Colombia acquires two EADS CASA CN-235 aircraft for maritime surveillance and drug traffic control
Madrid, 09 December 2002
The Colombian Navy has just acquired two (2) EADS CASA CN-235-200 aircraft for patrol missions in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and for the fight against drug trafficking. They are equipped with specific sensors in accordance with the client's requirements. This contract was won after a selection approval period in which there was competition against other companies and their products.
The configuration of the aircraft has been defined in such a way that besides being able to carry out primarily missions of maritime patrol, it provides the degree of multi-functionality required by the operator.
The President of EADS CASA Francisco Fernández Sainz said: “This new contract confirms the leadership of the CN-235 within these aircraft’s category and the success of our products in the Latin American continent.”
The aircraft will enter into service by the middle of 2003. It is the first time that the National Navy of Colombia will incorporate a medium military transport aircraft into its inventory and will be in line with the logistical support that has already been established by the Colombian Air Force for this type of aircraft.
EADS is a global aerospace and defence company, and is the world’s 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. Its family of leading brands includes the commercial aircraft maker Airbus; Eurocopter, the world's largest helicopter manufacturer; Astrium, the space company and MBDA, the world's second largest missile company. EADS is also the biggest partner in the Eurofighter consortium and heads the A400M military transport aircraft programme. EADS has more than 70 facilities in France, Germany, Spain and the UK. It is active in markets around the world, including the U.S., Russia and Asia.
For further information:
Eduardo Galicia
91-34-585 77 89
Communications
EADS CASA
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