Category Archives: France

Press Releases & News from France distributed via EuropaWire

Construction begins on Airbus’ U.S. Assembly Line in Mobile, Alabama

Posted on 18, April 2013 by

Opportunity for some 1,000 high-skilled workers direct and many more in supply chain Blagnac, 18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Airbus manufacturing in the United States advanced another step closer to reality today in Mobile, Alabama, as construction of the company’s A320 Family Assembly … Read the full press release →

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Alstom T&D India won the coveted ‘Best International Exhibitor’ award at Gridtech 2013

Posted on 18, April 2013 by

18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom T&D India won the coveted ‘Best International Exhibitor’ award at the recently concluded Gridtech 2013. Gridtech 2013, held from 3rd to 5th April 2013 in New Delhi, is a prestigious event that brings together leading Indian … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, France, Infrastructure & Utilities, Marketing, Technology

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Airbus’ Cabin BFE Supplier Support Rating recognises suppliers for best in-service performance

Posted on 18, April 2013 by

Airbus recognises cabin BFE suppliers’ customer support Blagnac, 18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the 2013 Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Genevieve Laurens-Chassagne, Head of Supplier Support Management – Customer Services at Airbus, presented awards in recognition of those cabin Buyer-Furnished-Equipment (BFE) suppliers … Read the full press release →

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Tampa Electric selects Alstom to provide steam turbine generator set for its Polk Power Station

Posted on 18, April 2013 by

18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Tampa Electric, which provides electricity for more than 687,000 homes and businesses in West Central Florida, has selected Alstom to provide a new steam turbine generator set for its Polk Power Station.  This equipment package, which includes an … Read the full press release →

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Statement of the European Commission on Hungary in the Plenary Debate of the EP

Posted on 18, April 2013 by

Viviane Reding – Vice-President of the European Commission, EU Justice Commissioner Hungary and the Rule of Law EP Plenary/Strasbourg, 18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — President, Minister, Honourable Members, I want to thank the President for holding this debate today on a subject which … Read the full press release →

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Olli REHN: Statement on Cyprus in the European Parliament

Posted on 18, April 2013 by

Olli REHN – Vice-President of the European Commission and member of the Commission responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro European Parliament Strasbourg, 18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — President, Honourable Members, As President Barroso is attending the funeral of Baroness Thatcher … Read the full press release →

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Štefan Füle on the 2012 comprehensive monitoring report on Croatia

Posted on 17, April 2013 by

Štefan Füle – European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy European Parliament, plenary debate / Strasbourg Strasbourg, 17-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — President, Honourable Members, It is a great honour for me to participate in today’s debate on Croatia. I also welcome your support … Read the full press release →

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Alstom to present from 15-19th April at the Bilbao Marine Energy Week its latest technological solutions for renewable ocean energy

Posted on 16, April 2013 by

16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom presents from 15-19th April at the Bilbao Marine Energy Week – the largest European conference on marine energy – its state of the art technological solutions for renewable ocean energy. This event, organized by the EVE (the Basque … Read the full press release →

Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Infrastructure & Utilities, Marketing, Spain, Technology

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Airbus to enrich its Premium Economy Seating offering available in the A350 XWB Catalogue in partnership with EADS Sogerma

Posted on 16, April 2013 by

Offering even more interior choices for A350 XWB operators EADS Sogerma to introduce a new seat model into the A350 XWB catalogue Joining Zodiac in enriching the A350 XWB’s Premium Economy Seating offer Aircraft Interiors Expo 2013, Hamburg, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ … Read the full press release →

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LAAD Defense & Security exposition in Brazil will feature Eurocopter light- and medium-lift helicopters

Posted on 15, April 2013 by

Eurocopter’s long-term commitment to Brazilian helicopter operators and industry is being marked at the LAAD Defense & Security exposition 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This week’s LAAD Defense & Security exposition will feature a comprehensive lineup of Eurocopter light- and medium-lift helicopters, … Read the full press release →

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Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris is the first Mexican airline with Sharklet-equipped A320

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

Blagnac, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris celebrated the delivery of its first Sharklet-equipped Airbus A320 with a special flight from Mexico City to Cancun. Volaris is the first Mexico-based operator of the new fuel-saving wing tip devices. The flight … Read the full press release →

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Dassault Systèmes opens an office in Dubai

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

Office to Extend Reach of Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE Platform in the Region DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (UAE), 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, a world leader in 3D design, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product … Read the full press release →

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EADS Successfully Places $ 1 Billion Inaugural U.S. Bond in the U.S. institutional market for first time in its history

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

Amsterdam,  12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EADS has successfully placed bonds in the U.S. institutional market for the first time in its history by pricing an inaugural USD 1 billion bond with a 10-year maturity on April 9, 2013. The proceeds of … Read the full press release →

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Dassault Systèmes to introtuce a new industry solution experience for high tech companies called “HT body”

Posted on 11, April 2013 by

From Imagination to Production in Record Time, Electronics Manufacturers Capture Consumer Demands to Deliver Best-Selling Products VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, a world leader in 3D design, 3D Digital Mock Up and … Read the full press release →

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Eurocopter makes a breakthrough into the Bangladeshi civil helicopter market with the arrival of Ecureuil family

Posted on 11, April 2013 by

Eurocopter makes a breakthrough into the Bangladeshi civil helicopter market with the arrival of the country’s first Eurocopter rotorcraft this year. An EC130 B4 was delivered to R&R Aviation; while an AS350 B3e was showcased to civilian and governmental prospects … Read the full press release →

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AS350B3e, the latest version of Eurocopter’s successful Ecureuil family, to enter the UK market

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

The AS350B3e, the newest version of Eurocopter’s successful Ecureuil family, is the latest addition to the UK’s important single engine helicopter fleet in Private/Business Aviation Oxford, UK, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — After its entry into service in September 2011, the AS350B3e, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

La Banque européenne d’investissement (BEI): prêt de 120 M€ pour accroître la sécurité du tunnel transeuropéen de Fréjus

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — La Banque européenne d’investissement (BEI) annonce son engagement concret en faveur du projet transfrontalier du tunnel de Fréjus avec l’octroi d’un prêt de 120 millions d’euros. Le contrat de financement a été signé, ce lundi 8 avril 2013, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, France, Government, Investment, Transportation & Logistics

Dassault’s FalconBroadcast Service Now Available on Falcon 2000 and Falcon 900 EASy Models

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

Saint-Cloud, France, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dassault Falcon announced today that its new FalconBroadcast airborne health monitoring service is now available on all Falcon 2000 and Falcon 900 models equipped with the EASy cockpit. “This service has been available for our … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Technology

Lafarge, Saint-Gobain, Schneider Electric and A_PRIORI team up to develop energy efficient houses in Russia

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

Moscow, Russian Federation, 10-4-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Lafarge, the global leader in the production of cement, aggregates and concrete, Saint-Gobain, a world leader in the habitat and construction markets, Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and A_PRIORI Project, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Real Estate, Russia

Saint-Gobain PAM wins major contract to supply pipes and fittings for the Kuwait Ministry of Electricity & Water

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Saint-Gobain PAM, the parent company of Saint-Gobain’s Pipe Activity, today signed a contract (Az-Zour) to supply pipes and fittings for the Kuwait Ministry of Electricity & Water. The $200 million (around €154 million) contract represents a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, France, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities