Airbus has completed the A380 programme review and is now informing customers about changes to its delivery schedule. The review assessed the programme status at the critical juncture of transitioning from low rate “individual” production, so-called Wave 1, to the full serial design and manufacturing process, called Wave 2. The review has also shown that […]
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Airbus and Latecoere have terminated negotiations regarding the sale of the Airbus sites in Meaulte and Saint Nazaire Ville since a viable solution could not be finalised within the required time frame, in particular due to the current difficult financial environment. However, Airbus intends to keep Latecoere as a first tier partner for the development
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Airbus Material and Logistics Centre in the Middle East has been officially opened at the Dubai Airport Free Zone in the United Arab Emirates. The Material and Logistics Centre covers over 3,700 square metres of storage space and office facilities ensuring optimised logistics and efficiency. The 24 hour a day centre will stock more than
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Airbus announced a general price increase for its aircraft. On top of the 2.74% normal escalation for the year 2007, the price increase comprises an additional two million US Dollars per single-aisle aircraft and four million US Dollars per wide-body long range and A380 Family aircraft. The new pricing will apply as of 1st May
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Airbus has terminated negotiations with the OHB / MT Aerospace consortium regarding the sale of the Airbus sites in Nordenham, Varel and the EADS site in Augsburg since a viable industrial and financial solution was not achievable. Airbus will continue searching for other solutions and, in parallel, will proceed with the carve-out of the three
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Airbus showcases the new A350 XWB cabin at this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg/Germany (April 1-3, 2008). Visitors will discover the attributes of the A350 XWB cabin interior in a new mock-up, displayed for the first time at an exhibition. Another highlight of Airbus’ presence is the presentation of a totally new galley concept,
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In its latest Global Market Forecast (GMF) Airbus predicts that the Russian airlines will need more than 900 passenger aircraft over the next 20 years in response to the strong growth in this market. The Russian passenger aircraft fleet of 100 seats or more is expected to grow strongly from 528 aircraft in service in
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Honeywell has signed a contract with Airbus to provide the industry
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Airbus has successfully tested a fuel cells system in flight. For the first time on a civil aircraft this innovative energy source powered the aircraft’s back-up hydraulic and electric power systems. The test conducted in February is part of Airbus’ overall plans for an eco-efficient aviation industry. It supports the on-going research to evaluate the
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Airbus has selected Hamilton Sundstrand to provide the Electric Power Generation System for the Airbus A350 XWB. Slated to enter service in 2013, the A350 XWB (Extra Wide-Body) is Airbus’ newest aircraft model, accommodating between 270 and 350 passengers in three basic versions. Hamilton Sundstrand’s A350 XWB electric power generation system (EPGS) comprises four 100
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