Category Archives: Aviation & Aerospace

Aviation & Aerospace Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Dassault Aviation Expands Use of 3DEXPERIENCE Platform for Enhanced Fleet Maintenance

(IN BRIEF) Dassault Aviation has extended its utilization of Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform, hosted on a sovereign cloud, to enhance the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) processes for its Rafale aircraft fleet serving the French Ministry of Armed Forces. The … Read the full press release

Thales Awarded Contract to Supply Advanced GM400α Radar System to Royal Malaysian Air Force

(IN BRIEF) Thales has been awarded a contract to supply the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) with the GM400α long-range radar system, including complete station infrastructure. The award ceremony, attended by the Ministers of Defence of Malaysia and France, followed … Read the full press release

Austria’s Comprehensive Air Defense Modernization Contract Awarded to Rheinmetall for €532 Million

(IN BRIEF) Austria’s Ministry of Defence has awarded Rheinmetall a contract worth €532 million (excluding value-added tax) for the comprehensive modernization of its existing Skyguard air defense systems, as part of its “Mission Forward” rearmament program. This ambitious project includes … Read the full press release

Airbus SE Announces Share Buyback Transactions to Support Employee Share Ownership Plan

(IN BRIEF) Airbus SE has reported a series of share buyback transactions as part of its ongoing share buyback program, initiated on November 20, 2023. The purpose of this program is to partially fund Airbus’ Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP). … Read the full press release

Thales Alenia Space Signs Contract to Provide Earth Observation Constellation for Indonesian Ministry of Defence

(IN BRIEF) Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales and Leonardo, has inked a multi-mission agreement with PT Len Industri to develop an advanced Earth observation constellation featuring both radar and optical sensors for the Indonesian Ministry of Defence … Read the full press release

IATA: Global Air Cargo Demand Continues to Grow, but Challenges Loom in the Economic Horizon

(IN BRIEF) Global air cargo demand increased by 3.8% in October 2023 compared to the same month in 2022, marking the third consecutive month of stronger year-on-year demand, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). However, capacity, measured in … Read the full press release

Airbus Begins Production of Galileo Second Generation Satellites in Germany

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has commenced full-scale production of the Galileo Second Generation (G2) satellites at its facility in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The first satellite flight model structure has arrived from Beyond Gravity in Zurich and will undergo final integration and testing … Read the full press release

Hamburg Airport Joins International “Hydrogen Hub at Airport” Network to Advance Hydrogen Infrastructure in Aviation

(IN BRIEF) Hamburg Airport has become the first German member and the 12th overall member of the international “Hydrogen Hub at Airport” network. This network aims to promote the expansion of hydrogen infrastructure in aviation and includes members from airports, … Read the full press release

German Navy’s NH90 Sea Tiger Helicopter Successfully Takes Maiden Flight

(IN BRIEF) In a significant milestone, the NH90 Sea Tiger, destined for the German Navy’s shipborne operations, has completed its inaugural flight at Airbus Helicopters’ Donauwörth site in Germany. This achievement marks a crucial step forward as Airbus Helicopters proceeds … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters Expands Presence in Lithuania with H125 Aircraft Sale to ASU BALTIJA

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters and Lithuanian operator ASU BALTIJA have agreed on a contract for two H125 helicopters at the European Rotors 2023 event. These helicopters represent Airbus’ first sale to a commercial operator in Lithuania and will serve passenger … Read the full press release

Neste and Emirates Team Up for Groundbreaking Air Travel with A380 SAF Engine Trial

(IN BRIEF) Emirates has conducted a pioneering Airbus A380 demonstration flight with one engine powered by Neste’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This milestone demonstrates SAF’s compatibility and potential as a sustainable alternative to traditional jet fuel. The flight, which took … Read the full press release

Viasat’s Arctic Satellite Broadband Project Moves Forward with Successful Thermal Vacuum Testing

(IN BRIEF) Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, has achieved a significant milestone in its Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission. The second satellite in the project, led by Space Norway subsidiary Heosat, has completed thermal vacuum testing at Northrop Grumman’s … Read the full press release

Safran’s Collins Aerospace Deal Challenged by Italian Regulatory Decision

(IN BRIEF) Safran’s planned acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s actuation and flight control business faces a regulatory challenge as the Italian government exercises its Golden Power to oppose the sale of Microtecnica S.r.l, the company holding the relevant assets in Italy, … Read the full press release

Safran Maintains Diversity in Board Composition After Director Elections

(IN BRIEF) Safran has completed its employee director elections, re-appointing Christèle DEBARENNE-FIEVET and welcoming Ivan HARDOUIN for a four-year term starting November 20, 2023. Christèle DEBARENNE-FIEVET will continue her role in the Appointments and Compensation Committee, focusing on compensation matters. … Read the full press release

UK Government Invests £53 Million to Boost Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry and Reduce Carbon Emissions

(IN BRIEF) The UK government has announced a £53 million investment to bolster the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry, aiming to save 2.7 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually. The funding supports nine innovative projects under the Department for Transport’s … Read the full press release

Indian Aerospace Advances: PTC Industries Joins Forces with Safran Aircraft Engines

(IN BRIEF) Indian company PTC Industries has partnered with French aerospace giant Safran Aircraft Engines to produce titanium casting parts for the LEAP engines, underpinning India’s “Make in India” initiative. PTC Industries will leverage its expertise in advanced casting processes … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Achieves Milestone: All In-Production Aero Engines Proven Compatible with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce has reached a significant milestone by successfully completing compatibility testing of 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on all its in-production civil aero engine types, fulfilling a commitment made in 2021. The ground and flight tests, involving various … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Successfully Tests UltraFan Demonstrator at Maximum Power Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel

(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce has achieved a significant milestone by successfully running its UltraFan technology demonstrator at maximum power in its Derby facility, UK. What makes this achievement even more noteworthy is that the initial test stage was conducted using 100% … Read the full press release

Lilium Partners with Michelin to Develop Custom Tires for Its All-Electric Vertical Take-Off Jet

(IN BRIEF) Lilium N.V., the developer of the groundbreaking all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet, has announced a strategic partnership with Michelin for the development and production of custom tires designed specifically for the Lilium Jet. This collaboration, which … Read the full press release

European Space Pioneer Chiara Manfletti Leads Research for Sustainable Space Travel at TUM

(IN BRIEF) Chiara Manfletti, a prominent figure in European space exploration, has joined the Technical University of Munich (TUM) as a leading expert in aerospace engineering. Her diverse career includes key roles at the German Aerospace Center (DLR), the European … Read the full press release