Ariane 5 ES has lifted off on its mission to place ATV-4 ‘Albert Einstein’ en route for the International Space Station (ISS). This, the 55th consecutive successful launch of Ariane from the European Space Centre at Kourou in French Guiana, again proves …
The U.S. Coast Guard took delivery of its 15th HC-144A Ocean Sentry maritime patrol aircraft from prime contractor EADS North America. The Ocean Sentry is based on the Airbus Military CN235 tactical airlifter, more than 230 of which are currently in …
Airbus is working to promote the employment of work-study trainees (students on professional training or apprenticeship contracts) in the aeronautical sectors. Along with its partners Airbus is organising a second “Carnet de Vol Alternance” operation in …
Aeromar, one of the major regional airlines in Mexico, today took delivery of its first of 2 ATR 72-600 to be acquired on long-term lease from Air Lease Corporation (ALC). The delivery sees Aeromar become the first operator of the ATR -600 series aircraft …
When the first A350 XWB to fly, known as MSN1, makes its maiden flight, an international crew of six will be on board, comprising two Flight Test Pilots, one Test Flight Engineer and three Flight Test Engineers. Two test pilots and the project test flight …
Thierry Baril (c) EADS Thierry Baril (c) EADS Thierry Baril, Chief Human Resources Officer of EADS Airbus, was named HR Director of the year at an awards ceremony in Paris on 3 June by the Hudson, Le Figaro Economie and Cadremploi Group . The award was …
Airbus is showcasing its latest commercial and military product range at the 50th international Paris Air Show at Le Bourget from June 17th to 23rd, 2013. The latest innovations from the EADS Group will be on display and experts will be available to answer …
The brand new EC155 B1 from Eurocopter’s Dauphin family will be the National Police Agency’s (NPA) first acquisition of this helicopter type. Incidentally, it is also the first Eurocopter rotary-wing aircraft to be operated by Hyogo Prefectural Police, …
Rolls-Royce’s Trent XWB engines have run for the first time on the A350 XWB (MSN1) following the start-up of the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), as part of the preparations for the aircraft’s maiden flight. Combined with the A350 XWB’s lightweight structure …
Astrium, Europe’s leading space technology company, has won a contract to provide Belgium’s emergency and security services with Blue Light Mobile, their first secure mobile 3G network. The five-year contract has been signed with ASTRID, which is Belgium’s …
Astrium, Europe’s leading space technology company, is preparing ATV-4 for launch. On 5 June 2013, the unmanned resupply spacecraft, named after the physicist Albert Einstein, is to be launched on a European launcher Ariane 5 ES from the European Spaceport …
When the European space transporter ATV-4 sets off at the start of June on its mission to space, it will have ‘scientific supplies’ on board, as well as numerous provisions for the ISS (International Space Station). One of the experiments is FASES ( …
Airbus Military today announces the launch of a new series of its best-selling C295 medium transport and surveillance aircraft – the C295W. Featuring winglets and uprated engines as standard, the new model will provide operators with enhanced performance …
The leading aircraft manufacturer Airbus has today unveiled a high calibre international panel to judge the final of the 2013 Fly Your Ideas student challenge. The six member jury is lead by Charles Champion, Airbus Executive Vice President Engineering. …
Bird impacts in the aeronautical field can cause serious damage to aircraft, especially during take-off and airport approach phases. Over the last 20 years, Civil Aviation has had to bear costs of several hundred million dollars for the consequences of …
Hundreds attend rally at American Eurocopter facility in Columbus, Mississippi Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant, U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, U.S. Rep. Gregg Harper and U.S. Rep. Alan Nunnelee joined leaders of EADS North America and American Eurocopter at a rally …
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced that it will purchase up to 50 more A350 XWB aircraft. The agreement covers a firm order for 30 more A350-900s plus options for a further 20 aircraft. The deal allows for the airline to select either the baseline A350 …
Denis Ranque (left) chaired the meeting for the first time as Chairman of the EADS Board of Directors together with Chief Executive Officer Tom Enders (right), who marked his first year in office after the management change in 2012. (c) EADS Denis Ranque ( …
EADS raises its gross order intake guidance at Airbus for commercial aircraft for the full year 2013. Based on a current order intake of 514 gross commercial aircraft orders at the end of April 2013 and strong commercial activity, EADS is now expecting new …
Cassidian, a worldwide leader in defence and security solutions, together with its local partner NCS, has been awarded the Safe City Test Bed by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Singapore Economic Development Board (SEDB). The test bed project a …
