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Thales to partner with Russian Institute of Applied Physics over intense laser systems designed for scientific application

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, November 2013

Moscow, Russia, 4-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — On the occasion of the official visit of the French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault, Thales announces the signature of a Cooperation Agreement in the area of intense laser systems designed for scientific application. This agreement has … Read the full press release

Thales to provide spares provisioning and component services for airberlin group’s A320 family fleet of 64 aircraft

PRESS RELEASE -- 1, November 2013

Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, 1-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Thales and airberlin group have signed a long-term component services agreement to support the group’s A320 family fleet of 64 aircraft. Under this seven-year Avionics-By-The-Hour (ABTH) agreement, Thales will provide spares provisioning and component maintenance services for … Read the full press release

Four PPS®1350-G plasma thrusters from Snecma on the Alphasat satellite now in operation

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, August 2013

Courcouronnes, 21-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Snecma (Safran) annonce la mise en service de ses quatre propulseurs plasmiques PPS®1350-G sur le satellite lancé par Ariane 5 le 25 juillet dernier pour l’opérateur Inmarsat. Cette mise en route s’est effectuée par étapes successives du 9 … Read the full press release

Pierre Barnabé appointed Bull Group Chief Operating Officer

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, August 2013

Paris, 06-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Pierre BARNABÉ, 42, has been appointed as Chief operating officer at Bull Group. Since August 2011, Pierre Barnabé was Executive Vice President of the SFR Business Team. He began his career with Thales in capital venture activities. … Read the full press release

Global mobile satellite communications company Inmarsat confirmed successful launch of the largest satellite Alphasat on Ariane 5 ECA launcher

PRESS RELEASE -- 30, July 2013

30-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, has confirmed the successful launch of Alphasat, the largest satellite, designated I-4A F4. Alphasat was launched on an Ariane 5 ECA, the latest version of the … Read the full press release

EIB financed €225m out of the total €598m cost for construction and in-orbit validation of Alphasat, the world’s largest and most sophisticated commercial satellite

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, July 2013

29-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The world’s largest and most sophisticated commercial satellite was launched successfully from the European Space port in Kourou, French Guiana on 25 July. Called Alphasat, it will provide advanced voice and data communications for customers across Europe, … Read the full press release

Thales Alenia Space delivered its 2nd Pressurized Cargo Module (PCM) to Orbital Sciences Corporation for Cygnus spacecraft integration

PRESS RELEASE -- 24, July 2013

New commercial cargo vehicle for the International Space Station gears up for operation Turin, 24-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Thales Alenia Space has delivered its second Pressurized Cargo Module (PCM) to Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB) for integration in the Cygnus spacecraft … Read the full press release

Thales annonce la signature d’un accord relatif au Contrat de Génération

PRESS RELEASE -- 24, July 2013

Signé à l’unanimité des organisations syndicales représentatives, cet accord favorise la transmission des savoirs et des compétences entre les générations Neuilly sur Seine, 24-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Thales annonce la signature d’un accord relatif au Contrat de Génération. Signé en présence … Read the full press release

Orange reveals its strategy and latest achievements on smart cities

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, July 2013

a five-point vertical program takes on the new challenges facing cities local authorities all over France have confidence in Orange for developing innovative services Paris, 10-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Orange harnesses technology to help meet the new challenges facing cities At a … Read the full press release

Kaspersky announced the winners of ‘CyberSecurity for the Next Generation 2013’

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, July 2013

Moscow, 3-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Kaspersky Lab is delighted to announce the winners of its global education project ‘CyberSecurity for the Next Generation 2013’. Following the 2013 finals at Royal Holloway, University of London the prizes went to: Firman Azhari from the Bandung Institute of … Read the full press release

The European Space Agency (ESA) to present at the 50th Paris Air & Space Show at Le Bourget

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, June 2013

UPDATE 13 JUNE: CALL FOR MEDIA 13-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  ESA will be present at the 50th Paris Air & Space Show at Le Bourget with a pavilion at its traditional and central place, near the full-size Ariane 5 and Ariane … Read the full press release

Airbus’ Cabin BFE Supplier Support Rating recognises suppliers for best in-service performance

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, April 2013

Airbus recognises cabin BFE suppliers’ customer support Blagnac, 18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the 2013 Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Genevieve Laurens-Chassagne, Head of Supplier Support Management – Customer Services at Airbus, presented awards in recognition of those cabin Buyer-Furnished-Equipment (BFE) suppliers … Read the full press release

Mobile communications: Fresh €50 million EU research grants in 2013 to develop ‘5G’ technology

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, February 2013

Brussels, 27-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Commission Vice President Neelie Kroes announces €50 million for research to deliver 5G mobile technology by 2020, with the aim to put Europe back in the lead of the global mobile industry. “I want 5G be … Read the full press release

EADS Proposes Candidates for Future Board of Directors

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, February 2013

12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Board of Directors of EADS N.V. has nominated the following individuals for election by the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to the future Board of Directors of EADS N.V.: Manfred Bischoff, 70, Director of Royal KPN N.V. … Read the full press release

Agusta Westland selects Thales to supply FLASH Compact dipping sonars

PRESS RELEASE -- 8, February 2013

Aero India, Bangalore, 8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Agusta Westland has selected Thales as the supplier of compact dipping sonars to equip its Lynx light helicopters for export markets. The latest in Thales’s FLASH range, the FLASH Compact is designed for smaller and lighter … Read the full press release

Thales at Aero India 2013

PRESS RELEASE -- 7, February 2013

Bangalore, India, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Thales will be participating in the Aero India exhibition, which takes in Bangalore from 6 to 10 February. Held every two years, Aero India is India’s largest exhibition for the aerospace sector. For defence programmes, … Read the full press release

Thales: Appointments on the Group Executive Committee

PRESS RELEASE -- 7, February 2013

Neuilly-sur-Seine, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Jean-Bernard Lévy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Thales, has appointed or confirmed in their position the following persons, as members of the Group Executive Committee. Patrice Caine, Senior Executive Vice-President, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Performance … Read the full press release

Thales delivers first maritime surveillance aircraft to Turkey

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, February 2013

Ankara, Turkey, 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Thales has achieved delivery of the first of three maritime surveillance aircraft under the Meltem II programme for Turkey. This aircraft will be operated by the Turkish Coast Guard from Izmir Air Base. Pierre Eric … Read the full press release

Thales opens Centre of Excellence for Radar and Integrated Sensors in Singapore

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, February 2013

The official opening of Thales’ Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Radar and Integrated Sensors in Singapore was held today and was inaugurated by Her Excellency Mrs Lilianne Ploumen, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, the Netherlands. 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ … Read the full press release