Category Archives: France

Press Releases & News from France distributed via EuropaWire

Melbourne Airport Access Improvement Project Awarded to Seymour Whyte

(IN BRIEF) Seymour Whyte, a subsidiary of VINCI Construction in Australia, has secured a construction contract worth AUD 159 million from Australia Pacific Airports (Melbourne) Pty Ltd. The project aims to enhance access to Melbourne Airport by redeveloping the airport … Read the full press release

Evotec Collaborates with Inserm and Lille University Hospital to Advance Obesity and Metabolic Disease Research

(IN BRIEF) Evotec SE announces a partnership with Inserm, Lille University Hospital, and Inserm Transfert to identify novel therapeutic targets and diagnostic markers in obesity and metabolic diseases. The collaboration, centered around the ABOS/DIABOMICS study led by Lille University Hospital, … Read the full press release

Safran Cabin’s CUBE Wins Crystal Cabin Award for Galley Waste Disposal Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Safran Cabin’s groundbreaking galley waste disposal system, the CUBE, earns the prestigious Crystal Cabin Award in the Cabin Systems category for its innovative design and functionality. The CUBE revolutionizes galley waste management with its space-saving features, easy integration, … Read the full press release

Thales’ FlytEDGE Wins 2024 Crystal Cabin Award, Revolutionizing Inflight Entertainment

(IN BRIEF) Thales celebrates another victory at the Crystal Cabin Awards as their innovative FlytEDGE inflight entertainment system takes the spotlight in the IFEC & Digital Services category. Unveiled at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, FlytEDGE introduces a paradigm … Read the full press release

Societe Generale and Envision Join Forces for Green Technology Advancements

(IN BRIEF) Societe Generale and Envision have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at driving forward the development of green technologies and optimizing the carbon footprint of businesses in line with global energy transition goals. The collaboration entails Societe … Read the full press release

Safran Passenger Innovations Unveils RAVE Cloud Services for Next-Gen In-Flight Entertainment

(IN BRIEF) Safran Passenger Innovations has introduced RAVE Cloud Services, a cutting-edge cloud-based platform for In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC). Comprising Distribution Services and Edge Cloud Computing Services, RAVE Cloud Services enables rapid and remote content updates to aircraft fleets … Read the full press release

EIF Commits EUR 30m to 123 Transition Energétique 2 Fund for Renewable Energy SMEs

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF), under the InvestEU program, pledges EUR 30 million as a cornerstone investor to the 123 Transition Energétique 2 fund, managed by 123 Investment Managers and advised by Lendosphere. This fund aims to address … Read the full press release

Safran Passenger Innovations Unveils Immersive XR Experience for In-Flight Entertainment

(IN BRIEF) Safran Passenger Innovations introduces a groundbreaking enhancement to its RAVE In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) system, now supporting Extended Reality (XR) including Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR) devices. Passengers across all cabin classes can now … Read the full press release

European Parliament Approves Landmark Pharmaceutical Legislation Reform, Calls for Further Enhancements

(IN BRIEF) The European Parliament has achieved a significant milestone by approving the first reading of extensive reforms to EU pharmaceutical legislation aimed at fostering innovation and ensuring equitable access to medicines. While commending the progress, the European Society of … Read the full press release

Eviden and Athumi Revolutionize Data Monetization with Groundbreaking Clearing House Solution

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, a digital, cloud, big data, and security leader within the Atos Group, partners with Athumi, a data utility company, to integrate Eviden’s innovative ‘clearing house as-a-service’ solution. This groundbreaking implementation facilitates trust management, authorization, contract management, and … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Greenlights Expansion in Brazil with Atapu and Sépia Fields Development Phases

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies, in collaboration with Petrobras and partners in the Atapu and Sépia consortiums, has approved the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the second development phases of the Atapu and Sépia fields situated in the pre-salt Santos Basin, offshore … Read the full press release

Fincantieri Marinette Marine Secures $1 Billion Contract for US Navy Frigates

(IN BRIEF) The Department of Defense has awarded Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) a significant contract exceeding 1 billion US dollars to construct the fifth and sixth Constellation-class frigates for the US Navy. This contract, part of a larger agreement signed … Read the full press release

Italian and French Navies Test Cyber Resilience in Tyrrhenian Sea

(IN BRIEF) In a groundbreaking exercise conducted during the Mare Aperto 24/Polaris operation, the Italian and French navies assessed the cyber resilience of their platform system networks aboard the Italian Navy’s aircraft carrier Cavour in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Spearheaded by … Read the full press release

Software République Unveils U1st Vision: Redefining Proximity Services with Innovative Mobility Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Software République introduces the groundbreaking “U1st Vision” concept, revolutionizing the paradigm from ‘mobility services’ to ‘services being mobile’. Collaborating with 22 companies, including EssilorLuxottica, Praesens, and Withings, the initiative presents a modular concept vehicle and planning tools aimed … Read the full press release

Mauritius Partners with Thales for Next-Generation National Identity System

(IN BRIEF) The Mauritius Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has collaborated with Thales to implement an advanced National ID system, marking a significant step in the country’s digital transformation. Thales, in partnership with Mauritian IT provider Harel Mallac Technologies (HMT), will … Read the full press release

Lagardère SA Appoints Grégoire Castaing as Assistant Managing Director for Finance

(IN BRIEF) Lagardère SA has strengthened its management structure with the appointment of Mr. Grégoire Castaing as Assistant Managing Director responsible for Finance, effective June 3, 2024. With extensive experience in financial leadership roles, including at Canal+ Group, Castaing will … Read the full press release

Eviden Poland Experts Secure 2nd Place in Locked Shields 2024 Cyber Defense Exercise

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, a leading digital, cloud, big data, and security business under the Atos Group, announces the outstanding performance of its cybersecurity experts from Poland and Romania in the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defense Center of Excellence’s Locked Shields 2024 … Read the full press release

CEMOSA Partners with Eviden to Revolutionize HR with SAP SuccessFactors Implementation

(IN BRIEF) CEMOSA, a Spanish multinational specializing in engineering and quality control for the construction sector, collaborates with Eviden to implement SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central and Employee Central Payroll as part of its digital strategy. This initiative aims to introduce … Read the full press release

Airbus Spearheads ESA’s Vigil Mission: Enhancing Space Weather Forecasting for Earth’s Protection

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has been chosen by the European Space Agency (ESA) to lead the design and construction of the Vigil satellite, marking the inaugural operational mission in ESA’s Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Space Safety Programme (S2P). Vigil aims to … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim and OSE Immunotherapeutics Forge New Paths in Disease Treatment Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim and OSE Immunotherapeutics announce a significant expansion of their partnership, introducing two novel projects to develop pioneering treatments alongside their ongoing anti-SIRPα immuno-oncology initiatives. The expansion includes broadening therapeutic evaluations to encompass cardiovascular-renal-metabolic (CRM) diseases and … Read the full press release