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Aviation & Aerospace Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Airbus one of four suppliers for European Space Agency’s DIAS, the Copernicus Data and Information Access Service

Airbus has been awarded a four year contract BRUSSELS, 18-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) to be one of four suppliers for DIAS, the Copernicus Data and Information Access Service. DIAS will … Read the full press release

BAE Systems and The University of Manchester successfully complete first flight trials with unmanned aerial vehicle MAGMA

Farnborough, United Kingdom, 15-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — BAE Systems and The University of Manchester set to change the future of aircraft design with unique flight control technology Together with The University of Manchester, we have successfully completed the first phase … Read the full press release

Qatar Armed Forces and Dassault Aviation agree on future cooperation and the exercise of an option for 12 Rafale

In the presence of the President of the French Republic, Mr. Emmanuel Macron, and his Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Qatar Armed Forces and Dassault Aviation signed an agreement on future cooperation and the exercise of an … Read the full press release

Holographic radar technology startup Aveillant acquired by Thales

La Défense, France, 30-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Thales announces the acquisition of Aveillant Ltd, a Cambridge (UK) based start-up company, pioneer in holographic radar technology. Holographic radars perform very differently to standard surveillance techniques by establishing a permanent and complete … Read the full press release

Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns marked the launch of UK Government’s Modern Industrial Strategy at the Airbus Campus in Newport

LONDON, 28-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Welsh Secretary launches Industrial Strategy at Airbus’ Newport Campus UK Government publishes its vision for a modern Industrial Strategy. Welsh Secretary marks launch during visit to Airbus’ Newport Campus Industrial Strategy to drive growth across the whole … Read the full press release

Saab to deliver a Mass Field Feeding Capability to the South African National Defence Force

STOCKHOLM, 22-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Defence and security company Saab has been awarded a contract to deliver a Mass Field Feeding Capability to the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). The contract will supply the SANDF with mobile containerised kitchens systems … Read the full press release

European Space Agency: Copernicus Sentinel-5P satellite delivered its first images of air pollution

PARIS, 22-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Launched into orbit on 13 October, the Copernicus Sentinel-5P satellite has delivered its first images of air pollution. To mark this important milestone, ESA, the European Commission and the German Aerospace Centre DLR invite media representatives … Read the full press release

STFC: UK scientists and engineers celebrate MIRI’s performance during the cryogenic test for the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) at NASA Johnson Space Flight Center in Houston

SWINDON, 21-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — UK scientists and engineers are celebrating following the confirmation that their instrument has performed very well during the cryogenic testing for the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) at NASA Johnson Space Flight Center in Houston, Texas. … Read the full press release

GKN: Kevin Cummings will leave the Board; Anne Stevens becomes Interim Chief Executive

Redditch, UK, 17-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The GKN Board has concluded that the next stage of GKN’s development is best delivered under alternative leadership. As a result, Kevin Cummings, previously CEO Designate, will leave the Board and GKN with immediate effect. … Read the full press release

Dassault Systèmes’ ‘Engineered to Fly’ on the cloud provides BRM Aero 3D modeling and simulation capabilities to efficiently design and develop its Bristell airplanes

• Rapid, secure cloud access to advanced product development capabilities • Innovative smaller business can improve productivity with minimal IT overhead • Resurgence of aerospace innovation requires more comprehensive, sophisticated technology VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France, 16-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce: better insight into the engines with new range of apps for airline pilots

DERBY, 15-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has launched a unique new range of apps, designed specifically for customer airline pilots, to give them a better insight into their engines. The Pilot App enables pilots and their airlines to save fuel and … Read the full press release

Civil aerospace engines: first run of Rolls-Royce Advance3 demonstrator

DERBY, 15-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce is reaching a new milestone in the development of its next generation of civil aerospace engines with the first run of its Advance3 demonstrator. The demonstrator will test a new engine core that will deliver … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space showcases its new C295 Armed ISR version at the Dubai Airshow

TOULOUSE, 15-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Defence and Space is showcasing its new C295 Armed ISR (Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance) version at the Dubai Airshow. A C295 is exhibited on static display flanked by a wide range of weapons which … Read the full press release

Sichuan Airlines selects Airbus Flight Hour Services (FHS) and Airbus Real Time Health Monitoring Service (AiRTHM) for its new fleet of four A350 XWBs

Airbus’ expertise in services secures highest performance and operations of airline’s fleet  TOULOUSE, 15-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Sichuan Airlines, an all-Airbus-fleet airline based in Chengdu, has selected Airbus Flight Hour Services (FHS) and Airbus Real Time Health Monitoring Service (AiRTHM) … Read the full press release

BAE Systems: Durability test airframe of the F-35A aircraft has successfully completed its third life testing in Brough, East Yorkshire

Farnborough, United Kingdom, 13-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Successful completion of full scale durability test completed in structural test rig in our facility at Brough A full scale durability test airframe of the F-35A aircraft has successfully completed its third life testing, equivalent to 24,000 … Read the full press release

Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ): ACJ319 on display at the Dubai show: 19 passengers in enviable comfort

Demonstrates flexibility to work, rest and play in an ACJ TOULOUSE, 09-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) will exhibit an ACJ319 at the Dubai show[1] , highlighting the value of a “best in class” cabin to potential customers. … Read the full press release

Airbus will showcase its wide range of innovative technologies at the Dubai Airshow

TOULOUSE, 09-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — At the Dubai Airshow, which runs from 12th to 16th November 2017, Airbus will showcase its wide range of innovative technologies, products and services, from market-leading commercial and military aircraft to helicopters and space systems. The Airshow, which … Read the full press release

Aerospace industry veteran C. Jeffrey Knittel to lead Airbus business in the Americas

Herndon, Virginia, U.S.A., 09-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Aerospace industry veteran C. Jeffrey Knittel, formerly both Chief Executive of C2 Aviation Capital and President of CIT Transportation Finance, will join Airbus early next year, taking the reins of the company’s business … Read the full press release

Airbus with significant presence at the MRO Asia-Pacific exhibition in Singapore

SINGAPORE, 09-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus had a significant presence at the MRO Asia-Pacific exhibition last week, with the company and its subsidiary Satair each having a stand and several executives speaking about the future of the maintenance business at a … Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines and CFM International sign nine-year Rate Per Flight Hour (RPFH) maintenance agreement for 128 CFM56-7B engines

• Supports CFM56-7B / Next-Generation 737 fleet • Includes spare engines WEST CHESTER, Ohio, U.S.A., 08-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Alaska Airlines and CFM International have signed a nine-year Rate Per Flight Hour (RPFH) maintenance agreement to support 128 CFM56-7B engines that … Read the full press release