Category Archives: Aviation & Aerospace

Aviation & Aerospace Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Thales Warns of Sixfold Surge in Ransomware Strikes on Aviation Ahead of Paris Air Show

(IN BRIEF) Thales’s latest report, released just before the Paris Air Show, documents a 600% rise in ransomware attacks on the aviation industry between January 2024 and April 2025. Analysts recorded 27 major incidents by 22 ransomware groups, with 71% … Read the full press release

Hexagon Expands Geosystems Division with APEI Acquisition to Meet Growing Demand for High-Resolution Aerial Data

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon AB will acquire French aerial-mapping firm APEI—operator of a private survey aircraft fleet across Europe and Africa—to expand its geospatial content capabilities. APEI’s longstanding partnership with Hexagon includes contributions to the Hexagon Content Program and HxDR platform. … Read the full press release

Neste’s Renewable Diesel Enables Helsinki Airport to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions Certification

(IN BRIEF) Neste’s renewable diesel has played a pivotal role in helping Finavia’s Helsinki Airport become the fifth facility in Finland to achieve net-zero emissions in its operations, under the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program. With 90% average greenhouse gas … Read the full press release

Avia Solutions Group’s KlasJet Signs Charter Deal with Air Cairo to Support Egyptian Tourism Surge

(IN BRIEF) Avia Solutions Group’s charter airline KlasJet has signed an agreement with Air Cairo to operate summer flights between Milan, Sharjah, and Cairo from May 30 to October 31, 2025. As the first EASA-based ACMI partner of Air Cairo, … Read the full press release

Ascend Airways Adds Fifth Aircraft and Secures Canadian Certification as Fleet Growth Accelerates

(IN BRIEF) Ascend Airways has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a fifth aircraft—a Boeing 737-8 MAX—registered as G-ULIT and immediately placed on a long-term wet lease. The UK-based ACMI and charter airline, part of Avia Solutions Group, has … Read the full press release

Royal Thai Air Force Chooses Saab Gripen E/F for Future Fighter Aircraft

(IN BRIEF) The Royal Thai Air Force has confirmed its selection of the Saab Gripen E/F as its future multi-role fighter, with Saab and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) set to proceed with the procurement process. This decision includes … Read the full press release

Safran’s New €108 Million Factory in Belgium to Revolutionize Compressor Blade Production for Aircraft Engines

(IN BRIEF) Safran Blades has opened a new state-of-the-art facility in Marchin, Belgium, designed to produce titanium compressor blades for aircraft engines. This €108 million investment strengthens Safran Aero Boosters’ position in the aeronautics sector, with the plant expected to … Read the full press release

Exolum Unveils State-of-the-Art Fuel Storage Facility at Expanding Jorge Chávez Airport in Lima

(IN BRIEF) Exolum has launched its newly expanded fuel storage facility at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, marking a significant advancement in Latin America’s aviation infrastructure. The $100 million investment features state-of-the-art storage tanks, filtration systems, and a fully … Read the full press release

Airbus Completes First Set of Wings for A350 Freighter, Marking a Milestone in Air Cargo Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has completed the first set of wings for the A350 freighter (A350F) at its Broughton site, marking a significant milestone in the development of the world’s most advanced freighter aircraft. These wings are designed similarly to the … Read the full press release

Infineon Launches First Radiation-Hardened GaN Transistors for Space Missions, Earning Highest DLA Certification

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies has unveiled its first radiation-hardened Gallium Nitride (GaN) transistors, designed for space applications and certified to the highest reliability standards by the United States Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The GaN High Electron Mobility Transistor (HEMT) devices … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel Partners with Natilus to Explore Integration of Blended-Wing-Body Aircraft into Air Logistics Operations

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel and Natilus have announced a strategic partnership to explore the potential of integrating Natilus’s blended-wing-body aircraft into commercial air logistics. This collaboration aims to assess the operational feasibility, environmental impact, and economic benefits of these innovative aircraft, … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Celebrates Delivery of 9,000th Jet Engine from Dahlewitz Facility, Marking Key Milestone

(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce marks a major production milestone with the delivery of its 9,000th engine from the Dahlewitz facility. The Pearl 700 engine will power a Gulfstream G700, further solidifying the site’s role as a Centre of Excellence for two-shaft … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Marks Milestone with 1,500th CorporateCare Enhanced Service Contract

(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce has reached a significant milestone, signing its 1,500th CorporateCare Enhanced service contract since the program’s inception in 2019. The service offers comprehensive coverage, financial and operational benefits, and priority access to Rolls-Royce’s global services infrastructure, making it … Read the full press release

EIB and Luxembourg Space Agency Collaborate to Integrate Satellite Data into Financial Sector Practices

(IN BRIEF) The EIB and the Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA) have partnered to enhance the use of satellite data in the financial sector, aiming to improve financial services’ sustainability and reporting. Through an R&D Pilot Programme, the collaboration will explore … Read the full press release

Vaisala Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation with the Launch of AviMet 10 for Next-Generation Airport Weather Management

(IN BRIEF) Vaisala has launched AviMet 10, the latest enhancement to its aviation weather management system, marking 50 years of innovation in providing trusted weather data to the aviation industry. This update includes modern, browser-based user interfaces, customizable layouts, and … Read the full press release

AeroDelft Makes History as First Student Team to Test Electric Aircraft Powered by Liquid Hydrogen

(IN BRIEF) AeroDelft has made history as the first student team to successfully test an electric aircraft propulsion system powered by liquid hydrogen, marking a significant step in the journey towards sustainable aviation. The POTOMAC Phase III trial demonstrates the … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall and ICEYE to Launch Joint Venture for SAR Satellite Production, Strengthening Germany’s Space Technology Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall and ICEYE have signed an MoU to establish Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions, a joint venture focused on satellite production, with an emphasis on SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellites for military and security purposes. The partnership will begin … Read the full press release

Vietnam Airlines Enhances Payment Processing Worldwide with Expanded Partnership with Adyen

(IN BRIEF) Adyen has expanded its partnership with Vietnam Airlines, enabling the airline to leverage Adyen’s global acquiring network for processing payments worldwide. The integration facilitates faster and more reliable transactions, including credit card payments and local payment methods such … Read the full press release

Airbus to Acquire Key Production Assets from Spirit AeroSystems to Strengthen Commercial Aircraft Programmes

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has finalized an agreement with Spirit AeroSystems to acquire key production assets critical to its commercial aircraft programmes. This includes the acquisition of multiple facilities across the U.S., France, Morocco, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. The deal, valued … Read the full press release

University of St.Gallen Researches How Tax Reform Could Cut Aviation Emissions

(IN BRIEF) A new research project at the University of St.Gallen, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation, will investigate how changes in aviation taxation could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Switzerland. Running from 2025 to 2028, the study … Read the full press release