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Thales Alenia Space Secures €51 Million Contract to Extend EGNOS Service Life

Thales Alenia Space has secured a €51 million contract from the European Union Agency for the Space Programme to extend the operational life of the European Satellite-Based Augmentation System (EGNOS). This upgrade aims to strengthen Europe’s critical navigation infrastructure.

2025-04-02T12:12:45.702328-07:00

Reuters

Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo Eye Satellite Business Merger

2025-04-08T01:40:17.679014-07:00

Aviation Week

SkyDrive Unveils SD-05 eVTOL at Osaka Expo with First Public Flight

2025-04-10T10:47:01.668913-07:00

PaxEx.Aero

Delta Partners with Uber Ending Lyft Alliance, Shaping Future SkyMiles Rewards

2025-01-07T19:33:05.734372-08:00

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Reuters

Thales Surpasses Q1 Revenue Expectations, Reaffirms 2025 Guidance Thales outperformed market expectations for its first-quarter revenue, bolstering its full-year 2025 guidance despite a decline in new orders relative to the previous year's major deals. The results reflect robust performance in the defense, aerospace, and cyber sectors.

2025-04-23T23:12:30.375251-07:00

Thales Surpasses Q1 Revenue Expectations, Reaffirms 2025 Guidance

Vertical Mag

SkyDrive SD-05 eVTOL Showcased in First Public Flight at Expo 2025 Osaka SkyDrive's SD-05 eVTOL aircraft completed its successful inaugural public flight at the Expo 2025 Osaka, highlighting advancements in urban air mobility. The three-seat eVTOL, operated with Thales’s FlytRise control system, marks a key progress in electric vertical takeoff and landing technology.

2025-04-21T08:32:30.289514-07:00

SkyDrive SD-05 eVTOL Showcased in First Public Flight at Expo 2025 Osaka

Janes

British Army Trials Game-Changing Radio Frequency Drone Defense System The British Army successfully tested a radio frequency directed energy weapon developed by Thales UK to neutralize drone swarms during recent exercises. This demonstrated the potential for cost-effective, scalable air defense solutions, as each shot costs just 10p and can disable multiple UAVs.

2025-04-18T08:32:24.671965-07:00

British Army Trials Game-Changing Radio Frequency Drone Defense System

AeroTime

British Army Successfully Tests Drone-Disabling Radio Wave Weapon The British Army has achieved a significant milestone in counter-drone technology with the successful trial of a radio frequency weapon developed by Thales UK. This test demonstrates the capability to track and neutralize drone swarms, enhancing the UK's counter-unmanned aerial system defenses.

2025-04-18T05:49:08.171861-07:00

British Army Successfully Tests Drone-Disabling Radio Wave Weapon

Aviation Week

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SkyDrive Unveils SD-05 eVTOL at Osaka Expo with First Public Flight SkyDrive conducted the first public flight of its SD-05 electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. This significant demonstration marks a milestone in Japan's urban air mobility future, showcasing the potential of airborne transport solutions.

2025-04-10T10:47:01.668913-07:00

SkyDrive Unveils SD-05 eVTOL at Osaka Expo with First Public Flight

FlightGlobal

Thales Wins Contract to Retrofit USAF F-16s with Scorpion Helmet Displays Thales has secured a contract to provide Scorpion helmet-mounted display retrofit kits for the U.S. Air Force's Lockheed Martin F-16s. This upgrade will enhance pilot situational awareness and operational effectiveness, further advancing the capabilities of the USAF's fighter fleet.

2025-04-09T21:34:37.230560-07:00

Thales Wins Contract to Retrofit USAF F-16s with Scorpion Helmet Displays

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Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo Eye Satellite Business Merger Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo are negotiating a merger of their satellite businesses, with discussions set to occur with EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera. This potential merger could reshape Europe's satellite landscape and address competitive challenges from global rivals like SpaceX.

2025-04-08T01:40:17.679014-07:00

Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo Eye Satellite Business Merger

Aviation Week

Thales Unveils MEMS-Based Inertial Measurement Unit for Enhanced Production Thales has introduced a new inertial measurement unit leveraging micro electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) accelerometers to boost production efficiency and reduce size. This innovation is set to revolutionize inertial reference systems, critical for navigation and guidance in aerospace applications.

2025-04-07T01:35:47.800494-07:00

Thales Unveils MEMS-Based Inertial Measurement Unit for Enhanced Production