Construction of Airbus’ A320 Family Assembly Line begun in Mobile, Alabama

First vertical steel column raised for A320 Family Assembly Line in Mobile, Alabama Blagnac, 17-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Following the completion of the ground work to prepare the Brookley Aeroplex site for building construction, Airbus’ A320 Family Assembly Line began taking shape as … Read the full press release

Eurostat released euro area and EU annual inflation figures

17-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Euro area¹ annual inflation was 1.3% in August 2013², down from 1.6% in July. A year earlier the rate was 2.6%. Monthly inflation was 0.1% in August 2013. European Union³ annual inflation was 1.5% in August 2013, down … Read the full press release

Airbus, HAIG, HAI, AVICHINA, HELI joint venture Harbin Hafei Airbus Composite Manufacturing Centre (HMC) started delivering elevators for the Airbus A350 XWB programme

Airbus’ newest joint venture in China progresses well on A350 work packages Blagnac,  16-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ —  Harbin Hafei Airbus Composite Manufacturing Centre (HMC), a joint venture between Airbus and its Chinese partners, has started to deliver elevators for the Airbus … Read the full press release

Cecilia Mamlström’s speech about the progress in EU migration policy at Metropolis Conference in Tampere, Finland

Metropolis Conference/Tampere, Finland, 16-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be part of this important event with such a wide and dynamic composition of researchers, policy makers and practitioners from all over the world. Tampere can truly be … Read the full press release

Le groupe d’investisseurs mené par Siparex finalise l’acquisition du Groupe CEBTP

Siparex, Cathay Capital, Bpifrance et BNP Paribas Développement, finalisent la reprise du Groupe CEBTP 16-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Conformément au protocole d’accord signé en juillet dernier (cf communiqué du 16 juillet 2013 ci-joint), le groupe d’investisseurs mené par Siparex finalise l’acquisition du … Read the full press release

EIB lends €40M to Lithuanian cities for energy savings programmes

16-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Energy savings programmes in Lithuanian cities will get a further boost from a EUR 40 million loan agreement between the European Investment Bank (EIB), as manager of the JESSICA holding fund in Lithuania, and Šiaulių bankas. This is … Read the full press release

European Commission encourages UK students and businesses to study foreign language

16-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — More needs to be done to encourage British students to study languages at A Level and university, according to the European Commission. The importance of foreign language skills is self-evident in all EU countries, given that businesses increasingly … Read the full press release

European turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR and Caribbean carrier LIAT sign 10-year Global Maintenance Agreement for the airline’s new ATR-600 aircraft fleet

Toulouse,  16-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European manufacturer of turboprop aircraft ATR and the Caribbean carrier LIAT have announced the signature of a Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA) for the airline’s new fleet of ATR -600 aircraft. Signed for an initial period of … Read the full press release

EC Vice-President Viviane Reding debates Future of Europe with Italian, Croatian, Slovenian and Austrian citizens

16-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — “That Slovenians, Croats and Austrians are debating the future of Europe together with Italians is testament to the power of our European Union in breaking down borders,” said European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding. She was speaking ahead of a Citizens’ … Read the full press release

Holding company “Russian Helicopters” to launch new after-purchase and repair services for operators abroad

The holding company “Russian Helicopters” is creating special departments that will not only monitor the completion of technical work, but also oversee the exchange of information with various operators. Airlines themselves are not opposed to this idea, as they highly … Read the full press release

The European Investment Bank lends €40M long-term loan to SREI Infrastructure Finance Limited (SREI) for renewable energy projects in India

16-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a EUR 40 million long-term loan to SREI Infrastructure Finance Limited (SREI), with the main purpose of financing investments that will help to mitigate climate change in India. The loan will … Read the full press release

RBS Group included in 2013 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI)

16-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — We’re pleased to announce that RBS Group has been included in the 2013 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI). The DJSI tracks the corporate sustainability of the world’s leading companies. The index includes only the top 10% globally of … Read the full press release

EC proposes new indicator of innovation output to benchmark national innovation policies and monitor EU’s performance against its main trading partners

16-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — This MEMO explains the objectives of the new indicator of innovation output and provides an overview of the performance of EU Member States, other European countries associated to the EU’s research Framework Programme, and some of the EU’s … Read the full press release

Eurogroup ministers: early signs of euro area recovery

13-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Eurogroup ministers got back to business today in Vilnius in their first meeting since the end of the summer break. There was good news from Cyprus, where work has started in earnest on reforms designed to get the … Read the full press release

Michel BARNIER at Eurofi Financial Forum: G20 must remain committed to global implementation of financial reforms

Vilnius, 13-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Eurofi Financial Forum Mr. De Larosière, Ladies and Gentlemen, Five years ago, on 13 September 2008, some of you here in this room were probably in Nice for the informal Ecofin. It is precisely on that day in … Read the full press release

Pearle Vision plans to unveil its new store design on Sept. 17 in Cleveland, Ohio

Leading Optical Franchise Celebrates with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on Sept. 17 MASON, Ohio, 13-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Pearle Vision, one of North America’s largest and most trusted licensed optical brands, announced today plans to unveil its new store design on Sept. 17 in … Read the full press release

Weinmann introduced new ventilation mask developed for ventilation and sleep therapy – JOYCEone

13-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — JOYCEone, developed for ventilation and sleep therapy, is the ventilation mask that always fits. Almost as soon as it is put into place, the fitting process is complete. The optimized shape of the single layer mask cushion makes … Read the full press release

KAMAZ and Intel introduced prototype of an on-board informational and entertaining system developed for trucks KAMAZ-5490

At COMTRANS-2013 festival KAMAZ together with Intel presented a joint product 13-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — KAMAZ and Intel presented a prototype of an on-board informational and entertaining system developed for national trucks KAMAZ-5490 At an international freight car auto show COMTRANS-2013 KAMAZ … Read the full press release

Sunglass Hut’s most technological store opens at Times Square, New York City

New York, 13-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — There’s a new shop in town for sunglasses enthusiasts: go to 1540 Broadway, New York City on the square that tourists love best – Times Square. This is the address of Sunglass Hut’s most technological store with … Read the full press release