The EADS Space Division recorded revenues of 1.3 billion euros ($1.6 billion) in the first half of 2006, compared to revenues of 1.2 billion euros ($1.5 billion) in the first half of 2005, EADS announced July 27.

Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) were 36 million euros ($45.5 million) in the first six months of 2006, up from EBIT of 7 million euros ($8.8 million) in the same period in 2005.

The unit’s backlog stood at 11.9 billion euros ($15.9 billion) at the end of June, compared to 10.9 billion euros ($13.7 billion) a year ago.