Category Archives: Aviation & Aerospace

Aviation & Aerospace Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

GKN Aerospace to Build Wing Structures for Archer Midnight eVTOL Aircraft

(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace has broadened its collaboration with Archer Aviation to include the manufacture and supply of wing structures for the Midnight eVTOL air taxi, in addition to supplying low-voltage EWIS since 2023. Midnight, a four-passenger electric air taxi … Read the full press release

GKN Aerospace Joins ICEFlight Consortium to Develop Cryogenic Hydrogen Cooling and Power Systems

(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace has become a core partner in ICEFlight, an Airbus-led consortium under the Dutch “Luchtvaart in Transitie” programme, alongside Cryoworld, Stirling Cryogenics, Futura Composites, NLR, Delft University of Technology, and University of Twente. The collaboration will develop … Read the full press release

GKN Aerospace Ships First Megawatt-Class EWIS Harnesses for EU-Supported SWITCH Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Project

(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace has delivered the first high-voltage EWIS harnesses for the EU-funded SWITCH hybrid-electric aircraft project. Produced at GKN’s Papendrecht, Netherlands facility, these megawatt-class AC wiring systems will undergo integration testing at Collins Aerospace’s Solihull, UK center before … Read the full press release

Empowering Frontline Teams with Vodafone & Airbus’s Secure Collaborative Network

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Business and Airbus Public Safety and Security have launched a secure critical-communications service across Europe that links mobile users with control rooms via voice, messaging, video, and location services. Built on Vodafone’s MCX prioritisation and Airbus’s Agnet … Read the full press release

Siemens Showcases Xcelerator-Powered Digital Transformation at Paris Air Show 2025

(IN BRIEF) At the 2025 Paris Air Show, Siemens Digital Industries Software debuted its chalet to highlight the Siemens Xcelerator platform’s role in revolutionizing aerospace and defense design, manufacturing, and operations. The exhibit features the Convergence Room—where AI, digital twins, … Read the full press release

MTU Completes Preliminary Design of 1.2 MW Hydrogen-Electric Powertrain for Regional Aircraft

(IN BRIEF) MTU Aero Engines has finalized the preliminary design of the megawatt-class HEROPS hydrogen-electric powertrain, marking a critical milestone in scaling its Flying Fuel Cell™ technology. Coordinated by MTU under the EU’s Clean Aviation programme, the consortium has established … Read the full press release

eMoSys Motor Hits 600 kW at 96 Percent Efficiency as MTU Begins FFC Stack Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) MTU Aero Engines has reached pivotal milestones in its Flying Fuel Cell™ development. The company completed the critical design review for its 600 kW electric powertrain and began manufacturing fuel-cell stacks in Munich. The eMoSys electric motor achieved … Read the full press release

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