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European Space Pioneer Chiara Manfletti Leads Research for Sustainable Space Travel at TUM

(IN BRIEF) Chiara Manfletti, a prominent figure in European space exploration, has joined the Technical University of Munich (TUM) as a leading expert in aerospace engineering. Her diverse career includes key roles at the German Aerospace Center (DLR), the European … Read the full press release

FedEx Express Europe Initiates Trial of Renewable Diesel for Long-Distance Trucks in the UK

(IN BRIEF) FedEx Express Europe, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., has commenced a trial of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) renewable diesel to power five of its company-owned trucks in the United Kingdom. This initiative follows FedEx Express’s earlier adoption of … Read the full press release

Maersk Unveils Innovative Rail Route from Barcelona to Southern France, Significantly Reducing Cargo Transit Times

(IN BRIEF) In a strategic move aimed at expediting ocean cargo transport, Maersk is introducing a novel rail service linking the Port of Barcelona to Southern France. This tailored offering targets regions such as Toulouse, Bordeaux, and Lyon, providing a … Read the full press release

EBRD Supports Albania’s Agribusiness and Tourism Sectors with €2 Million Loan to Union Bank

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is extending a loan of up to €2 million to Union Bank to bolster financing in Albania’s agribusiness and tourism sectors, essential for the country’s economic growth. Union Bank becomes … Read the full press release

Airbus and Wizz Air Strengthen Partnership with New Aircraft Order

(IN BRIEF) Wizz Air, the fastest-growing European ultra-low-cost airline, has finalized an agreement for an additional 75 A321neo Family aircraft, elevating their total order for the Airbus single-aisle family to 434 and their A320 Family overall order to 565 aircraft. … Read the full press release

CAF MiiRA and Euskotren Join Forces to Quiet Trains and Enhance Rail Travel Experience

(IN BRIEF) CAF MiiRA, a leading supplier of comprehensive wheelset solutions for the railway industry, is collaborating with Euskotren, a prominent transportation operator in Euskadi, to reduce train noise by testing innovative wheel soundproofing systems. The goal is to minimize … Read the full press release

European Commission Unveils Green Freight Measures to Cut Emissions and Boost Efficiency

European Commission Unveils Green Freight Measures to Cut Emissions and Boost Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) European Commission proposes measures to make freight transport more efficient and sustainable, aligning with the European Green Deal’s goal of reducing transport emissions by 90% by 2050. The proposed initiatives include optimizing rail capacity to improve cross-border coordination, … Read the full press release

Airbus Showcases Technological Advancements in New A320 Family Assembly Facility

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has opened its new A320 Family final assembly line (FAL) in Toulouse, France. The inauguration ceremony was attended by high-ranking officials and Airbus employees. The assembly line incorporates several innovations to improve product quality, efficiency, and sustainability, … Read the full press release

Telekom Enables Seamless 5G Roaming for Summer Travelers Across the Globe

(IN BRIEF) Telekom has announced that its customers can enjoy 5G roaming services while traveling abroad during the summer holiday season. With over 120 partner agreements in 60 countries, Telekom ensures seamless access to the fastest mobile communication standard worldwide. … Read the full press release

Nettimökki by Alma Media Becomes Finland’s Most Comprehensive Cottage Rental Service

(IN BRIEF) Alma Media introduces an enhanced version of Nettimökki, its cottage rental platform, to meet the growing demand for domestic travel. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant increase in Finnish cottage tourism, with many families opting for … Read the full press release

Iceland’s Keflavík Airport to Expand with EUR 50 Million Loan from NIB

(IN BRIEF) Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and Isavia ohf. have signed a 10-year loan agreement worth EUR 50 million to finance the expansion of Keflavík International Airport in Iceland. The project includes the construction of a new East Wing Terminal, … Read the full press release

Swissport Joins Forces with Aid Organizations and Turkish Airlines to Provide Air Cargo Logistics for Earthquake Victims

(IN BRIEF) Swissport is collaborating with international aid organizations and Turkish Airlines to provide air cargo logistics in support of victims affected by the February earthquake in Turkey and Syria. The company is providing ongoing support, recognizing that long-term action … Read the full press release

Vodafone teams up with Exchange Communications to launch 5G at UK airports

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone is set to install its 5G network at five of the UK’s largest airports, including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Birmingham, Newcastle International, and George Best Airport in Belfast. The move will improve mobile data connectivity for millions of passengers … Read the full press release

Finnair partners with Neste to reduce carbon emissions from flights departing Helsinki Airport

(IN BRIEF) Finnair has purchased 750 tons of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Neste to reduce the carbon emissions from flights departing from Helsinki Airport. The fuel volume purchased is Finnair’s single largest batch of sustainable aviation fuel to … Read the full press release

Greece: Joint official Statements by Minister of State Mr. Giorgos Gerapetritis and the outgoing Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Mr. Kostas Karamanlis at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

Joint official Statements by Minister of State Mr. Giorgos Gerapetritis and the outgoing Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Mr. Kostas Karamanlis

(IN BRIEF) Greece: The outgoing Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Kostas Karamanlis, expresses his condolences to the families who lost loved ones in a recent tragedy, and emphasizes the need for a thorough investigation into the causes of the accident. … Read the full press release

Official Statement by the Greek Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Mr. Kostas Karamanlis

Official Statement by the Greek Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Mr. Kostas Karamanlis

(IN BRIEF) Official Statement by Mr. Kostas Karamanlis, Minister of Infrastructure and Transport in Greece, on the train crash in Tempe, Greece.  (PRESS RELEASE) ATHENS, 2-Mar-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Official Statement by the Greek Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Mr. … Read the full press release

Österreichische Tourismuswirtschaft erhält Schub mit 150 Mio. Euro Kredit für nachhaltige Projekte

(IN KÜRZE) Die Europäische Investitionsbank (EIB) hat der Österreichischen Hotel- und Tourismusbank (ÖHT) ein Darlehen in Höhe von 150 Millionen Euro gewährt, um kleine und mittlere Unternehmen (KMU) der Freizeit- und Tourismusbranche in Österreich zu unterstützen. Das Darlehen soll es … Read the full press release

Austrian tourism industry receives boost with €150 million loan for sustainable projects

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €150 million loan to Österreichische Hotel- und Tourismusbank (ÖHT) to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the leisure and tourism industry in Austria. The loan is designed to enable … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce UltraFan technology milestone: Combining a brand new engine design with a suite of technologies to support sustainable air travel for decades to come

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 19-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR., ADR:RYCEY), the pre-eminent engineering company with focus on world-class power and propulsion systems, has announced a major milestone for its UltraFan® technology demonstrator programme. The building of the demonstrator has just … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce UltraFan-Technologie-Meilenstein: Die Kombination eines brandneuen Triebwerksdesigns mit einer Reihe von Technologien zur Unterstützung eines nachhaltigen Flugverkehrs für die kommenden Jahrzehnte

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LONDON, 19-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR., ADR:RYCEY), das herausragende Engineering-Unternehmen mit Fokus auf Leistung von Weltklasse und Antriebssysteme, hat einen wichtigen Meilenstein für sein UltraFan®-Technologie-Demonstratorprogramm angekündigt. Der Bau des Demonstrators wurde gerade fertiggestellt und von der Bauwerkstatt zum … Read the full press release