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Aviation & Aerospace Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Airbus A350-900 earns Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency

BLAGNAC, 1-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The world’s latest generation commercial airliner, the A350-900, has received Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on 30th September 2014. The certified aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines. Federal Aviation … Read the full press release

The first Airbus A400M new generation airlifter for the German Air Force begun final tests towards its delivery

SEVILLE, 1-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The first Airbus A400M new generation airlifter for the German Air Force has begun final tests towards its delivery. The four engines on the aircraft, known as MSN18, were successfully run simultaneously for the first time … Read the full press release

BAE Systems plc releases its Interim Management Statement for the period from 1 July 2014 to 28 September 2014

LONDON, 30-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — BAE Systems plc today issues its Interim Management Statement for the period from 1 July 2014 to 28 September 2014 in accordance with the requirements of the UK Listing Authority’s Disclosure Rules and Transparency Rules. … Read the full press release

JSC Aeroflot welcomes the first non-Russian pilot to join Russia’s flag carrier

MOSCOW, 25-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — JSC Aeroflot (“the Company”, Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) CEO Vitaly Saveliev today welcomed the first non-Russian pilot to join Russia’s flag carrier. Klaus Rohlfs, a German citizen, will make his maiden flight as an Aeroflot … Read the full press release

The first Airbus A400M airlifter for the Royal Malaysian Air Force takes shape at the Airbus Defence and Space final assembly line in Seville, Spain

Aircraft will transform Royal Malaysian Air Force transport capabilities Seville, Spain, 25-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The first Airbus A400M new generation airlifter for the Royal Malaysian Air Force is rapidly taking shape at the Airbus Defence and Space final assembly … Read the full press release

Airbus’ A320neo Family reaches new heights with increased fuel burn savings per seat further improved to 20% across the entire family by 2020

Blagnac, France, 25-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The A320neo Family is reaching new heights, with increased fuel burn savings per seat further improved to 20% across the entire family by 2020. The 20% fuel burn saving is achieved through Airbus’ latest … Read the full press release

Airbus Group UK appoints Paul Kahn as president from 1st October 2014

Following more than nine years in the role Robin Southwell is to step down from his position as President of Airbus Group UK from end September 2014. Paul Kahn appointed President of Airbus Group UK from 1 October 2014 LONDON, … Read the full press release

Enea signed 1.3M USD service agreement with global technology leader in the avionics industry

STOCKHOLM, 17-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Enea and a leading US aerospace/defense company have signed a new service agreement valued at 1.3 MUSD over a period of 5 months. The customer, who is a global technology leader in the avionics industry has … Read the full press release

Thales successfully delivers significant upgrade to the Australian Tiger helicopter simulator

Thales has successfully delivered a significant upgrade to the Australian Tiger helicopter simulator.  Cannes, 11-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The improvements to the Full Flight Mission Simulator’s (FFMS) Visual Display System (VDS) mean the Australian Tiger simulator now has the highest … Read the full press release

Thales Alenia Space appointed Riadh Cammoun Vice President, Public and Regulatory Affairs

Cannes, 11-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Riadh Cammoun, 52, was named Vice President, Public and Regulatory Affairs at Thales Alenia Space, effective September 1st. He replaces Julia Maris. A graduate of the Ecole Spéciale des Travaux Publics civil engineering school, with a … Read the full press release

Thales Alenia Space to upgrade and expand its range of Spacebus geostationary telecommunications satellites

Cannes, 11-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Thales Alenia Space is upgrading and expanding its range of Spacebus geostationary telecommunications satellites. With 80 orders recorded to date and over 500 years of cumulated service in orbit, Spacebus platforms offer proven performance. They are available … Read the full press release

Ryanair to order 200 CFM LEAP-1B engines to power 100 Boeing 737 MAX 200 valued at more than $1.3 billion

Expands CFM-powered fleet to more than 1,000 engines NEW YORK, New York, 9-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Ryanair today announced its commitment to purchase 200 LEAP-1B engines to power 100 Boeing 737 MAX 200. Boeing formally launched the airplane, a variant of the … Read the full press release

Snecma’s fifth development model of the Vinci® rocket engine completes its ground firing tests

Vernon, Canada, 9-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The fifth development model (M5) of the Vinci® rocket engine designed by Snecma (Safran), has successfully completed its ground firing tests. Vinci® is a new-generation cryogenic rocket engine – fueled by liquid hydrogen and oxygen – … Read the full press release

Sagem presents its latest developments in unmanned aerial vehicles at UAV Show Europe 2014 in Bordeaux Mérignac airport, 9-11 September

Bordeaux-Mérignac, France, 9-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — At the UAV Show Europe 2014 at the Bordeaux Mérignac airport, from September 9 to 11, Sagem (Safran) is showcasing its latest developments in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), for both civil and military applications, in … Read the full press release

Safran: Richard Nevill appointed Vice President of Aircelle’s Customer Services Division

Le Havre, France, 9-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Richard Nevill has been appointed the Vice President of Aircelle’s Customer Services Division, effective September 1. Nevill brings proven expertise in customer support and services, gaining his experience during a 30-year aerospace industry career. … Read the full press release

airberlin achieved slightly improved operating result in Q2-2014 with turnover up 2,9% to EUR 1,146.4 million

BERLIN, 21-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — First elements of restructuring program announced airberlin achieves positive net result Year-on-year operating result (EBIT) slightly improved Increased revenue due to stable passenger numbers and increased yield Cost reduction initiatives are showing results Sufficient liquidity for … Read the full press release

Safran filed the French version of its 2014 Half- Year Financial Report with Autorité des marchés financiers – AMF

Paris, 12-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Safran (NYSE Euronext Paris: SAF) has filed the French version of its 2014 Half- Year Financial Report (Rapport Financier Semestriel) with the French financial markets authority (Autorité des marchés financiers – AMF). The 2014 Half-Year Financial Report … Read the full press release

LHR Airports Limited: 6.97 million passengers travelled through Heathrow in July 2014 making it Heathrow’s busiest month ever

LONDON, 11-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — LHR Airports Limited: 6.97 million passengers travelled through Heathrow in July 2014 making it Heathrow’s busiest ever month 6.97million passengers travelled through Heathrow in July 2014, an increase of 0.5% on July 2013 and Heathrow’s busiest … Read the full press release

Henkel to hold webinar on “Composite Surfacing and Lightning Strike Protection” on August 13th, 2014

Surfacing films are designed to improve the surface quality of honeycomb stiffened composite parts. They also provide a barrier for dissimilar materials, decrease surface preparation time and provide protection of structural fibers. But this is not all: Laminated films composed … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce welcomes International Airlines Group decision to convert eight Airbus A350-900 options into firm orders, powered by Trent XWB engines

London, UK, 5-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has welcomed a decision by International Airlines Group (IAG) to convert eight Airbus A350-900 options into firm orders, powered by Trent XWB engines. The engines will have long-term TotalCare® service support. The A350-900 aircraft will go … Read the full press release