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Air China selected the Thales TopFlight SATCOM satellite communications solution for their 22 B737 aircraft

KEY POINTS Thales will equip Air China’s 22 B737 with the latest in satellite communications. Thales has now more than 20 customers worldwide flying with Thales SBB Satcom for cockpit application on Boeing aircraft. Thales TopFlight SATCOM is future proofed … Read the full press release

Loughborough University report: Expanding an airport without a clear plan for surface access will deliver only half the solution

A report – Surface Connectivity: assessing the merits of the Airports – undertaken by Loughborough University for the Independent Transport Commission (ITC) is released today (Wednesday 29 October). Leicestershire, UK, 29-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The report, by Dr Tim Ryley … Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines selects Messier-Bugatti-Dowty (Safran) wheels, brakes and MRO services for its fleet of Airbus single aisle aircraft

MRO Europe, Madrid, October 7th, 2014 PARIS, 8-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — American ultra low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, one of the fastest growing airlines in the industry, has chosen Messier-Bugatti-Dowty (Safran) wheels, brakes and MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) services for … Read the full press release

The London Eye Witch Academy returns for wicked little witches and wizards to enrol in some frightfully good fun this Halloween

LONDON, 6-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The London Eye Witch Academy will return this October, offering the chance for wicked little witches and wizards to enrol in some frightfully good fun this Halloween. From Saturday 25th October to Saturday 1st November, … Read the full press release

IATA announced August 2014 data for global air freight markets showing continued robust growth in air cargo volumes

Geneva, 2-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced August 2014 data for global air freight markets showing continued robust growth in air cargo volumes. Measured by freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), volumes rose 5.1% in August, compared to … Read the full press release

LondonTown.com: Zaha Hadid’s Crest sculpture the highlight of London Design Festival 2014

LONDON, 10-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — London is preparing for its annual celebration of great design with the 2014 London Design Festival, and a partnership between one of the world’s most exciting architects and one of the city’s best galleries will … Read the full press release

LHR Airports Limited: 6.97 million passengers travelled through Heathrow in July 2014 making it Heathrow’s busiest month ever

LONDON, 11-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — LHR Airports Limited: 6.97 million passengers travelled through Heathrow in July 2014 making it Heathrow’s busiest ever month 6.97million passengers travelled through Heathrow in July 2014, an increase of 0.5% on July 2013 and Heathrow’s busiest … Read the full press release

LondonTown.com: Buckingham Palace Summer Opening 2014

‘Royal Childhood’ gives visitors an insight into a royal upbringing LONDON, 4-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Buckingham Palace hosts a special exhibition on ‘Royal Childhood’ during the Summer Opening of its State Rooms which draws visitors in their thousands to London each … Read the full press release

New Bayer plastic for suitcases now debuts in the new Pantera Collection from Andiamo Luggage

Andiamo Luggage equips its new collection of luxury suitcases with scratch-resistant material Leverkusen, Germany, 25-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Vacation is finally here! Just pack the bags and enjoy the summer. Heavy luggage, however, often makes travel an ordeal. But it doesn’t have … Read the full press release

LondonTown.com: Think.Eat.Drink brings Eco-friendly dining to Kings Cross

Food consultancy turned restaurant T.E.D. does delicious food with added eco-awareness LONDON, 9-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The latest high profile restaurant opening in buzzing Kings Cross is Think.Eat.Drink (T.E.D.) an exciting concept that focuses on a responsible, eco-friendly approach to food … Read the full press release

Audi to bring Google Android Auto and Apple CarPlay software platforms into cars

Intensive development work with Google and Apple New functions available in the first Audi models starting in 2015 Milestone in smartphone integration Silicon Valley / Ingolstadt, 27-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Audi is bringing the Google Android Auto and Apple CarPlay software … Read the full press release

MICHELIN guide dedicated to Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo to be launched in March 2015

Clermont-Ferrand, France, 04-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Michelin has announced the forthcoming launch of a new edition of the MICHELIN guide dedicated to Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, whose selection will be unveiled in March 2015. It will be the first MICHELIN guide … Read the full press release

Comlux The Aviation Group becomes the first Airbus ACJ319 customer for an in-service retrofit of Sharklets

Sharklets save fuel and enhance appearance Blagnac,  21-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Comlux The Aviation Group has become the first Airbus ACJ319 customer for an in-service retrofit of Sharklets, upswept fins attached to the wingtips that save about 4 per cent in fuel … Read the full press release

LondonTown.com: War photography explored at new Tate Modern exhibition in London

The impact of war over time is the subject of a major photographic exhibition in London LONDON, 21-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Great art galleries are never scared of confronting the big, difficult subjects, and this winter’s major photographic exhibition at … Read the full press release

LondonTown.com: The newly debuted Shangri-La Shard hotel takes afternoon tea in London to the clouds

LONDON, 16-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — London’s newest luxury hotel has opened its doors and is set to take traditional afternoon tea to a new level. Located within the 72-floor Shard tower at London Bridge, the newly debuted Shangri-La boasts London’s … Read the full press release

LondonTown.com highlighted over 80 must-see events in London in May 2014

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre opens and Miss Saigon smashes box office record LONDON, 6-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Two bank holidays in May make this month a great time of year to be in London and LondonTown has highlighted over … Read the full press release

Stadler Rail to supply 8 GTW-trains to San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART)

Bussnang, Switzerland, 28-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) has awarded a contract to Stadler Rail for the supply of 8 GTW-trains. The order is valued at USD $58 million. The diesel multiple units (2/6 articulated power … Read the full press release

Alitalia’s first quarter economic and operational results improved over the same period in 2013

Rome, 24-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Alitalia’s Board of Directors, chaired by Roberto Colaninno, met today to review the Company’s first quarter economic and operational results. The results showed an improvement compared to the same period in 2013, and are in line … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Travego sets new standards in safety technology; the first bus in the world to use new Active Brake Assist 3

Active Brake Assist 3: emergency braking for stationary obstacles ABA 3 can actively prevent accidents Standard equipment in conjunction with adaptive cruise control Travego: a tradition of the best possible safety Stuttgart, Germany, 14-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — It automatically initiates … Read the full press release

Deutsche Lufthansa to power 15 Airbus A320neo and 25 A321neo aircraft with CFM’s advanced LEAP-1A engine in $1 billion deal

Order for engines to power 40 firm A320neo/A321neo aircraft WEST CHESTER, Ohio, 10-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Lufthansa today announced a firm order for CFM International’s advanced LEAP-1A engine to power 15 Airbus A320neo and 25 A321neo aircraft. The firm engine order … Read the full press release