoring … Read the full press release

Adani and Thales Collaborate to Revolutionize Air Travel in India

(IN BRIEF) Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) has formed a strategic partnership with Thales to improve airport operations and the passenger experience across India. This collaboration introduces a comprehensive solution focusing on smart airport security, biometric passenger journeys, and operational … Read the full press release

Hera Mission Launched to Explore Asteroid Deflection Techniques and Safeguard Earth from Potential Threats

(IN BRIEF) The Hera planetary defense mission, launched successfully aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, aims to assess the feasibility of deflecting hazardous asteroids threatening Earth. This mission follows NASA’s DART mission, which tested asteroid deflection by impacting the Dimorphos … Read the full press release

PHI Aviation Enhances Operations in Australia with New Airbus H175 Helicopters

(IN BRIEF) PHI Aviation has officially introduced two Airbus H175 helicopters into its operations in Australia, enhancing its capabilities in offshore energy transportation, medical evacuations, and search and rescue missions. These helicopters will be based in Broome, with additional H175s … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz eEconic Powers Airbus Helicopters’ Sustainable Refueling Efforts with All-Electric Technology

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters has introduced the all-electric Mercedes-Benz eEconic to its fleet for helicopter refueling at its Donauwörth facility. Developed in collaboration with ROHR Spezialfahrzeuge, the eEconic is equipped with a 16,500-liter tank for aviation fuel, including Sustainable Aviation … Read the full press release

Vattenfall Aims for Electrofuels in Aviation Amid Market Hesitation: A Look Towards the Future

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall is actively pursuing the development of electrofuels for the aviation industry, specifically focusing on producing electro-sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) on a large scale. Despite this ambition, the market remains hesitant, with significant growth expected to be delayed … Read the full press release

Indra Enhances Spanish Air and Space Forces with Advanced Lanza 3D Radar Systems

(IN BRIEF) Indra has deployed the advanced Lanza 3D long-range radar system for the Spanish Air Surveillance Squadron 2 (EVA-2) in Toledo, enhancing Spain’s air defense capabilities. This deployment is the first of five new radar systems designed to detect … Read the full press release

RAF’s Typhoon Takes Flight with Next-Generation Radar, Enhancing Combat Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) The Royal Air Force’s Typhoon aircraft has taken a major step forward with the first test flight of the new European Common Radar System Mark 2 (ECRS Mk2). Developed by Leonardo UK and tested by BAE Systems, this … Read the full press release

HENSOLDT Celebrates 20 Years of Rapid Eurofighter Support with Technical Diagnostic Cell in Laage

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT’s Technical Diagnostic Cell (TDC) in Laage, Germany, celebrates 20 years of maintaining the German Air Force’s Eurofighter fleet. The TDC plays a vital role by offering on-site repairs for key radar and self-protection system components, minimizing aircraft … Read the full press release

Vaisala and Estonia Lead the Way with Europe’s First C-Band SSPA Weather Radar Installation

(IN BRIEF) Vaisala and the Estonian Environment Agency have installed Europe’s first C-band Solid-State Power Amplifier weather radar in Tallinn. This advanced technology offers improved weather forecasting accuracy, enhanced system reliability, and lower operational costs compared to traditional radars, setting … Read the full press release

Swissport Strengthens Board with Former Kuehne+Nagel CEO Detlef Trefzger to Drive Global Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Swissport International AG has appointed former Kuehne+Nagel CEO Detlef Trefzger as a Non-Executive Director to its Board of Directors. Trefzger, who brings extensive industry expertise from his leadership roles at Kuehne+Nagel and DB Schenker, will support Swissport’s global … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow Scientists Break New Ground with High-Energy Quantum Entanglement at CERN

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Glasgow, working with the ATLAS experiment at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC), have made a groundbreaking discovery by observing quantum entanglement between top quarks at the highest energies ever studied. This is the … Read the full press release

GKN Aerospace Receives Silver Medal for Sustainability from EcoVadis

(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace has earned a Silver Medal from EcoVadis, a global leader in business sustainability assessments, after a thorough evaluation of its sustainability practices. The company scored 70, placing it in the top 92nd percentile among companies assessed … Read the full press release

Thales and Underwood Innovation Labs to Create Advanced Air Mobility Centre in Queensland

(IN BRIEF) Thales Australia and Underwood Innovation Labs have partnered to establish an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Centre of Excellence in Queensland. This facility aims to support the development of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems by providing access to cutting-edge … Read the full press release

Saab Completes Delivery of Fifth GlobalEye AEW&C Aircraft to United Arab Emirates, Strengthening Strategic Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Saab has successfully delivered the fifth and final GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), completing the series of deliveries that began in 2020. The advanced multi-domain surveillance system, equipped with … Read the full press release

Saab Delivers Cutting-Edge TAIPAN Radar Systems to British Army, Marking a New Era in Artillery Hunting Technology

(IN BRIEF) Saab has successfully delivered five next-generation TAIPAN artillery hunting radar systems to the British Army, replacing the older MAMBA radar. The advanced TAIPAN systems, now operational with the 5th Regiment Royal Artillery, offer improved deployment speed, mobility, and … Read the full press release

GKN Aerospace Expands Swedish Facility to Boost Advanced Aero-Engine Production

(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace is expanding its state-of-the-art aero-engine manufacturing facility in Trollhättan, Sweden by 5,000 square meters to meet growing demand in the aerospace industry. The facility will incorporate advanced digital processes, automation, and robotics, boosting production capacity for … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Celebrates Milestones for T56 and AE 2100 Engines in Military Aviation

(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce is marking significant achievements for its T56 and AE 2100 engines, which have powered military aircraft for decades. The T56 engine, first flown in 1954, has surpassed 220 million flight hours, while the AE 2100 engine has … Read the full press release

Swissport to Mandate Electric Ground Support Equipment from 2025 in Sustainability Push

(IN BRIEF) Swissport will require electric-powered vehicles for key ground support operations starting January 2025 as part of its goal to achieve 55% electric Ground Support Equipment (eGSE) by 2032. The company plans to invest over €1 billion in electric … Read the full press release