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NEW EADS CASA SUPPORT FACILITY AND DELIVERY CENTRE TO BE BUILT IN MOBILE, ALABAMA

December 3, 2008

EADS CASA is expanding its North American industrial presence with the construction of a new 27,000-sq. ft. aircraft maintenance facility and delivery centre in Mobile, Alabama.

This $5.6 million (U.S.) facility expansion, located at the Mobile Regional Airport, will provide a modern support, overhaul and modification centre for the growing number of EADS CASA multi-role transport aircraft operated by government and civilian customers in North, Central and South America – including the U.S. Coast Guard.

Groundbreaking for the new centre is planned for early 2009, with the completion targeted by year end. It will be located adjacent to the existing facility of EADS CASA North America, which has 5,000 sq. ft. of office space and an 8,000 sq. ft. warehouse.

The current staff of 18 employees is expected to triple over the next five years as EADS CASA North America expands its aircraft support, maintenance and modification work with the new delivery centre and potential for an additional training facility.

EADS CASA’s family of twin-engine transport aircraft are employed in a variety of missions by customers, including passenger and cargo transport, paratroop training and utility purposes.

The U.S. Coast Guard will become one of the world’s largest operators of EADS CASA products, acquiring an expected fleet of 36 HC144A Ocean Sentry maritime surveillance aircraft. Six of these twin-engine, medium-range platforms already have been delivered to the Coast Guard, with operational test and evaluation now underway in preparation for the Ocean Sentry’s service introduction.

EADS CASA North America’s facility at Mobile Regional Airport supports the HC144A program, providing technical assistance on the HC144A’s airframe and mission systems; supplying spare parts and related services; delivering specialised ground support equipment; and developing computer-based training programmes for Coast Guard personnel.