Dourdan, France: Cobham has been named as one of Airbus' best-in-class suppliers.

Airbus acknowledged eight suppliers' outstanding contribution and presented them with Best in Class 2015 Partner Awards. The awards, split into three categories - Best Performer, Innovation and Support - distinguish the outstanding contributions from the selected partners in the areas of aerostructure and material, systems & equipment - cabin and propulsion and general procurement.

Cobham Aerospace Communications' (CAC) Dourdan operation was named Best Performer in systems & equipment, cabin and propulsion for maturity, cross-programmes communications antennas and sustainability of excellent performance.

Eiji Kawaishi, Senior Vice President Cobham Aerospace Communications said "We are delighted to receive this award. Cobham has been a longstanding partner of Airbus and our teams have continuously improved their operational performance, seeking shorter lead times, more flexibility, better product quality, enhanced productivity and improved logistic organisation."

Eiji continues, "Cobham has also extended its product offer to Airbus to new areas such as Inmarsat Satcom Antennas, for which the company is now the recognised world leader. We look forward to continuing our productive working relationship in the future."   

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