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Euronews
3 days ago
- Business
- Euronews
Europe's defining moment is now
War in Europe, dragging conflict in the Middle East, rising global tensions, and accelerating climate disruption demand faster, more strategic, and united European action. With its democratic values, industrial strength, and commitment to sustainability, Europe can hold its ground and lead the way in a rapidly changing world – if it acts boldly and decisively. Europe must reinforce its foundations in four key areas: security, sustainability, competitiveness, and innovation. Denmark, with its strong commitment to European unity, environmental leadership, and pragmatic industrial policy, is well-positioned to lead this effort. Russia's war against Ukraine and shifting geopolitical realities are reshaping Europe's security architecture. The EU and its member states – Denmark among the frontrunners – alongside the UK and Norway, continue to provide vital support to Ukraine and have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Europe's defence posture. This ambition must be backed by sustained political and financial support. Defence budgets are rising and collaborative initiatives are underway, but processes must accelerate. The capability targets approved by NATO earlier this month must translate into long-term procurement contracts that give industry the visibility and planning certainty it needs. Aggregating demand and harmonising requirements across European countries will reduce complexity and enable economies of scale, thus increasing efficiency, reducing cost, shortening delivery times, and enhancing interoperability. Europe must accelerate joint procurement and fully utilise instruments like SAFE and EDIP. Strategic planning for Europe's security must also embrace a wider perspective: protecting Europe's critical infrastructures is fundamental to strengthening our security and resilience against evolving hybrid threats. The European defence industry is fully committed, capable, and ready to continue developing critical capabilities and to further ramp up production, deliver at pace, and meet Europe's and its NATO allies' defence needs with state-of-the-art equipment and solutions. A strong and innovative European defence industry is indispensable for Europe's security – it is a defence capability in itself. Therefore, we must drastically reduce critical non-European dependencies. "Buy European" is a strategic imperative. Sustainability through strength Europe is a global pioneer in climate policy and environmental standards. But this leadership is under pressure. To succeed in the green transition, we must align our environmental goals with industrial competitiveness. Deindustrialisation is not the path to decarbonisation. The goal must be to reduce environmental impact through a globally competitive European industry – preserving economies, jobs, and social welfare. Building on the strength of its world-class aircraft, engine, equipment and Air Traffic Management (ATM) manufacturers, the European civil aeronautics industry remains one of the few high-tech sectors where Europe leads globally. That leadership must be protected as we transition to climate-neutral flight. The European aviation industry has committed to net zero by 2050 and is driving innovation including advanced propulsion systems and next-generation, more fuel-efficient aircraft. But this transformation depends on a supportive policy and investment environment. In particular, there is an urgent need to establish a functioning market for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), which will play a critical role in the sector's decarbonisation. One immediate and critical step: ensure that civil aviation is fully included in the upcoming Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP). Without targeted EU funding, even breakthrough technologies may struggle to scale. As a powerhouse of innovation, the European aeronautics industry has the potential to drive the decarbonisation of a global sector and strengthen Europe's industrial leadership. Securing Europe's technological future Europe's future competitiveness will be shaped by its ability to innovate and responsibly industrialise next-generation technologies. From space and AI to quantum, autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and environmentally advanced solutions, Europe's aerospace, security and defence industries – with a supply chain of thousands of companies – are at the forefront of the next wave of technological innovation. Yet Europe lags in innovation investment compared to global competitors, and internal fragmentation slows progress. Unlocking our full potential requires fewer barriers, faster R&D cycles, and funding mechanisms that span civil and defence domains. Europe has shown what's possible. Flagship space programmes like the world's leading navigation satellite system Galileo and Earth observation programme Copernicus prove our ability to deliver when vision, partnership, and political support align. We must build on those successes, with an industrial strategy that places aerospace, security, and defence at the heart of Europe's technological sovereignty. The next multi-annual EU budget must reflect this priority. The world is changing fast. As Denmark takes the helm of the EU Council, it has a real opportunity to prioritise Europe's security, resilience, competitiveness and technological leadership. With the right policies, investments, and coordination, Europe can rise to this moment. The European aerospace, security, and defence industry stands ready to deliver. Micael Johansson is Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) President and CEO of Saab, and Jan Pie is ASD Secretary General.
Business Wire
09-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Wisk Advances Its Autonomy Capabilities; SkyGrid to Become a Wisk Subsidiary
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company and developer of the first all-electric, self-flying air taxi in the U.S., today announced that SkyGrid, an AAM Third-Party Service Provider (TSP), will become a subsidiary of Wisk. Through their strategic alignment, Wisk and SkyGrid will work together to address the critical challenges necessary for expanding safe, efficient, and autonomous flight and collaborate on their shared goal of bringing Wisk's Generation 6 aircraft to market. SkyGrid to become subsidiary of Wisk, enabling airspace integration of autonomous systems Share Wisk, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Boeing, is currently progressing through Type Certification with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its Generation 6 autonomous aircraft. SkyGrid will support Wisk's future operations with tailored digital solutions that enhance real-time situational awareness, seamless airspace integration, and advanced decision-making. These capabilities not only enable safe operations but are essential for scaling autonomous aviation as demand continues to grow. 'To unlock the full potential of Advanced Air Mobility, we must also have advanced airspace,' said Sebastien Vigneron, CEO of Wisk. 'By collaborating with SkyGrid, we're vertically integrating our own aircraft autonomy technologies with their established airspace automation capabilities, accelerating the path to safer, more efficient air travel in the national airspace system.' This collaboration will be instrumental in enabling Automated Flight Rules, a crucial component for the safe and efficient integration of autonomous aircraft into the national airspace. SkyGrid, with its aircraft-agnostic platform, will continue to support a targeted and strategic external customer base across airspace integration, autonomous aviation, and Air Traffic Management (ATM) automation. By leveraging its advanced technology and expertise, SkyGrid enables scalable, interoperable solutions that serve a wide range of vehicle types and mission profiles. 'This alignment with Wisk marks an important step in the advancement of autonomous aviation,' said Jia Xu, CEO of SkyGrid. 'By deploying our comprehensive airspace integration capabilities with Wisk's autonomous eVTOL technology, we are paving a path to safe, efficient, and increasingly autonomous operations for all. Together, we are doing the hard, practical, and necessary work to unlock aviation autonomy and digital airspace.' The future of autonomous flight demands collaboration across the industry, from regulators and research institutions to stakeholders globally. SkyGrid and Wisk are working together to advance autonomy through the development of future airspace operations, global deployment opportunities, and sustained testing and operational validation. This partnership helps ensure that advancements in AAM are practical, scalable, and responsive to the evolving needs of the industry. About Wisk Wisk is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company dedicated to creating a future for air travel that elevates people, communities, and aviation. Wisk is developing the first autonomous, passenger-carrying electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi in the U.S. Wisk is a fully-owned Boeing subsidiary and is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, with locations around the world. With over a decade of experience and over 1750+ test flights, Wisk is shaping the future of daily commutes and urban travel, safely and sustainably. Learn more about Wisk here. About SkyGrid SkyGrid, a Boeing Company, exists to open the sky for autonomous flight. Based in Austin, Texas, SkyGrid builds high-assurance third-party services to enable the safe operation and integration of autonomous aircraft. SkyGrid also acts as the operational nexus for Advanced Air Mobility, integration, and managing data, infrastructure, access, and traffic to support scaled operations.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Wisk Advances Its Autonomy Capabilities; SkyGrid to Become a Wisk Subsidiary
Wisk and SkyGrid deepen focus on enabling airspace integration of autonomous systems and digitizing airspace MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 09, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company and developer of the first all-electric, self-flying air taxi in the U.S., today announced that SkyGrid, an AAM Third-Party Service Provider (TSP), will become a subsidiary of Wisk. Through their strategic alignment, Wisk and SkyGrid will work together to address the critical challenges necessary for expanding safe, efficient, and autonomous flight and collaborate on their shared goal of bringing Wisk's Generation 6 aircraft to market. Wisk, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Boeing, is currently progressing through Type Certification with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its Generation 6 autonomous aircraft. SkyGrid will support Wisk's future operations with tailored digital solutions that enhance real-time situational awareness, seamless airspace integration, and advanced decision-making. These capabilities not only enable safe operations but are essential for scaling autonomous aviation as demand continues to grow. "To unlock the full potential of Advanced Air Mobility, we must also have advanced airspace," said Sebastien Vigneron, CEO of Wisk. "By collaborating with SkyGrid, we're vertically integrating our own aircraft autonomy technologies with their established airspace automation capabilities, accelerating the path to safer, more efficient air travel in the national airspace system." This collaboration will be instrumental in enabling Automated Flight Rules, a crucial component for the safe and efficient integration of autonomous aircraft into the national airspace. SkyGrid, with its aircraft-agnostic platform, will continue to support a targeted and strategic external customer base across airspace integration, autonomous aviation, and Air Traffic Management (ATM) automation. By leveraging its advanced technology and expertise, SkyGrid enables scalable, interoperable solutions that serve a wide range of vehicle types and mission profiles. "This alignment with Wisk marks an important step in the advancement of autonomous aviation," said Jia Xu, CEO of SkyGrid. "By deploying our comprehensive airspace integration capabilities with Wisk's autonomous eVTOL technology, we are paving a path to safe, efficient, and increasingly autonomous operations for all. Together, we are doing the hard, practical, and necessary work to unlock aviation autonomy and digital airspace." The future of autonomous flight demands collaboration across the industry, from regulators and research institutions to stakeholders globally. SkyGrid and Wisk are working together to advance autonomy through the development of future airspace operations, global deployment opportunities, and sustained testing and operational validation. This partnership helps ensure that advancements in AAM are practical, scalable, and responsive to the evolving needs of the industry. About Wisk Wisk is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company dedicated to creating a future for air travel that elevates people, communities, and aviation. Wisk is developing the first autonomous, passenger-carrying electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi in the U.S. Wisk is a fully-owned Boeing subsidiary and is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, with locations around the world. With over a decade of experience and over 1750+ test flights, Wisk is shaping the future of daily commutes and urban travel, safely and sustainably. Learn more about Wisk here. About SkyGrid SkyGrid, a Boeing Company, exists to open the sky for autonomous flight. Based in Austin, Texas, SkyGrid builds high-assurance third-party services to enable the safe operation and integration of autonomous aircraft. SkyGrid also acts as the operational nexus for Advanced Air Mobility, integration, and managing data, infrastructure, access, and traffic to support scaled operations. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Carrie
Hindustan Times
06-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Meghalaya pushes for expansion of Baljek Airport
Shillong: The Uttarakhand government has formally requested the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to take over Baljek Airport —located on the outskirts of Tura, the principal town of West Garo Hills District —on an Operations and Maintenance (O\&M) basis, in a renewed effort to boost air connectivity in western Meghalaya. The Baljek Airport was first conceptualised in the late 1990s as part of the central government's vision to enhance air infrastructure in the North East. (Representational image) The immediate goal is to operationalise the airport for 20-seater aircraft, with a clear roadmap to upgrade it for ATR-72-type aircraft in subsequent phases. To initiate this process, the State has urged AAI to begin the licensing procedure with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Simultaneously, key agreements on Operations and Maintenance ((O\&M)) and Communications, Navigation & Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) are being formalised to ensure readiness for regulated civil aviation operations. Baljek Airport was first conceptualised in the late 1990s as part of the central government's vision to enhance air infrastructure in the North East. The construction began in 2001, and the airport was inaugurated in October 2008. Built at an estimated cost of around ₹ 12.5 crore, the airport was originally designed to handle 20-seater aircraft. However, despite the initial enthusiasm, the airport never became operational due to multiple challenges—primarily the lack of licensing, technical readiness, and adequate infrastructure. The airport has since remained inoperative, despite its strategic importance for the Garo Hills region, which continues to rely on road connectivity and distant airports in neighbouring states. In its latest proposal, the state government has asked AAI to take over Baljek Airport on an 'as is where is' basis and initiate development procedures. AAI has responded positively but requested acquisition of additional land to make the facility fully functional and scalable. In line with DPRs prepared by AAI in 2010 and 2017, the state had earlier acquired 56.5 acres of land. AAI has now proposed a total of 125 acres for Phase-I development, incorporating the already acquired land, and an additional 115 acres for Phase-II to support future expansion—including the possibility of extending the runway, building larger terminal infrastructure, and installing advanced navigation systems. In the immediate term, the plan is to begin operations using 20-seater aircraft such as the Dornier 228, which is commonly used under the Government of India's UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) regional air connectivity scheme. Once the necessary infrastructure is in place, the airport will be upgraded to accommodate ATR-72 aircraft, which are preferred for regional routes due to their capacity and efficiency. A communique from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) noted, 'The operationalisation and eventual expansion of Baljek Airport is part of a larger commitment to improve connectivity, promote tourism, and drive economic activity in the Garo Hills.' Beyond civil aviation, Baljek Airport holds critical strategic value. Its proximity to the India-Bangladesh international border positions it as a vital asset in the event of national emergencies or border-related contingencies. As demonstrated in Uttar Pradesh, where the Indian Air Force successfully conducted landing and take-off drills on expressways to test rapid deployment capability, upgraded regional airports like Baljek could serve as alternative runways or forward operating bases for the armed forces. Once the runway and air traffic infrastructure are strengthened, Baljek could be used for emergency military operations, enhancing Meghalaya's and India's preparedness along sensitive frontiers. Baljek's revival holds regional significance as well. It is expected to reduce travel time for residents of Garo Hills, attract investment, and improve the region's integration with the rest of the country. The airport's functioning will also improve medical evacuation capabilities and response times during natural calamities. Despite its non-operational status for commercial flights, Baljek Airport has seen landings by several VVIPs and hosted moments of national and international significance. Former President Pratibha Patil made history by inaugurating the airport on October 22, 2008, becoming the first Head of State to land at Baljek. More recently, President Droupadi Murmu touched down at the airport on January 16, 2024, during her official visit to the region, underlining its continued strategic relevance and potential. The airstrip has also welcomed Indian Air Force aircraft for drills, and hosted concerts by Michael Learns to Rock in 2009, Smokie in 2010, and Venga Boys last year —events that brought global attention to the Garo Hills region and underscored the need for better connectivity and infrastructure. With political will aligning with technical preparedness, and both the State and AAI committed to the airport's development, Baljek is poised for long-overdue take-off. If successful, its revival will mark not only the return of air services to the region but also a critical leap in Meghalaya's strategic, economic, and infrastructural roadmap.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Noida airport won't be third time lucky, set to miss May 15 deadline
Noida International Airport will not meet its third official deadline of May 15, originally set by chief minister Yogi Adityanath , with the terminal building unlikely to be ready in time, ToI reported. Although there is no official announcement on a new date, sources said the launch was not expected in the next two months. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Nuclear Power! How India and Pakistan's arsenals stack up Does America have a plan to capture Pakistan's nuclear weapons? Airspace blockade: India plots a flight path to skip Pakistan The airport is currently one year behind schedule. Its original target date was September 29, 2024, which was first revised to April 17, 2025. After that, the date for domestic flight operations was set for May 15 and international operations for June 25. However, these too now seem unlikely, as key construction work remains unfinished. Since January 1, the Uttar Pradesh government has imposed a penalty of Rs 10 lakh per day on concessionaire Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL) for delays in completing the project. On Tuesday, chief secretary Manoj Kumar Singh inspected the site in Jewar and held discussions with officials from YIAPL, Tata Projects Limited and Noida International Airport Limited (NIA). Singh is expected to conduct a stakeholder meeting soon to define a new completion timeline and will submit a comprehensive report within 15 days. GIF89a����!�,D; 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Husband Calls the Police after Discovering the Shocking Truth About His Wife's Dog Obsession Happy in Shape During a recent meeting, the chief minister called for all stakeholders to act with urgency. Senior officials were instructed to hold regular review meetings and speak directly with the chairman of Tata Sons to ensure accountability at the highest level. While an official update on the current construction status was not shared, data till March 10 showed that the overall physical progress was at 80%. The runway and related airside infrastructure were 90% complete and expected to be ready by April. The passenger terminal building was also 80% complete, but steel roofing and internal finishing were still ongoing. The water and sewage treatment plants were only 40% complete and considerably behind schedule. Live Events You Might Also Like: CIDCO reviews progress of Navi Mumbai airport The Air Traffic Control (ATC) building was scheduled for completion by March 31. However, the commissioning of Communication, Navigation and Surveillance / Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) systems by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) was only expected by April 30. Officials earlier told the chief minister that the non-issuance of the aerodrome licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation ( DGCA ), coupled with ongoing construction delays, was a major hurdle to launching flight operations by April 30. During a DGCA review meeting on March 5, AAI had informed that only limited ATC functionality could be made available for inspection after April 30. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), which reviewed key safety documentation including the bomb threat contingency plan, anti-hijack contingency plan, and the airport security programme, had raised observations that required compliance. BCAS stated it would need 45 days after receiving responses to issue security clearance. In case of a partial terminal opening, a structural stability certificate would also be required. At the same DGCA meeting, YIAPL was asked to submit detailed operational scenarios, considering that the terminal and cargo apron were not yet finished. Based on those discussions, the DGCA advised YIAPL to finish all remaining tasks mentioned in the draft Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) Supplement and ensure complete preparedness by April 15. The DGCA also presented three options for making the airport operational: starting only cargo operations by May 15, launching limited passenger services using a portion of the terminal, or achieving full Phase 1 readiness. Sources said that once the airport becomes functional, it is expected to adopt the phased model recommended by DGCA—beginning with domestic and cargo flights and expanding to international operations later. (with ToI inputs)
