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Airbus A400M
« em: Dezembro 16, 2004, 11:24:46 pm »
Signing of Declaration of Intent Regarding the Airbus Design and Manufacturing Programme
 
 
(Source: South African Ministry of Transport; issued Dec. 15, 2004)
 
 
 PRETORIA --- Government is today signing a Declaration of Intent with Airbus Military, the European consortium responsible for the development of the A400M multi-role military transport aircraft.  
 
In terms of the declaration, South Africa will participate in the A400M programme in order to boost the revitalisation of the South African aerospace sector which both parties agree has the knowledge, experience and capability in aircraft design, manufacturing, support and maintenance to contribute and benefit from the programme as a whole. The programme involves the design, development, manufacture and longer-term maintenance of the airframe for the A400M military transport.  
 
As part of successful completion South Africa will be able to take delivery of between 8 and 14 aircraft as the programme matures between 2010 and 2014.  
 
The cost of 8 aircraft would be Euros 837 million. (ends)  
 
 
 
 Airbus Military Signs Agreement with First Export Nation
 
 
(Source: Airbus; issued Dec. 15, 2004)
 
 
 TOULOUSE, France --- Following an initial declaration made on December 9th this year, the South African government has today signed a Declaration of Intent (DOI) with Airbus Military which will lead to participation by South Africa in the A400M military transport aircraft programme and is worth at least 750 million Euros.  
 
The DOI, signed in Pretoria by South Africa’s Minister of Defence, Mr. Mosiuoa Gerard P. Lekota and Francisco Fernández-Sáinz, Managing Director of Airbus Military, is the first commitment for the A400M from a country outside the existing group of seven European launch nations.  
 
Subject to a detailed contract to be signed early next year, the agreement provides for South Africa to become a programme partner in the A400M. To this effect, South African industry will receive high-value work packages from Airbus Military and thus become a key participant throughout the life of the programme.  
 
“We are most honoured by this demonstration of confidence,” said Francisco Fernández-Sáinz during the signature ceremony. “We believe this to be a win-win situation for all concerned. Airbus Military will gain a valued partner and South Africa will benefit not only from a new and highly capable airlifter for the Defence Force but from the thousands of jobs that will be created during the life of the programme.”  
 
The A400M will enable South Africa to upgrade its airlift capability for both humanitarian and peace-keeping activities and assist the country in strengthening its aeronautical industry.  
 
The A400M, 180 examples of which were ordered in May 2003 by seven European NATO nations, will first fly in 2008 with deliveries beginning from 2009. (ends)  
 
 
 
 EADS Welcomes South Africa's Intention to Become an A400M Partner
 
 
(Source: EADS; issued Dec. 15, 2004)
 
 
 AMSTERDAM / PRETORIA, South Africa --- EADS welcomes South Africa's intention to become a partner in the A400M programme. The signature of a Declaration of Intent (DOI) in Pretoria is a landmark demonstrating the export potential of the A400M military transport aircraft.  
 
EADS CEOs Philippe Camus and Rainer Hertrich said: “Having South Africa on board of the A400M more than three years before its maiden flight, is a great achievement for EADS’ Military Transport Aircraft Division. It also provides evidence of the success of our strategy in bringing Airbus technology to the defence market.  
 
“The overwhelming commercial success of Airbus is driven by its outstanding innovation, capability and efficiency. Today's defence customers will also greatly benefit from proven technology and highly capable, economic aircraft. That's what the A400M stands for.”  
 
The A400M, 180 examples of which were ordered in May 2003 by seven European NATO nations, will first fly in 2008 with deliveries beginning from 2009.  
 
EADS is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. In 2003, EADS generated revenues of EUR 30.1 billion. 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.  
 
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