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IndustrySpain threatens to leave Eads group
Rome, Italy - The news has been published by the Spanish newspaper "Cinco Dias"
According to Spanish sources, Madrid is considering whether to leave or not the Eads group (European Aeronautic Defence and Space). Apparently the decision is due to the fact that Spain doesn't want to... more
IndustryEads proposes to Germany, Great Britain, Italy and Spain to have a jet Eurofighter joint production
Frankfurt, Germany - The news has been issued by the German newspaper "Handelsblatt"
Three weeks ago, referring to what has been released today by the German newspaper "Handelsblatt", the aeronautic group Eads seems to have made the proposal to the four countries taking part in the project... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman Corp. awarded of a 23 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the EA-6B aircraft
Northrop Grumman Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., is being awarded a not-to-exceed $23,000,000 letter contract to perform preventive maintenance, install modification kits, install wing center sections and provide... more
IndustryRBC Inc. awarded of a over 14 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the P-3 aircraft
RBC Inc., Alexandria, Va., is being awarded a $14,299,613 modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, time-and-materials contract (N00421-00-D-0248) to exercise an option... more
IndustryBoeing: 7E7 short-range version
Rome, Italy - New entry in the Boeing's family
Boeing will increase its fleet with the new 7E7 short-range version and a press release reveals that it will be as big as the basic Dreamliner, but it will only have a single class to carry up to 300 passengers... more
IndustryDecrease of the operating profit for Airbus
Paris, France - The fall is of the 35%
The operating profit is decreasing for the Airbus, the company controlled for the 80% by the European group Eads, that has reported a reduction of 35% in the last quarter. However, the company counts to... more
IndustryEads seminar. Conclusion (12): innovative gas sensor systems
Paris, France - Intervention of Johann Gobel for Corporate Research Centre
The new sensor developed by Eads Corporate Research Centre of Ottobrunn is based on detection systems known as Ion Mobility Spectrometers (IMS), where the gas examined are sucked into a measuring device,... more
IndustryEads seminar. Conclusion (13): real- time information technology
Paris, France - Intervention of Dr Michael Edrich for Eads Defence & Security Systems
Eads Defence Electronics is the Europe's leading manufacturer of UAV data links, which enables the real-time transmission of reconnaissance data from the UVAs to their ground segments. One of the most... more
IndustryEads seminar. Conclusion (11): Fits, the world-leading tactical system for maritime surveillance
Paris, France - Intervention of Francisco Navarro for Eads Casa
Eads Casa is a leader in the development of maritime patrol systems and his long term experience is shown in the C-212 & CN-235 models, electronic warfare and maritime surveillance systems. More than 49... more
IndustryEads seminar. Conclusion (10): Network-Centric Operations, the future of military operations
Paris, France - Intervention of Nicole Touitou for Eads Defence and Security Systems
NETCOS - Network Centric Operations Simulations - is the new Eads concept for virtual testing, system design for new weapons systems, and for planning military missions; a prototype NETCOS centre has been... more
IndustryEads seminar. Conclusion (9): Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, the key to intelligence
Paris, France - Intervention of Enno Littmann for Eads Defence & Security Systems Division
In his intervention Enno Littmann highlighted the importance gained over the past years by the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), in the military field and lately also among civilian public organizations.... more
IndustryEads seminar. Conclusion (8): X-31 Vector program
Paris, France - Intervention of Michael Jost for Eads Defence & Security Systems
The X-31 Vector program is based on an agreement signed between the German Federal Office of Defence Technology and Procurement and the Us "Naval Air Systems Command", called "MoA - Memorandum of Agreement".... more
IndustryEads seminar. Conclusion (7): active electronically steered antennas
Paris, France - Intervention of Dr Heinz-Peter Feldle for Eads Defence & Security Systems Division
Dr Heinz-Peter Feldle, born in 1952, joined Eads group in 2000, where now is head of RF Subsystems for Defence & Security Systems Division; in his intervention stressed the importance of the fast growing... more
IndustrySpace Software Italia signs contract with the Italian Aerospace Research Center
Rome, Italy - The agreement plans software development for unmanned space vehicles
The Space Software Italia, controlled by Alenia Spazio, based in Turin, has signed a contract with the Italian Aerospace Research Center for the development of software for the Unmanned Spacecraft Vehicle... more
IndustryEads seminar. Conclusion (6): "Quattrocopter", the revolutionary drone
Paris, France - Intervention of Dr Stefan Sassen for Eads Corporate Research Centre
Dr Stefan Sassen, who works for Eads Corporate Research Centre of Ottobrunn as project manager, outlined during the second day of the seminar, "Quattrocopter" qualities, the new Eads technology demonstrator.... more
IndustryEads seminar. Conclusion : technologies for next generation launcher propulsion systems
Paris, France - Intervention of Dieter Preclick for Eads Space
In his statement at the "International Technology Days", organized by Eads last Tuesday and Wednesday (see AVIONEWS), Dieter Preclick explained the approach chosen by the company to face the strong aerospace... more
IndustryEads' seminar. Conclusione(5): "Beyond the horizon", opening statement of Eads Ceo
Paris, France - Intervention of Philippe Camus, second part
Another crucial role within the Eads group is played by innovation that, as Camus explained "Must be part of the state of mind". Innovation is part of the company's culture and goes beyond laboratories,... more
IndustryEads' seminar. Conclusione (4): "Beyond the horizon", opening statement of Eads Ceo
Paris, France - Interview with Philippe Camus, first part
In his opening statement Philippe Camus, Ceo of Eads’group (see AVIONEWS), after having welcomed the participants, has tried to explain why Eads is a leading force for change in global aerospace. "If y... more
IndustryEads' seminar. Conclusion (3): Innovation through Research and Technology
Paris, France - Intervention of Daniel Deviller, second part
The Research-Technology-and-Development Resources-Department is based on a centralize and de-centralized system, where each unit is granted full product development responsibility to follow specific market's... more
IndustryEads' seminar. Conclusion (2): Innovation through Research and Technology
Paris, France - Interview with Daniel Deviller, first part
During the symposium, Daniel Deviller (see AVIONEWS), outlined the crucial role played by the Research and Technology sector (R&T), of which he is in charge, within Eads’ group, briefly explaining its s... more
IndustryAlenia Spazio: signed a deal with Russia for the supplying of satellite equipments
Rome, Italy - An agreement also in the space tecnology field
Alenia Spazio and the Russian operator for the satellite telecomunications Rscc have signed today a deal under which the Italian society belonging to the Finmeccanica group is going to supply avionics... more
IndustryEads' seminar. Final interventions: Eads space Mars Express project
Paris, France - Intervention of Vincent Poinsignon
Eads Astrium has been appointed as prime contractor for the development of the probe and the lander Beagle 2, transported - along with seven other scientific instruments - on board of Mars Express, which... more
IndustryEads' seminar. Final interventions (2): RITA, propellant of the future
Paris, France - Intervention of Dr Thomas Frolich for Eads Space
The idea born in Germany and now developed by Eads Space is the RITA (Radio-frequency Ion Thruster Assembly)technology, where the propellants needs just one tenth of fuel compared to chemical propellants;... more
IndustryEads' seminar. Final Interventions: better security standards against thunder
Paris, France - Intervention of Eric Duceau for Eads Corporate Research Centre
Yesterday was the final day of "International Technology Days", the seminar organized by Eads in Paris, which hosted over 100 participants such as journalists and representative of the world aviation industry... more
IndustryGeneral Electric Aircraft Engines awarded of a over 14 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18 aircraft
General Electric Aircraft Engines, Lynn, Mass., is being award a $14,356,126 priced order under the existing basic ordering agreement contract (N00383-00-G-0001) for procurement of low pressure turbine... more
IndustryEads' seminar (7): ARBS system to fuel military airplanes
Paris, France - Intervention of Bruno Charvéron for Airbus
Eads is investing over EUR 80m to develop the ARBS system (Air Refuelling Boom System), launched in November 2001 to conquer a strong position in the tanker market. The amount is used in design investments,... more
IndustryEads' seminar (6). Day 2: cruise missile Storm/Shadow Scalp Eg
Paris, France - Intervention of Denis Marraud for Eads Defence & Security Systems
The long-range-conventional-armament cruise missile Storm/Shadow Scalp Eg is the dream become true of every military strategist. The missile is optimised for the use in pre-planned attacks against high... more
IndustryMBDA signes contract with the Boeing
Rome, Italy - The deal, according to French sources, is Usd 11m worth
The French newspaper "Les Echos", without naming its sources, has unveiled that MBDA, a joint venture between Finmeccanica, EADS and BAE System, has signed a contract worth Usd 11m with Boeing. more
IndustryEads' seminari (4). Day 2 : project of "all-weather" helicopter
Paris, France - Intervention of Wolfgang Kreitmar-Steck and Daniel Bouheret for Eurocopter
Today the Eurocopter group - subsidiary of Eads - has presented during the seminar the ambitious research project to strenghten flight capabilities of their helicopters in all weather conditions, specifically... more
IndustryEads' seminar (5). Day 2: "Hypersonic missile HFK" project
Paris, France - Intervention of Peter Gleich for Eads Defence & Security Systems
Hypersonic missiles, five times faster than sound speed, are the answer to new threats of the future; for this reason Eads is working on the "Hypersonic missile HFK" project, where a wide technological... more
IndustryEads' seminar. First day (3): developing process oriented towards client for cabin systems
Paris, France - Intervention of Marc S. Velten for Eads Corporate Research Centre
Eads is carrying out a study for the development of a cabin project which takes into large consideration clients' needs without hurting air companies. In fact, the study begins with market surveys where... more
IndustryEads' seminar. First day (2): optical radar for detection of turbulences
Paris, France - Intervention of Helmut Zinner for Eads Corporate Research Centre
Eads' innovation, in collaboration with Airbus, Eads Military Aircraft and Eurocopter, concerns the development of an optical radar for detection of turbulences and tail whirlwind able to identify these... more
IndustryEads' seminar. First day : aircraft powered by mixed sources
Paris, France - Intervention of Dominique van den Bossche for Airbus
Yesterday, during the first day of the seminar (see AVIONEWS) in its intervention Dominique van den Bossche has anticipated, on behalf of Airbus (of which Eads has 80% of shares), that airplanes of very... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Helicopter Co. awarded of a over 23 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the AH-64D Apache Longbow aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Co., Mesa, Ariz., was awarded on Oct. 31, 2003, a $23,109,000 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for three remanufactured AH-64D Apache Longbow aircraft. Work will... more
IndustryEads' seminar (3): Taxi driver, new Airbus' system
Paris, France - Intervention of Yves Saint-Upery for Airbus
Five years ago, Airbus decided to develop Airport Navigation, to face the problems occurring in navigation of aircraft at airports, launching the project Taxi Driver System (TDS) to improve safety during... more
IndustryEads' seminar: intervention of Philippe Camus (2)
Paris, France - "Who's who": Philippe Camus and Daniel Deviller
Philippe Camus, born on 28 June 1948, is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Eads and was nominated in 2001 French Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur in 2001. He has a remarkable education - an Economics... more
IndustryAlenia Marconi Systems awarded with two new contracts
Rome, Italy - It will furnish radar equipment to two airports
The Alenia Marconi Systems, a joint-venture between Finmeccanica and Bae Systems, has been rewarded with two new contracts to furnish radar equipment to the Bandaranaike International airport of Colombo,... more
IndustryAirbus: studies of new technologies for the planes of the future
Rome, Italy - Two ambitious technological research programs
Two ambitious technological research programs for new aircraft were initiated by Airbus Group in September this year, for both programs (in which EUR 192m were invested) it was used the same aircraft,... more
IndustryEads's seminar: intervention of Philippe Camus
Paris, France - Opening statement of the company's Ceo
This morning in Paris the two-days long seminar, called "International Technology Days" has started, organized by Eads - European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company see AVIONEWS. The company is the world’s s... more
IndustryBoeing Aerospace Operations awarded of a 10 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the E-4B aircraft
Boeing Aerospace Operations, Oklahoma City, Okla., is being awarded a $10,000,000 firm fixed price contract modification to provide for program depot maintenance, aircraft modification, landing gear overhaul... more
IndustryVeridian Engineering, Inc., awarded of a over 17 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18 aircraft
Veridian Engineering, Inc., Buffalo, N.Y., is being awarded a not-to-exceed $17,100,225 modification to exercise an option to a previously awarded time-and-materials, indefinite/delivery, indefinite/quantity... more
IndustryRaytheon Missile Systems Co. awarded of a 38 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Tomahawk missile
Raytheon Missile Systems Co., doing business as Raytheon Systems Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $38,000,000 ceiling-priced modification to exercise an option to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price,... more
IndustryChina to order Boeing airplanes
Washington, Usa - Boeing Co. remains silent
According to some Boeing Co. reports China will soon order dozens of Boeing airplanes. Shandong Airlines has announced that this year it intends to purchase 15 Boeing 737s worth USD 900 m. However, the... more
IndustryNext EADS' seminar
Paris, France - Tomorrow a two-days long seminar on the new projects of the group will open
Tomorrow will take place in Paris a seminar, lasting two days, organised by EADS - European Aeronautic Defence & Space - titled "International Technology Days 'EADS - Driving Innovation'". The conference,... more
IndustryPratt and Whitney Military awarded of a near 167 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-15 and F-16 aircraft
Pratt and Whitney Military, San Antonio, Texas, is being awarded a $166,950,879 fixed price prospective redetermination contract to provide for 367 each best estimated quantity, on four CLINs for overhaul... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a over 22 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18 aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $22,480,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee order against a previously awarded basic ordering agreement (N00019-03-G-0004)... more
IndustryNew rocket engine to be created by Russia and Europe
Moscow, Russia - The rocket will be ready in 2010
The announcement was made on Monday by Vladimir Sudakov, head of the information department of Energomash: Rosaviakosmos (the Russian Aviation and Space Agency) and ESA (the European Space Agency) plan... more
IndustryParker Aerospace awarded of a over 4 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Apache, Blackhawk, Chinook and Kiowa helicopters
Parker Aerospace, Irvine, Calif., was awarded on Oct. 27, 2003, a delivery order amount of $4,170,114 as part of a $73,408,155 firm-fixed-price contract for spare parts in support of the Apache (AH-64),... more
IndustryNorthrop-Grumman awarded of a over 9 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the EA-6B aircraft
Northrop-Grumman St. Augustine, St. Augustine, Fla., is being awarded a $9,594,000 order under a previously awarded fixed-ceiling-price, definite-delivery/definite-quantity contract (N00383-99-G-019B)... more
IndustryAlitalia will be the first one to use the new Embraer 170
San Paolo, Brazil - Concluded the experimental phase of the new Brazilian manufacturer's model
Alitalia will be the first airline to use by the end of November the new 170, the twin-jet of Embraer, which last Monday concluded the experimental phase of a USD 900m project, developed in 53 months. The... more