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'''EADS-CASA''' is a Spanish aircraft manufacturer, previously '''Construcciones Aeronáuticas, S.A. (CASA)'''. It has been the Spanish branch of [[EADS]] since 1999. '''CASA''' was a [[Spain|Spanish]] [[aircraft manufacturer]], with numerous landmark military transport aircraft designs such as the [[CASA C-212 Aviocar]], [[EADS CASA C-295|CASA C-295]] or the [[CASA C-101]] trainer/ground attack aircraft.
'''Construcciones Aeronáuticas, S.A. (CASA)'''. In English means [[Aeronautics | Aeronautical Constructions]] [[Joint stock company | J.S.C.]], It was a [[Spain|Spanish]] [[aircraft manufacturer]], with numerous successfuls military transport aircraft designs such as the [[CASA C-212 Aviocar]], [[EADS CASA C-295|CASA C-295]] or the [[CASA C-101]]'''Aviojet''' trainer and ground attack aircraft. + '''EADS-CASA''' is a Spanish aircraft manufacturer, previously '''Construcciones Aeronáuticas, S.A. (CASA)'''. It has been the Spanish branch of [[EADS]] since 1999. '''CASA''' was a [[Spain|Spanish]] [[aircraft manufacturer]], with numerous landmark military transport aircraft designs such as the [[CASA C-212 Aviocar]], [[EADS CASA C-295|CASA C-295]] or the [[CASA C-101]] trainer/ground attack aircraft.
- In 1999 '''CASA''' joined to [[EADS]], the European aerospace corporation, with [[Aérospatiale-Matra]] of France, [[Dornier GmbH]] and [[DASA]] of Germany. Since then, the Spanish branch of EADS is called '''EADS-CASA'''


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File:casa.cn-235m-100.35-24.spanishaf.arp.jpg|[[CASA CN-235]]M-100 of the Spanish Air Force.
File:casa.cn-235m-100.35-24.spanishaf.arp.jpg|[[CASA CN-235]]M-100 of the Spanish Air Force.
File:Casa C-101 Aviojet of Patrulla Aguila Aerobatic Team, taxiing, Radom AirShow 2005, Poland.jpg|[[CASA C-101 Aviojet]] of [[Patrulla Aguila]] Aerobatic Team.
File:Casa C-101 Aviojet of Patrulla Aguila Aerobatic Team, taxiing, Radom AirShow 2005, Poland.jpg|[[CASA C-101 Aviojet]] of [[Patrulla Aguila]] Aerobatic Team.
File:Spanish Eurofigther RIAT 2007 - 2 (cropped).jpg|The [[Eurofighter Typhoon]] is assembled in Spain by EADS-CASA for the [[Spanish Air Force]].
File:Airbus A400M Rollout.JPG|The first [[A400M]], surrounded by EADS employees, during the aircraft's roll-out in Seville, Spain on 26 June 2008.
File:Airbus A400M Rollout.JPG|The first [[A400M]], surrounded by EADS employees, during the aircraft's roll-out in Seville, Spain on 26 June 2008.
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EADS CASA
IndustryAviation
PredecessorCASA
Founded1999
HeadquartersSpain
Key people
Domingo Ureña-Raso
ProductsMilitary transport Aircraft
Revenue15,740,000,000 United States dollar (2013) Edit this on Wikidata
Number of employees
7500

Construcciones Aeronáuticas, S.A. (CASA). In English means Aeronautical Constructions J.S.C., It was a Spanish aircraft manufacturer, with numerous successfuls military transport aircraft designs such as the CASA C-212 Aviocar, CASA C-295 or the CASA C-101Aviojet trainer and ground attack aircraft. + EADS-CASA is a Spanish aircraft manufacturer, previously Construcciones Aeronáuticas, S.A. (CASA). It has been the Spanish branch of EADS since 1999. CASA was a Spanish aircraft manufacturer, with numerous landmark military transport aircraft designs such as the CASA C-212 Aviocar, CASA C-295 or the CASA C-101 trainer/ground attack aircraft. - In 1999 CASA joined to EADS, the European aerospace corporation, with Aérospatiale-Matra of France, Dornier GmbH and DASA of Germany. Since then, the Spanish branch of EADS is called EADS-CASA

History

CASA

Construcciones Aeronáuticas SA was founded in 1923 in Seville, Spain by José Ortiz de Echagüe.

  • In 1924 the factory in Getafe was opened.
  • In 1927 a manufacturing plant specializing in electronics was built in Cádiz.
  • In 1930 the first airplane designed exclusively by CASA was built, the CASA I.
  • In 1940 CASA starts to build Heinkel 111 aircraft under German license.
  • In 1943 the Spanish government bought 33% of CASA.
  • In 1945 a manufacturing plant specializing in modeling was opened in Madrid.
  • In 1957 CASA gets the contract to keep and repair the F-100 aircraft of the USAF.
  • In 1962 CASA starts to build Northrop F-5 fighter under American license.
  • In 1977 CASA gets the contract to design and build the C-101 a trainer and attack aircraft for Spanish Air Force.
  • In 1972 CASA became a member of the Airbus Consortium together with France, Germany and the United Kingdom.
  • In 2001 EADS-CASA begins Eurofighter Typhoon final assembly.
  • In 2008 EADS-CASA starts Airbus A400M final assembly at Seville.

EADS-CASA

Since 1999 CASA has become a part of EADS, the European aerospace corporation, with Aérospatiale-Matra of France, Dornier GmbH and DASA of Germany. Since then, the Spanish branch of EADS is called EADS-CASA. The current CEO and Chairman of EADS-CASA is Domingo Ureña-Raso[1]. Currently EADS-CASA employs around 7,500 workers.

On July 2001 EADS-CASA Military Aircraft has celebrated, together with the Spanish Customer, the beginning of the Eurofighter Typhoon Final Assembly Phase at Getafe facilities.[2]

Two of the oldest traditional hangars at Getafe, in which important programmes have been developed before Eurofighter Typhoon, have been widely transformed during the last 16 months. The start of the Eurofighter Typhoon Final Assembly Phase in Spain confirms the worthiness of the integrated efforts made by the European industry with the support of each respective national customer. At this stage the 4 Assembly lines are now in operation. The other 3 lines are based in the Warton in United Kingdom, Manching in Germany and Turin in Italy.

More than 30 different Spanish manufacturers have contributed to reach this aim. EADS-CASA foresees to reach a rate of 5.5 right wings per month and up to 7 aircraft per year, as in the Contract. Both production lines present a superb capability up to 7 wings per month and 12 aircraft per year. EADS-CASA is producing the right wing for all 620 Eurofighter aircraft on order and will deliver 87 aircraft for the Spanish Air Force. First delivery to the Spanish Air Force was realized together with the other partner air forces in the second half of 2002.

EADS was formed in July, 2000 following the merger of Aerospatiale Matra of France, DaimlerChrysler from Germany and Construcciones Aeronáuticas S.A. from Spain. EADS is the third largest aerospace company in the world. It has approximately 100,000 employees.

Military Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD)

The MTAD is part of EADS-CASA and is based in Madrid. One of the planes it produces is the Airbus A330-200 modified to provide air to air refuelling. They have provided one variant to the Australian air force and are providing another variant to the UK's Royal Air Force via the company AirTanker. MTAD's main focus is in the light to medium end of the military transport market covering 3 to 9 tonnes. It has over 700 aircraft flying of the types C-212, C-235 and C-295.

EADS CASA’s Military Transport Aircraft Division managed the industrial and technical activities of participating companies for the Airbus A400M project. This responsibility is now managed by Airbus Military.[3]

The A400M assembly at the Seville plant of EADS-CASA Spain started in Q1 2007. Airbus plans to manufacture thirty aircraft per year. The major assemblies arrive by Airbus Beluga transporters. The four EuroProp TP400-D6 flight test engines have been delivered in late February 2008 for the first A400M. According to EADS the first "static tests" of a dedicated A400M complete structure were started on 14 March in Spain.

CASA aircraft

Others

Gallery

See also

References

Notes

  1. ^ New Chairman of EADS-CASA named in February 2009
  2. ^ Eurofighter Typhoon Final Assembly Phase at Getafe, Spain (Spanish)
  3. ^ Airbus A400M project

Bibliography

  • Taylor, Michael J. H. (1993). Studio Editions (ed.). London: Studio Editions. ISBN 1-85170-324-1. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help); Missing or empty |title= (help) Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation

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