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European Commission Unveils Green Freight Measures to Cut Emissions and Boost Efficiency

European Commission Unveils Green Freight Measures to Cut Emissions and Boost Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) European Commission proposes measures to make freight transport more efficient and sustainable, aligning with the European Green Deal’s goal of reducing transport emissions by 90% by 2050. The proposed initiatives include optimizing rail capacity to improve cross-border coordination, … Read the full press release

Airbus Showcases Technological Advancements in New A320 Family Assembly Facility

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has opened its new A320 Family final assembly line (FAL) in Toulouse, France. The inauguration ceremony was attended by high-ranking officials and Airbus employees. The assembly line incorporates several innovations to improve product quality, efficiency, and sustainability, … Read the full press release

Telekom Enables Seamless 5G Roaming for Summer Travelers Across the Globe

(IN BRIEF) Telekom has announced that its customers can enjoy 5G roaming services while traveling abroad during the summer holiday season. With over 120 partner agreements in 60 countries, Telekom ensures seamless access to the fastest mobile communication standard worldwide. … Read the full press release

Nettimökki by Alma Media Becomes Finland’s Most Comprehensive Cottage Rental Service

(IN BRIEF) Alma Media introduces an enhanced version of Nettimökki, its cottage rental platform, to meet the growing demand for domestic travel. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant increase in Finnish cottage tourism, with many families opting for … Read the full press release

Iceland’s Keflavík Airport to Expand with EUR 50 Million Loan from NIB

(IN BRIEF) Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and Isavia ohf. have signed a 10-year loan agreement worth EUR 50 million to finance the expansion of Keflavík International Airport in Iceland. The project includes the construction of a new East Wing Terminal, … Read the full press release

Swissport Joins Forces with Aid Organizations and Turkish Airlines to Provide Air Cargo Logistics for Earthquake Victims

(IN BRIEF) Swissport is collaborating with international aid organizations and Turkish Airlines to provide air cargo logistics in support of victims affected by the February earthquake in Turkey and Syria. The company is providing ongoing support, recognizing that long-term action … Read the full press release

Vodafone teams up with Exchange Communications to launch 5G at UK airports

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone is set to install its 5G network at five of the UK’s largest airports, including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Birmingham, Newcastle International, and George Best Airport in Belfast. The move will improve mobile data connectivity for millions of passengers … Read the full press release

Finnair partners with Neste to reduce carbon emissions from flights departing Helsinki Airport

(IN BRIEF) Finnair has purchased 750 tons of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Neste to reduce the carbon emissions from flights departing from Helsinki Airport. The fuel volume purchased is Finnair’s single largest batch of sustainable aviation fuel to … Read the full press release

Greece: Joint official Statements by Minister of State Mr. Giorgos Gerapetritis and the outgoing Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Mr. Kostas Karamanlis at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

Joint official Statements by Minister of State Mr. Giorgos Gerapetritis and the outgoing Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Mr. Kostas Karamanlis

(IN BRIEF) Greece: The outgoing Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Kostas Karamanlis, expresses his condolences to the families who lost loved ones in a recent tragedy, and emphasizes the need for a thorough investigation into the causes of the accident. … Read the full press release

Official Statement by the Greek Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Mr. Kostas Karamanlis

Official Statement by the Greek Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Mr. Kostas Karamanlis

(IN BRIEF) Official Statement by Mr. Kostas Karamanlis, Minister of Infrastructure and Transport in Greece, on the train crash in Tempe, Greece.  (PRESS RELEASE) ATHENS, 2-Mar-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Official Statement by the Greek Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Mr. … Read the full press release

Österreichische Tourismuswirtschaft erhält Schub mit 150 Mio. Euro Kredit für nachhaltige Projekte

(IN KÜRZE) Die Europäische Investitionsbank (EIB) hat der Österreichischen Hotel- und Tourismusbank (ÖHT) ein Darlehen in Höhe von 150 Millionen Euro gewährt, um kleine und mittlere Unternehmen (KMU) der Freizeit- und Tourismusbranche in Österreich zu unterstützen. Das Darlehen soll es … Read the full press release

Austrian tourism industry receives boost with €150 million loan for sustainable projects

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €150 million loan to Österreichische Hotel- und Tourismusbank (ÖHT) to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the leisure and tourism industry in Austria. The loan is designed to enable … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce UltraFan technology milestone: Combining a brand new engine design with a suite of technologies to support sustainable air travel for decades to come

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 19-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR., ADR:RYCEY), the pre-eminent engineering company with focus on world-class power and propulsion systems, has announced a major milestone for its UltraFan® technology demonstrator programme. The building of the demonstrator has just … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce UltraFan-Technologie-Meilenstein: Die Kombination eines brandneuen Triebwerksdesigns mit einer Reihe von Technologien zur Unterstützung eines nachhaltigen Flugverkehrs für die kommenden Jahrzehnte

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LONDON, 19-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR., ADR:RYCEY), das herausragende Engineering-Unternehmen mit Fokus auf Leistung von Weltklasse und Antriebssysteme, hat einen wichtigen Meilenstein für sein UltraFan®-Technologie-Demonstratorprogramm angekündigt. Der Bau des Demonstrators wurde gerade fertiggestellt und von der Bauwerkstatt zum … Read the full press release

MAN Truck & Bus expands its Lions City 12 E electric buses fleet in Copenhagen, Denmark

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 14-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — MAN Truck & Bus, one of Europe’s leading industrial players in transport-related engineering, has announced that the company expands its fleet of electric buses of the type MAN Lions City 12 E in … Read the full press release

MAN Truck & Bus étend sa flotte de bus électriques Lions City 12 E à Copenhague, au Danemark

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) MUNICH, 14-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — MAN Truck & Bus, l’un des principaux acteurs industriels européens de l’ingénierie liée aux transports, a annoncé que l’entreprise étend sa flotte de bus électriques de type MAN Lions City 12 E … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce and easyJet trial the world’s first aero engine that runs on green hydrogen

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 28-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR., ADR:RYCEY), the pre-eminent engineering company with focus on world-class power and propulsion systems, has announced that together with easyJet, Europe’s leading short-haul airline, it trialed the world’s first aero engine that … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce und easyJet testen das weltweit erste Flugzeugtriebwerk, das mit grünem Wasserstoff betrieben wird

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LONDON, 28-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR., ADR:RYCEY), Das herausragende Engineering-Unternehmen mit Fokus auf erstklassige Energie- und Antriebssysteme hat bekannt gegeben, dass es zusammen mit easyJet, Europas führender Kurzstreckenfluggesellschaft, das weltweit erste Flugzeugtriebwerk getestet hat, das mit grünem Wasserstoff … Read the full press release

Serco Caledonian Sleeper (SCS) to deploy CAF’s LeadMind solution to optimize service availability, comfort, and safety

(PRESS RELEASE) BEASAIN, Spain, 10-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — CAF, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (BME: CAF), a Spanish publicly listed company which manufactures railway vehicles and equipment and buses through its Solaris Bus & Coach subsidiary, has announced that its … Read the full press release

Serco Caledonian Sleeper (SCS) to deploy CAF’s LeadMind solution to optimize service availability, comfort, and safety

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) BEASAIN, Spain, 10-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — CAF, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (BME : CAF), une société espagnole cotée en bourse qui fabrique des véhicules et des équipements ferroviaires et des bus à travers son Solaris Bus & … Read the full press release

Teavaro and CDP Institute Offer Free Online Course on Identity Resolution

(PRESS RELEASE) MILFORD, CT, United States, 25-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Teavaro and the Customer Data Platform Institute today released a free, in-depth training course on Identity Resolution. The course is the first in a series planned by CDP Institute, a … Read the full press release

Heathrow airport remains the busiest in Europe yet September’s passenger figures below 2019 levels

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 11-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Heathrow Airport, UK’s biggest airport, has released its passenger numbers for the summer of 2022. According to the report the airport remains the busiest in Europe during the summer, but September passenger figures … Read the full press release

Der Flughafen Heathrow bleibt der verkehrsreichste in Europa, doch die Passagierzahlen im September liegen unter dem Niveau von 2019

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LONDON, 11-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Heathrow Airport, Großbritanniens größter Flughafen, hat seine Passagierzahlen für den Sommer 2022 veröffentlicht. Dem Bericht zufolge bleibt der Flughafen im Sommer der verkehrsreichste in Europa, aber die Passagierzahlen im September (fast 5,8 Millionen) bleiben … Read the full press release

ÖBB and Siemens Mobility at the introduction of their next-generation Nightjet: Night trains are around 50 times more climate-friendly than an airplane

World premiere of the interior of the new sleeping and couchette car Modern design, greater comfort and privacy for travelers Total of 33 next-generation Nightjets on the rails by 2025 (PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 6-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens Mobility, redefining … Read the full press release

ÖBB e Siemens Mobility al lancio del loro Nightjet di nuova generazione: i treni notturni sono circa 50 volte più rispettosi del clima di un aereo

Anteprima mondiale degli interni della nuova carrozza letto e cuccetta Design moderno, maggiore comfort e privacy per i viaggiatori Totale di 33 Nightjet di nuova generazione sui binari entro il 2025 (COMUNICATO STAMPA) MUNICH, 6-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens Mobility, … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce’s Trent 7000 engines will exclusively power 20 new Airbus A330neo acquired by Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG)

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 15-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR., ADR:RYCEY), the pre-eminent engineering company with focus on world-class power and propulsion systems, has announced that its Trent 7000 engines will exclusively power 20 new Airbus A330neo acquired by Malaysia Aviation … Read the full press release

Les moteurs Trent 7000 de Rolls-Royce propulseront en exclusivité 20 nouveaux Airbus A330neo acquis par Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG)

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) LONDON, 15-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce (LSE : RR., ADR : RYCEY), la société d’ingénierie prééminente spécialisée dans les systèmes d’alimentation et de propulsion de classe mondiale, a annoncé que ses moteurs Trent 7000 propulseront exclusivement 20 nouveaux Airbus A330neo … Read the full press release

Mit Intelligenz geladen

Mit seiner MaxiCharger AC-Wallbox bringt die Autel Automotive Intelligence Group eine durchdachte, komfortable und langlebige Ladelösung für Elektroautos auf den Markt (PRESSEMITTEILUNG) MÜNCHEN, 10-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Autel ist heute die weltweite Nummer 1 in den Bereichen Kfz-Diagnose, Batterie-Analyse-Systeme und … Read the full press release

VINCI Airports adds 13 airports in Mexico to its concession portfolio as it acquires strategic stake in OMA (Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte)

(PRESS RELEASE) LA DEFENSE, 1-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — VINCI Airports, world’s leading private airport operator and part of VINCI Concessions SA, has announced the addition of 13 airports in Mexico to its concession portfolio as the company acquires strategic 29.99 … Read the full press release

VINCI Airports suma 13 aeropuertos en México a su cartera de concesiones al adquirir una participación estratégica en OMA (Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte)

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) LA DEFENSE, 1-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — VINCI Airports, el principal operador de aeropuertos privados del mundo y parte de VINCI Concessions SA, ha anunció la incorporación de 13 aeropuertos en México a su cartera de concesiones al … Read the full press release

Customer Data Platform Industry Grew Strongly in First Half of 2022: CDP Institute Report

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(PRESS RELEASE) MILFORD, CT, United States, 25-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — The Customer Data Platform (CDP) industry had a strong first half in 2022 with 10% employment growth among existing vendors and eleven new companies added, according to the CDP Institute’s … Read the full press release

LATAM Airlines amplía flota con nuevo pedido de aviones A321neo de Airbus

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) FARNBOROUGH, 21-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus (EPA: AIR), una corporación aeroespacial multinacional europea, ha anunciado una nuevo pedido de 17 aviones A321neo provenientes de LATAM Airlines , la aerolínea más grande de América Latina. La aerolínea ampliará … Read the full press release

LATAM Airlines expands fleet with new order of A321neo aircraft from Airbus

(PRESS RELEASE) FARNBOROUGH, 21-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus (EPA: AIR), a European multinational aerospace corporation, has announced a new order of 17 A321neo aircraft coming from LATAM Airlines, the largest airline in Latin America. The airline will further expand its … Read the full press release

LATAM Airlines élargit sa flotte avec une nouvelle commande d’avions A321neo d’Airbus

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) FARNBOROUGH, 21-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus (EPA : AIR), une multinationale européenne de l’aérospatiale, a annoncé un nouvelle commande de 17 appareils A321neo en provenance de LATAM Airlines , la plus grande compagnie aérienne d’Amérique latine. La compagnie … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce to support the Trent 700 engines of flypop as part of new service agreement with the new British low-cost airline

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 18-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR., ADR:RYCEY), the pre-eminent engineering company with focus on world-class power and propulsion systems, has announced that it will support the Trent 700 engines of flypop as part of new TotalCare® service … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce unterstützt die Trent 700-Triebwerke von Flypop im Rahmen eines neuen Servicevertrags mit der neuen britischen Low-Cost-Airline

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LONDON, 18-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR., ADR:RYCEY), das herausragende Engineering-Unternehmen mit Fokus auf Leistung von Weltklasse und Antriebssysteme, hat angekündigt, dass es die Trent 700-Triebwerke von Flypop im Rahmen des neuen TotalCare®-Servicevertrags unterstützen wird, der mit der neuen … Read the full press release

Spanish CAF to supply 25 (potentially 60) regional train units to SJ AB, a major rail network operator in Sweden

(PRESS RELEASE) BEASAIN, Spain, 8-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — CAF, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (BME: CAF), a Spanish publicly listed company which manufactures railway vehicles and equipment and buses through its Solaris Bus & Coach subsidiary, has announced a new … Read the full press release

Spanische CAF liefert 25 (möglicherweise 60) Regionalzugeinheiten an SJ AB, einen großen Schienennetzbetreiber in Schweden

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) BEASAIN, Spain, 8-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — CAF, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (BME: CAF), ein spanisches öffentlich börsennotiertes Unternehmen, das über seine Solaris Bus & Die Coach-Tochter hat einen neuen Vertrag mit SJ AB, einem großen staatlichen Schienennetzbetreiber in … Read the full press release

Neste appoints World Fuel Services Corporation as its authorized branded distributor of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 7-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL: NESTE), the world’s leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel and the 4th most sustainable company in the world, has announced the appointment of World Fuel Services Corporation, a … Read the full press release

Neste nomme World Fuel Services Corporation comme distributeur agréé de Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) ESPOO, 7-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL : NESTE), le premier fournisseur mondial de diesel renouvelable et durable carburant d’aviation et la 4e entreprise la plus durable au monde, a annoncé la nomination de World Fuel Services Corporation, … Read the full press release