EADS expresses solidarity with Madrid victims and their families
Washington, D.C., 12 March 2004
The horrifying terrorist attacks in Madrid on 11 March have shocked the world.
At this moment of sadness and pain EADS would like to express their solidarity with the victims of these in-describable acts of terror and with the thousands of persons who are now experiencing pain and uncertainty in Madrid. The company would like to offer them its deepest sympathies and wishes to emphasise that it stands beside them in condemning such vile and cowardly acts as those which took place in Madrid on 11 March.
EADS CEOs Philippe Camus and Rainer Hertrich have offered their sympathy in a letter of compassion to the Spanish Prime Minister and the Mayor of Madrid.
A minute ’s silence will be observed throughout the company today at 12 o ’clock (Central European Time) as a mark of solidarity with the victims and their families.
About EADS
EADS is a global leader in aerospace, defense and related services. In 2002, EADS generated revenues of € 29.9 billion and employed a workforce of more than 100,000. The EADS Group includes the aircraft manufacturer Airbus, the world's largest helicopter supplier Eurocopter and the joint venture MBDA, the second largest missile producer in the global market. EADS is the major partner in the Eurofighter consortium, is the prime contractor for the Ariane launcher, develops the A400M military transport aircraft and is the largest industrial partner for the European satellite navigation system Galileo.
Contacts:
| DIANE MURPHY | VP, COMMUNICATIONS AND PR EADS North America Washington, D.C. |
Tel.: 202 292 5183 mailto: diane.murphy@eadsnorthamerica.com |
