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Aviation & Aerospace Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Leonardo-Finmeccanica: Definition Study of the European MALE RPAS Programme launched

Manching, Germany, 30-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Since beginning of September the development of a common European drone has entered a new phase. The contract for the Definition Study of the European MALE RPAS (Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) … Read the full press release

Neste Head of Aviation Regulation Henrik Erämetsä appointed Co-Chair of EU initiative ‘the European Advanced Biofuels Flightpath’

HELSINKI, 29-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Henrik Erämetsä, Head of Aviation Regulation at Neste has been appointed Co-Chair of the EU initiative ‘the European Advanced Biofuels Flightpath’ as a representative of the biofuels industry. Mr. Erämetsä will co-chair together with Ruben Alblas … Read the full press release

Safran Toulouse: Safran inaugurates its consolidated regional site near Toulouse-Blagnac international airport

TOULOUSE, 28-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Philippe Petitcolin, Chief Executive Officer of Safran, has inaugurated Safran Toulouse, the Group’s consolidated regional site, located near the Toulouse-Blagnac international airport. The ceremony was attended by a number of VIP guests, including Carole Delga, President … Read the full press release

Wärtsilä launches helicopter guidance software technology for marine market applications

HELSINKI, 27-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä announces the launch of its helicopter guidance software technology for marine market applications. Originally developed for military applications, the technology is based on the company’s well known Nacos Platinum navigation system. Following increasing demand from … Read the full press release

Boeing and Saab AB to present performance, affordability, and maintainability advantages of Boeing T-X to U.S. Air Force

STOCKHOLM, 19-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Boeing and its partner Saab AB will use their two production T-X aircraft, revealed today, to show the U.S. Air Force the performance, affordability, and maintainability advantages of their approach. Boeing T-X is an all-new aircraft … Read the full press release

First results from the Gaia satellite revealed

SWINDON, 15-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The first results from the Gaia satellite, which is completing an unprecedented census of more than one billion stars in the Milky Way, are being released today to astronomers and the public. The release marks the … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space announces Peru’s first satellite PerúSAT-1 ready for launch on 16 September 2016

PerúSAT-1 is Peru’s first satellite Preparations complete for satellite launch scheduled for 16 September 2016 TOULOUSE, 13-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The PerúSAT-1 satellite, designed and built by Airbus Defence and Space, the world’s second largest space company and world leader in … Read the full press release

Volaris becomes the first operator of the Airbus A320neo in North America

Largest Airbus customer in Mexico first to operate best-selling, fuel-efficient aircraft TOULOUSE, 13-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Low-cost carrier Volaris took delivery of its first A320neo, making the airline the first operator of the A320neo in North America. Volaris is Mexico’s … Read the full press release

UAVtechnics unveils FLIR drone with dual thermal RGB camera

ANTWERP, Belgium, 11-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — UAVtechnics, a European based company has released a thermal drone solution utilizing DJI Inspire drone and FLIR thermal camera resulting in a quadcopter with dual thermal and daylight vision. Both sensors are located into … Read the full press release

Airbus Corporate Jets to showcase ACJ319 at the Jet Expo show in Moscow from 8 to 10 September 2016

Highlights best cabin of any business jet TOULOUSE, 05-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Corporate Jets is exhibiting an ACJ319, operated by MJet on VVIP charters, at the Jet Expo1 show in Moscow. Part of the ACJ320 Family, which has the widest … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters to present at MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition in Kielce, Poland from 6-9 September 2016

Arrival of H225M Caracal from the French Army in flight to Kielce, Poland for MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition 2016 Airbus Helicopters to showcase H225M Caracal, Tiger HAD and H145M for the first time Presence in line with Airbus Group’s … Read the full press release

Solvay opens new carbon fiber production line at its U.S. Piedmont Facility in South Carolina

BRUSSELS, 29-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay today inaugurates a new carbon fiber production line at its U.S. Piedmont Facility, South Carolina, doubling production capacity of a key raw material to make carbon fiber reinforced composite materials and meeting increasing demand … Read the full press release

Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) welcomes Sky Express as a new customer

Billund, Denmark, 26-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) is pleased to confirm that it has delivered one ATR 42-500, MSN 457, to Sky Express on lease. NAC is glad to welcome Sky Express as a new customer. About Nordic Aviation … Read the full press release

Major Recruitment Drive Across Europe – Coming to Italy

Unlimited Opportunities for the right candidates to gain their wings DUBLIN, 17-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — With unprecedented growth, Crewlink, an official recruitment and training partner of Ryanair are delighted to announce a major recruitment drive across Europe. Recruitment days will … Read the full press release

Polish WB Electronics S.A. signed an agreement with NSPA for the logistic support of unmanned systems FlyEye

On 20th July, WB Electronics S.A., the leader of the largest private capital group in the Polish defence industry WB Group signed an agreement with NSPA for the logistic support of unmanned systems FlyEye Ożarów Mazowiecki, Poland, 10-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

U.S. airline Allegiant signed a purchase agreement for 12 Airbus A320ceo aircraft

U.S. airline transitions to an all-Airbus fleet TOULOUSE, 02-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Las Vegas, Nevada-based Allegiant Travel Company has signed a purchase agreement for 12 Airbus A320ceo (current engine option) aircraft. This deal marks the first time the low-cost airline has … Read the full press release

Airbus: Philippines based Cebu Pacific to order two A330-300s

Reflecting success of Airbus widebody on carrier’s long haul low fare routes PARIS, 02-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Manila-based Cebu Pacific has placed a firm order with Airbus for two A330-300s. The aircraft will join an existing fleet of six A330s flying … Read the full press release

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence to acquire a pooled fleet of Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (A330 MRTT) aircraft

LUXEMBOURG, 02-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has today notified Parliament of the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Luxembourg to proceed with the acquisition of a pooled fleet of Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (A330 … Read the full press release

Solvay and Mubadala joint venture to supply carbon fiber pre-impregnated composite materials to support Boeing’s new 777X program

Solvay and Mubadala create joint venture in UAE to expand 777X supply Brussels, Seattle, Abu Dhabi, 13-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay and Mubadala Development Company, the Abu Dhabi-based investment and development company, are further strengthening their solid strategic relationship with … Read the full press release

Accenture showcases its newly-developed mixed reality experience on Bombardier C Series aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow

Accenture Develops Mixed Reality Proof of Concept for Bombardier, Bringing an Immersive Aircraft Experience to Life The next generation digital customer experience will be unveiled on the C Series aircraft at Farnborough International Airshow 2016 LONDON, 12-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture … Read the full press release