Tag Archives: aerospace

Italian Deep-Tech Company Alia Mentis Debuts on Euronext Growth Milan

(IN BRIEF) Alia Mentis has listed on Euronext Growth Milan, becoming Euronext’s 37th listing of 2026. The Italy-based deep-tech company raised up to €35 million in its placement, including a possible over-allotment option, and had an IPO market capitalisation of … Read the full press release

Tessalia Joint Venture Advances European Chip Packaging Ambitions With Planned 50 Million SiP Components Annually by 2033

(IN BRIEF) Foxconn, Radiall and Thales have inaugurated the next stage of Tessalia Technology SAS, a new joint venture in Le Barp, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, dedicated to Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Testing. Created within the framework of the EU Chips Act, Tessalia … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer Highlights Electric Flight, Hydrogen Aviation and Satellite Innovation as Aerospace Industry Moves Toward Industrial Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer will use ILA Berlin 2026 to present a broad portfolio of aerospace technologies that connect applied research with industrial use. Under the coordination of Fraunhofer AVIATION & SPACE, institutes from the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft will showcase innovations in both … Read the full press release

Solvay and Viridis Move Toward Strategic Rare Earth Materials Agreement to Support Electric Vehicle, Renewable Energy and Defence Markets

(IN BRIEF) Solvay has signed a Letter of Intent with Viridis Mining and Minerals to secure rare earth feedstocks from Brazil by 2028, supporting its strategy to strengthen and diversify critical materials supply chains. Under the proposed partnership, Viridis would … Read the full press release

Schaeffler Strengthens Defence and Space Ambitions with Appointment of Celia Pelaz as CEO of STech Defence GmbH

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler AG has named Celia Pelaz as CEO of its “Defence & New Space” business, effective October 1, 2026, placing her in charge of the management board of STech Defence GmbH, the company’s newly established independent subsidiary focused … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Bofors Reinforces European Defence Delivery Capacity with Completed Swedish Supplier Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems Bofors has completed its acquisition of Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad AB, a Swedish precision mechanics and advanced machining supplier based in Kristinehamn. The acquisition strengthens BAE Systems Bofors’ production capacity and delivery capability in the European … Read the full press release

Thales Enhances Collaboration With Singapore Agencies to Accelerate AI, Cybersecurity and Quantum Startup Development

(IN BRIEF) Thales has signed two Memorandums of Understanding with the Singapore Economic Development Board and Enterprise Singapore to strengthen its engagement with the country’s startup ecosystem and accelerate innovation in deep-tech sectors. Through its Trust My Tech programme and … Read the full press release

Siemens Joins ESA Initiative to Accelerate Growth and Commercialisation of European Space Startups

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has partnered with the European Space Agency by joining its EPIC program to support space startups emerging from ESA’s Business Incubation Centres. The collaboration will provide startups with access to Siemens Xcelerator software, digital twin capabilities, and … Read the full press release

Wood strengthens consulting leadership with appointment of experienced energy strategist Dr David Cole as Executive President

(IN BRIEF) Wood has appointed Dr David Cole FREng as Executive President of its Consulting business, bringing in a highly experienced industry leader with more than 30 years of expertise across multiple sectors including energy, defence, aerospace, and petrochemicals. Previously … Read the full press release

Airbus Strengthens Partnership with AerCap Through Major A320neo and A321neo Aircraft Order Focused on Efficiency and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has secured a major order from AerCap for 100 A320neo Family aircraft, including both A320neo and A321neo models, marking the largest direct order AerCap has placed for this aircraft type. The agreement reflects strong market demand for … Read the full press release

Saab strengthens UAE partnership with GlobalEye, Gripen E, and new defence systems showcased in Dubai

(IN BRIEF) Saab will participate in the Dubai Airshow 2025 at Dubai World Central from 17–21 November, showcasing its latest defence and security systems. Key highlights include the Gripen E fighter jet, GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft, Giraffe 1X radar, and Deployable … Read the full press release

Airbus Expands H160 Presence in Japan with World’s First Firefighting Deployment for Hiroshima Fire Services

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H160 to the Hiroshima City Fire Services Bureau, making it the world’s first firefighting operator of the model. Entering service in early 2026, the H160 will enhance firefighting, search and rescue, emergency … Read the full press release

HENSOLDT and AVILUS Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance UAV Technologies and Sovereign ISR Capabilities in Germany

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT and AVILUS have entered into a strategic partnership to co-develop advanced UAV systems that combine HENSOLDT’s world-class sensor technology with AVILUS’s mission-ready aerial platforms. The collaboration aims to enhance Germany’s sovereign ISR capabilities through scalable, high-performance UAV … Read the full press release

Prof. Chiara Manfletti Brings International Expertise to Her New Role as Technical University of Munich Senate Chair

(IN BRIEF) Prof. Chiara Manfletti has been elected Chair of the Senate at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), following her first election to the Senate earlier this year. She brings vast international experience from academia, the European Space Agency, … Read the full press release

Outokumpu study shows global industries shifting stainless steel strategies amid tariffs and political tensions

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has released a whitepaper, The Evolution of Materials, showing how trade measures and geopolitical shifts are forcing companies worldwide to rethink stainless steel procurement. The research, based on a global survey of major industrial buyers with combined … Read the full press release

Thales secures major EIB financing to advance next-generation radar and aeronautics technologies

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has approved a €450 million loan to Thales to fund its aeronautics and radar research and development programme through 2027. This initiative aims to enhance civil and military flight safety, modernise radar equipment, and … Read the full press release

Evonik launches Next Markets Program to drive growth in recycling, packaging, and aerospace innovation

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has launched the Next Markets Program, a cross-company initiative designed to capture growth opportunities in adjacent sectors, beginning with circular packaging, plastics recycling, and defense and aerospace. Led by Patrick Gloeckner, the program builds on Evonik’s broad … Read the full press release

Thales and Terma Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost European Capabilities in Defence and Aerospace

(IN BRIEF) Thales and Terma have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance strategic collaboration in the air, naval, and space domains. Signed at the Paris Air Show, the agreement is designed to reinforce European industrial and technological capabilities … Read the full press release

Safran’s New €108 Million Factory in Belgium to Revolutionize Compressor Blade Production for Aircraft Engines

(IN BRIEF) Safran Blades has opened a new state-of-the-art facility in Marchin, Belgium, designed to produce titanium compressor blades for aircraft engines. This €108 million investment strengthens Safran Aero Boosters’ position in the aeronautics sector, with the plant expected to … Read the full press release

Infineon Launches First Radiation-Hardened GaN Transistors for Space Missions, Earning Highest DLA Certification

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies has unveiled its first radiation-hardened Gallium Nitride (GaN) transistors, designed for space applications and certified to the highest reliability standards by the United States Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The GaN High Electron Mobility Transistor (HEMT) devices … Read the full press release