Category Archives: Transportation & Logistics

Transportation & Logistics Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

AK Touristik GmbH is expanding its “2+1 Panoramabus®” concept with two new Setra S 416 HDH coaches

AK Touristik takes delivery of two S 416 HDH with 2+1 seating and glass roof Kiel-based bus operator implements exclusive travel concept with the Setra brand 2+1 TopClass 400 panorama buses fitted with high-quality leather seats Stuttgart/Kiel, 4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ … Read the full press release

Daimler van joint venture Fujian Benz Automotive Corporation to commence local product development following van production in China

Chinese van joint venture Fujian Benz Automotive Corporation to commence local product development following van production New center encompasses a design and computation department, a proving ground, several component and complete-vehicle test rigs, an electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) lab, an exhaust … Read the full press release

Major contract for Škoda Transportation in Konya, Turkey

Pilsen / Konya, 2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Škoda Transportation won his first direct contract for supply of sixty 100%  low-floor trams for the Turkish city of Konya. Pilsner rolling stock manufacturer offered better overall terms than other five companies: in particular … Read the full press release

Airbus A330 Becomes Flagship Aircraft for Air Pacific, Fiji’s National Airline

A330 comfort, efficiency and reliability set the foundation for Air Pacific’s new identity of ‘Fiji Airways’ Blagnac, 29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Air Pacific, Fiji’s national airline, has formally rolled out its soon to be adopted new ‘Fiji Airways’ identity with the … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz: Test drives at minus 30 degrees Celsius on the Arctic Circle for the New Unimog and new Econic

Test drives at minus 30 degrees Celsius on the Arctic Circle Many innovative concepts for even better driving and operating characteristics Important aim of the tests in Finland: economical consumption rates Rovaniemi/Finland, 29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — From 1 January 2014 the new … Read the full press release

Europe’s roads considerably safer during the last decade: between 2001 and 2011, road deaths fell by 43% says Siim Kallas, Vice-President and Commissioner for Transport

Reducing serious injuries: the way forward to make Europe’s roads safer Road Transport Safety Conference on Serious Injuries/Dublin Dublin, 29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister, ladies and gentlemen Thank you for inviting me to Dublin to speak at today’s conference. I would like … Read the full press release

Endesa has doubled its electric vehicle recharging network by rolling out 600 charging points throughout Spain

• In 2012 alone, the company installed 300 charging points for individuals and corporates, doubling the size of its charging network in two years. • The company is implementing the Enel Group’s programme to foster electric mobility. • To date, … Read the full press release

Bombardier and Bull get on board the Train of the Future

For its virtual engineering platform project, the world leader in rail transport has surrounded itself with the foremost specialists, including Bull, who is responsible for an innovative on-board ‘telepresence’ solution Paris, 27-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dividing its business activity between aerospace on … Read the full press release

The total number of Airbus aircraft delivered to Japanese carriers hits 100

Jetstar Japan welcomes its 10th A320 Blagnac,  26-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — With the latest delivery of an A320 to Jetstar Japan, the total number of Airbus aircraft delivered to Japanese carriers has risen to 100, underscoring the rapidly growing number of … Read the full press release

Turkish Airlines, the largest airline in Turkey, orders up to 117 A320 Family aircraft, its biggest order ever with Airbus

Up to 117 A320 Family aircraft including first order for the NEO Blagnac, 25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Turkish Airlines, the largest airline in Turkey, has signed a contract for up to 117 A320 Family aircraft (25 A321ceo, 4 A320neo, 53 A321neo and … Read the full press release

Da BEI e CDP 1.520 milioni per il completamento della BREBEMI, Italia

25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — E’ stata perfezionata oggi a Milano l’operazione di finanziamento dell’autostrada BREBEMI da parte di Banca europea per gli investimenti (BEI), gruppo Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (attraverso CDP e SACE) e cinque gruppi bancari italiani (Intesa Sanpaolo, Unicredit, … Read the full press release

With three premieres at Bauma 2013 Mercedes-Benz celebrates the completion of its custom-designed trucks and vans for the construction industry

Tailor-made solutions ex factory: custom-designed trucks and vans cover all applications on the construction site Construction vehicles presented on an area of some 2000 square metres at Bauma exhibition site (Hall B4 and exterior grounds) Premiere 1: Mercedes-Benz Arocs stands … Read the full press release

Airbus Military receives full Type Certification for the A400M new generation airlifter

  Military certification and first delivery to follow soon Madrid, 25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Airbus Military has today received full Type Certification for the A400M new generation airlifter, marking a critical step towards delivery of the first aircraft to the French … Read the full press release

Luxair Luxembourg Airlines has announced bold ambitions for the future

Luxembourg, 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Roland Berger consultancy has endorsed the viability of the strategic model of Luxair Luxembourg Airlines, while highlighting its extreme fragility. An improvement in our earnings in the order of €25 million is needed to guarantee the Airline activity’s future. … Read the full press release

Banque européenne d’investissement (BEI) / France: 75 millions d’euros pour optimiser la fluidité et la sécurité des autoroutes

21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Améliorer la fluidité et la sécurité des autoroutes tout en renforçant la protection de l’environnement, tel fut l’objectif du contrat de financement d’un montant de 75 millions d’euros, signé ce jeudi 21 mars 2013 à Dijon … Read the full press release

MEPs want to close all loopholes in Air passenger rights

21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Transport MEPs welcomed the proposal to update air passengers’ rights tabled by the Commission on 13 March but insisted that it include rules on hand luggage and solutions for passengers stranded if an airline goes bankrupt, in … Read the full press release

Lufthansa Supervisory Board approves major Airbus order

100 A320 Family aircraft and two additional A380s Third A380 order from the German flag carrier Blagnac, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Lufthansa’s Supervisory Board has approved the acquisition of 100 A320 Family aircraft (35 A320neo, 35 A321neo and 30 A320ceo with … Read the full press release

The European Commission will meet the Russian Government over executive-to-executive talks

Brussels, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — President José Manuel Barroso and the European Commission will meet the Russian Government led by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev in Moscow on 21 March 2013. These executive-to-executive talks will cover a wide range of EU-Russia cooperation, from … Read the full press release

Aviation training centre Baltic Aviation Academy in cooperation with Aviacom Inc. conducted seminar and workshop for pilots in India

21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Aviation training centre Baltic Aviation Academy (Lithuania) in cooperation with Aviacom Inc. conducted seminar and workshop for pilots on 2nd-3rd of March at Delhi Flying Club, New Delhi (India). The jointly organized event was dedicated for both … Read the full press release

Sixth A380 aircraft for Malaysia Airlines handed over in Toulouse

Blagnac, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and Airbus together marked a major achievement, with the hand-over of the 100th A380 to MAS at Airbus’ Henri Ziegler Delivery Centre in Toulouse, France. The aircraft is the sixth A380 for MAS. … Read the full press release