Tag Archives: aerospace

Airbus Becomes New Tenant at Logicor’s Renovated Logistics Hub in Colomiers

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has welcomed Airbus as a new tenant at its renovated logistics hub in Colomiers, France, following a significant acquisition and renovation process. The site, originally built in 1982 and expanded in 2004, now offers 16,609 square meters … Read the full press release

Infodas Joins Forces with Airbus to Bolster Cybersecurity Capabilities Across Defence and Aerospace Sectors

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Defence and Space has completed its acquisition of infodas, a German cybersecurity firm specializing in IT solutions for the public sector, including defense and critical infrastructure. This acquisition, now finalized with all regulatory approvals, aims to strengthen … Read the full press release

Thales Unveils cortAIx: Europe’s Premier AI Accelerator for Critical Applications

(IN BRIEF) Thales, a leading European high-tech company in civil and defense sectors, announces the launch of cortAIx, an AI accelerator. cortAIx aims to equip armed forces, aircraft manufacturers, and critical infrastructure operators with secure and efficient AI solutions. Thales … Read the full press release

Hexcel and Arkema Collaborate to Advance Aerospace-grade Thermoplastic Composites

(IN BRIEF) Hexcel and Arkema have achieved a significant milestone in aerospace innovation through their strategic partnership, resulting in the successful development of a high-performance thermoplastic composite structure. Utilizing HexPly® thermoplastic tapes made from Arkema’s Kepstan® PEKK resin and Hexcel … Read the full press release

Indra Unveils Ambitious Strategic Plan ‘Leading the Future’ to Transform Defence, Aerospace, and Digital Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Indra, a prominent player in defence, aerospace, and technology sectors, has revealed its comprehensive Strategic Plan titled ‘Leading the Future’, aiming to position itself as the national coordinator of Spain’s defence and aerospace ecosystem while playing a crucial … Read the full press release

Evonik Launches Flame Retardant 3D Printing Resin for Aerospace and Automotive Industries

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has introduced a new photopolymer resin, INFINAM® FR 4100L, specifically designed for DLP 3D printers, offering both flame retardancy and mechanical durability when cured. With a UL 94 flame retardancy rating of V-0 at 3mm thickness, the … Read the full press release

EU’s Defence Equity Facility to Mobilize €500 Million for Dual-Use Innovations

(IN BRIEF) The European Commission and the European Investment Fund (EIF) are collaborating to launch a €175 million Defence Equity Facility, aimed at supporting innovation in the defence sector. The EIF will provide equity funding to venture capital and private … Read the full press release

LioniX International’s Leading Microsystems Technology Attracts €3.5 Million Investment

(PRESS RELEASE) ENSCHEDE, 9-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Twente, a Enschede, NL based public technical university, has announced that a Dutch consortium consisting of Invest-NL, FORWARD.one, Universiteit Twente Holding, Oost NL, and PhotonDelta has invested €3.5 million in LioniX … Read the full press release

Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Safran and Singapore Airlines join the Global SAF Declaration to accelerate SAF usage

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 15-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus (EPA: AIR), a European multinational aerospace corporation, Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR., ADR:RYCEY), the pre-eminent engineering company with focus on world-class power and propulsion systems, Safran (EPA: SAF), a French multinational aircraft engine, rocket engine, … Read the full press release

Airbus plans to hire some 6000 new employees in 2022 across its entire group

(PRESS RELEASE) TOULOUSE, 19-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus (EPA: AIR), a European multinational aerospace corporation, has announced a massive recruitment plan across its entire group for 2022 in support of its preparation for the future of aviation and the implementation … Read the full press release

The greater representation of women and people of color in BAE Systems recognized by Forbes and Statista

Forbes has recognized BAE Systems, Inc. as one of “America’s Best Employers for Women” for 2021, one of only 300 companies selected. (PRESS RELEASE) FARNBOROUGH, 16-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BAE Systems (LON: BA), a British multinational defence, security, and aerospace … Read the full press release

CNH Industrial acquires precision agriculture technology leader Raven Industries

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON/ SIOUX FALLS, SD, U.S.A., 21-Jun-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — CNH Industrial will acquire 100% of the capital stock of the US-based leader in precision agriculture technology for US$58 per share, representing a 33.6% premium to the Raven Industries … Read the full press release

Airbus to increase aircraft production and validation efficiency by relying on Ericsson private network

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 28-Apr-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Ericsson (STO: ERIC-B), one of the leading providers of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to service providers, and Airbus, the world’s largest airliner manufacturer, have announced the extension of their ongoing partnership to … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel supports passenger to freighter aircraft (P2F) conversions with its KN InteriorChain service

KN InteriorChain solution adapted to P2F market requirements End-to-end solution for manufacturers, maintenance & repair organisations, airlines and leasing companies (PRESS RELEASE) SCHINDELLEGI, Switzerland, 2-Dec-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Kuehne+Nagel has developed an integrated end-to-end logistics solution to support the market … Read the full press release

AkzoNobel’s basecoat/clearcoat system Aerodur 3001/3002 certified by Boeing for use locally in China

(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 15-Sep-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel (AMS: AKZA), Dutch multinational paints and performance coatings manufacturer, has announced its aerospace coatings facility in Dongguan, China, has been qualified by aircraft manufacturer Boeing to color blend the company’s Aerodur 3001 … Read the full press release

Kieran Doran to lead Barclays’ Aerospace & Defense Investment Banking

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 20-Aug-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — British multinational investment bank and financial services company Barclays announces the appointment of Kieran Doran as a Managing Director in Aerospace & Defense Investment Banking. Based in New York, Mr. Doran will report … Read the full press release

BAE Systems’ new facility in Warton to rely on Industry 4.0 factory to advance manufacturing on UK’s next generation combat aircraft system Tempest

A new intelligent, smart factory is set to increase productivity and revolutionise combat aircraft production in the UK. (PRESS RELEASE) FARNBOROUGH, 13-Jul-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — British multinational defence, security, and aerospace company BAE Systems has announced that it collaborated with … Read the full press release

BAE Systems welcomes Caitlin Hayden as senior vice president of communications

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 5-Nov-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — BAE Systems, Inc. announces the appointment of Caitlin Hayden as senior vice president of communications. Caitlin will lead BAE Systems’ external and internal communications activities in support of key business campaigns, community investment … Read the full press release

Safran Electrical & Power and Boeing joint venture announces the appointment of the first woman to manage an aerospace company in Morocco

(PRESS RELEASE) CASABLANCA, Morocco, 9-Aug-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — On July 3, 2019, Zahira Bouaouda, became the first woman to manage an aerospace company in Morocco. Zahira was appointed President of MATIS Aerospace, specializing in electrical wiring interconnection systems. In 1997, … Read the full press release

NH Research’s 9300 Battery Test and Battery Emulation Solutions Now Expandable to 2.4 MW

NH Research Enabling Electrification with Higher Power Modular Battery Test and Battery Emulation (PRESS RELEASE) IRVINE, CA, U.S.A., 3-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — NH Research Inc. (NHR), a leading provider of power electronics test solutions for the aerospace, automotive, defense and energy … Read the full press release