EADS Press Releases

• Published on July 11, 2013 - 08:43 GMT

  French Gendarmerie deploys mobile radio communication system from Cassidian to ensure security at the Tour de France in Corsica

  On the occasion of the Tour de France, Cassidian set up a mobile radio communication system, called PTN (Projectable Telecommunications Network), to reinforce security forces’ means of communication for the big start in Corsica. This mobile system …

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• Published on July 8, 2013 - 11:51 GMT

  EADS launches special internship programme to mark 50 years of Franco-German cooperation under the Élysée Treaty

  On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Élysée Treaty and promoting Franco-German cooperation, EADS has teamed up with the Franco-German Youth Office (Office Franco-Allemand pour la Jeunesse OFAJ/ Deutsch-Französisches Jugendwerk DFJW) to launch a …

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• Published on July 8, 2013 - 08:30 GMT

  Tactilon user management tool from Cassidian launched within the BOS digital radio network throughout Germany

  The launch of a uniform user management tool across Germany for the BOS digital radio network was concluded in June. This tool, which goes by the product name Tactilon, was devised, developed and rolled out by Cassidian in cooperation with the German …

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• Published on July 5, 2013 - 08:32 GMT

  Firefly welcomes its first ATR 72-600

  Firefly, Malaysia Airlines' subsidiary carrier has today taken ownership of its first brand-new ATR 72-600. The aircraft is the first of 20 latest generation firm ATRs, plus 16 options, ordered by Malaysia Airlines in December 2012. Firefly currently …

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• Published on July 4, 2013 - 09:49 GMT

  British Airways takes delivery of its first of 12 Airbus A380s

  British Airways (BA) has become the tenth operator to receive an Airbus A380 after taking delivery of the first of 12 aircraft on order. BA is the first UK operator of the A380 and will start to deploy its new flagship aircraft on routes from London …

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• Published on July 1, 2013 - 10:38 GMT

  Nepal Airlines firms up two Airbus A320 with Sharklets

  Nepal’s national flag carrier, Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has signed a firm order for two Airbus A320 aircraft equipped with Sharklet fuel saving wing tip devices, following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreed in April. The A320 was chosen for …

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• Published on June 28, 2013 - 11:04 GMT

  Matthieu Louvot appointed Head of Support & Services within Eurocopter

  Matthieu Louvot (Ref. CDPH-2240-011, © Copyright Eurocopter, Eric Raz) Matthieu Louvot (Ref. CDPH-2240-011, © Copyright Eurocopter, Eric Raz) Currently Head of Strategy Company Development, Matthieu Louvot has been appointed Head of Support Services within …

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• Published on June 28, 2013 - 09:43 GMT

  Sichuan Airlines takes delivery of its first A320 with Sharklets

  Sichuan Airlines, the largest all Airbus fleet operator in China, has taken delivery of its first A320 aircraft equipped with Sharklets, joining the rapidly increasing group of Airbus single-aisle aircraft operators benefiting from the latest fuel saving …

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• Published on June 28, 2013 - 09:43 GMT

  Libyan Airlines takes delivery of its first Airbus A330

  Libyan Airlines, the national carrier of Libya, has taken delivery of its first A330-200 becoming a new operator for the type. The carrier already operates seven A320 aircraft, with three A330-200 and four A350-800 aircraft on order. Accommodating a two- …

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• Published on June 28, 2013 - 08:16 GMT

  Nepal’s Shree Airlines orders eight light Eurocopter helicopters

  Shree Airlines, a leading helicopter operator in Nepal offering helicopter charter services, is increasing its fleet of Ecureuil helicopters after successfully operating one AS350 B3e which arrived in February this year. With the additional orders, Shree …

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• Published on June 27, 2013 - 08:02 GMT

  Cassidian completes core network for the German BOS TETRA network

  In May 2013, Cassidian integrated the 62nd switch into the BOS core network, thus making it available throughout Germany. The two network management centres in Hanover and Berlin, which are responsible for the supervision and control of the BOS digital …

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• Published on June 26, 2013 - 13:13 GMT

  Eurocopter delivers three EC225s to Asian oil and gas operators

  EC225 deliveries involve the Southern Vietnam Helicopter Company (VNH South), along with Awan Inspirasi Sdn Bhd (AISB) and MHS Aviation – both of Malaysia. “We are committed to collaborating closely with our customers to ensure that the EC225 remains an …

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• Published on June 26, 2013 - 13:13 GMT

  Airbus-CAE Training Services Cooperation mutually concluded

  CAE and Airbus have mutually agreed to conclude their existing “Airbus-CAE Training Services Cooperation” in favour of a new agreement to work together in a focused way in the future whilst giving more flexibility for both companies to serve their …

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• Published on June 25, 2013 - 09:44 GMT

  SAS selects eight A350 XWBs and four A330s

  Scandinavian carrier SAS has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for eight A350 XWBs and four A330s, as part of its strategy to modernize its fleet with more fuel-efficient aircraft. The agreement was signed in the Nowegian capital, Oslo. The new …

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• Published on June 24, 2013 - 07:45 GMT

  Cassidian’s technology secures communications during Swedish princess’s wedding

  During the royal wedding of Princess Madeleine of Sweden to Christopher O'Neill in Stockholm on 8 June, the Swedish security forces relied on Cassidian’s radio communication technology in order to ensure that all activities went smoothly and to …

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• Published on June 21, 2013 - 14:35 GMT

  Imagining The Future – EADS Brings the WOW Factor to Le Bourget.

  Note for photo editors: High resolution version of the photographs can be downloaded from the Media Centre of the EADS website, www.eads.com/PAS2013. About EADS EADS is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. In 2012, the Group – …

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• Published on June 21, 2013 - 09:14 GMT

  On board the A400M

  Responsible for the design and production of the A400 nose section, Aerolia also equips the Airbus military aircraft with in-flight refuelling tanks for the squadrons. In-flight refuelling is vitally important for nations wanting to retain their …

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• Published on June 20, 2013 - 15:08 GMT

  MBDA Starts MMP Integration Tests

  The Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) has successfully demonstrated network interoperability with NATO systems during Joint Project Optic Windmill (JPOW) exercises held in May and June. In these JPOW exercises, MEADS tactical battle management …

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• Published on June 20, 2013 - 15:08 GMT

  MEADS Tactical BMC4I Software Demonstrates Interoperability in NATO Exercises

  The Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) has successfully demonstrated network interoperability with NATO systems during Joint Project Optic Windmill (JPOW) exercises held in May and June. In these JPOW exercises, MEADS tactical battle management …

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• Published on June 20, 2013 - 15:07 GMT

  Eurocopter breaks ground for new Paris-Le Bourget industrial site

  Launched in 2011, the project earned the support of the French government at the last International Paris Air Show before receiving the “Grand Paris” seal of approval in February 2012. The project encompasses the transfer of activities at the La Courneuve …

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