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EADS Defence & Security signs contract worth over 9 million euros with Spanish Navy

* Engineering, maintenance and logistical support services guaranteed for AV8B Harrier II, AV8B Harrier II Plus and CESSNA aircraft
* This contract further strengthen EADS Defence & Security position as a Service provider to its Spanish customer
* EADS Defence & Security confirms its commitment to the Spanish Navy

08 January 2010

EADS Defence & Security (DS) signed a fixed-wing maintenance contract with the Spanish Navy for the AV8B Harrier II, AV8B Harrier II Plus and CESSNA aircraft. Worth more than 9 million euros, the contract will run for 4 years and guarantees engineering, logistical support and MRO services as well as technical assistance, continued airworthiness support and airworthiness certification for all fixed-wing aircraft in the Navy’s fleet.

Level 3 maintenance (thorough inspections and structural repairs) will be carried out at the San Pablo Norte facilities in Seville.
The 8 Harrier II Plus aircraft that were incorporated in the Navy’s fleet in 1997 were assembled by EADS, and the new contract testifies to the excellent work performed by the Harrier team in Seville. The team can count on the support of all departments within the Defence & Security Division in Getafe.

Enrique Barrientos, CEO of EADS Defence & Security in Spain, commented: “Our objective is to meet customers’ needs, and the award of this contract confirms our commitment to the Navy. It is an honour to be able to say that this year marks the 30th anniversary of our support services for the Navy’s fleet.”

Military Air Systems (MAS) is an integrated activity of EADS Defence & Security (DS). DS is a systems solutions provider for armed forces and civil security worldwide. Its portfolio ranges from sensors and secure networks through missiles to aircraft and UAVs as well as global security, service and support solutions. In 2008, DS – with around 23,000 employees – achieved revenues of € 5.7 billion. EADS is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. In 2008, EADS generated revenues of € 43.3 billion and employed a workforce of about 118,000.

Contact:
Francisco Salido
Tel.: +34 91 624 3193
mailto: Francisco.Salido@casa.eads.net