EADS Barfield initiates work covered by a support contract with Global Airtech
Miami, Florida, 30 August 2006
EADS Barfield has released the first units in a new service support agreement that covers the test, repair and overhaul of aircraft components for Global Airtech.
The two-year agreement with Global Airtech - a Van Nuys, California-based distributor specializing in airline spares support and services - opens new opportunities for Barfield's repair activity. This agreement allows Barfield to extend its commitment to support aircraft components on a larger scale, while also developing the company's cooperation with Global Airtech.
As an authorized repair facility, Barfield recognizes the importance of quality and turn-around time for its customer base, and has been supporting Airbus/Boeing products for more than 15 years. This new agreement is well aligned with the company's effort to reinforce its leadership in aircraft component support.
About EADS Sogerma Barfield
EADS Barfield is an industry leader in aviation support, service and instrument repair and maintenance. Based in Miami, Florida, with locations in Phoenix, Arizona and Louisville, Kentucky, it is an EADS Sogerma company and a business unit of EADS North America. EADS Barfield's repair and overhaul capabilities include crew seats, radio equipment, oxygen equipment and accessories. EADS Barfield is an authorized repair facility for more than 30 European original equipment manufacturers and major U.S. original equipment manufacturers. The company services components for Airbus and Boeing airliners, regional and business aircraft, as well as helicopters.
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About Global Airtech
Global Airtech is a worldwide distributor specializing in airline spares support and services. Headquartered at Van Nuys, California, Global Airtech has developed the necessary industry-related contacts that enable the company to support airlines and maintenance, repair and overhaul service providers worldwide.
About EADS North America
EADS North America is the North American operations of EADS, the second largest aerospace and defense company in the world. As a leader in all sectors of defense and homeland security, EADS North America and its parent company, EADS, contribute over $8.5 billion to the U.S. economy annually and support more than 174,000 American jobs through its network of suppliers and services. With 11 operating companies located in 32 cities and 17 states, EADS North America offers a broad array of advanced solutions to its customers in the commercial, homeland security, aerospace and defense markets.
For more information please contact:
| Guy Hicks | Vice President, Communications and Public Relations EADS North America |
Tel.: 703 236-3300 mailto: guy.hicks@eads-na.com |
| Odile Yakana | Marketing Communications EADS Barfield |
Tel.: 305-894-5405 mailto: odile.yakana@barfield.eads.net |
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