Category Archives: Aviation & Aerospace

Aviation & Aerospace Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

ABB to accompany Solar Impulse on the first round-the-world flight in a plane powered only by energy from the sun

ABB and Solar Impulse share vision of decoupling environmental impact from economic growth Zurich, Switzerland, 9-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB, the leading power and automation technology company, is proud to accompany Solar Impulse and its crew on the first round-the-world flight … Read the full press release

Nordic Aviation Capital purchased one ATR 72-500, MSN 723, from Lighthouse Aviation

Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has purchased one ATR 72-500, MSN 723, from Lighthouse Aviation. This is NAC’s first transaction with Lighthouse Aviation. Billund, Denmark, 5-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global … Read the full press release

Inmarsat partners with key Australian aviation industry stakeholders to trial improved flight tracking services on commercial airline flights

Canberra, Australia, 3-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat, the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications and safety services, today announced that it is partnering with Airservices Australia and other key aviation industry stakeholders to trial improved flight tracking services on commercial … Read the full press release

Thales, École Polytechnique sign renewable four-year scientific partnership agreement to develop new generation of lasers

PARIS, 3-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The joint technology development project is part of a renewable, four-year scientific partnership agreement signed by Thales and École Polytechnique on the 11th of March 2014. For this new project, the partners will build on their complementary … Read the full press release

Saphir robotics project to be deployed in Thales Alenia Space’s clean rooms starting in the second half of 2015

Thales Alenia Space presents “Tomorrow’s Factory” The transformation of industry is driven by robotics and cobotics CANNES, 3-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ —  The space market is undergoing deep changes, including the arrival of both new players and new initiatives likely to significantly … Read the full press release

Thales Alenia Space renews its CMMI® Level 3 accreditation

Ten years of continuous performance improvement to benefit all customers CANNES, 26-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Ten years ago, Thales Alenia Space began to apply CMMI® (Capability Maturity Model Integration), the international standard that recognizes the performance and maturity of industrial organizations, … Read the full press release

Thales and ASELSAN signed new cooperation agreement during IDEX 2015 in Abu Dhabi to continue joint development of Missile Launcher System

PARIS, 26-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Thales and ASELSAN of Turkey have signed a new cooperation agreement during IDEX 2015 in Abu Dhabi to continue joint development of a Missile Launcher System that incorporates Thales’s Lightweight Multi-role Missiles (LMM) and the … Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines names Andrea Pernkopf Vice President for Product Management and Marketing

VIENNA, 23-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Andrea Pernkopf (47) will assume the position of Vice President for Product Management and Marketing of Austrian Airlines. She succeeds Bernd Hartweger, who has left the company. Born in Hinterstoder, Upper Austria, she is currently … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space to design and develop SES-14 innovative telecommunications satellite for SES

Third all-electric satellite ordered in less than a year and the second for SES, reinforces Airbus Defence and Space’s world leadership in high power electric satellites SES-14 will have a double mission, including a High Throughput Satellite (HTS) mission with … Read the full press release

Airbus: Indian Dynamatic Technologies Ltd to manufacture flap-track beams for A330 wide body family

Dynamatic to manufacture key wing components for A330 wide body family BLAGNAC, 17-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus has signed an agreement with Bengaluru based Dynamatic Technologies Ltd. to be the single source supplier of flap-track beams for the wide body … Read the full press release

The Lycée Airbus to hold Open Day for young students to discover professions in the aeronautical sector on February 28th

Registration for the 2015 academic year starts on February 16th Toulouse, 17-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Lycée Airbus is currently one of the few company secondary schools that still exist in France. Each year it trains nearly 350 young students … Read the full press release

BAE Systems to present at IDEX 2015 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, 22-26 February 2015

LONDON, 16-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — We will be showcasing a wide spectrum of products and high-end technologies for air, land, sea and cyber Our presence Our presence at IDEX will span a number of our businesses including a strong focus … Read the full press release

LuxairGroup Board of Directors approves fleet renewal strategy

Luxembourg, 9-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — During a meeting held on 6 February 2015, the LuxairGroup Board of Directors approved the fleet renewal strategy proposal brought forward by the Management board. This two-phase strategy is based on Luxair Luxembourg Airlines’ need … Read the full press release

SABCA presents at the AERO INDIA 2015 Air Show 18th-22nd February, Belgian Aerospace

BRUSSELS, 6-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — SABCA will be at the AERO INDIA 2015 Air Show, from 18th February until 22nd February, 2015, Hall C, Booth 2.9 – Belgian Aerospace As a Tier 1 Partner of major OEM, SABCA has developed a … Read the full press release

Heathrow unveiled new plans to provide insulation to homes, if the Government gives planning approval for a third runway

Meets public challenge to develop noise insulation scheme comparable to other European hub airports including Schiphol, Madrid, Charles de Gaulle and Frankfurt New offering shaped by feedback from local public consultation Enhanced offer to cover all insulation costs for residents … Read the full press release

Airbus Group: The first EC135 T2+ helicopter of the Australian Defence Force for its new Helicopter Aircrew Training System successfully completed its first flight in Europe

Donauwörth, Germany, 27-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The first EC135 T2+ helicopter in a planned fleet of modern, twin-engine, rotary-wing aircraft being acquired by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) for its new Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS), has successfully completed its … Read the full press release

The Office for Civil Protection in South Tyrol awarded Airbus Defence and Space extension contract for the Tetra radio communication network in South Tyrol, Italy

SOUTH TYROL, Italy, 23-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Office for Civil Protection in South Tyrol has awarded Airbus Defence and Space and its Austrian partner company Center Communications Systems an extension contract for the Tetra radio communication network in South … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters upgraded its full-flight simulator at its training center in Singapore to provide highly realistic training in both day and night search and rescue operations

SINGAPORE, 23-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The AS365 Dauphin rotorcraft full-flight simulator at Airbus Helicopters’ Singapore-based training center has been upgraded to provide highly realistic training in both day and night search and rescue (SAR) operations, offering pilots the unique capability … Read the full press release

ATR announced 2014 was the best year in its history

PARIS, 23-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The year 2014 ended for ATR beating last years’ records in sales; deliveries, turnover and backlog. The aircraft manufacturer’s sales increased to 160 aircraft, along with 120 options, exceeding the previous 2011 record (157 firm … Read the full press release

The first Airbus A400M new generation airlifter for the Royal Malaysian Air Force painted in its new colours at the Airbus Defence and Space facility in Seville, Spain

SEVILLE, 23-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The first Airbus A400M new generation airlifter for the Royal Malaysian Air Force has now been painted in its new colours at the Airbus Defence and Space facility in Seville, Spain. In the coming days the … Read the full press release