(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
(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
(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
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Management
Tagged appointments, Christèle DEBARENNE-FIEVET, Directors, election, Hervé CHAILLOU, Ivan HARDOUIN, Safran
(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
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Airlines UK, Amy Hebert, Ben Houchen, carbon emissions, investment, Mark Harper, partnership, Professor Mohamed Pourkashanian, sustainability, sustainable aviation fuel, Tim Alderslade, UK Government
(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
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged aero engine design, casting parts, Dominique Dupuy, INDIA, Indian airlines, LEAP engines, Lucknow, M. Sachin Agarwal, PTC Industries, Safran, Safran Aircraft Engines, titanium casting, Uttar Pradesh
(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
(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
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI), Clean Sky programs, EU, Maximum Power, partnership, Rolls-Royce, Simon Burr, sustainability, sustainable aviation fuel, Tufan Erginbilgic, UK Government, UltraFan technology
(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
(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
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Education, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Technology, Travel
Tagged appointment, Chiara Manfletti, European Space, leadership, partnership, RESEARCH, sustainability, Sustainable Space Travel, TUM
(IN BRIEF) Michelin’s Bourges site, a key player in the aircraft tire market, has announced a 5-year action plan to enhance its performance. The plan focuses on innovation, efficiency, and addressing organizational challenges posed by recent growth. It involves collaboration … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) London Gatwick Airport, part of VINCI Airports network, has achieved Level 4+ ‘Transition’ certification in the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) scheme, making it the 13th airport within VINCI Airports to reach this highest level of environmental recognition. The … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Airbus is set to renew its fleet of chartered vessels that transport aircraft subassemblies between Europe and the United States. They will be replaced with three modern, low-emission roll-on/roll-off vessels that utilize wind-assisted propulsion. Airbus has partnered with … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Airbus, aircraft subassemblies, chartered vessels, CO2 emissions, Louis Dreyfus Armateurs, low-emission roll-on/roll-off vessels, Nicolas Chrétien, wind-assisted propulsion
(IN BRIEF) Saab will be showcasing its advanced defense and security solutions at the Dubai Airshow in Dubai World Central, United Arab Emirates, from November 13 to 17. Visitors to Saab’s stand (#965) in the main exhibition hall will have … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Government, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Security & Safety, Sweden
Tagged Anna-Karin Rosen, Defense Solutions, Dubai Airshow, exhibition, Saab
(IN BRIEF) In a significant development, Saab has been awarded a contract worth SEK 579 million by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to bolster the operational capabilities of Gripen C/D fighter aircraft. This contract encompasses the design of new … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Gripen C/D Fighter Jets, Lars Tossman, partnership, Saab, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Airbus Defence and Space has inked two contracts with France’s Direction générale de l’armement (DGA) and Direction de la Maintenance Aéronautique (DMAé), amounting to a total of €1.2 billion. The contracts pertain to the Capability Enhancement and In-Service … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Spain
Tagged Airbus, Defence and Space, French A330 MRTT Fleet, Jean-Brice Dumont, partnership
(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel France has opened a new air logistics hub at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, significantly expanding its air freight capabilities and healthcare logistics solutions. The hub can handle 300 air freight pallets per week, with a larger … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Switzerland, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged air freight, air logistics, Cargo City, healthcare cargo, Healthcare Logistics, Heiko Schuhmacher, Kuehne+Nagel, Kuehne+Nagel France, logistics, Paris Charles de Gaulle airport, QuickSTAT
(IN BRIEF) VINCI Airports has unveiled a £100 million, five-year investment plan for Belfast International Airport aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, passenger experience, and environmental performance. The initial phase involves constructing a state-of-the-art £25 million security building that will implement … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) VRG Components, a global distributor of electronic components, has announced a partnership with Insistra, an Austrian-based agency. Both companies share a commitment to quality, timely deliveries, and customer service. Insistra will work with Austrian manufacturers to address supply … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Safran Landing Systems has entered into a five-year agreement with Wizz Air to perform Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations on 57 aircraft from its A320 family fleet. The MRO services will be conducted at Safran Landing Systems’ … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged A320, Bruno Chiarelli, Family Landing Gear Maintenance, Julia Brix, partnership, Safran, Wizz Air
(IN BRIEF) CFM has introduced an upgraded High-Pressure Turbine (HPT) blade designed to enhance the durability of its CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines. This new blade design incorporates insights from millions of engine field hours and includes improvements like increased wall … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged CFM, CFM56 engines, durability, High-Pressure Turbine Blade, Jacey Welsh, Jérôme Morhet, partnership, Safran, sustainability
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