EADS N.V. - The Latest Press Releases

EADS Defence & Security delivers the first five SIR command systems for the French Army’s VBCI (Armoured Vehicle for Infantry Combat) to the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT

EADS Defence & Security delivers the first five SIR command systems for the French Army’s VBCI (Armoured Vehicle for Infantry Combat) to the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA)

Air New Zealand orders Airbus A320s to replace Boeing 737-300s

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Air New Zealand orders Airbus A320s to replace Boeing 737-300s

SMOS – The latest satellite to monitor climate change is placed in orbit

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT

SMOS – The latest satellite to monitor climate change is placed in orbit

Astrium to provide satellite communications for the German navy

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Astrium to provide satellite communications for the German navy

Astrium Services has been awarded a contract by the F125 ARGE, a joint-venture of Thyssen-Krupp and Lürssen, to deliver the satellite communication system for the German navy’s four new F125 class frigates.

EADS Defence & Security protects South Korean Soldiers

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT

EADS Defence & Security protects South Korean Soldiers

Air France receives its first A380

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Air France receives its first A380

Airbus’ 20th A380 delivery to date

Airbus partners with Tianjin Free Trade Zone to establish a Logistics Centre in Tianjin

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Airbus partners with Tianjin Free Trade Zone to establish a Logistics Centre in Tianjin

Blagnac - Logistics Centre to support on-going Airbus’ industrial cooperation programmes in China

Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation awards Contract for Passenger, Service and Cargo Doors for new Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) to Eurocopter

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation awards Contract for Passenger, Service and Cargo Doors for new Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) to Eurocopter

Donauwörth - Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation has signed a contract with Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH to design and manufacture aircraft doors (passenger, service and cargo doors) for its next-generation regional jet, the MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet), which is currently under development.

Saudi Arabian Airlines receives first directly bought Airbus A320

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Saudi Arabian Airlines receives first directly bought Airbus A320

Blagnac - A major step in fleet renewal

EADS Defence & Security and ESRI Deutschland GmbH enter into cooperation

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

EADS Defence & Security and ESRI Deutschland GmbH enter into cooperation

EASA certifies “Brake To Vacate” (BTV) and “Runway Overrun Warning & Prevention” (ROW/ROP) systems on the Airbus A380

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

EASA certifies “Brake To Vacate” (BTV) and “Runway Overrun Warning & Prevention” (ROW/ROP) systems on the Airbus A380

Blagnac - Improving runway turnaround time and reducing runway excursion risk at landing

Eurocopter announces the new SHAPE program

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Eurocopter announces the new SHAPE program

Marignane - In order to face the financial and economic crisis, which has created a period of strong uncertainty, Eurocopter, the world leading helicopter manufacturer, has launched a new corporation program called SHAPE. This initiative is aimed at adapting the company to the new economic context, while maintaining sustainable growth and leadership in the market.

EADS advanced refueling boom transfers fuel from Australian A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport to F-16 fighter

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT

EADS advanced refueling boom transfers fuel from Australian A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport to F-16 fighter

Arlington, Virginia - Milestone validates key technological advantage of Northrop Grumman’s KC-45 Tanker for U.S. Air Force

New security software made in Singapore to enter commercialisation

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Singapore - New security software made in Singapore to enter commercialisation

EADS North America Names Sean O'Keefe as Chief Executive Officer

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT

EADS North America Names Sean O'Keefe as Chief Executive Officer

ARLINGTON, Va. - Ralph D. Crosby, Jr. to continue as EADS North America’s chairman and oversee the company’s role in Northrop Grumman’s KC-45 tanker offer to the U.S. Air Force

Airbus A318 Elite passes milestone of tenth delivery

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Blagnac - Airbus A318 Elite passes milestone of tenth delivery

EADS Defence & Security to support Thai rescue services in crisis situations by supplying a mobile field hospital

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT

EADS Defence & Security to support Thai rescue services in crisis situations by supplying a mobile field hospital

Astrium completes major milestone on the James Webb Space Telescope

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Astrium completes major milestone on the James Webb Space Telescope

Ottobrunn - Astrium has successfully completed the Engineering Test Unit (ETU) for the Near Infrared Spectrograph (NIRSpec). NIRSpec will be integrated in the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and will peer into the origins of our Universe. NIRSpec is a 100 million euros spectrometer, which is being developed by Astrium in Germany, capable of detecting the faintest radiation from the furthest galaxies. The completion of the ETU marks an important milestone for the JWST, and it will shortly be shipped to the United States where it will undergo testing by NASA.

EADS Defence & Security signs contract to extend ACROPOL network for Paris Fire Brigade

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT

EADS Defence & Security signs contract to extend ACROPOL network for Paris Fire Brigade

New appointments at Airbus Military

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT

New appointments at Airbus Military

To reinforce the company’s new operational efficiency

Airbus MRO Network welcomes Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies as new member

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Airbus MRO Network welcomes Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies as new member

Blagnac - Enhancing maintenance in the Middle East for Airbus customers

Northrop Grumman and EADS Defence & Security Unveil First Euro Hawk® Unmanned Reconnaissance Aircraft

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Northrop Grumman and EADS Defence & Security Unveil First Euro Hawk® Unmanned Reconnaissance Aircraft

PALMDALE, Calif. - First international version of the combat-proven RQ-4 Global Hawk aircraft will be the new European eyes in skies

Astrium signs major contract with Kazakhstan during President Sarkozy’s visit to Astana

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Astana - Astrium signs major contract with Kazakhstan during President Sarkozy’s visit to Astana

EADS and Eurocopter sign helicopter cooperation agreement with Kazakhstan

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Marignane - EADS and Eurocopter sign helicopter cooperation agreement with Kazakhstan

ATR enters the Libyan market with a contract for 2 ATR 42-500s

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Tripoli - ATR enters the Libyan market with a contract for 2 ATR 42-500s

EADS North America and U.S. Army validates global mobility of the UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Arlington, Virginia - EADS North America and U.S. Army validates global mobility of the UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter

EADS North America’s Armed Scout 645 highlighted at this year’s Association of the U.S. Army’s annual meeting

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Arlington, Virginia - EADS North America’s Armed Scout 645 highlighted at this year’s Association of the U.S. Army’s annual meeting

The triple crown for Astrium: 47th launch of Ariane 5 a success with two satellites placed in orbit

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Kourou - The triple crown for Astrium: 47th launch of Ariane 5 a success with two satellites placed in orbit

Saudi Arabian Airlines takes delivery of first Airbus A320

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Saudi Arabian Airlines takes delivery of first Airbus A320

Blagnac - First step in fleet modernization

Aerolia integrates the Systems activities from Airbus Saint-Nazaire

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Saint-Nazaire - Aerolia integrates the Systems activities from Airbus Saint-Nazaire

ATR presents the first ATR '-600 series' aircraft

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Toulouse - ATR presents the first ATR '-600 series' aircraft

EADS North America broadens aerospace industrial presence with new maintenance and delivery center in Mobile, Alabama

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT

EADS North America broadens aerospace industrial presence with new maintenance and delivery center in Mobile, Alabama

Mobile, Alabama - Facility to be renamed Airbus Military North America

EADS North America spotlights its aircraft and defense system expertise at the Association of the U.S. Army’s 2009 annual meeting

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Arlington, Virginia - EADS North America spotlights its aircraft and defense system expertise at the Association of the U.S. Army’s 2009 annual meeting

Airbus welcomes 50 per cent synthetic fuel milestone

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Airbus welcomes 50 per cent synthetic fuel milestone

Blagnac - Paves the way for 100 per cent synthetic jet fuel approval

Eurocopter and United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence sign Contract for Royal Air Force Puma Life Extension Programme

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT

London/Oxford - Eurocopter and United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence sign Contract for Royal Air Force Puma Life Extension Programme

Astrium is the triple prime contractor for the next Ariane 5 launch

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Kourou - Astrium is the triple prime contractor for the next Ariane 5 launch

MNG orders two more Airbus A330-200 Freighter aircraft

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT

MNG orders two more Airbus A330-200 Freighter aircraft

Blagnac - More Airbus freighters ordered for future expansion

Astrium to deliver into orbit the first military communication satellite for Germany

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Ottobrunn - Astrium to deliver into orbit the first military communication satellite for Germany

Helisim Inaugurates its First NH90 Simulator

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Marignane - Helisim Inaugurates its First NH90 Simulator

Edmiston, Eurocopter and Andrew Winch Designs unveil a stunning new helicopter design for the Eurocopter EC155 at Monaco Yacht Show 2009

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Edmiston, Eurocopter and Andrew Winch Designs unveil a stunning new helicopter design for the Eurocopter EC155 at Monaco Yacht Show 2009

Monaco - Monaco Yacht Show

West Midlands Police orders new EC135

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT

West Midlands Police orders new EC135

Duxford - Confirming Eurocopter as No. 1 Supplier of Police Air Support Helicopters

EMC² welcomes AEROLIA, the French No. 1 in Aerostructures

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Nantes - EMC² welcomes AEROLIA, the French No. 1 in Aerostructures

Eurocopter keeps on expanding in the United Kingdom

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Eurocopter keeps on expanding in the United Kingdom

Duxford - Eurocopter and its British subsidiary, Eurocopter UK Ltd., emphasize their strong position in the UK market at Helitech 2009. The company exhibits the EC135 “L’Hélicoptère par Hermès” as centre piece, as well as a large array of eight state-of-the-art helicopters: a London “Met” EC145, an EC135 by Suffolk Police, the UK’s first helicopter - an EC135 - dedicated to offshore wind farm maintenance, a utility AS355 NP used by National Grid for powerline inspections, and Eurocopter’s latest generation of private/VIP and corporate helicopters – an EC120, EC130, and EC155 B1. An AS350 BB of the Defence Helicopter Flying School and a SA330 EA Royal Air Force Puma HC Mk1 complete the line-up. Eurocopter UK’s rapid expansion into the defence business, oil & gas service activities and upgrades & retrofit business leads to further growth in the British Isles.

Airbus foresees demand for some 25,000 aircraft in the next 20 years

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Airbus foresees demand for some 25,000 aircraft in the next 20 years

Blagnac - Demand for larger eco-efficient aircraft

Oman Air takes delivery of first Airbus A330

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Oman Air takes delivery of first Airbus A330

Blagnac - Adding long haul flights to the network

EADS Defence & Security delivers high-tech transmit/receive radar modules for integration into the first MEADS prototype

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT

EADS Defence & Security delivers high-tech transmit/receive radar modules for integration into the first MEADS prototype

“Icy Mission” for Cryosat-2

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Ottobrunn - “Icy Mission” for Cryosat-2

EADS Defence & Security selected to provide advanced TETRA network to secure Indian Parliament, New Delhi, India

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT

EADS Defence & Security selected to provide advanced TETRA network to secure Indian Parliament, New Delhi, India

Eurocopter delivers the first of 23 EC135s ordered by Poland's health ministry in June 2008

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Warsaw - Eurocopter delivers the first of 23 EC135s ordered by Poland's health ministry in June 2008

ATR appoints new president for India’s Customer Services Subsidiary

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Toulouse - ATR appoints new president for India’s Customer Services Subsidiary

New appointment at Aerolia

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT

New appointment at Aerolia

Toulouse - Jean-Luc Sturlese joins Aerolia as Director of the Méaulte site

The Royal Thai Air Force receives its first VIP ATR 72-500

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Bangkok - The Royal Thai Air Force receives its first VIP ATR 72-500

Astrium wins award for Strategic M&A Transaction of the Year from Euroconsult

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Paris - Astrium wins award for Strategic M&A Transaction of the Year from Euroconsult

Eurocopter South East Asia (ESEA) signs a contract with Royal Thai Police (RTP) for 3 EC155 Dauphin helicopters

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Hong Kong, Asian Aerospace - Eurocopter South East Asia (ESEA) signs a contract with Royal Thai Police (RTP) for 3 EC155 Dauphin helicopters

Eurocopter targets future growth in Asia and pursues its path from Product Support to Customer Services at Asian Aerospace 2009

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Hong Kong, Asian Aerospace - Eurocopter targets future growth in Asia and pursues its path from Product Support to Customer Services at Asian Aerospace 2009

EADS hosts second EADS Hall of Fame ceremony

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Villepreux - EADS hosts second EADS Hall of Fame ceremony

Airbus delivers first A318 with 'steep approach' capability

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Airbus delivers first A318 with 'steep approach' capability

Blagnac - British Airways brings scheduled long-haul flights to city centre airports

EADS receives report from the AMF

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Amsterdam - EADS receives report from the AMF

Ad-hoc release, 28 July 2009 EADS Reports First Half-Year Results

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Regulatory announcement of price-sensitive information

Ad-hoc release, 28 July 2009 EADS Reports First Half-Year Results

EADS Reports First Half-Year Results

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Amsterdam - EADS Reports First Half-Year Results

EADS Defence & Security tests the largest unmanned aerial system (UAV) ever built in Europe

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:00:00 GMT

EADS Defence & Security tests the largest unmanned aerial system (UAV) ever built in Europe

Saudi Order for three additional A330 MRTT Tankers

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Madrid - Saudi Order for three additional A330 MRTT Tankers

EADS welcomes A400M customer nations decision

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Amsterdam - EADS welcomes A400M customer nations decision

EADS-CEO Louis Gallois at Premium AEROTEC

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:00:00 GMT

EADS-CEO Louis Gallois at Premium AEROTEC

Augsburg - Endorsement of the Chosen Path – Praise for a Good Start

China’s Juneyao Airlines takes delivery of its first purchased A320

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:00:00 GMT

China’s Juneyao Airlines takes delivery of its first purchased A320

Blagnac - Privately-owned carrier reinforces competitiveness with highly efficient Airbus fleet

Shanghai Airlines takes delivery of its first Airbus aircraft

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Shanghai Airlines takes delivery of its first Airbus aircraft

Blagnac - The airline becomes a new Airbus operator

American Eurocopter Celebrates 40 Years of Investment, Leadership, and Growth in U.S.

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Grand Prairie, TX - American Eurocopter Celebrates 40 Years of Investment, Leadership, and Growth in U.S.

EADS Defence & Security modernizes Slovakian aircraft identification systems

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:00:00 GMT

EADS Defence & Security modernizes Slovakian aircraft identification systems

Astrium conducts European Space Agency (ESA) study on a new transport system for return to Earth: the Advanced Re-entry Vehicle (ARV)

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Astrium conducts European Space Agency (ESA) study on a new transport system for return to Earth: the Advanced Re-entry Vehicle (ARV)

Bremen - Astrium, Europe’s leading space company, is conducting a study for a future European Transport System, ARV (Advanced Re-entry Vehicle), on behalf of the European Space Agency (ESA). Accordingly, Astrium is exploring the requirements for a system transporting cargo to the International Space Station (ISS) and back to Earth as well as the necessary steps to realise such a program. The ARV programme study by ESA amounts to €21 million.

Airbus launches initiative to reinforce flight data recovery capability

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Airbus launches initiative to reinforce flight data recovery capability

Blagnac - Airbus to involve all stakeholders

EADS Offers Technologies for Licensing

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Paris - EADS Offers Technologies for Licensing

Opening of the EADS Defence & Security "Professional Mobile Communication Network (TETRA)" for Bulgarian Security Forces in Bourgas

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Opening of the EADS Defence & Security "Professional Mobile Communication Network (TETRA)" for Bulgarian Security Forces in Bourgas

Astrium’s 45th Ariane 5 successfully launched

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Kourou - Astrium’s 45th Ariane 5 successfully launched

Yemenia (Yemen Airways) Flight IY626 accident near the Comoro Islands

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Yemenia (Yemen Airways) Flight IY626 accident near the Comoro Islands

Blagnac - Media Information on Yemenia (Yemen Airways) Flight IY626 (Issue I)

EADS wins national security Program for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

EADS wins national security Program for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

EADS Defence & Security successfully tests a new disinfection system for countering epidemics

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

EADS Defence & Security successfully tests a new disinfection system for countering epidemics

EADS Defence & Security: successful flight acceptance of digital map generator

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

EADS Defence & Security: successful flight acceptance of digital map generator

Airbus delivers first A320 assembled in China

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Airbus delivers first A320 assembled in China

Blagnac - First Final Assembly Line outside Europe highlights Airbus’ internationalization approach

Virgin Atlantic Airways commits to ten new Airbus A330 aircraft

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Virgin Atlantic Airways commits to ten new Airbus A330 aircraft

Blagnac - A330 adds efficiency and flexibility to fleet

Airbus and the Chinese bank ICBC sign MoU on aircraft financing solutions

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Airbus and the Chinese bank ICBC sign MoU on aircraft financing solutions

Blagnac - Increasing cooperation to support aircraft deliveries and airline customers

Airbus wins commitments worth US$12.9 billion at Paris Air Show

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Le Bourget - Airbus wins commitments worth US$12.9 billion at Paris Air Show

Paramount Airways commits to 10 Airbus A321 aircraft

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Paramount Airways commits to 10 Airbus A321 aircraft

Le Bourget - Airbus fleet to launch international network

Turkish Airlines to acquire seven more Airbus A330s

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Turkish Airlines to acquire seven more Airbus A330s

Le Bourget - Adds flexibility to long-haul fleet

Astrium helps Irish soldiers in Chad keep in touch with family and friends

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Paris - Astrium helps Irish soldiers in Chad keep in touch with family and friends

Airbus establishes research cooperation agreement with JAXA

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Airbus establishes research cooperation agreement with JAXA

Le Bourget - Airbus reinforces its position among Japanese aerospace community

University of Queensland “COz” team triumphs in Airbus Fly Your Ideas challenge final in Paris

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

University of Queensland “COz” team triumphs in Airbus Fly Your Ideas challenge final in Paris

Le Bourget - Students win with project on bio-composite materials made from castor plant

EADS Cognac Aviation Training Services provides 50, 000 flight hours

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

EADS Cognac Aviation Training Services provides 50, 000 flight hours

Eurocopter signs contract to retrofit 26 CH53 Bundeswehr helicopters for personnel recovery missions

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Eurocopter signs contract to retrofit 26 CH53 Bundeswehr helicopters for personnel recovery missions

Le Bourget - On June 18th, Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH and the German Federal Agency for Defense Technology and Procurement (BWB) signed a contract at the Paris Air Show to retrofit one prototype followed by a further 25 of the German Army’s CH53 GS/GE transport helicopters with the capability to perform personnel recovery missions. The contract is worth around 24.9 million euros, with a large part going to the medium-sized German equipment industry. The first retrofitted helicopter is scheduled for delivery in early 2010.

The French Ministry of Defence renews its satellite telecommunications services contract with Astrium

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Le Bourget - The French Ministry of Defence renews its satellite telecommunications services contract with Astrium

Paradigm to provide secure communications

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Stevenage - Paradigm to provide secure communications

Astrium to supply Serbia with a national spatial data infrastructure

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Astrium to supply Serbia with a national spatial data infrastructure

Le Bourget - In partnership with IGN France International, Spot Infoterra – a division of Astrium Services – will supply a complete system including geoinformation data and services to the Serbian Geodesy Institute

Eurocopter South East Asia delivers the first EC155 B1 to Northern Service Flight Company (NSFC) in Vietnam

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Eurocopter South East Asia delivers the first EC155 B1 to Northern Service Flight Company (NSFC) in Vietnam

Le Bourget - Eurocopter is pleased to announce the delivery of the first EC155 B1 to Northern Service Flight Company (NSFC) based in Hanoi (Vietnam). Founded in 1989, NSFC belongs to the Service Flight Corporation (SFC), a long-standing partner of Eurocopter. NSFC is one of the leading businesses in the country providing a wide range of helicopter passenger flights for oil and gas exploration, search and rescue operations, field survey, tourism etc.

Wizz Air commits to buy 50 Airbus A320s

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Wizz Air commits to buy 50 Airbus A320s

Le Bourget - The low cost low fare carrier prepares for the future

Astrium acquires capacity on Eutelsat’s new W2A satellite

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Le Bourget - Astrium acquires capacity on Eutelsat’s new W2A satellite

Airbus MoU with IAI to explore eco-efficient ‘engines-off’ taxiing

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Airbus MoU with IAI to explore eco-efficient ‘engines-off’ taxiing

Le Bourget - “Taxibot” concept aims to remove the need to turn on the aircraft’s engines during taxi phase – reducing environmental impact of ground operations

Condor launch the A320 Enhanced Cabin Retrofit programme

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Condor launch the A320 Enhanced Cabin Retrofit programme

Le Bourget - Innovative new cabin now benefits operators of in-service aircraft – brighter, more space, and lower weight

ZestAir places its first order for A320

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

ZestAir places its first order for A320

Le Bourget - Airline become new Airbus customer

EADS Defence & Security Selects CalAmp’s Sentry 4G for Wireless Communication Applications Outside North America

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

EADS Defence & Security Selects CalAmp’s Sentry 4G for Wireless Communication Applications Outside North America

RTE contributes to the economic stimulus plan and renews part of its helicopter fleet

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

RTE contributes to the economic stimulus plan and renews part of its helicopter fleet

Le Bourget - At the centenary celebrations of the Paris International Air Show at Le Bourget, and in the presence of Patrick Devedjian, the Minister responsible for France's Economic Stimulus Plan, Philippe Harache, Senior Executive Vice-President of Eurocopter, and Dominique Maillard, Chairman of the RTE Management Board, the public electricity transmission system operator today signed a contract worth €9m. By signing up to replace part of its fleet from this year, RTE is extending its commitment under the Economic Stimulus Plan. The European helicopter manufacturer Eurocopter, a division of the EADS Group, will supply RTE with a total of four aircraft: three single-engine "Ecureuils" (two B2s and one B3s) and one twin-turbine EC135. These helicopters will all be equipped with Turbomeca (Safran Group) engines.

Premium AEROTEC has completed the first Barrier Wall for the new Airbus A330-200F

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Le Bourget / Augsburg - Premium AEROTEC has completed the first Barrier Wall for the new Airbus A330-200F