First European presentation of Eurocopter’s EC175
Eurocopter presented the new EC175 for the first time in Europe. A large-scale mock-up of the corporate version of this 16-seater civil helicopter is on display at the EADS stand. The EC175 programme is jointly managed by Eurocopter and HAIG, its Chinese partner. This new EC175 adds to the range of helicopters offered by Eurocopter. The maiden flight has been planned for the end of the year, with a first delivery in 2012. “111 aircraft have already been ordered” emphasized Lutz Bertling in an interview with Le Figaro.

FINAL ROUND OF THE FOUNDATION EADS COMPETITION
The large final round of the competition « Imagine the transport of  the futur », organized by the EADS Fondation, bring together 300 school boys and girls in the presence of Claudie Haigneré, astronaut
Air and Space Museum

THE SAFRAN CHALET RECEIVE JOURNALISTS
The SAFRAN group welcome journalists in its Press Center, from Monday, the 15th, to Friday, the 19th, 9:30 AM – 6 PM
SAFRAN Chalet – Line B 68

MEETING THE SUNAERO MANAGERS
The SUNAERO managers propose one-to-one and informal interviews to medias the 17th and 18th, 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
SUNAERO Stand Hall 2 ABC1

THE PARIS REGION AGENCY AT PARIS AIR SHOW
From 15 to 21 June, the Paris Region Economic Development Agency will be hosting a number of foreign business.
9:30 AM-6 PM
Paris Region Agency Chalet A320

EUROCOPTER INTRODUCES ITS NEW EC175
For the first time in Europe, Eurocopter introduces its new EC175. A  real size model is exposed featuring « corporate  » version.
9:30 AM-6 PM
Stand EADS

AIRBUS : FINAL OF THE FLY YOUR IDEAS CHALLENGE
The five teams still in contention in the « Fly Your Ideas » Airbus Challenge set out ideas and projects. Tom Enders will reward the two winning teams
EADS Press Chalet B415-417

THALES ON PARIS AIR SHOW
The Thales stand is divided in five main departments : civil Aviation, aerial missions Systems, Knowledge and Anticipation, forces and territory Protection and spatial Systems. (report www.thalesgroupe.com)

EUROCOPTER EXPOSE SIX HELICOPTERS
Eurocopter presents at Paris Air Show these six helicopters : AS550 Fennec, EC135, EC145, AS565MB Panther and EC225
 Airport Tarmac, in front of Hall 2A

ESA TO THE PARIS AIR SHOW
The European Space Agency will present ongoing programs, launchers, and projects in a specific 500 m2chalet. 
Esa Chalet (near the two Ariane rockets)

NORTHROP GRUMMAN AT PARIS AIR SHOW
Northrop Grumman Corporation display a wide variety of its industry leading global security capabilities and programmes at the Paris Air Show.
www.northropgrumman.com/paris2009

ATR PRESENTS AN ATR72-500 ON STATIC AREA
An ATR72-500 of Vietnam Airlines stands on static aera. During the Show, ATR is also present on partners stands, EADS and Finmeccanica.
EADS : Hall 2 –A151. Finmeccanica : Hall 2 – A165

VISIT 200 U.S. AEROSPACE COMPANIES IN HALL 3
Nearly 200 of the finest U.S. aerospace suppliers are assembled in the official U.S. Pavilion in Hall 3. Contacts information and services : http://www.kallman.com/mobile/ or, http://pda.kallman.com
U.S. Pavilion Exhibitors : Hall 3

LH AVIATION :  FIRST DEMONSTRATION FLIGHTS OF LH-10 ELLIPSE
During the Paris Air Show, the new LH-10 Ellipse of LH Aviation operates its first demonstration flights.
More informations : www.lhavation.com

ASTRIUM : LARGE GAME ABOUT SPACE
During the Paris Air Show, Astrium organize a large game about Space. Entry tickets and gifts to win, including 4 VIP invitations to reach at the ARV model
More informations : www.lebourget.astrium.eads.net

100 AIRDROMES IN 24 HOURS AT THE PARIS AIR SHOW
During the Paris Air Show, organizers and pilots ot the « 100/24 » (100 airdromes en 24 hours) scheduled in june, the 25th and 26th, introduce the operation Thursday the 18th.
Confirmation needed : pla@arcencielcom.com

« ELLES BOUGENT » TO THE PARIS AIR SHOW
100 students young girls and 100 women members of the « Elles bougent » association are getting together on the Paris Air Show to promote the position of women in the aeronautic sector
More informations : www.ellesbougent.com

HORIZON FUEL CELL  UNVEILS ITS NEW AEROPAK
Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies unveils at the Paris Air Show its new Aeropak fuel cell bringing immediate performance improvement over today’s best available battery systems
 HFC Technologies : Stand B075

POTEZ AERONAUTIQUE AT THE PARIS AIR SHOW
First rank supplier of aircraft  industry, Potez AERONAUTIQUE exhibits at the Paris Air Show in two separate spaces
 Potez AERONAUTIQUE : Hall 2 B, stand C82

BOOSTAEROSPACE  AN EUROPEAN AERONAUTICAL PORTAL
During the Paris Air Show, the main aeronautical suppliers start « BOOSTAEROSPACE », a european aeronautical portal. With it, the small companies will improve productivity and improve access to new technologies

SAFRAN NEWS
Safran has launched an event site that centralizes all the information about Safran: www.lebourget09.com

NEW U.S. EXHIBITORS ON THE U.S.  PAVILION
Almost 20 percent of the American aerospace manufacturers taking part in the U.S. International Pavilion are exhibiting for the first time at the Paris Air Show http://www.kallman.com/us_exhibitor_directory.php
U.S.Pavilion : Hall 3

PLANES FOR 100 YEARS TO SEE IN THE AIR MUSEUM
Almost all the planes which left their mark in the history of the Paris Air Show are presented in the Air and Space Museum, 90th years old this year. To discover 30 legend aircrafts in exhibition standing during the Show

FIRST  PARIS AIR SHOW FOR ASTECH PARIS REGION
The Competitiveness Pole « ASTech Paris Region » exhibits for the first time at Paris Air Show. Nearly 45% of the french aerospace research is located in the parisian area

THE DGA LAUNCHED THE PROCUREMENT OF 3 NEXT GENERATION UAV
The DGA (French Armament Procurement Agency) launched the procurement of three next generation unmanned aerial vehicles. These new UAVs will be fitted with lighter wings enabling enhanced autonomys, especially in high altitude and temperatures.

JETEX OPENS NEW FIXED BASED OPERATION
Headquartered in Dubai, JexEx is celebrating the grand opening of its newest, luxury FBO concurrent withe the centennial Paris Air Show. The new facility boasts 2 VIP loungeds, crew rest rooms, and ample parking for all types of planes
 FBO-LBG@JETEX.AERO

INITIAL DEVELOPMENTS IN THE MUSIS SPACE PROGRAMME
On 27th May 2009, the DGA and the CNES signed an agreement on the design and realization of the optical space component (CSO) of MUSIS. Thus, the CNES, who acts as the prime contractor of the project, entrusted EADS Astrium with the technological design and development of the future satellites of the CSO

NORTHROP GRUMMAN COMPLETES SUCCESSFULL GROUND BASED FIGHTER RADAR DEMONSTRATION
Northrop Grumman Corporation has successfully demonstrated the Defense Department’s new Ground Based Fighter Radar (GBFR), a multi-mission ground tactical radar designed to provide on-the-move air defense capability to the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps.

DAHER-SOCATA INTRODUCES TBM MULTI-MISSION AIRCRAFT
Daher-Socata is unveiling the multi-mission version of its TBM very fast turboprop aircraft, presenting a turret-equipped demonstrator in the static display at the Paris. Located under the aircraft’s aft fuselage, this electrically-driven turret is fully-retractable 

THE DGA PURCHASES 10 DAMOCLES PODS
The DGA (French Armament Procurement Agency) launched the accelerated procedure procurement of 10 new multi-carrier Damocles designation pods in order to have these pods available as early as 2011.
Defence Space – ST  A-026

NASA SELECTS SAFT AMERICA TO DEVELOP NEXT-GENERATION LITHIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY
High-energy technology needed for NASA’s future missions

SAFT LI-ION BATTEIRES POWER F-35 LIGHTNING II JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER THROUGH LRIP PROGRAMME
F-35 Lightning II is first fighter aircraft to rely on Li-ion technology to support mission critical roles.
Saft is supplying 28V and 270V Li-ion batteries.

CHINA’S NEW ARJ21 REGIONAL JET AIRCRAFT RELIES ON SAFT’S SPECIALISED AVIATION BATTERIES FOR ON-BOARD BACK-UP POWER
ARJ21 programme in Saft’s firts OEM application for a commercial jet designed and manufactured in China. Latest generation ULM (ultra low maintenance) rechargeable batteries will provide on-board power for emergency back-up, APU starting and DC system.

SAFT WILL SUPPLY TO EADS ASTRIUM IN-FLIGHT BATTERY SYSTEMS FOR THE NEXT 35 ARIANE 5 ECA LAUNCH VEHICLES
Saft specialized battery systems will prower key elements of the Ariane 5 ECA launch vehicle. Latest order follows the success of the previous contract for battery systems for 30 Ariane 5 launch vehicles awarded in 2005.

SAFT, WORLD LEADER IN AEROSPACE BATTERIES
Two-thirds of the world’s civil and military aircraft rely on Saft’s specialized Ni-Cd aviation batteries for starting and back-up power. Saft leads the technology revolution in Li-ion batteries for spacecraft applications and aviation.

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR VALLIERE AVIATION AND TUNISAIR
Protocols are expected over the next 18 months conducting their respective subsidiaries maintenance, Europe Aviation and Tunisair Technics, to create a common aviation maintenance based in Tunis.

DONALDSON SELECTS TWO COMPREHENSIVE COMMERCIAL AEROSPACE DISTRIBUTORS
The Donaldson Aerospace Group added Avio-Diepen as a distributor in key regions of Europe, Middle East and Asia and Seal Dynamics in North and south America.

ATKINS HELPS AIRBUS A350 XWB TAKE FLIGHT
Atkins has been awarded a contract by Airbus Germany to design composite components for the inboard flap of the new A350 XWB aircraft.

ARIANESPACE AND OERLIKON SPACE AG SIGN THE CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF 35 FAIRINGS FOR THE ARIANE 5
Cooperation between Arianespace and Oerlikon Space AG dates back to the beginning of the Ariane program. Fairings of Oerlikon Space AG has equipped the 188 Ariane launched to date, and Oerlikon Space AG will also provide fairing of the launcher Vega.

EUROCOPTER AND ATE TEAM UP ON STAND-ALONE WEAPON SYSTEM FOR HELICOPTERS
Eurocopter and French airbone systems integrator, ATE, have teamed up to design, develop, manufacture and sustain a modern, Stand-Alone Weapon System (SAWS) for any of Eurocopter’s  light and medium helicopter products

THALES TO PROVIDE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES AIR FORCE
Thales and Provincial Aerospace Ltd have been selected by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force to upgrade two of its aircraft – Dash 8-300- into Maritime Patrol Aircraft

ATR : 28 NEWS ORDERS SINCE JANUARY
ATR  gets 28 new aircraft orders during the 2009 first six months, adding up 998 the total order enregistrated since the beginning of the program. 59 orders are about the -600 ATR series

AERO VODOCHODY AND SONACA ENTER INTO LONG TERM COLLABORATION
AERO Vodochody (Czech) and Sonaca (belgian) announce the signing of Long Term Collaboration Agreement (LTCA) covering the design, dévelopment and manufacturing of Wing Fixed Leading Edges