European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) succeeds in commercial and military aerospace and related services. Considered Europe's largest supplier, it rivals Boeing in the competitive skies. EADS' largest segment is Airbus: its commercial division ranks among the top two makers of large commercial aircraft (seats 100-plus passengers), while its military division manufactures transport tankers and mission aircraft. Other segments include Eurocopter civil/military helicopters (holds a 33% world market share); Astrium's satellites and launcher systems; and Cassidian's defense and security business that makes combat aircraft, missile systems, radar, defense electronics, and unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

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Top competitors of European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company EADS N.V.

• BAE SYSTEMS
• Boeing
• Lockheed Martin

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• Aerospace Products & Parts Manufacturing

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• Automotive & Transport
  • Aerospace & Defense(primary)

• Consumer Services
  • Electronics Equipment Repair Services

• Instrument Manufacturing
  • Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

Subsidiaries/affiliates of European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company EADS N.V.

• Airbus S.A.S.
  • Airbus Americas, Inc.
  • OnAir
• EADS North America, Inc.
  • EADS North America Test and Services
  • EADS Test & Services (UK) Ltd.

See how European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company EADS N.V. ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones

• CAC 40
• Euronext 100
• #383 in FT Global 500 (June 2011)
• Madrid General
• MDAX
• SBF 120