EADS Socata goes West to AOPA Expo
Pembroke Pines, le 22 octobre 2002
Socata Aircraft team is heading West to this years AOPA Expo held October 24-26, 2002, in Palm Springs, California. Aircraft on display include the retractable, normally aspirated TB 20 Trinidad GT, its turbocharged version the TB 21 Trinidad GT, and the high-speed turboprop TBM 700.
A special event will take place at AOPA Expo this year as Socata Aircraft and AOPA Air Safety Foundation will be presenting the keys to the highest bidder of the Spirit of Liberty aircraft that was auctioned on AOPA Air Safety Foundations website from May 1st through August 31st, 2002. The highest bidder will be announced at AOPA Expos official banquet and will fly home with this exceptional aircraft. Members of Socata Aircrafts Sales Department and Senior Management will be available to meet with current and future Socata customers and media personnel throughout the three-day event. "Palm Springs is a wonderful place to meet with current and prospective customers," said Stéphane Bernard, Socata Aircrafts CEO. "The popularity of the event guarantees the opportunity to meet with a wide section of the general aviation public."
Socata Aircraft based at North Perry Airport, Florida, is the North American arm of the manufacturer EADS Socata. EADS Socata is a 100% subsidiary of EADS, a global aerospace and defence company, and the worlds second largest in terms of revenues, having achieved 30.8 billion in 2001. EADS maintains a workforce of more than 100,000 and is a market leader in defence technologies, commercial aircraft, helicopters, space, military transport and combat aircraft, as well as related services. EADS has more than 70 facilities worldwide. EADS has a significant presence in the United States through its subsidiary and affiliate companies and divisions, and is working to expand its American operations and cooperative ventures with other firms. Highlights of U.S. investments include:
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Nearly 2,000 direct jobs and U.S. sales revenue of nearly $5 billion last year
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Direct purchases in the United States in 2001 of nearly $6 billion.
Socata Aircraft Inc. Media Contact : Michel Adam de Villiers Phone: (954) 893-1414 fax: (954)964-0805
E-mail: mdevilliers@socataaircraft.com
Philippe de Segovia
EADS SOCATA
Tel:+33 (0)1 49 34 69 93
Fax:+33(0)1 49 34 69 96
philippe.de-segovia@socata.eads.net
