First element to support the UK A400M training service now in place
Farnborough, 09 July 2012
On behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence, the OCCAR multinational organisation for the management of European Collaborative Defence programmes has placed an order with Airbus Military to supply the UK's first A400M Full Flight Simulator (FFS). The contract, worth about £50 million, also includes a Simulator Support System (SSS), enabling the capabilities of the simulator to be fully exploited for flight training and military mission rehearsal. The simulator will be located at the RAF Brize Norton base, where all 22 UK A400Ms will be based, and will be delivered in spring 2014, ahead of the first delivery to the Royal Air Force later in 2014. The FFS will be maintained by a joint venture consisting of Airbus Military and Thales.
Airbus Military will procure the simulator from Thales Training & Simulation Ltd (TTSL), part of Thales UK, while Airbus Military supplies the aircraft parts and equipment plus a data & software package to enable the simulator to accurately replicate the A400M's flight and mission characteristics. Airbus Military and Thales have been co-operating since February 2007 on the FFS and the Simulator Support System and A400M Training Services for France and UK.
The FFS employs state-of-the-art visual and motion technology developed by Thales with the simulator being developed and produced in Crawley, UK, sustaining 50 UK jobs and associated skills. The software & data package provided by Airbus Military and its industrial partners is developed on the basis of Airbus commercial practice as this reduces to a minimum the time taken for any A400M aircraft changes to be reflected in the simulators. This will be the fourth FFS of the type to be produced – with the first ordered for Airbus Military's International Training Centre in Seville, Spain, and the second and third ordered by France and Germany. Further FFSs are expected to be ordered by the A400M partnering nations, representing a significant investment in UK jobs and technology.
lunes, 9 de julio de 2012
Boeing, Virgin Australia Announce Order for 23 737 MAX
BRISBANE, Australia, July 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Virgin Australia today finalized a firm order for 23 fuel-efficient 737 MAX airplanes with options for four additional 737 MAX airplanes.
With this order, Virgin Australia becomes the first Australian airline to finalize an order for the new 737 MAX, while adding to their existing fleet of 68 Next-Generation 737 airplanes.
"Boeing shares a longstanding relationship with Virgin Australia and we are honored to partner with Virgin once again as the country's first customer for the new 737 MAX," said Brad McMullen, Vice President of Japan & Oceania Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The 737 MAX will provide passengers with unrivaled comfort as well as tremendous economics and reliability to Virgin Australia's growing operations," McMullen said.
The 737 MAX will deliver the big savings in fuel that airlines want. Powered by the CFM International LEAP-1B engines, it reduces fuel use by an additional 13 percent over today's most fuel-efficient single-aisle airplanes. The 737 MAX's more efficient structural design, less engine thrust and less required maintenance also add up to substantial cost advantages for customers. The 737 MAX 8 will have the lowest operating costs in the single-aisle segment, with an eight percent per-seat advantage over its competitor.
Virgin Australia established its operations in Australia with two Boeing 737 airplanes in August 2000. The airline operates a mix of 73 narrow and wide body Boeing airplanes.
Ailerons for all Boeing 737 airplanes are manufactured in Australia by Boeing Aerostructures Australia.
For more information go to boeing.com/newairplane/737max/virgin-australia
With this order, Virgin Australia becomes the first Australian airline to finalize an order for the new 737 MAX, while adding to their existing fleet of 68 Next-Generation 737 airplanes.
"Boeing shares a longstanding relationship with Virgin Australia and we are honored to partner with Virgin once again as the country's first customer for the new 737 MAX," said Brad McMullen, Vice President of Japan & Oceania Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The 737 MAX will provide passengers with unrivaled comfort as well as tremendous economics and reliability to Virgin Australia's growing operations," McMullen said.
The 737 MAX will deliver the big savings in fuel that airlines want. Powered by the CFM International LEAP-1B engines, it reduces fuel use by an additional 13 percent over today's most fuel-efficient single-aisle airplanes. The 737 MAX's more efficient structural design, less engine thrust and less required maintenance also add up to substantial cost advantages for customers. The 737 MAX 8 will have the lowest operating costs in the single-aisle segment, with an eight percent per-seat advantage over its competitor.
Virgin Australia established its operations in Australia with two Boeing 737 airplanes in August 2000. The airline operates a mix of 73 narrow and wide body Boeing airplanes.
Ailerons for all Boeing 737 airplanes are manufactured in Australia by Boeing Aerostructures Australia.
For more information go to boeing.com/newairplane/737max/virgin-australia
El transporte aéreo, única World Wide Web que facilita el contacto personal, irremplazable por Facebook
Las encuestas nos dan la clave para mejorar la experiencia de los pasajeros
6 JULY 2012 PRESS RELEASE
En la víspera del Salón Aeronáutico Internacional de Farnborough, Airbus revela el resultado del sondeo que ha realizado en los dos últimos años y en el que han participado más de 1,75 millones de personas en todo el mundo señalando sus expectativas de los viajes aéreos en el futuro: viajes más sostenibles, menos estresantes, y eso a pesar de la revolución llevada a cabo por los medios sociales en la forma en la que nos mantenemos conectados.
• El 63% piensa que volarán más en 2050
• El 60% no cree que los medios sociales sustituyan la necesidad del contacto personal
• El 96% piensa que los aviones tienen que ser más ecoeficientes
• Casi el 40% cree que los viajes aéreos (de principio a fin) son cada vez más estresantes
"La aviación es la auténtica World Wide Web", dice Charles Champion, vicepresidente ejecutivo de Ingeniería de Airbus. "Los resultados de la encuesta muestran que no hay nada mejor que el contacto personal. El transporte aéreo mundial teje una red social y económica cada vez mayor: 57 millones de puestos de trabajo, el 35 por ciento del comercio mundial, y un PIB mundial de 2,2 billones de dólares".
"Desde que lanzamos El Futuro según Airbus, nos hemos comprometido con la gente de 192 países en un diálogo sobre el futuro de los viajes aéreos. Esto ha dado lugar a nuestro revolucionario Concepto de Avión y de Cabina de Airbus, que muestra algunas soluciones innovadoras para satisfacer las tendencias de los pasajeros y la demanda medioambiental. Es evidente que la gente apuesta por un transporte aéreo sostenible y queremos que participen en el diseño de ese futuro".
• El 86% cree que es esencial reducir el consumo de combustible y el 85%, reducir las emisiones de carbono
• Al 66% le gustaría que los aviones fuesen más silenciosos y el 65%, totalmente reciclables
Champion resalta que, a medida que aumenta el número y la frecuencia de los viajeros, aumentan también sus expectativas sobre el conjunto del vuelo, desde principio a fin. Airbus destaca una lista real de quejas: largas colas en el control de pasaportes; una facturación y recogida de equipaje lentas, el tiempo de espera en pista, y la espera en el aire alrededor del aeropuerto hasta la autorización para el aterrizaje..
"En Londres, por ejemplo, hemos visto el descontento de los pasajeros ante las largas colas", añade Champion. "Pero lo que estamos viendo no es más que una señal de lo que puede ocurrir cuando la aviación se duplique dentro de 15 años a menos que la industria trabaje conjuntamente para reducir las demoras".
Más del 90 por ciento de los 2.000 millones de euros que Airbus destina a I+D aportan ventajas medioambientales para los aviones actuales y futuros. La última generación de aviones incluye: al buque insignia A380, el avión comercial más grande y silencioso del mundo; al A320neo, la nueva opción de motor para la Familia A320 que consume menos combustible; y al A350 XWB, un cambio revolucionario en ecoeficiencia con una reducción del 25 por ciento en consumo de combustible ofreciendo al mismo tiempo mucho más espacio a los pasajeros.
Notas para los redeactores
- Airbus se acerca a más de 1,75 millones de personas a través de salones aeronáuticos, eventos y, desde 2010, a través de internet, como parte de su programa El Futuro según Airbus
-su visión de la aviación sostenible en 2050. Sus últimas conclusiones son el resultado de las encuestas realizadas a 10.000 personas en 10 países.
- El Concepto de Avión de Airbus muestra cómo puede ser el transporte aéreo en 2050, incluso en 2030 si los avances tecnológicos continúan a buen ritmo. Expertos de Airbus en materiales aeronáuticos, sistemas aerodinámicos, cabinas y motores han mostrado el diseño "soñado por los ingenieros" según las expectativas de los pasajeros del futuro. Alas ultra largas y delgadas, motores semi-integrados, cola en forma de U y un fuselaje ligero "inteligente", son las características para mejorar la ecoeficiencia. El resultado: bajo consumo de combustible, una significativa reducción de emisiones, menos ruido y más confort.
- El Concepto de Cabina de Airbus mostró, posteriormente, una vision sobre las innovaciones que conforman una nueva experiencia a bordo. Las zonas "Revitalizante", "Interactiva" y "Smart Tech" sustituyen a la actual configuración de clases (primera, business y económica); además, los pasajeros podrán ver las estrellas a través del fuselaje transparente, y los asientos transformarán el calor del cuerpo humano en electricidad.
- El A380 consume tan solo tres litros de combustible por asiento cada 100km -lo mismo que un coche pequeño familiar. El A320neo, el avión que más rápidamente se vende, consume un 15 por ciento menos de combustible. El A350 XWB ofrece más espacio vertical a los pasajeros, los asientos son los más anchos en su categoría y el portaequipajes de cabina ofrece más capacidad.
- La industria de la aviación ha reducido el consumo de combustible y emisiones en un 70%, y el ruido, en un 75% en los últimos 40 años. El objetivo, ahora, es estabilizar las emisiones de CO2 con un crecimiento neutro a partir de 2020, y reducir las emisiones hasta el 50% en 2050.
6 JULY 2012 PRESS RELEASE
En la víspera del Salón Aeronáutico Internacional de Farnborough, Airbus revela el resultado del sondeo que ha realizado en los dos últimos años y en el que han participado más de 1,75 millones de personas en todo el mundo señalando sus expectativas de los viajes aéreos en el futuro: viajes más sostenibles, menos estresantes, y eso a pesar de la revolución llevada a cabo por los medios sociales en la forma en la que nos mantenemos conectados.
• El 63% piensa que volarán más en 2050
• El 60% no cree que los medios sociales sustituyan la necesidad del contacto personal
• El 96% piensa que los aviones tienen que ser más ecoeficientes
• Casi el 40% cree que los viajes aéreos (de principio a fin) son cada vez más estresantes
"La aviación es la auténtica World Wide Web", dice Charles Champion, vicepresidente ejecutivo de Ingeniería de Airbus. "Los resultados de la encuesta muestran que no hay nada mejor que el contacto personal. El transporte aéreo mundial teje una red social y económica cada vez mayor: 57 millones de puestos de trabajo, el 35 por ciento del comercio mundial, y un PIB mundial de 2,2 billones de dólares".
"Desde que lanzamos El Futuro según Airbus, nos hemos comprometido con la gente de 192 países en un diálogo sobre el futuro de los viajes aéreos. Esto ha dado lugar a nuestro revolucionario Concepto de Avión y de Cabina de Airbus, que muestra algunas soluciones innovadoras para satisfacer las tendencias de los pasajeros y la demanda medioambiental. Es evidente que la gente apuesta por un transporte aéreo sostenible y queremos que participen en el diseño de ese futuro".
• El 86% cree que es esencial reducir el consumo de combustible y el 85%, reducir las emisiones de carbono
• Al 66% le gustaría que los aviones fuesen más silenciosos y el 65%, totalmente reciclables
Champion resalta que, a medida que aumenta el número y la frecuencia de los viajeros, aumentan también sus expectativas sobre el conjunto del vuelo, desde principio a fin. Airbus destaca una lista real de quejas: largas colas en el control de pasaportes; una facturación y recogida de equipaje lentas, el tiempo de espera en pista, y la espera en el aire alrededor del aeropuerto hasta la autorización para el aterrizaje..
"En Londres, por ejemplo, hemos visto el descontento de los pasajeros ante las largas colas", añade Champion. "Pero lo que estamos viendo no es más que una señal de lo que puede ocurrir cuando la aviación se duplique dentro de 15 años a menos que la industria trabaje conjuntamente para reducir las demoras".
Más del 90 por ciento de los 2.000 millones de euros que Airbus destina a I+D aportan ventajas medioambientales para los aviones actuales y futuros. La última generación de aviones incluye: al buque insignia A380, el avión comercial más grande y silencioso del mundo; al A320neo, la nueva opción de motor para la Familia A320 que consume menos combustible; y al A350 XWB, un cambio revolucionario en ecoeficiencia con una reducción del 25 por ciento en consumo de combustible ofreciendo al mismo tiempo mucho más espacio a los pasajeros.
Notas para los redeactores
- Airbus se acerca a más de 1,75 millones de personas a través de salones aeronáuticos, eventos y, desde 2010, a través de internet, como parte de su programa El Futuro según Airbus
-su visión de la aviación sostenible en 2050. Sus últimas conclusiones son el resultado de las encuestas realizadas a 10.000 personas en 10 países.
- El Concepto de Avión de Airbus muestra cómo puede ser el transporte aéreo en 2050, incluso en 2030 si los avances tecnológicos continúan a buen ritmo. Expertos de Airbus en materiales aeronáuticos, sistemas aerodinámicos, cabinas y motores han mostrado el diseño "soñado por los ingenieros" según las expectativas de los pasajeros del futuro. Alas ultra largas y delgadas, motores semi-integrados, cola en forma de U y un fuselaje ligero "inteligente", son las características para mejorar la ecoeficiencia. El resultado: bajo consumo de combustible, una significativa reducción de emisiones, menos ruido y más confort.
- El Concepto de Cabina de Airbus mostró, posteriormente, una vision sobre las innovaciones que conforman una nueva experiencia a bordo. Las zonas "Revitalizante", "Interactiva" y "Smart Tech" sustituyen a la actual configuración de clases (primera, business y económica); además, los pasajeros podrán ver las estrellas a través del fuselaje transparente, y los asientos transformarán el calor del cuerpo humano en electricidad.
- El A380 consume tan solo tres litros de combustible por asiento cada 100km -lo mismo que un coche pequeño familiar. El A320neo, el avión que más rápidamente se vende, consume un 15 por ciento menos de combustible. El A350 XWB ofrece más espacio vertical a los pasajeros, los asientos son los más anchos en su categoría y el portaequipajes de cabina ofrece más capacidad.
- La industria de la aviación ha reducido el consumo de combustible y emisiones en un 70%, y el ruido, en un 75% en los últimos 40 años. El objetivo, ahora, es estabilizar las emisiones de CO2 con un crecimiento neutro a partir de 2020, y reducir las emisiones hasta el 50% en 2050.
Air travel remains real World Wide Web as Facebook won’t replace face to face
On the eve of the Farnborough International Airshow, Airbus reveals the latest findings in a two-year global consultation with more than 1.75 million people which spells out what passengers want from flying in the future: more sustainable; less stressful; and more of it, despite social media revolutionising how we keep in touch.
•63% of people worldwide say they will fly more by 2050
•60% do not think social media will replace the need to see people face-to-face
•96% believe aircraft will need to be more sustainable or 'eco-efficient'
•Almost 40% feel air travel (door-to-door) is increasingly stressful
"Aviation is the real World Wide Web," says Charles Champion, Airbus Executive Vice President, Engineering. "The results of the survey show that there is nothing better than face to face contact. The world is woven together by a web of flights that creates ever-expanding social and economic networks: 57 million jobs, 35 per cent of world trade, and US$2.2 trillion in global GDP.
"Since we launched the Future by Airbus, we have engaged with people in 192 countries in a dialogue about the future of air travel. This resulted in our revolutionary Airbus Concept Plane and Cabin which offer a glimpse into some of the innovations that could meet evolving passenger trends and environmental considerations. It's clear that people are really excited about the future of sustainable flight and we want them to be part of shaping that future."
•86% of people think less fuel burn is key and 85% a reduction in carbon emissions
•66% want quieter aircraft and 65% planes which are fully recyclable
But Champion notes that as more people fly more often, the greater their expectations will be for the 'end-to-end passenger experience.' The Airbus consultation highlights a predictable list of gripes: queues at passport control; slow check-in and baggage collection; sitting on the tarmac; and circling in holding patterns around airports.
"In London for example we've seen concern about queues at airports and people are understandably not happy about it," he adds. "But the reality is those capacity constraints are a sign of things to come unless the industry can work together to cut delays, and with aviation set to double in the next 15 years, that's what we're looking at."
More than 90 per cent of the €2 billion that Airbus spends on Research & Development is directed at improving the environmental performance of its aircraft. The latest generation includes the flagship A380, the world's largest yet quietest commercial aircraft; a fuel efficient 'new engine option' for the A320 family, the A320neo; and the A350 XWB that will provide a 25 per cent step-change in fuel efficiency whilst giving passengers more space on board.
Notes to Editors
- Airbus has engaged with over 1.75 million people through airshows, events and online since 2010 as part of the Future by Airbus – its vision of sustainable aviation in 2050. Its latest findings are based on responses from 10,000 people across 10 countries
- The Airbus Concept Plane illustrates what air transport could look like in 2050– even 2030 if advancements in existing technologies continue apace. Airbus experts in aircraft materials, aerodynamics, cabins and engines came up with the design which is an 'engineer's dream' to meet the expectations of the passengers of the future. Ultra long and slim wings, semi-embedded engines, a U-shaped tail and light-weight 'intelligent' body all feature to further improve environmental performance or 'eco-efficiency'. The result: lower fuel burn, a significant cut in emissions, less noise and greater comfort.
- The Airbus Concept Cabin later gave insight into the innovations that might shape passenger experiences on board. Personalised 'Vitalising', 'Smart Tech', and 'Interactive' zones replace first, business and economy classes; and passengers can stargaze through a transparent wall membrane, from morphing seats that harvest body heat for power.
- On the A380 passengers use just three litres of fuel to travel 100km – the same as a small family car. The A320neo, the fastest-selling commercial jetliner ever, features a 15 per cent reduction in fuel consumption. The A350 XWB offers passengers more headroom, the widest seats in its category and larger overhead storage space.
- The aviation industry as a whole has reduced fuel burn and emissions by 70% and noise by 75% in the last 40 years. It is now targeting total carbon neutral growth by 2020 and a 50% net CO2 emissions reduction by 2050.
•63% of people worldwide say they will fly more by 2050
•60% do not think social media will replace the need to see people face-to-face
•96% believe aircraft will need to be more sustainable or 'eco-efficient'
•Almost 40% feel air travel (door-to-door) is increasingly stressful
"Aviation is the real World Wide Web," says Charles Champion, Airbus Executive Vice President, Engineering. "The results of the survey show that there is nothing better than face to face contact. The world is woven together by a web of flights that creates ever-expanding social and economic networks: 57 million jobs, 35 per cent of world trade, and US$2.2 trillion in global GDP.
"Since we launched the Future by Airbus, we have engaged with people in 192 countries in a dialogue about the future of air travel. This resulted in our revolutionary Airbus Concept Plane and Cabin which offer a glimpse into some of the innovations that could meet evolving passenger trends and environmental considerations. It's clear that people are really excited about the future of sustainable flight and we want them to be part of shaping that future."
•86% of people think less fuel burn is key and 85% a reduction in carbon emissions
•66% want quieter aircraft and 65% planes which are fully recyclable
But Champion notes that as more people fly more often, the greater their expectations will be for the 'end-to-end passenger experience.' The Airbus consultation highlights a predictable list of gripes: queues at passport control; slow check-in and baggage collection; sitting on the tarmac; and circling in holding patterns around airports.
"In London for example we've seen concern about queues at airports and people are understandably not happy about it," he adds. "But the reality is those capacity constraints are a sign of things to come unless the industry can work together to cut delays, and with aviation set to double in the next 15 years, that's what we're looking at."
More than 90 per cent of the €2 billion that Airbus spends on Research & Development is directed at improving the environmental performance of its aircraft. The latest generation includes the flagship A380, the world's largest yet quietest commercial aircraft; a fuel efficient 'new engine option' for the A320 family, the A320neo; and the A350 XWB that will provide a 25 per cent step-change in fuel efficiency whilst giving passengers more space on board.
Notes to Editors
- Airbus has engaged with over 1.75 million people through airshows, events and online since 2010 as part of the Future by Airbus – its vision of sustainable aviation in 2050. Its latest findings are based on responses from 10,000 people across 10 countries
- The Airbus Concept Plane illustrates what air transport could look like in 2050– even 2030 if advancements in existing technologies continue apace. Airbus experts in aircraft materials, aerodynamics, cabins and engines came up with the design which is an 'engineer's dream' to meet the expectations of the passengers of the future. Ultra long and slim wings, semi-embedded engines, a U-shaped tail and light-weight 'intelligent' body all feature to further improve environmental performance or 'eco-efficiency'. The result: lower fuel burn, a significant cut in emissions, less noise and greater comfort.
- The Airbus Concept Cabin later gave insight into the innovations that might shape passenger experiences on board. Personalised 'Vitalising', 'Smart Tech', and 'Interactive' zones replace first, business and economy classes; and passengers can stargaze through a transparent wall membrane, from morphing seats that harvest body heat for power.
- On the A380 passengers use just three litres of fuel to travel 100km – the same as a small family car. The A320neo, the fastest-selling commercial jetliner ever, features a 15 per cent reduction in fuel consumption. The A350 XWB offers passengers more headroom, the widest seats in its category and larger overhead storage space.
- The aviation industry as a whole has reduced fuel burn and emissions by 70% and noise by 75% in the last 40 years. It is now targeting total carbon neutral growth by 2020 and a 50% net CO2 emissions reduction by 2050.
The world’s most popular single-aisle aircraft, the A320 Family, has carried the world!
Since the A320 first entered service in 1988, it has transported some 7 billion passengers – that's equivalent to the current world population. In fact the A320 flies everywhere in the world, on all continents, including picturesque destinations such as Bhutan, high up in the Eastern Himalayas or in Antarctica where the aircraft lands on a blue ice runway during summer.
This incredible, reliable (99.7 operational reliability) aircraft family has never ceased to evolve, staying at the cutting edge of technology and therefore cost effectiveness. Airbus spends 300 million euros a year on A320 Family developments.
A320 Family customers are getting new fuel saving Sharklets that cut fuel burn by 3.5 percent from the end of this year and the now famous "neo" will cut fuel by 15% thanks to new engines in addition to the Sharklets.
We've sold over 8,500 A320 Family aircraft and delivered more than 5,100 to 365 customers and operators. It's so strongly in demand that we are producing them at 40 aircraft a month and this will go up to 42 towards the end of the year – that's the highest ever production rate for a commercial aircraft ever. And we deliver them to a very high standard; our latest customer satisfaction rating is at 95%.
A320 Family planes have totalled 120 million flight hours and today one of them takes off or lands every 2.5 seconds somewhere in the world.
This incredible, reliable (99.7 operational reliability) aircraft family has never ceased to evolve, staying at the cutting edge of technology and therefore cost effectiveness. Airbus spends 300 million euros a year on A320 Family developments.
A320 Family customers are getting new fuel saving Sharklets that cut fuel burn by 3.5 percent from the end of this year and the now famous "neo" will cut fuel by 15% thanks to new engines in addition to the Sharklets.
We've sold over 8,500 A320 Family aircraft and delivered more than 5,100 to 365 customers and operators. It's so strongly in demand that we are producing them at 40 aircraft a month and this will go up to 42 towards the end of the year – that's the highest ever production rate for a commercial aircraft ever. And we deliver them to a very high standard; our latest customer satisfaction rating is at 95%.
A320 Family planes have totalled 120 million flight hours and today one of them takes off or lands every 2.5 seconds somewhere in the world.
Airbus starts production of the A320neo Family
First metal-cut takes place in Toulouse on engine pylon
8 JULY 2012 PRESS RELEASE
The first 'cutting of metal' for the Airbus A320neo has taken place in Toulouse. Marking the start of manufacturing of the airliner, machining began of the first engine pylon component at the "Saint-Eloi" Airbus dedicated pylon and nacelle factory in Toulouse.
Pylons are structures which hold the engine to the wing. The new pylon for the A320neo retains high commonality with the existing A320's pylon design, while also incorporating more titanium as well as some advanced architectures developed for the A380 pylon. In addition, the new component also features an advanced 'aft-pylon-fairing' concept specifically tailored for the more fuel efficient NEO engines.
Tom Williams, Executive Vice President of Programmes at Airbus said: "This first metal cut of the engine pylon component for the A320neo heralds the completion of the design phase and start of production for the world's fastest selling airliner. We are excited to be already starting manufacture of the world most eco-efficient single-aisle airliner today."
The Airbus Saint-Eloi site is specialised in the design, manufacturing, assembly, equipping and testing of engine pylons and design and manufacturing of titanium nacelle parts for all the aircraft in the Airbus family. Featuring the latest efficient 'moving-line' lean-production concept, the facility is also the leading European centre for hard metals machining and transformation, including titanium.
The A320neo 'new engine option' for the A320 Family will enter into service from late 2015. It incorporates latest generation engines and large Sharklet wing-tip devices, which together with the new engines will deliver up to 15 percent in fuel savings. With more than 1,400 firm orders since its launch in 2010, the A320neo Family has proven to be the fastest selling commercial aircraft programme ever.
Airbus is the world's leading commercial aircraft manufacturer producing the most modern and efficient airliners in every category, from the single-aisle A320 Family up to the world's largest airliner, the A380. Airbus has design and manufacturing facilities in France, Germany, the UK, and Spain as well as subsidiaries in the US, China, Japan and in the Middle East. Headquartered in Toulouse, France, Airbus is an EADS company.
8 JULY 2012 PRESS RELEASE
The first 'cutting of metal' for the Airbus A320neo has taken place in Toulouse. Marking the start of manufacturing of the airliner, machining began of the first engine pylon component at the "Saint-Eloi" Airbus dedicated pylon and nacelle factory in Toulouse.
Pylons are structures which hold the engine to the wing. The new pylon for the A320neo retains high commonality with the existing A320's pylon design, while also incorporating more titanium as well as some advanced architectures developed for the A380 pylon. In addition, the new component also features an advanced 'aft-pylon-fairing' concept specifically tailored for the more fuel efficient NEO engines.
Tom Williams, Executive Vice President of Programmes at Airbus said: "This first metal cut of the engine pylon component for the A320neo heralds the completion of the design phase and start of production for the world's fastest selling airliner. We are excited to be already starting manufacture of the world most eco-efficient single-aisle airliner today."
The Airbus Saint-Eloi site is specialised in the design, manufacturing, assembly, equipping and testing of engine pylons and design and manufacturing of titanium nacelle parts for all the aircraft in the Airbus family. Featuring the latest efficient 'moving-line' lean-production concept, the facility is also the leading European centre for hard metals machining and transformation, including titanium.
The A320neo 'new engine option' for the A320 Family will enter into service from late 2015. It incorporates latest generation engines and large Sharklet wing-tip devices, which together with the new engines will deliver up to 15 percent in fuel savings. With more than 1,400 firm orders since its launch in 2010, the A320neo Family has proven to be the fastest selling commercial aircraft programme ever.
Airbus is the world's leading commercial aircraft manufacturer producing the most modern and efficient airliners in every category, from the single-aisle A320 Family up to the world's largest airliner, the A380. Airbus has design and manufacturing facilities in France, Germany, the UK, and Spain as well as subsidiaries in the US, China, Japan and in the Middle East. Headquartered in Toulouse, France, Airbus is an EADS company.
domingo, 8 de julio de 2012
Una aplicación para 'smartphones' facilita los derechos de l
La principal función que tiene es la de explicar
los derechos de los pasajeros ante cualquier
situación. Por ejemplo, ante la cancelación de
un vuelo , los pasajeros tienen derecho a una
indemnización de entre 125 y 600 euros. Si el
equipaje se estropea como consecuencia de un
accidente, el pasajero también tiene derecho a
una indemnización.
Si alguien cree que no se han respetado sus
derechos, podrán consultar desde su dispositivo
también da información sobre dónde podemos
dirigirnos para presentar una reclamación.
Las patentes de las universidades estadounidenses son obra de inmigrantes | Materia
Un informe que busca suavizar las leyes de inmigración muestra que
tres cuartas partes de lo patentado por los 10 mejores centros
universitarios en 2011 fue obra de extranjeros
El sucesor del Concorde volará el doble de rápido: de Londres a Sídney en cuatro horas
Los Constructores estadounidenses Boeing, Lockheed Martin y Gulfstream, en colaboración con la agencia espacial NASA, presentarán el mes que viene un prototipo de sucesor del Concorde en el Salón Aeronáutico de Farnborough. Las tres compañías planean construir el nuevo avión supersónico de pasajeros bajo la denominación en clave X-54 e irá destinado en primer lugar al mercado de los jets ejecutivos. Según los constructores, están a punto de reducir el estampido sónico a un sonido que fue descrito por un ingeniero de Gulfstream como "más próximo a un resoplido o un plaf".
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US Army Radar to Allow UAS to Fly in National Air Space - defpro
US Army Radar to Allow UAS to Fly in National Air Space - defpro:
 Ars Technica | US Army Radar to Allow UAS to Fly in National Air Space defpro 07:13 GMT, July 5, 2012 WASHINGTON | By March 2014, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle, an Army unmanned aerial system, or UAS, will be able to train in the same airspace as the Boeing 747, with the help of the Army-developed Ground Based Sense and Avoid ... Here comes Skynet: Army drones almost ready to share sky with airlinesArs Technica US safety system for domestic UAS operations validatedIHS Jane's los 4 artículos informativos » |
New Army radar could put drones in domestic airspace in 2014 - msnbc.com
New Army radar could put drones in domestic airspace in 2014 - msnbc.com:
 Los Angeles Times | New Army radar could put drones in domestic airspace in 2014 msnbc.com The U.S. Army announced that it has completed a two-week test of its Ground-Based Sense and Avoid system, which will allow drones and unmanned aircraft to fly more safely in domestic airspace. The system will allow for safer flights with less manpower ... Drone Industry Promises Not To Be EvilForbes Electric eye on America: US set to deploy drones for home useRT Amidst Security Concerns, Group Publishes Drone Code of ConductPC Magazine Law360 (subscription) -Nextgov los 28 artículos informativos » |
Volar cada vez es más estresante - La Vanguardia
Volar cada vez es más estresante - La Vanguardia:
 El Mercurio OnLine (Chile) | Volar cada vez es más estresante La Vanguardia Cuatro de cada diez personas consideran que viajar en avión es cada vez más estresante, según reveló una encuesta realizada por la compañía Airbus sobre el futuro del sector, pero la encuesta también reveló que un 60 % de los encuestados utilizaría ... Cuatro de cada diez personas considera que volar es cada vez más ...Lainformacion.com Cuatro de cada diez considera que volar es cada vez más estresanteDiario Correo los 27 artículos informativos » |
Airbus retrasa un mes la certificación civil del A400M por otro fallo de motor
Airbus retrasa un mes la certificación civil del A400M por otro... - Diario de Sevilla:
 Cinco Días | Airbus retrasa un mes la certificación civil del A400M por otro... Diario de Sevilla El A400M no deja de dar quebraderos de cabeza a Airbus Military. Nuevos problemas en los motores han empujado a la filial de EADS a cancelar los vuelos de exhibición del avión en el Salón Aeronáutico de Farnborough, en Reino Unido, que se celebrará ... Airbus vuelve a dejar en tierra el A-400M por fallos del motorCinco Días Airbus cancela los vuelos de exhibición del A400M por problemas ...Expansión.com Airbus reclutará a más de 4.000 empleados en 2012Europa Press HostelTur -www.infodefensa.com -Expresión Económica los 46 artículos informativos » |
Cathelicopters, un puente aéreo entre continentes
Cathelicopters, un puente aéreo entre continentes:
La compañía de transporte aéreo Cathelicopters entrará en el mercado de los vuelos regulares asumiendo las dos líneas que unen la Ciudad Autónoma de Ceuta con Málaga y Algeciras después de que el hasta ahora operador, INAER, decidiera abandonar la operativa. Tras varias semanas de estudios, reuniones, análisis y conocimiento del servicio que hasta ahora venia operando Inaer, el consejo de administración del operador aéreo con sede en Barcelona ha decidido que Cathelicopters será la empresa que se haga cargo de la única operación regular en helicópteros que existe en España.
La compañía de transporte aéreo Cathelicopters entrará en el mercado de los vuelos regulares asumiendo las dos líneas que unen la Ciudad Autónoma de Ceuta con Málaga y Algeciras después de que el hasta ahora operador, INAER, decidiera abandonar la operativa. Tras varias semanas de estudios, reuniones, análisis y conocimiento del servicio que hasta ahora venia operando Inaer, el consejo de administración del operador aéreo con sede en Barcelona ha decidido que Cathelicopters será la empresa que se haga cargo de la única operación regular en helicópteros que existe en España.
IBERIA: Tecnología en rampa
IBERIA: Tecnología en rampa: IBERIA nos ha presentado en la T4 de Madrid-Barajas dos herramientas destinadas a mejorar la eficiencia a la vez que el servicio al pasajero, orientadas a los equipos en tierra y vinculadas al proyecto cuatrianual denominado ÁGORA.
El primer sistema que nos han mostrado es el de repostado de combustible de las diferentes familias de equipos en tierra: escaleras, plataforma, tractores, turismos, c
El primer sistema que nos han mostrado es el de repostado de combustible de las diferentes familias de equipos en tierra: escaleras, plataforma, tractores, turismos, c
Masten Space Systems takes their Xaero suborbital rocket out for a spin
Masten Space Systems takes their Xaero suborbital rocket out for a spin:
In celebration of the two hundred and thirty sixth anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence from British rule, Masten Space Systems has performed a record-setting flight of their vertical takeoff, vertical landing (VTVL) Xaero suborbital rocket at the Mohave Air and Space Port. Unlike the rockets designed specifically for the NASA Lunar Lander challenge, the Xaero is the only VTVL rocket intended to carry payloads into suborbital trajectories. The test flight saw the Xaero propelled to an altitude of 444 meters (1,457 feet), before returning to Earth and making a perfect landing on its jets. However, the test flight took place on July 3 - after all, who wants to work on the fourth?.. Continue Reading Masten Space Systems takes their Xaero suborbital rocket out for a spin
In celebration of the two hundred and thirty sixth anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence from British rule, Masten Space Systems has performed a record-setting flight of their vertical takeoff, vertical landing (VTVL) Xaero suborbital rocket at the Mohave Air and Space Port. Unlike the rockets designed specifically for the NASA Lunar Lander challenge, the Xaero is the only VTVL rocket intended to carry payloads into suborbital trajectories. The test flight saw the Xaero propelled to an altitude of 444 meters (1,457 feet), before returning to Earth and making a perfect landing on its jets. However, the test flight took place on July 3 - after all, who wants to work on the fourth?.. Continue Reading Masten Space Systems takes their Xaero suborbital rocket out for a spin
Indra presentará en Farnborough el sistema aéreo de vigilancia marítima P2006T MRI basado en el bimotor de Tecnam
Indra presentará en Farnborough el sistema aéreo de vigilancia marítima P2006T MRI:
La adecuada combinación de una aeronave ligera, bimotor, con configuración de ala alta y de la que ya se han entregado más de 160 unidades, con un sistema de misión de última generación, dotado de radar AESA, un sistema electroóptico de gran formato, alta resolución y última generación, un sistema de identificación de buques AIS y el sistema de misión ISIS de Indra, da como resultado un sistema aeroportado de vigilancia apto para operar en zonas marítimas comprendidas entre la línea de costa y las 150 millas, con unos costes de adquisición y de operación difíciles de igualar.
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