Thales has appointed Robert Geckle as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Thales USA and Thales North America, effective July 1, 2026. The appointment follows the planned retirement of Alan Pellegrini, who will step down as CEO of Thales USA and Thales North America on June 30, after nearly two decades with the company. During his […]
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Thales has appointed Jérémie Papin as Senior Executive Vice-President, Finance and Information Systems, effective from July 1, 2026. He will succeed Pascal Bouchiat, who is set to retire after serving in the role. Papin will join the Thales Executive Committee and report directly to Chairman and Chief Executive Patrice Caine. Papin joins from Nissan Motor
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The Cathay Group has selected Thales to provide a comprehensive suite of advanced avionics systems for its upcoming fleet expansion, covering 30 Airbus A330neo aircraft to be operated by Cathay Pacific and 18 A321neo/A320neo aircraft to be flown by HK Express. The agreement strengthens Thales’ position as a key technology partner for the Hong Kong-based
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Airbus, Leonardo and Thales have signed a memorandum of understanding to merge their space activities into a single company. By joining forces, the three giants aim to bolster Europe’s strategic autonomy in space. This vital sector supports telecommunications, navigation, earth observation, science, exploration and national security. The new venture will also act as a trusted
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Thales and IndiGo, India’s largest airline, have entered into a strategic 11-year maintenance agreement to support IndiGo’s existing fleet of 430 Airbus A320 aircraft, as well as its future order of more than 800 Airbus A32X aircraft. This landmark deal underscores IndiGo’s commitment to strengthening operational reliability while preparing for rapid fleet expansion. Under the
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Thales has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with Qatar Airways to support the airline’s latest strategic fleet expansion. The agreement sets a foundation for future innovation in inflight entertainment (IFE), aligned with Qatar Airways’ digital transformation goals. The MoA also outlines plans to explore the development of a dedicated IFE service and maintenance centre
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Thales and Malaysia Airlines have entered into a long-term services agreement covering the Thales avionics systems onboard the airline’s new A330neo fleet. This strategic partnership ensures dedicated support for the airline’s operations, enhancing fleet reliability and optimising maintenance efficiency. Under the agreement, Thales will oversee all repairs of its avionics products, while also providing guaranteed
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EASTEC and Thales have renewed their partnership agreement in a signing ceremony at the 15th Airshow in Zhuhai, China. Under this contract extension, Thales will continue providing maintenance and repair services for its avionics equipment installed on China Eastern Airlines’ A320, A330 and B737 fleets until 2029. This renewal builds upon a successful collaboration that
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Qatar Airways has signed an agreement with Thales to equip its new A321 NX fleet with FlytEDGE, Thales’ Crystal Cabin® inflight entertainment (IFE) system. As Qatar Airways embarks on a digital transformation journey, FlytEDGE, the cloud-native inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) platform, will deliver a new level of personalisation and passenger entertainment. Qatar Airways is
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Based on Thales’ Compact Autopilot System, derived from its previously certified transport category autopilot, StableLight is a robust, feature-packed autopilot in a compact, lightweight package that is perfectly suited for light rotorcraft. The system transforms the flight control experience of the helicopter with transparent stability augmentation that works precisely and without feedback to the
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