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Mark Wahlberg working on Netflix film 'Wonderland'

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Challenger disaster at 30: Did the tragedy change NASA for the better?

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Airbus praises funding for helicopters

The decision by Congress to fund the acquisition of 20 Lakota UH-72A helicopters for the military has been lauded by its manufacturer, the Airbus Group.

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Coast Guard receives 16th Airbus patrol aircraft

Airbus Group Inc., formerly known as EADS North America, has delivered another maritime patrol aircraft to the U.S. Coast Guard.

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EADS North America supports Mexican Navy aircraft

Four maritime patrol planes of the Mexican Navy will receive contractor logistics support and services from EADS North America.

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15th patrol aircraft delivered to USCG

EADS North America has delivered a 15th maritime patrol aircraft to the U.S. Coast Guard on time and on budget.

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Helicopter, encryptian device deals for EADS companies

Companies affiliated with the European defense conglomerate, EADS, are reporting separate contracts for helicopters and voice encryption devices.

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EADS NA disappointed with proposed procurement change

The U.S. subsidiary of EADS, the European aerospace and defense conglomerate, expressed disappointment over a proposed U.S. Army cut in helicopter buys.

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Army orders more UH-72 Lakotas

An additional 34 UH-72 Lakota helicopters have been ordered from EADS North America by the U.S. Army.

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We're treating this as if, come the announcement of the contract award date of Nov. 12, we're gonna win
EADS anticipates KC-X win, shifts workers Jul 09, 2010

The men and women of the Coast Guard have an incredibly wide-ranging and challenging mission and we are proud to provide them with an aircraft that matches their flexibility and readiness
Coast Guard orders Airbus planes Aug 24, 2010

EADS North America is extremely proud of our track record of delivering every Lakota helicopter on time and on budget
Guard receives UH-72A Lakota May 18, 2011

Reaching the midway point in deliveries to the Army with an unblemished record of on-time deliveries is an excellent example of our strong performance on the Lakota program
EADS tots UH-72A delivery milestone Aug 26, 2011

Sean O'Keefe (born January 27, 1956) is the CEO of EADS North America, a subsidiary of the European aerospace firm EADS, a former Administrator of NASA, and former chancellor of Louisiana State University (LSU). O'Keefe is also a former member of the board of directors of DuPont. He resigned from LSU on January 16, 2008.

Asteroid 78905 Seanokeefe was named after him in honor of his time as NASA Administrator.

O'Keefe and his teenaged son were among four survivors of a plane crash on August 9, 2010 near Aleknagik, Alaska. O'Keefe sustained serious injuries in the crash of a de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter seaplane in which former United States Senator Ted Stevens and four others perished.

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