Fri, Feb 06, 2004
Companies to Collaborate On ATC, UAV's
Boeing and QinetiQ have
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore potential
collaboration on the development of a variety of technologies,
including aviation security, air traffic management, acoustics,
lighting and cabin interiors, fuel cells and lightweight
materials.
According to the agreement, Boeing's leading domain expertise in
commercial and military aircraft, along with QinetiQ's pioneering
research, could also allow for development of lighter-than-air
vehicles, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), systems integration, and
Network Centric Operations.
Harry Stonecipher, president and CEO of The Boeing Company said:
"This agreement is part of our effort to work with the best talent
in the world to discover new technologies that will benefit our
aerospace customers throughout the world. We intend to work
together to maximize our potential to develop breakthrough enabling
technologies that could help make the world a safer and cleaner
place to live, as well as enhance the travel experience for
millions of people every day."
QinetiQ CEO Sir John
Chisholm, said, "Boeing and QinetiQ will work together in selected
technology areas that will make a significant contribution to one
of the world's most dynamic industries during an important phase of
its evolution."
Under this agreement, Boeing's European Research and Technology
Center in Madrid, Spain, will work closely with QinetiQ to identify
potential collaborative projects. Since it began operations in
2002, the Madrid center, which currently employs about 30
Europeans, has become recognized in aviation safety, environment
and air traffic management in Europe.
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