Airbus and Boeing confirm as Foundation Partners for Global Aerospace Summit 2012 in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, Nov 15, 2011 (WAM) - EADS/Airbus and Boeing, the two largest Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) in the world, have confirmed their positions as foundation partners of Global Aerospace Summit 2012 to be held in Abu Dhabi between 16th- 19th April. As Foundation Partners, EADS/Airbus and Boeing will play a key role contributing to the development and shape of the Summit programme content, and already have representatives on the Summit's Advisory Board, which also includes personnel from Mubadala Development Company, Booz '&' Company, Abu Dhabi Aerospace Technologies (ADAT), Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), Sanad Aero Solutions, and Etihad Airways. Global Aerospace Summit 2012 is an exclusive, invitation only, international forum bringing together international and regional senior executives from across the aerospace, aviation and space sectors for a four day event that will promote cross industry thought leadership and discuss future growth strategies. The format combines two days of high level debate-led discussions on aerospace, aviation and space, followed by two days of field trips to aerospace and aviation facilities. There will also be closed door discussions, a private procurement meeting programme, and a careers development programme targeting vocational and professional development. In addition to the confirmation of Boeing and EADS/Airbus as Foundation Partners, the list of confirmed speakers for Global Aerospace Summit 2012 continues to grow. Representing the space and satellite industry is George T. Whitesides, CEO and President of Virgin Galactic. At the Summit there will be panelled discussions focusing on the future of Space and Aerospace Markets, Satellites as tools for national economic development, and the new era of commercial space business. Representatives from Global Aerospace Summit 2012 are in attendance at this year's Dubai Air Show, with a presence at the Mubadala Aerospace stand (C510), and welcome the opportunity to talk to interested parties about involvement in the Summit. - Emirates News Agency, WAM