DGAP-Adhoc: EADS: AIRBUS MILITARY and EADS propose a new

European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company / Miscellaneous

09.01.2009 

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Ad-hoc release, 09 January 2009

EADS

AIRBUS MILITARY and EADS propose a new approach for the A400M Programme

Airbus Military and EADS have proposed a new programme approach for the
A400M to the Launch Nations, through OCCAR, with the aim to find a way
forward for this programme.

Airbus Military and EADS want to discuss the programme schedule along with
changes to other areas of the contract including in particular certain
technical characteristics of this first-class military aircraft.

Airbus Military suggests to resume series production only once adequate
maturity is reached, based on flight test results. With this proposed new
approach, the first delivery of the A400M would then occur around three
years after first flight.

Airbus Military is still working with the engine consortium to firm up a
date for the first flight.

Airbus Military and EADS will only be able to reliably determine all
financial implications once a committed industrial plan, including the
availability of systems, is fully stabilized and once OCCAR's position on
the proposal is known.

This proposed new approach will not compromise the ultimate qualities and
the exceptional characteristics of the airplane, with the most advanced
logistic and tactical capabilities that will be delivered to the armed
forces and will make A400M a unique airplane in its category.

Contact:
Pierre Bayle      +33 1 42 24 20 63
Barbara Kracht    +34 606 65 24 77
DGAP 09.01.2009 
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Language:     English
Issuer:       European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company
              Beechavenue 130-132
              1119 PR Schiphol Rijk
              Niederlande
Phone:        00 800 00 02 2002
Fax:          +49 (0)89 607 - 26481
E-mail:       ir@eads.net
Internet:     www.eads.com
ISIN:         NL0000235190
WKN:          938914
Indices:      MDAX
Listed:       Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr
              in Berlin, Hannover, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, München, Stuttgart
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DGAP-Adhoc: EADS: AIRBUS MILITARY and EADS propose a new approach for the A400M Programme
