Category Archives: Aviation & Aerospace

Aviation & Aerospace Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Airbus, CAAS, and CFM International Designate Singapore as the World’s First Airport Testbed for RISE Open Fan Engines

(IN BRIEF) Airbus, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), and CFM International have signed an MOU to make Singapore the world’s first airport testbed for CFM’s RISE Open Fan engine technologies, aiming to create a global readiness framework for … Read the full press release

Empa Advances Global Research on Metallic Glasses Through ISS Experiments in Partnership with the European Space Agency

(IN BRIEF) Empa is conducting advanced research into metallic glasses through a series of experiments aboard the International Space Station in collaboration with the European Space Agency, aiming to better understand their properties and improve industrial production methods. Metallic glasses, … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space and Hisdesat Extend Strategic Partnership to Commercialise Next-Generation PAZ-2 Radar Earth Observation Satellites

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Defence and Space and Hisdesat have signed an agreement to extend their strategic partnership for the commercialisation of radar Earth observation imagery, covering the future PAZ-2 satellite constellation. Building on their collaboration since 2018, the agreement supports … Read the full press release

Strategic Alliance Between Kuehne+Nagel and SWISS Advances Market Introduction of Synthetic Aviation Fuels

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel and Swiss International Air Lines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen their cooperation on sustainable aviation, with a focus on synthetic aviation fuel produced by Synhelion. As part of the partnership, Kuehne+Nagel will purchase Synhelion … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters Secures Ghana Defence Contract for H175M and Premium ACH Helicopters

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract by Ghana’s Ministry of Defence for a fleet comprising two H175M helicopters and two corporate variants, the ACH175 and ACH160. The H175Ms will support a wide range of multi-mission roles including … Read the full press release

Thales Supports SkyBridge Alliance as Three European ANSPs Unite on ATC Modernisation

(IN BRIEF) Thales is supporting the newly launched SkyBridge Alliance, which brings together air navigation service providers from the Czech Republic, Estonia, and Finland to modernise and harmonise European air traffic management. The alliance has selected an upgraded version of … Read the full press release

STARLUX Becomes 11th Global Operator of Airbus A350-1000 with First Delivery

(IN BRIEF) STARLUX Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000, becoming the 11th airline globally to operate the largest variant of the A350 family. The aircraft joins the carrier’s existing A350-900 fleet on long-haul routes and debuts as … Read the full press release

Safran Passenger Innovations Partners with Skyted to Introduce Silent Inflight Communication

(IN BRIEF) Safran Passenger Innovations has entered into an exclusive agreement with Skyted to integrate silent and confidential voice communication technology into its RAVE In-Flight Entertainment systems. The collaboration enables discreet inflight calls that preserve cabin quietness while supporting productivity … Read the full press release

Thales Strengthens Panama’s Air Traffic Management Capabilities with Comprehensive Upgrade

(IN BRIEF) Thales will modernise the Air Traffic Control Centre of Panama’s Civil Aviation Authority by delivering a full suite of advanced air traffic management solutions designed to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Implemented in partnership with SOFRATESA, the project … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters Secures Landmark Spanish Defence Order for 100 Military Aircraft

(IN BRIEF) Spain has awarded Airbus Helicopters four contracts covering the purchase of 100 helicopters under the National Helicopter Plan, representing the largest helicopter acquisition ever managed by the Ministry of Defence’s DGAM. The order includes H135, H145M, H175M, and … Read the full press release

Airbus Secures Additional A350 1000 Order from China Airlines to Support Long Haul Growth

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has confirmed a follow-on order from China Airlines for five additional A350-1000 aircraft, bringing the airline’s total order for the type to 15 and complementing its existing fleet of 15 A350-900s. The deal supports China Airlines’ long-term … Read the full press release

From Sialkot to Birmingham: The Hidden Architecture of Transnational Criminal Networks

(IN BRIEF) The text argues that Pakistani-linked drug trafficking networks operating in the UK are not a recent development but the modern continuation of long-standing clandestine trade systems rooted in South Asia, which have evolved from historic courier routes into … Read the full press release

MTU Aero Engines Appoints New Heads for Commercial Programs and Maintenance Subsidiaries

(IN BRIEF) MTU Aero Engines has announced a comprehensive leadership reshuffle across its commercial engine and maintenance operations, effective January 1, 2026, following Ottmar Pfänder’s promotion to the Executive Board. André Sinanian will oversee all commercial engine programs, Patrick Biebel … Read the full press release

Airbus and Barry Callebaut collaborate on Starling-powered forest risk monitoring across global supply chain

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Defence and Space is supporting Barry Callebaut with satellite surveillance of its global cocoa supply chain using the Starling geospatial monitoring system. The solution provides high-resolution imagery and AI-powered forest change detection to track deforestation risks and … Read the full press release

Airbus drives industry-wide collaboration through Destination 10X to strengthen global flight safety

(IN BRIEF) Airbus is expanding its flight safety initiatives beyond aircraft development through Destination 10X — a global collaboration platform aimed at reducing aviation accident rates by at least tenfold. The programme connects operators, safety leaders, and Airbus specialists through … Read the full press release

GKN Aerospace strengthens global additive strategy with Norwegian investment and partnership in Kongsberg

(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace Norway will expand its additive manufacturing capabilities at its Kongsberg engines centre through a strategic partnership with Norwegian Catapult Manufacturing Technology. Norwegian Catapult and SIVA will co-invest NOK 12 million (almost £1 million), supporting Norway’s ambition … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce and AVK Advance Sustainable Power Strategy with HVO-Ready Generators and CO₂-Filtering Initiative

(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce and AVK have signed a five-year agreement ensuring long-term delivery of mtu Series 4000 emergency power generators for critical data centre infrastructure in the UK and Ireland. The contract secures production capacity to support growing energy demands … Read the full press release

Saab and Airservices Australia Sign Long-Term Service Agreement to Support Tower Automation at Major Airports

(IN BRIEF) Saab and Airservices Australia have signed a master service agreement covering automation services for major airports in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. The partnership ensures the ongoing deployment and upgrade of Saab’s Integrated Air Traffic Control Suite (I-ATS) … Read the full press release

Strengthened partnership between Thales and AIO supports Egypt’s drive for technological sovereignty and regional leadership

(IN BRIEF) Thales and Arab International Optronics have expanded their long-standing partnership to support Egypt’s efforts to strengthen technological self-reliance and industrial capability in defence and advanced systems. The reinforced cooperation spans six key areas, including the launch of a … Read the full press release

Melrose plans CFO transition as aerospace-focused growth strategy continues

(IN BRIEF) Melrose Industries has announced that current CFO Matthew Gregory will retire in 2026, following a period in which he oversaw the transformation of GKN Aerospace into an independent listed aerospace technology company. He will remain in role through … Read the full press release