New Top Management appointed at Airbus China

On January 1st, 2013, Eric Chen has become President of Airbus China, responsible for Airbus’ overall activities in the People’s Republic of China, including business development, commercial activities, customer services and industrial cooperation. Eric Chen, previously Airbus China Senior Vice President Commercial and External Affairs, succeeds Laurence Barron, who has now taken over as CEO and Chairman of EADS China. In addition, also on January 1st, 2013, Rafael Gonzalez-Ripoll-Garzon has been appointed Airbus China Chief Operating Officer (COO). Previously, Rafael Gonzalez-Ripoll was Head of the Centre of Excellence (CoE) Empennage /Aft Fuselage of Airbus in Spain.