New President and CEO of EADS Aeroframe Services will lead the company into its next phase of business development

François Amat has been named EADS Aeroframe Services’ new President and Chief Executive Officer as part of the company’s strategic plan to reinforce its management team, enhance customer service and diversify the business base.

EADS Aeroframe Services is the Lake Charles, Louisiana-based subsidiary of EADS North America and a joint venture created by two of the world’s leading aerospace and defense companies – EADS Sogerma Services and Northrop Grumman. EADS North America is the holding company for EADS, the second largest aerospace company in the world.

“François Amat’s extensive knowledge in maintenance, repair and overhaul makes him the ideal executive to advance EADS Aeroframe Services into its second business development phase,” said EADS North America Chairman and CEO Ralph Crosby. “His responsibilities will include consolidating the company’s market position after a rapid expansion period, and ensuring that the maximum attention is given to customers’ needs.” Crosby said EADS North America’s strategy is to be a key player in the U.S. aerospace industry over the long term, and the holding company will provide the necessary resources to its operating entities in order to achieve this goal.

Amat is an experienced EADS Sogerma Services manager, having worked for the company during more than 13 years in positions that included the Director of Operations for Aircraft Maintenance, Vice President of Contracts, and Vice President of Marketing. He is a graduate of the Ecole Nationale Superieure de l’Aeronautique et de l’Espace – one of France’s leading aerospace schools.

“EADS Aeroframe Services has fantastic potential as the result of its dedicated team, an excellent facility and support from the state of Louisiana,” Amat said. “By applying these elements for success, my number one priority will be to satisfy our customers and ensure the utmost attention to detail.”

Amat’s appointment follows the recent nominations of two other executives at EADS Aeroframe Services: John Schildroth as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer; and Philip O’Connor as Senior Vice President Human Resources and Communications. O’Connor also is Chairman of the Aviation Committee for the State of Louisiana’s Department of Economic Development.

EADS Aeroframe Services began operations in 2001, and has serviced more than 200 aircraft at its 500,000 sq. ft. facility at Lake Charles’ Chennault Industrial Airpark. It is the leading maintenance, repair and overhaul organization for Airbus aircraft in the Americas. The company’s development strategy includes increasing its share in the Airbus maintenance market with major Airbus operators and to develop engineering services to support aircraft modifications and upgrades.

EADS Aeroframe Services LLC is an EADS Sogerma Services company based at Lake Charles, Louisiana. It provides a full range of maintenance and modification services for all Airbus types, as well as stripping and painting services for all makes and models of aircraft. EADS Aeroframe is an FAA-approved repair station, and is JAA certified as well.

EADS North America is the holding company for the North American activities of EADS, one of the world’s largest aerospace and defense companies. As a leader in all sectors of defense and homeland security, EADS North America and its parent company, EADS, contribute more than $6 billion to the U.S. economy annually, and support 100,000 American jobs. With operating units and investments in 10 states and the District of Columbia, EADS North America offers a broad array of advanced solutions to its customers in the commercial, homeland security, aerospace and defense agencies.

To learn more about EADS Aeroframe Services, visit www.aeroframeservices.com. For EADS North America, visit www.eads.net.

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