(IN BRIEF) Airbus and Østnes Helicopters have signed a contract for ten additional H125 helicopters to serve the Nordic region, where these aircraft are widely used for utility and aerial missions. The agreement highlights the H125’s adaptability for critical tasks … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Airtelis has signed an agreement with Airbus Helicopters to acquire up to five H145 helicopters, with an initial order for one, to be operated by its subsidiary Oya Vendée Hélicoptères for offshore wind industry support. Highlighting the H145’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Airbus, Airtelis, Baudoin Marraud des Grottes, H145 helicopter, Laurent Giolitti, Offshore wind, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Airbus, Kansai Airports, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries have signed an agreement to explore the feasibility of hydrogen infrastructure at three key airports in Japan’s Kansai region. This collaboration is part of Airbus’s “Hydrogen Hub at Airports” initiative, which … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Airbus, Aviation, Benoit Rulleau, hydrogen infrastructure, Japan, Kansai Airports, Karine Guénan, Kawasaki, Motohiko Nishimura, partnership, sustainability, Yoshiyuki Yamaya
(IN BRIEF) PHI Aviation has officially introduced two Airbus H175 helicopters into its operations in Australia, enhancing its capabilities in offshore energy transportation, medical evacuations, and search and rescue missions. These helicopters will be based in Broome, with additional H175s … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Airbus SE has launched a share buyback program to acquire up to 4,254,000 shares by 31 March 2025, with the first phase targeting 2,127,000 shares by 31 October 2024. This buyback aims to support future employee share ownership … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged Airbus, compensation plans, Employee Ownership, Financial, investment, Share Buyback Program
(IN BRIEF) On September 5, 2024, the European Space Agency successfully launched the Sentinel-2C satellite from Kourou, French Guiana, aboard a Vega rocket. This marks the third satellite in the Sentinel-2 constellation, part of the EU’s Copernicus Earth observation program. … Read the full press release
(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
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged acquisition, aerospace, Airbus, Cybersecurity, Defence, France, INFODAS, Karen Florschuetz
(IN BRIEF) Cathay Group’s order for 30 Airbus A330-900 aircraft underscores its commitment to fleet modernization and sustainability. These new aircraft will enhance Cathay’s operational flexibility and fuel efficiency, supporting its regional and long-haul routes while contributing to its net-zero … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Repsol and Volotea have formed a strategic partnership to supply over 6 million liters of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for Volotea flights from Spanish airports between 2025 and 2029. This collaboration is set to significantly reduce CO2 emissions … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Spain, Travel
Tagged 100% renewable fuels, agricultural waste, Airbus, airline industry, animal fats, Biomass, Carlos Muñoz, CO2 emissions reduction, decarbonization, European Union Renewable Energy Directive, Hamburg to Toulouse shuttle, IATA studies, Iberian Peninsula, Madrid to Region of Murcia route, organic materials, ReFuelEU Aviation regulation, renewable diesel, renewable fuels, Repsol, SAF, Spain, sustainable aviation fuel, used cooking oil, Valero Marín, vegetable oils, Volotea
(IN BRIEF) At the Farnborough Airshow, MTU Aero Engines secured approximately $800 million in orders, highlighting the strong demand for Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engines for the A320neo and GE9X engines for the Boeing 777X. Major orders included Avolon’s purchase … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Entertainment, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Airbus, Boeing 777-9 aircraft, EVA Air, Farnborough Airshow, IAG, Japan Airlines, MTU Aero Engines, partnership, Qatar Airways, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace has committed £4 million to the Airbus-led Sustainable Wing Solutions (SusWingS) programme, a £15 million initiative focused on developing high-performance wing technologies and environmentally conscious manufacturing processes. This partnership, which includes Cranfield University and the University … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Airbus, France, GKN Aerospace, investment, John Pritchard, partnership, sustainability, Sustainable Wing Solutions (SusWingS) R&T Programme
(IN BRIEF) Memorial Hermann Life Flight® has ordered one H160 and four H145 helicopters from Airbus to replace its current EC145 fleet, becoming the first to use the H160 for helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS). Established in 1976, the program … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, France, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Airbus, Bart Reijnen, Dr. James “Red” Duke, emergency medical services, H145 helicopters, H160, helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS), Memorial Hermann Life Flight, partnership, sustainability, Tom Flanagan, Toni Von Wenkstern, USA
(IN BRIEF) Saudi Arabia has ordered four additional Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF). These aircraft will begin conversion in early 2026 and enter service by 2027, enhancing RSAF’s air-to-air refuelling … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged A330, Airbus, France, Jean-Brice Dumont, Multi Role Tanker Transport Aircraft, partnership, Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF), Saudi Arabia, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) HTM Helicopters has initiated an order for an Airbus H145 helicopter, with an option for two more of the same model, to bolster their fleet for offshore wind operations along the coasts of Germany and France. Bernd Brucherseifer, … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Airbus, Axel Humpert, Bernd Brucherseifer, France, Germany, H145 helicopters, HTM Helicopters, Offshore Wind Transport Solutions, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) In a strategic move set to redefine connectivity and earth observation services in Japan and across Asia, a consortium of leading Japanese businesses and banks, spearheaded by NTT DOCOMO, Inc. and Space Compass Corporation, commits a substantial USD$100 … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Aalto, Airbus, HAPS Commercialization, investment, Japan, partnership, sustainability, Zephyr
(IN BRIEF) Airbus introduces its pioneering Wingman concept at the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA in Berlin, showcasing a revolutionary unmanned fighter-type drone designed to operate alongside manned combat aircraft like the Eurofighter. The Wingman, guided by pilots from manned aircraft, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Airbus has been chosen by the European Space Agency (ESA) to lead the design and construction of the Vigil satellite, marking the inaugural operational mission in ESA’s Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Space Safety Programme (S2P). Vigil aims to … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Airbus, Andrew Griffith MP, Earth's Protection, ESA, Josef Aschbacher, partnership, Patrick Wood, Space Weather Forecasting, sustainability, Vigil Mission
(IN BRIEF) Airbus has completed the acquisition of U.S.-based Aerovel, integrating the advanced unmanned aerial system (UAS), Flexrotor, into its tactical solutions portfolio. The Flexrotor is a compact, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) UAS designed primarily for intelligence, surveillance, target … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Aerovel, Airbus, Flexrotor, Mathilde Royer, partnership, sustainability, Tactical Unmanned Aerial Capabilities, USA
(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters has secured a contract with the Ministry of Defence of Brunei for the procurement of six H145M helicopters. The selection of the H145M underscores its reputation for high performance and versatility, with Brunei aiming to enhance … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Air Force, Airbus, Brunei, Bruno Even, H145M helicopters, partnership
(IN BRIEF) Airbus has announced the launch of the Pléiades Neo Next program, aimed at expanding its high-resolution Earth observation constellation. This initiative will introduce new satellite assets and capabilities, including improved native resolution, to augment the existing Pléiades Neo … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has placed an order for six Airbus H145 helicopters, marking a strategic move towards fleet modernization and consolidation. These helicopters, designated for deployment in Cyprus and Brunei, will replace existing Airbus Pumas, … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Airbus, H145 helicopter, Lenny Brown, partnership, sustainability, UK Ministry of Defence
(IN BRIEF) The German defense procurement office has chosen Saab’s Arexis sensor suite to equip the Eurofighter EK, an electronic warfare variant of the German Air Force’s Eurofighter aircraft. The contract, initiated in June 2023, marks the beginning of Saab’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Air Force, Airbus, Arexis Electronic Warfare (EW), Eurofighter EK, Eurofighter EW, France, Germany, Helsing, Micael Johansson, partnership, Saab, Sensor Suite
(IN BRIEF) Airbus Defence and Space has announced plans to acquire INFODAS, a Cologne-based cybersecurity and IT solutions provider specializing in the public sector, including defense and critical infrastructures. With the transaction awaiting regulatory approvals, Airbus aims to enhance its … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Airbus has revealed its latest innovation, the CityAirbus NextGen prototype, signaling a significant advancement in the realm of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). The fully electric aircraft, designed for urban operations, boasts a two-tonne class and an impressive 80 … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged air mobility, Airbus, Balkiz Sarihan, CityAirbus NextGen Prototype
(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
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged aerospace, Airbus, Arkema, HAICoPAS, Hexcel, HexPly® thermoplastic tapes, partnership, Safran, sustainability, thermoplastic composites, USA
(IN BRIEF) Europe has made significant progress in quantum computing with investments, partnerships, and innovations. Highlights include a €3.5 million investment in LioniX International by the University of Twente, and T-Systems offering cloud access to IBM’s quantum systems. Other developments … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Defence, Education, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Healthcare, Internet & Online, Investment, Netherlands, News, Science, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged 5G networks, 6G, AI, Airbus, Aleph Alpha, Anaqor AG, ASML, BMW Group, Bosch Ventures, Cybersecurity, cybersecurity readiness against quantum threats, Deutsche Telekom, diamond-based quantum bits, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eviden, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Fujitsu, generative AI, IBM, Infineon Technologies, IQM Quantum Computers, LioniX, Mobile World Congress, Nostradamus, photonic quantum computing, plasma physics, Post-Quantum Algorithms, Post-quantum cryptography, post-quantum era, Quantinuum, quantum algorithms, quantum computers, quantum computing, quantum computing hardware, quantum computing-era security, quantum simulations, quantum solutions for machine learning, quantum technologies, quantum threats, quantum-inspired algorithms, QuTech, scalable quantum computers, semiconductor lithography, SK Telecom, solving complex problems, T-Systems, Thales, The European Commission, TiC6G, TRUSTECH 2023, ultra-cold electronic circuits, University of Glasgow, University of Twente
(IN BRIEF) The Singapore Hydrogen Cooperation Committee, formed by Airbus, Changi Airport Group, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), and Linde, is advancing hydrogen fuel’s potential role in the nation’s aviation decarbonization strategy. Tasked with examining regional hydrogen market dynamics, … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Airbus, Changi Airport Group, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), decarbonization, Hydrogen Fuel, John Panikar, Linde, Mr Han Kok Juan, Ms Poh Li San, partnership, Sabine Klauke, Singapore, Singapore Aviation Committee, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Vietjet Air has inked a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus, marking the airline’s inaugural foray into widebody aircraft with the purchase of 20 A330-900s. Intended to bolster Vietjet’s long-range and regional operations, these A330neo additions will … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, France, Government, Industrial, Management, News, Travel
Tagged A330-900, A330neo, Airbus, Christian Scherer, Dinh Viet Phuong, partnership, sustainability, Vietjet Air, Vietnam
(IN BRIEF) Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) to pave the way for the establishment of a Sustainable Aviation Hub in Singapore. This hub, to be hosted within Airbus’ Singapore Campus … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Airbus, Avinor, SAS, Swedavia, and Vattenfall have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to investigate the feasibility of establishing a hydrogen infrastructure at airports in Sweden and Norway. The collaboration aims to understand hydrogen aircraft concepts, operations, supply, infrastructure, … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Sweden
Tagged Airbus, Anna Borg, Avinor, Guillaume Faury, Hydrogen-Powered Airports, Nordic Aviation, Norway, partnership, SAS, sustainability, Swedavia, Sweden, Vattenfall
(IN BRIEF) The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has placed an order for 42 H145 helicopters on behalf of the Ministry of Interior, with deliveries slated to commence in 2024. Of these, 36 will be used by the French rescue … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Airbus has inaugurated its Airbus Lifecycle Services Centre (ALSC) in Chengdu, China, which offers comprehensive solutions to manage the entire lifecycle of an aircraft. This one-stop facility covers activities such as aircraft parking, storage, maintenance, upgrades, conversions, dismantling, … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Airbus, Airbus Lifecycle Services Centre, CAAC, Chengdu, CHINA, Cristina Aguilar, EASA, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Leading European carrier easyJet has placed an order with CFM International for CFM LEAP-1A engines to power its fleet of 157 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, including 56 A320neo and 101 A321neo, with deliveries expected to begin in 2029. … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged A320neo Family, Airbus, CFM International, easyJet, Gael Meheust, Johan Lundgren, LEAP-1A engines, partnership, Safran, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Taiwanese airline EVA Air has confirmed its order for 18 long-range A350-1000s and 15 single-aisle A321neo aircraft from Airbus. This decision marks EVA Air as the latest global airline to choose the A350-1000 for its long-haul operations and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Airbus has celebrated the successful delivery of its inaugural Airbus A321neo from its advanced A320 Family Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse. This milestone marks the start of the production ramp-up at the new facility, emphasizing Airbus’ commitment … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged A320, A321neo, Airbus, Final Assembly Line (FAL), partnership, Toulouse
(IN BRIEF) The German Bundeswehr has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for the acquisition of up to 82 multi-role H145M helicopters, comprising 62 firm orders and 20 options. This order is not only the largest ever for the H145M … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged acquisition, Airbus, Bruno Even, German Bundeswehr, H145M, helicopters, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Japan Airlines (JAL) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, marking a significant addition to the airline’s international fleet. The A350-1000 will initially operate on the Tokyo Haneda – New York JFK route. JAL’s A350-1000 is … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Economy, France, Industrial, Management, News, Travel
Tagged A350-1000, Airbus, flights, International Routes, Japan Airlines, New York, partnership, Tokyo
(IN BRIEF) Airbus has commenced full-scale production of the Galileo Second Generation (G2) satellites at its facility in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The first satellite flight model structure has arrived from Beyond Gravity in Zurich and will undergo final integration and testing … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Hamburg Airport has become the first German member and the 12th overall member of the international “Hydrogen Hub at Airport” network. This network aims to promote the expansion of hydrogen infrastructure in aviation and includes members from airports, … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged Airbus, airlines, airports, Aviation, energy sectors, Hamburg Airport, hydrogen, Hydrogen Hub at Airport, hydrogen infrastructure, Karine Guénan, Michael Eggenschwiler, ZEROe Hydrogen Ecosystem
(IN BRIEF) In a significant milestone, the NH90 Sea Tiger, destined for the German Navy’s shipborne operations, has completed its inaugural flight at Airbus Helicopters’ Donauwörth site in Germany. This achievement marks a crucial step forward as Airbus Helicopters proceeds … Read the full press release
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