The Team FCA Industrial Alliance of Raytheon and EADS CASA North America
Chooses 'Combat Proven, Mission Assured' as the Theme for its Month-Long Tour
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2005 /PRNewswire/ -- The CN-235 and C-295 transports
have embarked on a four-week U.S. tour to highlight the medium-sized
airlifters' capability to meet U.S. Army mission requirements for its Future
Cargo Aircraft (FCA).
The tour, which began Sept. 11, will include briefings and familiarization
flights in 16 states. The visit is organized by Team FCA -- the Raytheon/EADS
CASA North America industrial teaming for the FCA competition. Raytheon is
the Team FCA's mission systems integrator and mission support lead, while EADS
CASA North America will oversee U.S. production aspects for the CN-235 and C-
295 aircraft.
Team FCA's "Combat Proven, Mission Assured" tour comes after the Army
issued industry solicitations earlier this month for its Future Cargo Aircraft
requirement. The Army and National Guard have an urgent need for fixed-wing
aircraft to haul cargo and troops on the battlefield and for homeland security
missions.
"The lessons learned from combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan show
the need for a responsive transport solution that is ready at the battlefield
commander's place and choosing," Jim Hvizd, vice president for Team FCA, said.
"The Team FCA's solution of the CN-235 and C-295 provides the ideal
combination of world-class aircraft and equally superb mission support and
integration for the Army warfighter.
With aircraft in production and in service around the world, Team FCA
offers the lowest risk for the Army's FCA requirements."
The C-295 is the largest member of EADS CASA's family of light and medium
military transport aircraft. It offers the best value for users -- with
acquisition and direct operating costs lower than any aircraft in its
category. The C-295 retains the excellent handling characteristics and rugged
operational capabilities of the shorter-fuselage CN-235, which has been sold
around the world and to the U.S. Coast Guard for its Deepwater modernization
program.
Daily updates during the C-295/CN-235 demonstration tour will be posted on
the Team FCA Website: http://www.team-futurecargoaircraft.com
EADS North America is the North American operation 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 $6 billion to the U.S. economy annually and
support more than 100,000 American jobs through its network of suppliers and
services. With 11 operating companies located in 31 cities and 16 states,
EADS North America offers a broad array of advanced solutions to its customers
in the commercial, homeland security, aerospace and defense markets.
Raytheon Company, with 2004 sales of $20.2 billion, is an industry leader
in defense and government electronics, space, information technology,
technical services, and business and special mission aircraft. With
headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 80,000 people worldwide.
EADS North America
Contact
Guy Hicks
703 236 3300 office
484.919.4122
guy.hicks@eads-na.com
Raytheon Company
Contact
Lorenzo Cortes
310.503.3089 (mobile)
Lorenzo_R_Cortes@raytheon.com
SOURCE Raytheon Company
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CONTACT:
Guy Hicks of EADS North America,
+1-703-236-3300, or +1-484-919-4122, guy.hicks@eads-na.com; or
Lorenzo Cortes of Raytheon Company, +1-310-503-3089 (mobile),
Lorenzo_R_Cortes@raytheon.com
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