EADS NORTH AMERICA WELCOMES US COAST GUARD DECISION TO PURCHASE TWO CN-235 MARITIME PATROL AIRCRAFT
Washington D.C., 09 May 2003
EADS North America today welcomed the announcement by the US Coast Guard of its decision to procure two CN-235 aircraft for the Maritime Patrol Aircraft platform. As stated by the Coast Guard, these aircraft will be the first of a multi-year, multi-aircraft acquisition, under the Integrated Deepwater System (IDS) program.
“We are extremely pleased by the Coast Guard selection of the CN-235 to be their Maritime Patrol Aircraft. The medium range capabilities of this aircraft will be very supportive of the many missions required of the Coast Guard—from Homeland Security, to environmental protection, fisheries enforcement, drug and migrant interdiction, search and rescue,” said Ralph Crosby, Chairman and CEO of EADS North America. “This is a clear validation of the capability, flexibility and value of the CN-235 as a surveillance platform.”
The CN-235 is produced by EADS-CASA in Spain with substantial US content, including avionics, propulsion and subsystems. Engines are produced by General Electric in Lynn, Massachusetts.
“The selection of the CN-235 as part of the ICGS offering is a clear example of the benefits of transatlantic cooperation. It is also another example of how EADS brings its global capabilities together to provide valued products to US governmental customers,” Crosby said. “The CN-235 best meets the operational needs of the Coast Guard and is a cost-effective choice for the American taxpayer.”
About EADS North America
EADS North America is the holding company for the North American activities of EADS, one of the world’s largest aerospace and defense companies. As a leader in all sectors of the defense and aerospace markets, EADS North America and its parent company, EADS contributes over $6 billion to the U.S. annually. With ten operating units and investments in 10 states and the District of Columbia, EADS North America offers a broad array of advanced solutions to its customers in the commercial, homeland security and defense agencies across the U.S. To learn more, please visit the EADS North America website at: www.northamerica.eads.net.
Contact:
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Dr. Rainer Ohler EADS Corporate Communications Munich, Germany | Tel: +49 89 60 73 4235 |
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Anne Collette EADS North America Washington, D.C. | Tel: (202) 776-0988 |
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Lawrence Stein AGG International Washington, D.C. | Tel: (202) 223-5007 |
