EADS overhauls Governance and Share Structure
Source: EADS, 05-Dec-12
The EADS Board of Directors and the company’s core shareholders have agreed on a far-reaching change of the company’s shareholding structure and governance. This agreement aims at normalising and simplifying the governance of EADS while securing a shareholding structure that allows France, Germany and Spain to protect their legitimate strategic interests. Subject to customary regulatory [...]
EADS responds to recent share reshuffling reports
Source: EADS, 04-Dec-12
Further to recent press reports and speculation, EADS NV confirms that key shareholders are discussing potential changes in the company shareholding structure and corporate governance. The company is participating actively in such discussions, as appropriate, with the support of its Board of Directors, with the objective to preserve and enhance, where appropriate, the interests of [...]
BAE-EADS merger talks turn belly-up
Source: HeliHub.com, 10-Oct-12
BAE Systems and EADS have announced that they have terminated talks which they expected to lead to a dual-listing merger. Both have issued official looking press releases, but it became very evident in recent days that the Government owned stakes in EADS, particularly the shares held by France and Germany, were going to be a [...]
UK Government prepared to veto EADS-BAE merger
Source: Reuters, 08-Oct-12
Britain will block the proposed $45 billion merger between EADS and BAE Systems if key “red line” priorities are not met, defence minister Philip Hammond said on Sunday (see full story)
BAE Systems and EADS in merger talks
Source: BAE Systems, 13-Sep-12
BAE Systems and EADS have a long history of collaboration, and are currently partners in a number of important projects, including the Eurofighter and MBDA joint ventures. The two companies confirm that they are now in discussions about a possible combination of the businesses. The potential combination would create a world leading international aerospace, defence [...]
EADS appoints new Group Executive Committee
Source: EADS, 06-Sep-12
EADS has announced today the composition of the new Group Executive Committee, as previously indicated in May upon conclusion of the Annual General Meeting. The Group Executive Committee’s focus is on defining overall strategies and policies, on developing and coordinating key markets and campaigns, on people and leadership development, as well as on furthering research [...]
EADS appoints new head of Corporate Communications
Source: EADS, 18-Jun-12
Rainer Ohler, 50, is to take charge of EADS Corporate Communications as of 1 July 2012. In his new position he will be responsible for Group-wide internal and external communications at EADS, reporting directly to EADS CEO Tom Enders. Previously Senior Vice President Public Affairs and Communications at Airbus, Rainer Ohler now succeeds Pierre Bayle [...]
EADS outlines group presence at Eurosatory 2012
Source: EADS, 07-Jun-12
EADS and its divisions – Airbus/Airbus Military, Astrium, Cassidian and Eurocopter – will have a major presence at the Eurosatory 2012 defence and security exhibition near Paris, with a diverse portfolio of products, services and technologies on display. Eurocopter will display some of its key helicopters for military, security and patrol missions. These include the [...]
EADS confirms top management changes
Source: EADS, 01-Jun-12
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of shareholders, which took place today, adopted all resolutions proposed, including the composition of the incoming Board of Directors. Upon conclusion of the AGM, the newly appointed Board of Directors met for the first time and proceeded to elect, from within its midst, its Chairman and the new CEO; it [...]
EADS announces top management appointments and Board composition
Source: EADS, 27-Jan-12
The EADS Board of Directors has met today for one of its regularly scheduled meetings in Amsterdam. During this meeting the following decisions have been taken: Chairman and CEO EADS N.V. announces that its Board of Directors has designated Tom Enders to take over the role of CEO when Louis Gallois steps down at the [...]
EADS gears up: Business Highlights 2011
Source: EADS, 18-Jan-12
EADS turned 2011 into a year of growth and remarkably improved performance: The Group reached a record order intake thanks to the strong commercial aircraft momentum – particularly due to the A320neo’s astounding market reception – and solid performance in Astrium, Cassidian and Eurocopter. At a joint New Year’s press conference with Airbus, EADS CEO [...]
EADS North America CEO Sean O’Keefe named Chairman of the Board
Source: EADS North America, 10-Jan-12
EADS North America Chief Executive Officer Sean O’Keefe has been appointed Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors, replacing Ralph D. Crosby, Jr., who has retired. O’Keefe has been serving jointly as Chairman and CEO since Jan. 1. “EADS North America just concluded a remarkable year in 2011, having successfully expanded our product portfolio in [...]
EADS CEO visits Helibras factory
Source: HeliHub.com, 01-Oct-11
EADS CEO Louis Gallois paid a visit this Wednesday to the Helibras factory in the Brazilian city of Itajubá. His delegation was received by Helibras President Eduardo Marson Ferreira, Executive Vice President Eduardo Mauad and Chairman of the Board Daniel Mandelli. The visitors then took a tour of the facilities including the Squirrel assembly line, [...]
EADS establishes Eurocopter technical support centre in Dublin
Source: IDA, 15-Aug-11
Eurocopter, the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer and part of the EADS Group, has established a new international customer technical support centre, based in Dublin’s International Financial Services Centre. The creation of Eurocopter International Services (EIS) represents a major step in the development of Eurocopter’s activities in Ireland and will contribute to the achievement of the [...]
EADS and its divisions are “most preferred employer” in Germany, France, and Spain
Source: EADS, 13-Apr-11
The European aerospace and defence Group EADS further fostered its position as top employer by recently having been awarded in all its four European home countries. While the Group and its Divisions received the “Randstad” award in Germany, France, and Spain, the research institutes “trendence” and “Universum” ranked EADS as most preferred employer for engineers [...]
Eurocopter to move some activities from La Courneuve to Dugny
Source: Eurocopter, 31-Mar-11
On March 25, 2011, EADS and its subsidiary Eurocopter Group officially received the backing of the French authorities for their joint project to transfer some activities from Eurocopter’s La Courneuve plant, together with a part of EADS’ Suresnes-based research and development activities, to the city of Dugny. The two groups will lead the way for [...]
Acquisition #2 – EADS acquires Vector Aerospace
Source: Vector Aerospace, 28-Mar-11
Leiden, The Netherlands and Toronto, Canada – March 28th, 2011 – Eurocopter Holding, a subsidiary of EADS (EUR:EAD) and Vector Aerospace Corporation (TSX:RNO), a Canadian company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, have entered into a Support Agreement pursuant to which Eurocopter Holding will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Vector [...]
EADS in talks to buy Vector Aerospace
Source: Vector Aerospace, 25-Mar-11
In light of recent statements in the press, Vector Aerospace Corporation (“Vector” or the “Corporation”) has been asked by Market Surveillance on behalf of the Toronto Stock Exchange to disclose the current state of the review of strategic alternatives with the objective of enhancing shareholder value announced previously by the Corporation. In the process of [...]
EADS receives award for its OpenLine project on Corporate Social Responsibility
Source: EADS, 05-Oct-10
EADS’ OpenLine project received the award for ‘Good Governance and Anti-corruption Measures’ in the third edition of Forética’s CSR Marketplace, held on 30 September, 2010 in Madrid. OpenLine is a confidentially run system allowing EADS employees to report any behaviour that would be non-compliant with the Group’s code of conduct. The informant’s guaranteed protection, the [...]
New Eurocopter logo – part of EADS brand identity review
Source: EADS, 18-Sep-10
To celebrate ten years of success since its creation, EADS is strengthening its branding; the Group logo has been modernised, and the new branding scheme better integrates and enhances the individual Division brands. “This brand renovation embodies exactly the spirit of Vision 2020, our strategy for EADS’ next ten years: reinforce each of the four [...]
EADS introduces lightweight transponders for helicopters
Source: EADS, 23-Jun-10
The newly developed LTR 400 transponder from EADS Defence & Security (DS) significantly improves safety in air traffic while at the same time saving weight in helicopters. Eurocopter Germany is the first customer to exploit these advantages by ordering 26 systems for integration in their EC-635 helicopters. The systems will be delivered before end of [...]
Eurocopter welcomes Europe’s next generation to celebrate the 10th anniversary of EADS
Source: Eurocopter, 08-Jun-10
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, EADS has organized the “I dream up my future” days, an event offering teenagers a unique opportunity to discover the fascinating world of aeronautics. The Group has invited some 10,000 students between the ages of 12 and 14 from all over Europe to visit the various EADS sites in order [...]
New EADS in China website goes online
Source: EADS, 08-Jun-10
Ten years after being created in English, French, German and Spanish, the EADS Internet platform www.eads.com has launched its EADS in China website. The connection among the various websites in the Group has been strengthened, particularly the Airbus and Eurocopter websites already existing in Chinese. The navigation is localised for the Chinese market and the [...]
EADS unveils hybrid eco-helicopter concept
Source: FlightGlobal, 08-Jun-10
EADS Innovation Works has unveiled a concept helicopter featuring a diesel-electric hybrid propulsion system that it claims has the potential to halve fuel consumption compared with a typical twin-turbine helicopter such as the EC135.
Eurocopter parent EADS celebrates 10 years
Source: EADS, 02-Jun-10
EADS resulted from a merger, in July 2000, between the French Aerospatiale-Matra, the German DaimlerChrysler Aerospace (DASA) and the Spanish CASA companies. In just 10 years, it has become a European and indeed global leader in the aeronautics, space, defence and associated services sector. Since 2000, EADS has enjoyed spectacular growth: in 10 years, revenues [...]
EADS to fit Hellas obstacle warning system Royal Thai Air Force S92s
Source: EADS, 30-Apr-10
EADS Defence & Security (DS) has been ordered to equip three additional helicopters of the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) with its obstacle warning system. This device, which is known as “HELLAS” (Helicopter Laser Radar), ensures the detection of obstacles that are virtually invisible for pilots, such as high-voltage power lines, thus enabling missions to [...]
New EADS website goes online
Source: EADS, 27-Apr-10
Ten years after the company’s debut on the stock exchanges in France, Germany and Spain, the EADS Internet platform www.eads.com has been given a new layout, new functions and a new navigation. The redesign has made possible three important improvements. The connection among the various websites in the Group has been strengthened, the navigation is [...]
EADS Changes Its Management Structure in Brazil
Source: EADS, 17-Dec-09
Bruno Gallard has been appointed EADS Brasil’s Executive Director, replacing Eduardo Marson who has become Chairman of the EADS subsidiary’s Board of Directors. Mr. Marson will remain President of Helibras – Helicópteros do Brasi SA – a position he has held since last June.
EADS obstacle warning system to enhance flight safety of Slovenian police helicopters
Source: EADS, 09-Nov-09
EADS Defence & Security (DS) will equip the Slovenian police force’s helicopter squadron with the globally unique HELLAS (Helicopter Laser Radar) obstacle warning system, which enables helicopter missions to be carried out even when visibility is extremely poor.
EADS and Eurocopter sign helicopter cooperation agreement with Kazakhstan
Source: Eurocopter, 06-Oct-09
During the official visit of the French President to Kazakhstan, EADS and Eurocopter signed a cooperation agreement with the sovereign wealth fund SAMRUK-KAZYNA to create a public-private joint venture in Kazakhstan in order to develop helicopter activities.
EADS North America and US Army Validates Global Mobility of the UH-72A Lakota
Source: EADS, 06-Oct-09
EADS North America and the U.S. Army successfully loaded four U.S. Army UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopters (LUH) and one additional company-owned EC145 helicopter onto a U.S. Air Force C-17, validating the transportability of the LUH.
EADS to hold Press Briefing to Discuss Developments on Its Armed Scout EC645 Program
Source: EADS, 03-Oct-09
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009 at Washington Convention Center
German Army Angry Over EADS Delays And Technical Glitches
Source: Free Internet Press, 20-Aug-09
Article covers both A400M and NH90 programs
EADS North America names Gary M. Bishop to lead its Armed Scout 645 helicopter program
Source: EADS, 13-Aug-09
EADS North America Chairman and CEO named Top-Side Aviation Club’s “Boss of the Year”
Source: EADS, 30-Jun-09
EADS North America selects supplier team to outfit UH-72A Lakota for Security and Support missions
Source: EADS, 12-Jun-09
EADS North America names new business development lead for federal law enforcement aviation
Source: EADS, 02-Jun-09
EADS highlights helicopter, aircraft and test capabilities for U.S. Army at Quad-A 2009
Source: EADS, 05-May-09
EADS North America names new business development director for National Guard and Reserves
Source: EADS, 29-Apr-09
EADS North America to Highlight Its Aircraft, System and Support Capabilities at 2009 AUSA Winter Symposium and Exposition
Source: Hoovers, 27-Feb-09
EADS North America receives U.S. Army contract for five additional UH-72A Lakotas
Source: EADS, 06-Feb-09
