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2026
16 June

ReleaseThales and AURA AERO partner to enhance sovereign intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities

14 April

ReleaseThales launches FlytEDGE Aura: the power of FlytEDGE with a future-ready IFE seat-end

23 February

ReleaseSchiebel to establish UK entity to support expanding defence opportunities

14 January

ReleaseThales enhances NH90 helicopter pilots' safety and efficiency with TopOwl Digital Display helmet

2025
22 December

ReleaseSafran develops Eurofl’Eye, the new advanced vision technology for NH90 helicopters

2 December

ReleaseDaher flies its EyePulse MALE drone

31 July The first prototype will conduct firing campaigns from 2026 while a second will undergo environmental tests.

First H160M Guepard flight is key step for French Armed Forces

Airbus carried out the maiden test flight using a dedicated crew and began preparations for weapon and environmental trials.

26 June Thales already provides key avionics, navigation and communications systems across the A400M fleet.

Thales safety satcom chosen for A400M cockpit comms

Airbus Defence and Space has selected the AVIATOR 700S to enhance connectivity and reduce workload in A400M military airlifters.

18 June

ReleaseThales and Skydweller join forces to develop an innovative aerial surveillance solution, combining Skydweller’s zero carbon footprint extreme endurance and Thales’ SMART RADAR based on artificial intelligence

17 June

ReleaseThales and Turgis Gaillard are developing a 100% French airborne surveillance solution based on the AAROK MALE drone and the AirMaster S radar

15 April

ReleaseFirst successful flight of SkyDrive’s eVTOL secured by Thales's next generation Flight Control System

7 April

ReleaseThales announces next-generation Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) for resilient navigation

2024
19 September

ReleaseAlice & Bob and Thales develop quantum algorithms for next generation aerospace equipment

7 August

Lilium selects Thales for eVTOL antennae

From minimising drag and weight to optimising antenna placement, Thales' expertise will be instrumental in the success of Lilium's ambitious eVTOL program while advancing sustainability goals.

2 April

ReleaseThales completes the acquisition of Cobham Aerospace Communications, adding global leading position in safety cockpit

1 February Thales, Honeywell, RECARO Aircraft Seating and FACC hace signed long-term supply agreements with Eve Air Mobility.

Recaro brings lightweight seating to Eve's eVTOL

Meanwhile, Thales will provide air data sensors and a computer, Honeywell will supply guidance, navigation and external lighting for the aircraft, and FACC will supply the horizontal and vertical tail.

2023
22 June

ReleaseSkyDrive selected Thales to provide flight control system for its eVTOL, the “Skydrive”

10 February

ReleaseSchiebel and Thales awarded Royal Navy contract by UK Ministry of Defence

2022
19 July

ReleaseThales and VoltAero brings innovative data collection and computing solutions to the Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft

13 January

ReleaseThales to create highest ever Wi-Fi hotspot as it joins forces with Airbus Perlan Mission II stratospheric glider project

2021
25 November The fully electric CityAirbus NextGen is equipped with fixed wings, a V-shaped tail, and eight electrically powered propellers as part of its distributed propulsion system.

Airbus, Thales and Diehl collaborate on flight control for CityAirbus

Airbus will develop the central flight control system, Thales the primary computing systems and Diehl the secondary flight control computer. The combined systems are critical to the safety of the eVTOL air taxi.

7 October The FlytX "cockpit of the future" solution has been well received by helicopter pilots and is suited to the specific needs of future LCA60T aircrews.

Thales to steer Flying Whales with avionics suite

The LCA60T airship will have its avionics suite and flight control computer supplied by Thales. It is designed to carry up to 60 tonnes of cargo and to load and offload in stationary flight to serve hard to reach locations.

1 June

ReleaseFlightSafety International announces Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 MAX simulators

2020
30 January

ReleaseFlytX, Thales' new connected avionics suite selected by VR-Technologies for its civil helicopter

2019
25 November

ReleaseThales unveils PureFlyt, the brain of tomorrow's aircraft

2018
18 July

ReleaseAirbus extends Skywise to suppliers

29 January

ReleaseRockwell Collins recognizes 57 companies as Platinum Premier in its 2017 Trusted Supplier Program

2017
14 December

ReleaseThales chooses PikeOS for innovative Cockpit

18 July

ReleaseTAT announces a five year program with Thales UK Ltd.

11 July

ReleaseATR obtains EASA certification for the new Standard 3 avionics for the ATR -600 series

2016
31 October

ReleaseCessna selects engine, avionics and fly-by-wire suppliers for the new large-cabin Citation Hemisphere

5 April

ReleaseThales selected by Airbus as lead supplier for high bandwidth connectivity (HBC) systems on A320, A330 and A380 aircraft platforms

2015
5 January

ReleaseThales moves head office to Paris La Defense

2014
5 November

ReleaseThales and Finmeccanica - Selex ES start work on UK-French Future Combat Air System sensor requirements

2012
13 July

ReleaseThales TopOwl helmet mounted sight and display selected for A400M flight tests

7 May

ReleaseThales reinforces its partnership with Airbus as key avionics supplier for A320neo family

4 May

ReleaseThales new generation Inertial Navigation System and GPS selected by Embraer Defense and Security for the KC-390

27 March

ReleaseThales and China Electronics Technology Avionics sign Joint Venture Agreement for the new C919 aircraft

2011
6 June

ReleaseNew Thales avionics on board the ATR 72-600

2010
24 August

ReleaseCamcopter S-100 successfully completes trials for the French DGA

16 April

ReleaseTopOwl flies through tests for new extreme-condition applications

16 April

ReleaseAselsan selects Thales for Turkey's ATAK T129 helicopter programme

2 February

ReleaseThales partners with Schiebel for the French DGA VTOL UAV trials

2009
18 December

ReleaseThales applauds first flight of Boeing 787 Dreamliner

30 November

ReleaseThales takes flight on the all-new Gulfstream G650

12 March

ReleaseBarco secures avionics deal for ATR regional airliner

22 February

ReleaseSikorsky looks ahead to envelope expansions after unprecedented period of first flights

2008
19 December

ReleaseATR starts ground tests of the '600 Series'

19 November

ReleaseThales's Head-up Displays selected by Airbus for its A350 XWB

1 August

ReleaseAirbus sells Laupheim site to Diehl/Thales