The European company Airbus, a world leader in
\naeronautics and space services, and the Romanian company IAR Ghimbav, one of
\nthe local leaders in the aeronautic sector, have signed a 15-year long
\nexclusive collaboration agreement. IAR thus becomes Airbus’ exclusive partner
\nfor the manufacturing, in Romania, of the two-engine, multirole IAR-H215M
\nhelicopter. IAR will also be the main contractor for any future order from the
\nministry of defence aimed at replacing its aging fleet. <\/p>\n
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A versatile aircraft developed based on Puma’s
\nexperience, H215M benefits from latest-generation avionics, four-axis autopilot
\nand a cockpit made entirely of glass and is suited to utilitarian missions in
\nextreme conditions and in battlefield. H215M, which is the military version of
\nH215, stands out for its robustness, competitive operation and maintenance
\ncosts, and the possibility to be equipped, depending on preferences, with
\nground-attack systems and air support missions. It is fitted with self-sealing
\nfuel tanks, and has impact resistance and armoured protection. Enhanced
\nattention is given to the pilot and co-pilot, who have impact resistant chairs,
\nsuitable in case of a crash or forced landing. Last but not least, H215M can
\ncarry up to 24 combat-ready soldiers, 6 wounded people on stretchers or 10
\nwounded, as well as medical staff. <\/p>\n
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A historical cooperation is thus born between Airbus
\nand IAR, said IAR’s general manager Neculai Banea at the signing of the
\ncontract. Olivier Michalon, senior vice-president for Europe of Airbus
\nHelicopters, said his company’s partnership with IAR in fact began a long time
\nago. For almost 50 years, he said, Airbus has supported the Romanian company
\nnot just by providing helicopter assembly and maintenance services, but also by
\nconstantly investing in and contributing to the progress of the aeronautic
\nindustry through unique educational programmes for the young generation. It is
\nnow the time for the two companies to look to the future with this new
\npartnership on the manufacturing of the H215M helicopter. <\/p>\n
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More good news comes from Craiova, in the south, from
\nFord. The American car maker is planning to employ 1,700 new staff to work on
\nits new model. No details are as yet available about the new car or when its
\nproduction begins. We do know, however, that the new employees, recruited from the
\nsurrounding area, will benefit from training courses in Romania and abroad.
\nFord last time hired 1,700 new staff to start production on its EcoSport model.<\/p>\n
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