Airbus selects first Advanced Traffic Surveillance system
Honeywell has signed a contract with Airbus to provide the industry
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Airbus successfully tested fuel cells system in flight
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 selects Hamilton Sundstrand for A350 XWB Electric Power Generation System
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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Reduced pilot training now approved for the A380
Reduced A380 transition training for A320 Family, A330 or A340 qualified pilots has been jointly approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA). The latest approval was obtained for the transition training from A320 Family aircraft to the A380 on 7th February 2008. This means that, for example, a
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Airbus wins new Asian customer for Airbus ACJ
A new Asian customer has placed a firm order for an Airbus Corporate Jetliner (ACJ), consolidating and further expanding the strong presence that the company’s aircraft already have in the region. The aircraft will feature a luxurious VIP interior, and will be powered by CFM International CFM56-5B7/P engines. The choice of cabin-outfitter has yet to
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EADS reinforces ties with Republic of Kazakhstan
EADS, a world leader in aerospace, defence and related services, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kazyna Sustainable Development Fund for astrategic partnership in the development of the aerospace industry and related services in Kazakhstan. This agreement with Kazyna envisages feasibility studies for the financing of aerospace projects. In addition EADS also signed a
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Airbus foresees demand for some 24,300 aircraft in the next 20 years
According to its latest Global Market Forecast, Airbus foresees a demand for some 24,300 new passenger and freighter aircraft valued at $ 2.8 trillion between now and 2026. This will create an average annual delivery of some 1,215 aircraft, up from the previously forecast 1,130 average deliveries in the last GMF. Demand will drive the
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Airbus welcomes launch of Clean Sky joint technology innitiative
Airbus welcomes the launch of the European Clean Sky initiative to help reach ambitious environmental targets by 2020, set out by the Advisory Council for Aeronautics Research in Europe (ACARE), through technology. Airbus will play a leading role in many areas of Clean Sky including major participation on active wing technology, which aims at a
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Airbus completes first test flight with alternative fuel on civil aircraft
An Airbus A380 aircraft has successfully completed the world
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Airbus names Harald Wilhelm new Chief Financial Officer
Airbus released that Harald Wilhelm has been appointed Chief Financial Officer with immediate effect, replacing Hans-Peter Ring, who will remain Chief Financial Officer of the EADS group. Until now, Harald Wilhelm was Chief Controlling Officer and deputy to the Chief Financial Officer as from January 2007. Prior to this, he was Senior Vice President, Airbus
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