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Safran is a leading international high-technology group with three core businesses: Aerospace (propulsion and equipment), Defense and Security. Operating worldwide, the Safran Group has 54,500 employees and generated sales exceeding 10 billion euros in 2008. Working alone or in partnership, the Safran group holds world or European leadership positions in its core.
Boeing is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. A top U.S. exporter, the company supports airlines and U.S. and allied government customers in more than 90 countries. Products and tailored services include commercial and military aircraft, satellites, weapons, electronic and defense systems, launch systems, advanced information and communication systems, and performance-based logistics and training. With corporate offices in Chicago, Boeing employs more than 157,000 people across the U.S. and in 70 countries. Our leadership is strengthened further by hundreds of thousands of people who work for Boeing suppliers worldwide.
Thales is a global technology leader for the Aerospace, Space, Defence, Security and Transportation markets. The company employs 68,000 people in 50 countries. With its 25,000 engineers and researchers, Thales has a unique capability to design, develop and deploy equipment, systems and services that meet the most complex security requirements. Thales has an exceptional international footprint, with operations around the world working with customers as local partners. HYPERLINK "http://www.thalesgroup.com/" www.thalesgroup.com
Dassault Aviation is a major world player in the aeronautical industry, involved in the civilian and military fields. The company’s leadership status is driven by expertise in emerging and strategic technologies, trend-setting design capabilities, lean and flexible production facilities, a highly skilled and committed workforce, and a broad portfolio of civilian and military products. World leader for the top-of-the-range business jets and only manufacturer of business jets in Europe with the Falcon family, Dassault Aviation also produces the Rafale, first omnirole fighter in the world, operational in the French Navy and Air Force. The French authorities appointed Dassault Aviation as prime contractor of nEUROn, an European UCAV demonstrator programme.
Onera is the leading aerospace and defense research organization in France. A public establishment created in 1946, it reports to the French Ministry of Defense. Onera has over 2,000 employees at eight major facilities, including 1,500 scientists, engineers and technicians. Building on its multidisciplinary expertise and a world-class fleet of test facilities, Onera works for both government and industry, spanning major corporations and small businesses. Onera deploys an innovative partnership-based approach to research, with five times more contract business per researcher than the average in France. In 2009, Onera had revenues of 210 million euros. Onera is a recognized source of innovative solutions, technical expertise and long-term design vision, paving the way for tomorrow's programs. Onera has contributed to some of today's most successful aerospace and defense programs, including the Ariane 5 launcher, Airbus jetliners, Eurocopter helicopters, the Rafale fighter and the Falcon 7X business jet
Airbus is a leading aircraft manufacturer whose customer focus, commercial know-how, technological leadership and manufacturing efficiency have propelled it to the forefront of the industry. With revenues of over 27 billion euros in 2008, Airbus today consistently captures about half of all commercial airliner orders. The company also continues to broaden its scope and product range by applying its expertise to the military market.
Headquartered in Toulouse, France, Airbus is owned by EADS. It is a truly global enterprise of some 52,000 employees, with fully-owned subsidiaries in the United States, China, Japan and in the Middle East, spare parts centres in Hamburg, Frankfurt, Washington, Beijing and Singapore, training centres in Toulouse, Miami, Hamburg and Beijing and more than 150 field service offices around the world. Airbus also relies on industrial co-operation and partnerships with major companies all over the world, and a network of some 1,500 suppliers in 30 countries.
GE Aviation is a world-leading provider of commercial and military jet engines and components as well as avionics, electric power, and mechanical systems for aircraft. GE Aviation also has a global service network to support these offerings.
In february, AIR FRANCE operates 1,700 daily flights with a fleet of 263 aircraft, plus 154 regional aircraft operated by its subsidiaries Brit Air, CityJet and Régional. AIR FRANCE and KLM together gave birth to one of Europe's leading air transport groups in May 2004. Both airlines now offer their customers a combined network, which includes a total of 249 destinations worldwide. AIR FRANCE is a founding member of SkyTeam, a global airline alliance that provides customers with worldwide destinations, flights and services. AIR FRANCE was founded in 1933.
