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| Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation awards Contract for Passenger, Service and Cargo Doors for new Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) to Eurocopter |
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| Aircraft doors are safety critical components of an aircraft. Due to
the demanding certification and safety requirements the doors contain a
complex and failsafe mechanism to enable them to be operated under all
circumstances. Eurocopter’s Business Centre Airplane Door Systems,
based in Donauwörth, Germany, has over 20 years of proven expertise in
aircraft doors. Technical know-how combined with an attractive
commercial offer enabled Eurocopter to become partner with Mitsubishi
Aircraft on the MRJ regional jet in the very competitive environment of
aero structures.
Dr. Wolfgang Schoder, CEO of Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH,
stated during the contract signature ceremony in Nagoya: “This is a
significant success for our company. We are very proud to continue the
long and successful relationship between Eurocopter and the Japanese
industry on aircraft doors and helicopters with this new project.”
Eurocopter
is looking forward to work very closely with the Mitsubishi Aircraft
team to use synergies and make the MRJ a success story.
About Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation
Mitsubishi
Aircraft Corporation (MJET) commenced operation on April 1, 2008 to
conduct the design, type certification, procurement, sales &
marketing and customer support of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ). It
is currently capitalized at 100 billion yen, with this financing being
furnished by, among others, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Toyota
Motor Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation and
Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
About MRJ
The
Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) is a family of 70- to 90-seat
next-generation regional jets, which will offer both top-class
operational economy and outstanding cabin comfort based on a vision of
applying advanced mainline jet technology to create a new standard for
next-generation regional jets.
The MRJ is under development by MJET
and will be based on cutting-edge technology cultivated by Mitsubishi
Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) during its many years engaged in the
development and manufacture of both military and commercial aircraft.
By featuring state-of-the-art aerodynamic design, noise analysis
technologies and a game-changing engine, the MRJ will significantly cut
fuel consumption, noise and emissions, consequently improving
competitiveness and profitability for airlines. The MRJ will have a
four-abreast seat
configuration, with large overhead bins, and also feature an innovative slim seat that offers heightened comfort to passengers.
About Eurocopter
Established
in 1992, the Franco-German-Spanish Eurocopter Group is a Division of
EADS, a world leader in aerospace, defence and related services. The
Eurocopter Group employs approx. 15,600 people. In 2008, Eurocopter
confirmed its position as the world’s No. 1 helicopter manufacturer in
the civil and parapublic market, with a turnover of 4.5 billion Euros,
orders for 715 new helicopters, and a 53 percent market share in the
civil and parapublic sectors. Overall, the Group’s products account for
30 percent of the total world helicopter fleet. Its strong worldwide
presence is ensured by its 18 subsidiaries on five continents, along
with a dense network of distributors, certified agents and maintenance
centres. More than 10,000 Eurocopter helicopters are currently in
service with over 2,800 customers in more than 140 countries.
Eurocopter offers the largest civil and military helicopter range in
the world.
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| CECILE VION-LANCTUIT |
| Wednesday, 28 October 2009 |
| http://www.eurocopter.com/site/FO/scripts/myFO_publication.php?news_id=642&lang=EN |
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