Category Archives: Aviation & Aerospace

Aviation & Aerospace Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Astrobotic announces DHL and Airbus Defence and Space as partners in developing its lunar payload delivery service

DHL to manage logistics along the entire supply chain Airbus Defence and Space to contribute engineering support for lander design Astrobotic unveils new peregrine lunar lander BONN, 03-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Astrobotic, which is building a service to make the Moon … Read the full press release

Astaldi led consortium signs EUR 400 million contract for the Dome and of the Main Structure of the European Extremely Large Telescope

Contract valued at EUR 400 million MUNICH, 26-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The contract signing ceremony was held in Munich today for the design and development of the Dome and of the Main Structure of the E-ELT (European Extremely Large Telescope) to … Read the full press release

The Airbus Foundation and the Iranian Red Crescent Society launch initiative to train students in robotics and resilience techniques

Airbus Little Engineer robotics programme developed in cooperation with the Iranian Red Crescent Society will reach more than 6,000 teenagers in first 3 years Includes learning about the natural disaster cycle through science & technology TOULOUSE, 25-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The … Read the full press release

Vietjet orders CFM International’s LEAP-1B engine to power 100 Boeing 737 MAX aircrafts

Deliveries are scheduled between 2019 and 2023 Expands CFM fleet to more than 225 aircraft in service or on order HANOI, Vietnam, 25-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Vietnam’s Vietjet today announced it has ordered CFM International’s LEAP-1B engine to power 100 Boeing … Read the full press release

Safran Group of companies to communicate under a single brand name and logo: Safran

PARIS, 24-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Safran is changing its companies’ names and its visual identity to bolster the Group’s position as a global industrial leader and accelerate its international growth. Effective today (May 19, 2016), all Group companies will be communicating … Read the full press release

SMBC Aviation Capital orders $140 million U.S. worth of CFM International LEAP-1A engines

• Order valued at $140 million U.S. at list price • Company now has 35 aircraft on order with LEAP-1A engines WEST CHESTER, Ohio, 24-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — SMBC Aviation Capital, the world’s third largest aircraft leasing company, announced it has … Read the full press release

Airbus Group SE, Safran sign agreement for the second and final phase of their Airbus Safran Launchers 50/50 joint venture

European launcher industry takes decisive consolidation step Closing of agreement expected in Q2 2016 Phase 2 of transaction is a decisive step for Ariane 6 new generation launcher Amsterdam/Paris, 03-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Group SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) and Safran … Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group Q1-2016: Adjusted EBIT improved

Adjusted EBIT for first three months improved Good result improvement at Lufthansa Passenger Airlines Unit cost reductions compensate lower unit revenues All business segments except Lufthansa Cargo according to guidance Full year guidance confirmed COLOGNE, 03-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — “We have … Read the full press release

Xample Development SARL developed Helitab Electronic Flight Bag Mobile technology for Airbus Helicopters Super Puma EFB

GENEVA, 02-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Xample Development Sarl, a worldwide leader in mobile technology based Aircraft navigation systems, announced an agreement on a mandate with Airbus Helicopter, a global leader and provider of Civil and Military rotary wings aircraft, for … Read the full press release

Finmeccanica released its 2015 Sustainability and Innovation Report written in compliance with “G4 – Sustainability Reporting Guidelines”

ROME, 29-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (22/04/2016), Finmeccanica has published the Sustainability and Innovation Report of the Group for the year 2015, written in compliance with “G4 – Sustainability Reporting Guidelines”, established by GRI – Global Reporting Initiative, according to the … Read the full press release

Finmeccanica and the Politecnico of Milan partner over Research, development, innovation and training

An impulse to Open Innovation Finmeccanica – Politecnico “Innovation Hub” will promote cooperation in areas of research, development, innovation and training The agreement was signed in Milan by Prof. Giovanni Azzone and by Mauro Moretti, respectively Rector of the Milan … Read the full press release

Finmeccanica demonstration: Italian Air Force Typhoon was able to identify friendly NATO vehicles during a simulated mission

This technology allows to avoid collateral damages due to friendly fire during close air support operations In the demo, an Italian Air Force Typhoon was able to identify friendly NATO vehicles during a simulated mission  The technology development, integration and … Read the full press release

Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye: It’s been a fantastic start to 2016 and Heathrow is performing strongly on all fronts

LONDON, 28-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — High service standards recognised as Heathrow is named ‘Best airport in Western Europe’ by Skytrax for second consecutive year 16.8 million passengers using Heathrow in first three months, up 2.6%. Garuda Indonesia is the latest … Read the full press release

Zika virus education session at the 2016 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2016) on 25 May

BRUSSELS, 27-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — As the Olympic Games in Rio de Janiero approach, and with Brazil frequently cited as a “hot zone” for the mosquito-borne Zika virus, business aircraft operators are understandably concerned. “A lot of people are going to … Read the full press release

ESA: Media invited to follow the launch of the 2nd satellite of the Sentinel-1 mission from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana on 22 April

PARIS, 18-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The second satellite of the Sentinel-1 mission – Sentinel-1B – is set for launch from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana on 22 April at 21:02 GMT (23:02 CEST). Media representatives are invited to follow the launch online … Read the full press release

Airbus Group, Siemens partner over various hybrid/electric propulsion systems

Both companies take significant joint development decision Assemble joint development team of some 200 employees Target: breakthrough innovation in aerospace e-mobility MUNICH, 07-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Group (stock exchange symbol: AIR) and Siemens (stock exchange symbol: SIE) have signed a … Read the full press release

TAP Portugal signs with Airbus to upgrade the cabins of its A330s, A319s, A320s and A321s

Hamburg, 07-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — TAP Portugal has signed an agreement with Airbus at Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg to upgrade the cabins of its A330s, A319s, A320s and A321s. The engineering and certification of this extensive cabin retrofit programme … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space and Thales to supply the French Ministry of Defence database with digital geographic data

The French National Institute of Geographic and Forestry Information (IGN) has awarded the Thales-Airbus Defence and Space consortium the GeoMaps contract for the next six years French armed forces will get high added-value geographical data that will give them the … Read the full press release

#ActInSpace contest to take place on 20 and 21 May 2016 in about 30 cities across Europe

Toulouse, France, 06-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Defence and Space is partnering with the French and European space agencies (CNES and ESA*) to organise ActInSpace. ActInSpace is a 24-hour contest where anyone can join a team and meet challenges such as … Read the full press release

Helisota extends its MRO capabilities by adding HC120, HC135 and HC140 helicopter types to its EASA Part-145 certificate

Vilnius, Lithuania, 31-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Helisota, an international provider of integrated maintenance, repair and overhaul services for rotorcraft, has extended its MRO capabilities by adding HC120, HC135 and HC140 helicopter types to its EASA Part-145 certificate. Following the successful certification, … Read the full press release