Category Archives: Aviation & Aerospace

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Michelin’s Bourges Site Unveils 5-Year Plan for Aircraft Tire Market Growth and Welcomes Innovative Production Activities

(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

London Gatwick Airport Achieves Top Environmental Certification, Accelerates Net Zero Commitment

(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

Eco-Conscious Airbus: Fleet Renewal for Sustainable Transatlantic Transport

(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

Saab Unveils Cutting-Edge Defense Solutions at Dubai Airshow

(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

Saab Secures SEK 579 Million Contract to Enhance Gripen C/D Fighter Jets

(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

Airbus Defence and Space Secures €1.2 Billion Contracts for Enhancement and Support of French A330 MRTT Fleet

(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

Sustainable Excellence: Kuehne+Nagel France Inaugurates Eco-Friendly Air Logistics Facility Paris CDG Airport

(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

VINCI Airports Launches £100 Million Investment to Transform Belfast International Airport

(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

VRG Components Welcomes New Austrian Independent Agent

(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

Safran Secures 5-Year Contract with Wizz Air for A320 Family Landing Gear Maintenance

(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

CFM Enhances Durability of CFM56 Engines with Upgraded High-Pressure Turbine Blade

(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

Thales and SoyYo Spearhead Passwordless Authentication Revolution for Colombian Users

(IN BRIEF) Thales, a leading global technology and security provider, is expanding its partnership with SoyYo, a Colombian digital identity provider, to introduce FIDO2 passkeys for passwordless authentication. This collaboration aims to enhance online security and user experience by allowing … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel and SATS Forge Strategic Partnership to Elevate Air Logistics Efficiency and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel and SATS Ltd have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing value chain efficiencies and sustainability within the air logistics industry. This partnership builds on their successful joint efforts in … Read the full press release

Lilium Completes First High-Voltage Electrical Harnesses for Revolutionary eVTOL Jet

(IN BRIEF) Lilium N.V., the developer of the groundbreaking all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet, has achieved a significant milestone by completing the first high-voltage electrical harnesses for the Lilium Jet. This achievement, achieved through a collaboration with GKN … Read the full press release

thyssenkrupp Aerospace and Boeing Extend 25-Year Partnership to Strengthen Aerospace Supply Chain

(IN BRIEF) thyssenkrupp Aerospace and Boeing have agreed to extend their long-term partnership, which has been ongoing since 1998. Under the contract extension, thyssenkrupp Aerospace, a part of thyssenkrupp Materials Services, will continue to provide supply chain management services, supply … Read the full press release

Restructuring Initiatives Underway as Airbus Prepares for 2024

(IN BRIEF) Airbus is undergoing significant leadership changes, forming a Commercial Aircraft management team led by Christian Scherer. The leadership team will focus on addressing current operational challenges while also planning for future strategies. Effective January 1, 2024, the Airbus … Read the full press release

Thales Partners with Zambia Airports to Upgrade Air Traffic Control Systems for Enhanced Safety

(IN BRIEF) Thales is collaborating with Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) to modernize the air traffic control (ATC) systems at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka and Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport in Livingstone. This upgrade will introduce Datalink CPDLC … Read the full press release

AMAG Austria Metall Renews Multi-Year Supply Contract with Airbus, Expanding Market Share and Focusing on Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) AMAG Austria Metall AG has renewed its multi-year supply contract with Airbus. This contract renewal allows AMAG to increase its business volume due to rising aircraft production rates and a larger market share. AMAG will supply certified rolled … Read the full press release

Airbus Launches THEOS-2 Earth Observation Satellite, Enhancing Thailand’s Geo-Information Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has successfully launched THEOS-2, an Earth observation satellite, for the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency of Thailand (GISTDA) from Europe’s spaceport in French Guiana. This satellite follows the launch of THEOS-1 in 2008 and will provide … Read the full press release

Neste, ISCC, and DHL Collaborate to Enhance Transparency in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Emission Reduction Reporting

(IN BRIEF) Neste, ISCC, and DHL Group have partnered to develop and pilot the ISCC Credit Transfer System, a registry-based system that enables transparent and credible reporting of emission reductions achieved through the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The … Read the full press release