Category Archives: France

Press Releases & News from France distributed via EuropaWire

Safran Aircraft Engines and Abu Dhabi Aviation Sign Strategic MoU to Boost UAE’s Military Aviation MRO Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) In a move set to enhance the UAE’s military aviation capabilities, Safran Aircraft Engines and Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding at IDEX 2025, focusing on joint engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) … Read the full press release

Veolia Earns Prestigious ESG Recognition with Top Scores from CDP, S&P Global, and DJSI

(IN BRIEF) Veolia has achieved significant milestones in its ESG efforts, receiving leadership-level distinctions from CDP and a Top 5% ranking in S&P Global’s 2025 Sustainability Yearbook. These accolades highlight the company’s commitment to sustainability, climate action, and water preservation, … Read the full press release

Thales Enhances Arizona DPS Identity Cards with Advanced Security Features for Public Safety

(IN BRIEF) Thales has secured a contract with the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) to provide enhanced identity cards, including Concealed Weapons Permits and Security Guard IDs, featuring 100% polycarbonate material for improved security and sustainability. The new cards … Read the full press release

Thales and Sopra Steria Partner to Accelerate Digital Transformation in European Air Traffic Management

(IN BRIEF) Thales and Sopra Steria have entered a strategic partnership to advance the digital transformation of Europe’s Air Traffic Management (ATM) ecosystem. The collaboration will focus on the development of the OpenSky Platform, an ultra-secure digital solution designed to … Read the full press release

Volocopter Partners with Jet Systems to Launch eVTOL Services in France

(IN BRIEF) Volocopter has partnered with Jet Systems Hélicoptères Services to introduce electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft services in France. The collaboration will begin with the deployment of two VoloCity eVTOL aircraft in Paris, with plans to expand … Read the full press release

Sanofi’s Dupixent Receives FDA Priority Review for the Treatment of Bullous Pemphigoid

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi’s Dupixent has been granted FDA priority review for the treatment of bullous pemphigoid (BP), a chronic skin disease. If approved, Dupixent would be the first targeted medicine for BP in the U.S., with the FDA’s decision expected … Read the full press release

UAE-France High-Level Business Council Strengthens Economic Cooperation at Third Meeting

(IN BRIEF) At the third meeting of the UAE-France High-Level Business Council in Paris, strategic partnerships were formed to enhance collaboration in energy, renewable energy, infrastructure, and artificial intelligence. The event, co-chaired by H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber and Patrick … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and ENI Secure Key Agreement for Cyprus Offshore Gas Development

(IN BRIEF) In a major move for energy cooperation, TotalEnergies and ENI have signed a Host Government Agreement (HGA) with Egypt and Cyprus, paving the way for the development of the Cronos gas field in Cyprus offshore Block 6. The … Read the full press release

UAE-France Strategic Alliance Fuels Clean Energy Expansion in Africa and Asia

(IN BRIEF) A new partnership, strengthened by the UAE-France High-Level Business Council and the UAE-France Framework for Cooperation in Artificial Intelligence, is set to bolster clean energy access in emerging markets. Masdar, TotalEnergies, and EPointZero have formalized a collaboration to … Read the full press release

Safran and IndustriAll Europe Partner to Enhance Work-Life Balance for Employees with Groundbreaking Agreement

(IN BRIEF) Safran and IndustriAll Europe have signed a pioneering European framework agreement aimed at improving work-life balance for employees, with a focus on family-related issues such as parental support, workplace flexibility, caregiver assistance, and awareness programs. This initiative reflects … Read the full press release

VINCI Announces Leadership Appointments for Airports and Autoroutes Sectors to Strengthen Strategic Growth

(IN BRIEF) Nicolas Notebaert, CEO of VINCI Concessions, has announced leadership changes within VINCI Airports and VINCI Autoroutes as part of a strategic restructuring. Sabine Granger has been appointed as the CEO of VINCI Autoroutes, while Rémi Maumon de Longevialle … Read the full press release

Safran Electronics & Defense and IGG Inaugurate Advanced Defense Facility in Abu Dhabi

(IN BRIEF) Safran Electronics & Defense and International Golden Group have launched their Vision for Optronics & Navigation joint venture in Abu Dhabi, which will focus on R&D and the manufacturing of advanced military technology, particularly optronics and navigation systems. … Read the full press release

Puratos Expands Its Reach in the Baking Industry with Acquisition of École Bellouet Conseil

(IN BRIEF) Puratos, a global leader in bakery ingredients, has acquired the renowned École Bellouet Conseil, a prestigious French bakery school based in Paris. Founded by celebrated pastry chefs G. Joël Bellouet and Jean-Michel Perruchon, the school has been a … Read the full press release

EIB and BNP Paribas Partnership to Drive €8 Billion Investment in Europe’s Wind Energy Sector

(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have announced a partnership to inject up to €8 billion into the European wind energy sector. With a €500 million counter-guarantee from the EIB, BNP Paribas will back wind farm … Read the full press release

Casino and Avia Thévenin Ducrot Extend Partnership to Enhance Travel Retail Offering in France

(IN BRIEF) Casino and Avia Thévenin Ducrot have renewed their partnership for another three years, continuing their successful collaboration that has been running for nearly 20 years. This partnership allows Casino to supply a variety of products tailored to the … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Helps Revibat Launch Innovative System to Recycle Glass Wool Waste into Building Insulation Panels

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has supplied and commissioned an advanced neXline airlay system for Revibat in France, which allows the company to convert glass wool waste into valuable building insulation panels, reducing landfill waste and the carbon footprint. The system processes … Read the full press release

Imerys Achieves Top CDP Climate Rating and Strong ESG Performance in 2024

(IN BRIEF) Imerys has been recognized with an A rating on the CDP Corporate Climate A List for 2024, an improvement from its B score in 2023, underscoring the company’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving Science-Based Targets … Read the full press release

Crédit Agricole Italia Appoints Hugues Brasseur as New CEO, Giampiero Maioli to Become Chairman

(IN BRIEF) On February 12, 2025, Crédit Agricole Italia’s Board of Directors appointed Hugues Brasseur as the new CEO, effective after the General Meeting on April 23, 2025, where he will also be nominated Managing Director. He will replace Giampiero … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Partners with GSPC for Long-Term LNG Supply to Support India’s Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Limited (GSPC) have signed a ten-year Sale and Purchase Agreement, under which TotalEnergies will supply GSPC with 400,000 tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually starting in 2026. The LNG will primarily … Read the full press release

Philippe Maillard Appointed Chief Operating Officer of BNP Paribas to Drive Operational and Technological Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Philippe Maillard has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of BNP Paribas, effective 11 February 2025. Maillard, who previously served as COO of BNP Paribas’ Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) division, will now join the … Read the full press release