MEDIA RELEASE PR36861
Aeroconseil is Accompanying the French Delegation to China
BLAGNAC, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
Alain Carcassès, CEO of Aeroconseil, is one of the representatives
accompanying Christine Lagarde, Minister of the Economy, Industry and
Employment, to China from the 28th to the 30th October, 2009, in order to
meet the most senior officials in the country. This delegation includes
representatives from various industry sectors including the aeronautics
industry, in particular, EADS and SAFRAN-Aircelle.
The presence of Aeroconseil along with this aircraft manufacturer and
this flagship civilian aircraft engine manufacturer is a strong indication of
its desire to be actively involved in Franco-Chinese business relations. In
fact:
- Airbus chose China to be its first assembly line (FAL) outside Europe
and Aeroconseil managed the FAL process for the first aircraft which
was delivered at the end of June, 2009 to Dragon Aviation for use by
Sichuan Airlines.
- the C919 program has entered a development phase in which Chinese
officials are now officially requesting the involvement of Western
industrialists. Within this context, Aeroconseil may be able to
contribute its expertise in international certification which is one of
the main objectives of this programme.
- The Chinese authorities also have a desire to introduce the highest
international levels of safety and aeronautics design to their aircraft
industry and, as a result, they are currently inviting companies like
Aeroconseil to help provide the necessary training.
In conclusion, the various challenges facing the Chinese aeronautics
industry are opportunities for Aeroconseil to contribute its skills and
expertise which will help it to consolidate its position as a key player in
the aeronautics industry.
About Aeroconseil
For 25 years, Aeroconseil has been serving the major
stakeholders in the aeronautics sector. In 2008, the Group achieved a
turnover of 99 million Euros with a workforce of more than 1000
employees.
The Group can intervene at any point in an aircraft's lifecycle with
activities in two segments: aeronautical engineering and services to air
transport. Outside France, the Group is represented in Germany, Spain,
South America, China, India and the Pacific.
SOURCE: Aeroconseil
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