GOTHENBURG, 15-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Volvo Buses and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have signed a cooperation agreement on a research and development program for autonomous electric 12-metre buses. The program is part of the Land Transport Authority of Singapore’s … Read the full press release
The SEAT Group workforce has a total of 14,672 professionals From 2015 to 2017, the company recruited 470 new workers Yesterday 150 new employees joined the company with an open-ended contract Martorell, Spain, 12-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — 2017 was a … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Management, Spain, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged employer, Employment, JOBS, jobs in Spain, SEAT, Spain’s largest employer, workforce, Xavier Ros
How digital displays and voice-controlled assistants are revolutionizing driving Rediscovering the driving experience with HMI. Smart command center: the driver controls car functions using voice commands and a touchscreen with haptic feedback. Artificial intelligence in the cockpit: HMI thinks ahead … Read the full press release
Smart solutions for better air quality, and for more security and convenience Stefan Hartung: “For a long time, the smart city was a vision. We’re helping make it reality.” Good-bye to air pollution: Climo measures and analyzes air quality in … Read the full press release
TOULOUSE, 11-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Eric Chen, previously President of Airbus Commercial Aircraft China, succeeds Laurence Barron as Chairman of Airbus China. Simultaneously, George Xu has been appointed CEO of Airbus China. In his role as country head of Airbus … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, France, Management, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Airbus, Airbus China, appointments, CEO, Chairman, CHINA, Defence, Eric Chen, George Xu, helicopter, Laurence Barron, leadership, space
Further enhancing the industrial cooperation in Tianjin Production ramp-up to six aircraft per month in Tianjin’s A320 Final Assembly Line TOULOUSE, 11-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — In the presence of visiting French President Emmanuel Macron and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Airbus … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, France, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Airbus, aircraft, Amelia Xu, CHINA, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Eduardo GALICIA, engineering, engineering capabilities, Fabrice Brégier, French President Emmanuel Macron, INNOVATION, Jacques ROCCA, National Development and Reform Commission of China, NDRC): technical innovation, supply chain, Tianjin
Airbus acquires flight training center in Aurora, Colorado Move expands Airbus flight training availability for North American operators Airbus has more than tripled its number of training locations worldwide in only three years TOULOUSE, 11-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — In a move … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Education, France, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged acquisition, Flight Training, Laurent Martinez, training
PARIS, 11-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — SEA\LNG, the multi-sector industry coalition aiming to accelerate the widespread adoption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel, today announced the addition of the first financial institution to the coalition; Societe Generale. Joining a … Read the full press release
MUNICH, 10-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The British premium automobile manufacturer strengthens the progressive character and appeal of its models in the small car segment with a stylishly refined visual appearance and extensive technological advancements. The update for the MINI 3 door … Read the full press release
In 2017, Mercedes-Benz sold approximately 2.3 million cars worldwide, increasing its unit sales by 9.9%. The car division delivered a total of more than 2.4 million Mercedes-Benz and smart to customers last year. 2017 was the seventh consecutive record year … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged automotive, autonomous, Britta Seeger, car sharing, cars, CHINA, Connected, Dr. Dieter Zetsche, ELECTRIC, Mercedes, Mercedes-Benz, mobility
Joint effort helps ensure the cyber security of Infotainment and Telematics units Las Vegas, Nevada, 09-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Argus Cyber Security , a global leader in automotive cyber security, and STMicroelectronics , a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics … Read the full press release
ST is enabling Smart Driving and applications for the Smart City, Smart Home, Smart Industry, and Smart Things of today and tomorrow Use cases focus on key consumer and industrial technologies including AR/VR/MR, Voice Control, Imaging, Artificial Intelligence, Wireless Charging, … Read the full press release
New evolution with longer range and higher capacity TOULOUSE, 09-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus has completed assembly of the first A321neo ACF (Airbus Cabin Flex) at its facilities in Hamburg, Germany. The aircraft, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, will undergo ground … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Germany, Transportation & Logistics
Saint-Ouen, France, 08-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom and its JVs in China, SATEE and CASCO[1], have been awarded two contracts by Chengdu Railway Corp. Ltd. to supply traction systems for 200 metro cars and CBTC signalling system for the entire line … Read the full press release
Posted in France, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alstom, Chengdu, Chengdu Metro line, CHINA, d CBTC signalling system, Driverless metro, Metro, metro cars, metrocars, signalling, traction, traction systems
STUTTGART, 08-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Every G-Class has to conquer the Schöckl. Mercedes-Benz uses the 1,445 metre high local mountain near the Austrian city of Graz as a test track. The 5.6 km route includes gradients of up to 60 percent and … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Automotive, Germany, Transportation & Logistics
Brussels, Belgium, 04-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Eamonn Brennan was appointed by the 41 Member States of EUROCONTROL to lead the organisation as its Director General from 1 January 2018. Before joining EUROCONTROL, Eamonn Brennan was the Chief Executive of the Irish … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Management, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged Eamonn Brennan, EUROCONTROL
Brussels, Belgium, 04-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — In 2017 EUROCONTROL, which has been nominated as Network Manager by the European Commission, handled 10.6 million flights, an increase of 4.4% over 2016, which was also a record year. This is equivalent to over … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged EUROCONTROL, flights
Two AW119Kx helicopters will join two AW109 Powers in 2019 to perform SAR, transport, firefighting and disaster relief missions Contract also includes an option for an additional unit and aircrew/maintenance technician training services Orders for nearly 300 AW119s placed by … Read the full press release
Heathrow will shave £15 off airport charges for UK fliers – increasing the airport’s existing domestic discount by 50% Domestic discount introduced to make it cheaper to fly within the UK and boost domestic flights to Heathrow UK passengers set … Read the full press release
Heathrow has restructured environmental charges to incentivise airlines to use cleaner, quieter aircraft Environmental charges set to increase 7% from 1st January 2018 Change is part of Heathrow’s efforts to minimise the airport’s impacts on local communities LONDON, 04-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release
Posted in Environment, Society, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom
Tagged environmental charges, Heathrow, John Holland-Kaye, local communities
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