Airbus Completes Acquisition of Metron Aviation

This acquisition bolsters Airbus' strategy to accelerate and support ATM programs that will dramatically improve global air transportation capacity, efficiency and environmental sustainability. Metron Aviation is headquartered in Dulles, Virginia, and is now operating as a subsidiary of Airbus Americas, Inc.

"Metron Aviation has a proven track record of introducing new ATM capabilities that improve the efficiency and safety for the global aviation industry," said Eric Stefanello, CEO of Airbus ProSky. "Airbus is delighted to welcome Metron Aviation into the Airbus family and is committed to fostering the continued innovation and successful partnerships with the FAA and other industry leaders that will help shape the future of air transportation worldwide." Airbus ProSky is a subsidiary created to pursue Airbus' strategy in ATM development and enhancement.

"Airbus shares our dedication to the success of NextGen and SESAR as well as a collaborative approach to working for our customers' success," said Dave Ellison, CEO of Metron Aviation. "As part of Airbus, we are positioned better than ever to help aviation industry leaders around the world harmonize air traffic to improve predictability, reduce delays and improve environmental sustainability."

Metron Aviation's Board of Directors is chaired by Allan McArtor, Chairman of Airbus Americas and former Administrator of the FAA.