Category Archives: France

Press Releases & News from France distributed via EuropaWire

New corporate jet customer care centre (C4you) for Airbus private jet customers

Experienced team will provide dedicated response to private jet needs Blagnac, 30-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Airbus is introducing a new corporate jet customer care centre (C4you) for its private jet customers, aimed at providing dedicated access to an experienced team. Customers … Read the full press release

Dassault receives FAA and EASA approval for EASy II on the Falcon 7X

Geneva, Switzerland, 29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dassault recently received approval from both the FAA and EASA for EASy II on the Falcon 7X. With this approval, the enhanced, award-winning flight deck is now available for all EASy-series Falcons. The latest version … Read the full press release

Alstom Grid organized Technical Seminar in Barcelona on new substation automation solutions

28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 14 May, Alstom Grid organized a new Technical Seminar on new substation automation solutions aimed at small and medium sized electricity companies in the Catalonia area. This event is part of a series of seminars that … Read the full press release

Eurocopter to supply EC225 and AS350 B3e helicopters to China’s State Grid General Aviation Company

China’s largest helicopter operator in the power and electricity sectors, the State Grid General Aviation Company (SGGAC), has ordered one EC225 and two AS350 B3e rotorcraft to support the country’s electrical grid development and build the Chinese company’s business into … Read the full press release

La BEI prête 400 millions d’EUR au Groupe Renault

27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — La Banque européenne d’investissement (BEI) annonce qu’elle vient d’accorder un prêt de 400 millions d’euros au Groupe Renault afin de contribuer à la recherche et au développement d’une nouvelle génération de véhicules écologiques et financièrement accessibles, un … Read the full press release

SABCA to attend the Paris Air Show, Le Bourget, June 17- 23, 2013

27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SABCA and its composite subsidiary SABCA Limburg will be at the Paris Air Show, from June 17th until June 23rd, 2013 SABCA Team will present its latest developments in design, manufacturing, testing and support of major Complex Metallic and Composite Structures, as well as … Read the full press release

Cassidian introduced new secure communications solution Claricor 3 at Critical Communications World Congress

A smart choice for organisations looking for secure communications on a scale that can match their evolving needs more closely Claricor 3 includes compact equipment such as the DXT3p switch and the TB3p base station Advanced functions including data services, … Read the full press release

Sultanate of Oman national carrier Oman Air orders three Airbus A330-300 aircraft

A330 success continues as the solution for long-haul growth Blagnac, 27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has placed an order for three A330-300s, growing its A330 Family fleet to a total of ten Airbus … Read the full press release

Leading plastic injection molding simulation company SIMPOE acquired by Dassault Systèmes

Enhances 3DEXPERIENCE with Injection Molding Simulation for Plastics Design-to-Manufacturing Process VÉLIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France , 24-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, … Read the full press release

Danone acquires over 90% in US based organic baby food producer Happy Family

Paris, 24-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Danone announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire an equity interest of over 90% in Happy Family, the fourth largest contender in the US baby food market. Launched in 2006, Happy Family is … Read the full press release

Arianespace successfully launched the second Vega rocket from the Guiana space Center

Proba-V, VNREDSat-1 and ESTCube-1 in orbit Kourou, 24-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On May 6, 2013 at 11:06 pm local time in French Guiana, Arianespace successfully launched the second Vega rocket from the Guiana space Center (CSG), orbiting the Proba-V, VNREDSat-1 and … Read the full press release

Astrium SES-6 satellite built for satellite operator SES shipped to launch site

Latest state-of-the-art broadcast satellite SES-6 is the sixth Eurostar spacecraft designed and manufactured by Astrium for SES SES-6 to provide next generation broadcast services including HD video distribution and mobile services to North and Latin America, Europe and the Atlantic … Read the full press release

Dassault Falcon presented full lineup of long-range large-cabin executive jets at EBACE May 21-23, 2013

Falcon 2000S, 900LX, 7X to Highlight Dassault’s EBACE Display As Company Marks 50th Anniversary 23-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dassault Falcon will present a full lineup of long-range large-cabin executive jets at this year’s European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition, May … Read the full press release

COFCO, Mengniu, Danone form joint-venture to Accelerate the Development of Fresh Dairy Products in China

Paris, 23-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — COFCO, the State-owned largest food company in China, has signed an agreement with Danone, pursuant to which the two parties will form a joint-venture. COFCO has agreed to sell 148,014,022 shares in China Mengniu (a Hong-Kong … Read the full press release

Arianespace turns 27 years in Japan

Tokyo, 23-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Since opening its Tokyo office in 1986, then launching the first Japanese commercial satellite, JCSAT-1, in 1989, Arianespace has become a major partner to Japanese manufacturers and operators. During its annual Japan Week conference in Tokyo, Arianespace … Read the full press release

Plenary debate of the European Parliament on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership in Strasbourg

Karel De Gucht, European Commissioner for Trade, remarks on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Strasbourg, 23-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — From the outset, let me underline the importance of this Parliament’s interest, commitment and contribution to preparations for negotiations of a Transatlantic Trade … Read the full press release

The European Parliament voted to endorse EC’s proposal for EU-wide protection for victims of domestic violence

EU-wide protection for victims of domestic violence to become law Strasbourg, 23-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Victims of violence, in particular domestic violence, will soon be able to count on EU-wide protection, after the European Parliament voted with an overwhelming majority (602 … Read the full press release

Alstom Italy to attend Energy Festival 2013

23-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom Italy will be present at Energy Festival 2013, organized with the support and collaboration of the University LUISS Guido Carli, which will host the event, Milan Polytechnic and the University Ca ‘Foscari of Venice. On the opening … Read the full press release

Alstom delivers the first 3 trains to to the first metro line in Panama City

22-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As part of the improvement programme to the transport sector in Latin America, Alstom has achieved an important milestone in the region. The company has delivered the first 3 trains to the first metro line in Panama … Read the full press release

THK Gökçen Aviation orders 17 air ambulance Eurocopter EC135s

Eurocopter’s EC135 will perform medical airlift duties throughout Turkey with a fleet of 17 helicopters to be flown by the Turkish Aeronautical Association’s THK Gökçen Aviation commercial arm, marking the latest major contract win for this twin-engine rotorcraft in the … Read the full press release