EADS BARFIELD BECOMES ACCREDITED DISTRIBUTOR AND WARRANTY REPAIR STATION FOR ELTA EMERGENCY LOCATOR PRODUCTS

EADS Barfield, a subsidiary EADS North America and part of the EADS Sogerma Services network, has been selected as an accredited warranty repair station and distributor for emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) for ELTA, a subsidiary of the French group Areva.

ELTA emergency locator transmitters are light, compact, and reliable, and can easily be installed on any type of commercial, private or military aircraft -- from regional aircraft to Airbus and Boeing airliners, to military fighter aircraft and helicopters. They are designed for the retrofit market as well as for installation on new aircraft. ELTA’s ELT’s already have been chosen by more than 100 airlines worldwide.

“We are pleased to receive the accreditation as a warranty repair station and distributor for ELTA products,” said George Xavier Philibert, EADS Barfield’s President and CEO. “This reinforces our commitment to ELTA, while expanding our presence in the North and Central American markets. It also reinforces our role as a support company of choice for aircraft related companies around the world.”

To meet the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization and for military peacetime needs, ELTA has developed a complete range of tri-band ELTs (operating at 121 MHz, 243 MHz and 406 MHz), as well as accessories approved for the COSPAS-SARSAT location and search & rescue system. COSPAS-SARSAT allows accurate location and identification of aircraft in distress around the world. COSPAS-SARSAT capability is required by European aviation regulations, and also is mandatory in most of Asia. In the near future, the North American aircraft market will require this equipment.

ELTA, a subsidiary of the French group Areva, has been located in Toulouse, France since 1975 at the heart of the European aeronautics and space industry. The company continues to develop its advanced electronics activities, specializing in applications dedicated to harsh environments. ELTA has developed a worldwide distributor and repair station network. The company provides a wide range of services: not only providing equipment but also consulting, STC package, installation kits and training.

EADS Barfield is an industry leader in aviation support, service, test equipment and instrument repair and maintenance. Based in Miami, Florida, with locations also in Phoenix, Arizona and Louisville, Kentucky, the company is owned by EADS North America. The company’s repair and overhaul capabilities include crew seats, radio equipment, oxygen equipment and accessories. EADS Barfield is a leader in the manufacture of high quality, low cost ground support test equipment including state-of-the-art RVSM Air Data Test Sets. The company is an authorized repair facility for more than 30 European original equipment manufacturers and major US original equipment manufacturers. The company services Boeing, Airbus and regional and business aircraft and helicopter components. For additional information please go to www.barfield.eads.net.

With headquarters in Washington, D.C., EADS North America is the holding company for the North American activities of EADS – the second largest aerospace and defense company in the world. As a leader in all sectors of defense and homeland security, EADS North America and its parent company, EADS, contribute more than $6 billion to the U.S. economy annually, and, through its network of suppliers and services, support more than 120,000 American jobs. With 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, aerospace and defense markets. For additional information please go to www.eadsnorthamerica.com.

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