Facing challenges...
Airbus
Delivery of the first A380 to Singapore Airlines in October confirmed the new double-decker aircraft’s industrial recovery plan was achieving results. At year end, 25 air frames had been assembled and 10 aircraft had flown.
Military Transport Aircraft
After announcing in October definite delays of six months to the A400M heavy transport programme, and possible delays of a further six months, management took action to tackle the root causes.
Eurocopter
Management is reorganising the successful NH90 medium-weight, multi-role military helicopter programme, due to the industrial complexity caused by a large number of variations on the basic model. Eleven aircraft had been delivered at year end.
Defence & Security
Eurofighter is the most technologically advanced fighter aircraft in production. Its capabilities are recognised, as shown by export order wins from Austria and Saudi Arabia.
Astrium
The launch of the Columbus space laboratory, Europe’s contribution to the International Space Station, shortly after the year end, was a significant technological achievement. Astrium is acting as prime contractor for the € 2.6 billion programme, on behalf of the European Space Agency.
EADS Group
People are EADS’ greatest asset. Group-wide programmes like the Corporate Business Academy for developing talents are strengthening integration and developing future leaders.
...Delivering results.
EADS delivered on many key targets in 2007.
At Airbus, a record number of aircraft, 453, were delivered. This included the first A380 super-jumbo, meeting its revised delivery plan.
At Astrium, the Paradigm secure satellite communications project hit key scheduled milestones, with the launch of two 
Skynet 5 satellites, thus removing considerable risk from the overall programme.
Skynet 5 satellites, thus removing considerable risk from the overall programme. At Eurocopter, after a difficult start in 2006, the NH90 multi-role military helicopter was a particular focus. Six Type Certifications have been achieved so far.
Major commercial goals were reached across the Group. The re-launched A350, with its extra wide body, gained the airlines’ approval, winning significant orders. Meanwhile, Airbus’ Power8 reorganisation exceeded its targets, and the reshaping of defence sites was completed in France and started in Germany.
Power8 reorganisation exceeded its targets, and the reshaping of defence sites was completed in France and started in Germany. - Record order book: €339.5 billion
- Free cash flow* increases to €3.4 billion: +294%
- Airbus A350 XWB orders grow rapidly: 290
- Airbus A380 orders reach new high: 188
- U.S. Light Utility Helicopters already delivered: 18
- Saudi Arabia orders A330 Multi-Role Tanker transports: 3
- Medium-light military transport aircraft win orders: 19
- Saudi Arabia orders Eurofighter aircraft: 72
- Professional Mobile Radio wins orders: 40
- Satellites gain market share of 21 worldwide orders: 30%
- Ariane 5 annual production grows: 6
*before customer financing
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