http://www.airbus.com/events/bourget2009/ Airbus news from Le bourget Paris Airshow 2009 en http://bourget2009.airbus-fenice.customers.artful.net/fileadmin/tt_news_article.gif Airbus news from Le bourget Paris Airshow 2009 TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:00:00 +0200 10 http://www.airbus.com/events/bourget2009/news/news-single/article/news-test.html Welcome to the Airbus online coverage of the Paris Airshow 2009 edition. notification Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:00:00 +0200 54 typo3temp/pics/9a46c2b5d7.jpg http://www.airbus.com/events/bourget2009/news/news-single/article/airbus-wins-commitments-worth-us129-billion-at-paris-air-show.html These commitments include firm orders for 58 aircraft worth almost US$6.4 billion, plus ‘Memoranda... The firm-order highlights of the show were three large orders from carriers in the Middle East and Asia. Qatar Airways placed an order for 24 single-aisle aircraft valued at US$1.9 billion, comprising the purchase of 20 A320s and four A321 aircraft. Meanwhile, Vietnam Airlines signed a US$1.4 billion firm order for 16 A321s. In addition, Air Asia X expressed confidence in Airbus’ newest aircraft product with a firm order for 10 A350-900s valued at US$2.4 billion. Other firm airliner orders made during the show include: Cebu Pacific, which ordered five A320s; Aigle Azur for one A319; and Zest Air of the Philippines which became a new Airbus customer with an order for one A320. It is also worth mentioning an order for one Airbus Corporate Jet (ACJ) A320 Prestige from a private customer. MoUs: 69 aircraft worth US$6.5 billion
Moreover, as a further indication of the industry’s forward planning at the show, Airbus received MoU commitments for a further 69 aircraft. These MoUs comprised: 50 A320s for Wizz Air worth US$3.8 billion; 10 A321s for Indian based Paramount Airways worth US$900 million; two A330-200s plus five A330-300s for Turkish Airlines together worth US$1.4 billion; and two A350-900s for Vietnam Airlines worth US$480 million. John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer Customers commented: “Airbus' commercial performance shows that the airline industry continues to invest in the most fuel-efficient and environmentally-friendly aircraft. Our customers are addressing both the long-term industry growth as well as the necessary replacement of older less efficient aircraft.” Airbus’ success is founded on innovative design, which has given it the world’s most modern aircraft family in every category from 100 to 525 seats. Airbus is also unique in offering airlines a common cockpit in every single passenger aircraft that it produces today, which makes it easier and quicker for pilots to switch between aircraft types during their career – while saving airlines time and money. ]]> Press release Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:00:00 +0200 56 typo3temp/pics/1fd526f336.jpg http://www.airbus.com/events/bourget2009/news/news-single/article/airbus-military-maps-out-its-future-plans.html Airbus Military is making its international “debut” at the 2009 Paris Air Show, underscoring this...  
“We are number one in tankers, and will continue to be number one,” Ureña-Raso explained, noting the A330 MRTT already has been selected for service with the air forces of Australia, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
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Airbus is also moving forward with the A400M high-speed turboprop airlifter, which was specially designed to meet the needs of European NATO nations, as well as the requirements of international air forces.  “We are closer and closer to the day when this aircraft will be in-flight and we can demonstrate its performance,” Ureña-Raso said. “Our team is working very hard to secure the first flight before year-end.”]]> News Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:23:00 +0200 55 typo3temp/pics/6390f4ef9c.jpg http://www.airbus.com/events/bourget2009/news/news-single/article/airbus-is-recognised-from-the-other-side-of-the-supply-chain.html Airbus is a demanding customer when working with its international supplier base – requiring... News Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:01:00 +0200 53 typo3temp/pics/e8d19728ab.jpg http://www.airbus.com/events/bourget2009/news/news-single/article/turkish-airlines-to-acquire-seven-more-airbus-a330s.html Turkish Airlines today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for seven Airbus A330 widebody...  
“The A330s low operating costs and cabin comfort perfectly fits our ambitious growth plans. The new increased take off weight of the A330-200 will allow us to expand our long-haul network, linking Istanbul with New York, whilst the A330-300 will service our high capacity medium haul destinations,” said Dr Candan Karlitekin, Chairman of Turkish Airlines.  “Turkish Airlines is one of the fastest growing European airlines and we are delighted that they have chosen the A330 to support their expansion,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. “This order further cements our partnership, which dates back to 1985 when the airline introduced its first Airbus aircraft.” Turkish Airlines already operates 67 Airbus aircraft, including five A310s, 46 A320 family aircraft, seven A330s and nine A340s, fully exploiting the advantages of the unique Airbus commonality, allowing the airline to use the same pool of pilots, cabin crews and maintenance engineers. The twin engine A330 is one of the most widely used widebody aircraft in service today. Airbus has won more than 1,000 orders for the aircraft and more than 600 A330s are in operation worldwide with 72 operators. The combined fleet has achieved more than 13 million flight hours and serves around 300 destinations worldwide. ]]> Press release Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:26:00 +0200 52 typo3temp/pics/0557b2511e.jpg http://www.airbus.com/events/bourget2009/news/news-single/article/efficiency-by-design-simple-and-efficient-systems-for-the-a350-xwb.html The A350 XWB’s on-board systems are being optimised for simplicity and operational efficiency,... News Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:29:00 +0200 57 typo3temp/pics/9e0bcfcd03.jpg http://www.airbus.com/events/bourget2009/news/news-single/article/fly-your-ideas-planting-a-new-product.html The COz team from the University of Queensland, who were announced as winners of Airbus’ first Fly... News Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:34:00 +0200 51 typo3temp/pics/a931378497.jpg http://www.airbus.com/events/bourget2009/news/news-single/article/university-of-queensland-coz-team-triumphs-in-airbus-fly-your-ideas-challenge-final-in-paris.html Students win with project on bio-composite materials made from castor plant flight, building on the model of migrating birds to reduce energy consumption. The short-list of five teams presented their final proposals to a special grand jury in the centre of Paris yesterday. The jury was comprised of five internationally renowned independent experts and five Airbus representatives specialised in fields such as engineering, the environment, human resources, strategy and marketing. “We were truly impressed by the effort made by all five teams, the high quality of their projects, their presentation and the command they had of their subject areas”, declared Patrick Gavin, Airbus Executive Vice-President Engineering, Fly Your Ideas contest patron and jury President. We were looking for challenging ‘blue-sky’, creative thinking, and all the teams demonstrated this. If these students represent the future of aerospace, then it promises to be an exciting future!” Airbus invests €2 billion annually on R&D, more than seven per cent of its annual turnover. The company plans to hire some 300 engineers worldwide this year. Airbus, one of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers, offers the most modern and comprehensive family of airliners on the market, ranging in capacity from 100 to more than 500 seats. Airbus, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, has registered over 9,200 orders from more than 400 customers and operators worldwide and delivered more than 5,700 aircraft since the company first entered the market. With annual revenues of over 27 billion euros in 2008, Airbus is a global company employing some 52,000 people from over 80 different nationalities. More information and pictures available on http://www.airbus-fyi.com/press]]> Press release Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:20:00 +0200 50 typo3temp/pics/756d5e8714.jpg http://www.airbus.com/events/bourget2009/news/news-single/article/airbus-establishes-research-cooperation-agreement-with-jaxa.html Airbus reinforces its position among Japanese aerospace community Press release Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:48:00 +0200 49 typo3temp/pics/85772d2788.jpg http://www.airbus.com/events/bourget2009/news/news-single/article/paramount-airways-commits-to-10-airbus-a321-aircraft.html Chennai based Paramount Airways, one of India’s leading domestic premium airlines has signed a... Press release Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:47:00 +0200 48 http://www.airbus.com/events/bourget2009/news/news-single/article/sesar-shares-its-ambitions-for-air-traffic-management.html A panel of airline, airport and aircraft manufacturer representatives joined Patrick Ky, Director... News Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:45:00 +0200 47 typo3temp/pics/7c2196589b.jpg http://www.airbus.com/events/bourget2009/news/news-single/article/preparing-for-the-future-wizz-air-to-acquire-50-more-a320s.html Wizz Air’s commitment to acquire 50 additional A320s – which was announced today at the Paris Air... News Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:41:00 +0200 46 typo3temp/pics/52c0861e8a.jpg http://www.airbus.com/events/bourget2009/news/news-single/article/airbus-manufacturing-from-mission-impossible-to-market-leadership.html When Airbus was created four decades ago, one of its challenges was to create a robust industrial... News Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:38:00 +0200 45 typo3temp/pics/7dc9c3c99e.jpg http://www.airbus.com/events/bourget2009/news/news-single/article/wizz-air-commits-to-buy-50-airbus-a320s.html Wizz Air, the largest Central and Eastern European low cost - low fare airline, has signed a... Press release Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:34:00 +0200 43 typo3temp/pics/73dcd66404.jpg http://www.airbus.com/events/bourget2009/news/news-single/article/flight-display-marks-40-years-of-airbus-innovation.html Airbus’ 40-year commemorative flight display at Le Bourget Airport literally brought the Paris Air... News Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:11:00 +0200 42 typo3temp/pics/c5eaa58172.jpg http://www.airbus.com/events/bourget2009/news/news-single/article/protecting-the-homeland-with-airbus-militarys-cn-235.html While it may lack the A380’s glamour, the Airbus Military CN-235 tactical airlifter being exhibited... News in brief Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:59:00 +0200 41 typo3temp/pics/e4e7ba12e3.jpg http://www.airbus.com/events/bourget2009/news/news-single/article/airbus-mou-with-iai-to-explore-eco-efficient-engines-off-taxiing.html 'Taxibot' concept aims to remove the need to turn on the aircraft's engines during taxi phase -...
The Taxibot is expected to completely remove the need to turn on the aircraft's main engines during taxi, although the aircraft's auxiliary power unit (APU) would need to be activated in order to supply power to cockpit and cabin systems.

Subject to a satisfactory outcome of the assessments during 2009 and subsequent operational demonstrations, preparation of a potential joint-venture (or other form of cooperation) could be created to develop a business which would aim to produce and sell Taxibot tractors to airports. This company would be a venture with three main shareholders: IAI, Airbus, and a tractor manufacturer.

While it is too early to take a decision regarding a future partnership, the MoU with IAI confirms participation of Airbus in the feasibility study, in particular regarding aircraft ground tests which are planned to be demonstrated using the Airbus-owned A340-600 dedicated test aircraft. The MoU assessment phase will also cover regulatory, legal/product liability and environmental evaluation, as well as financial quantification of the viability of Taxibot.

"Reducing costs and emissions at airports is key to improve our industry's eco-efficiency. Airbus and its partner IAI will enter now into a promising technical and environmental assessment," says Christian Scherer, Executive Vice President, Strategy & Future Programmes. "If ultimately successful, such a development would be fully in line with Airbus' eco-efficiency goals across all aspects of commercial aircraft operations," he adds.

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Taxiing at airports using the aircrafts' main engines results in a huge consumption of fuel (forecasted to cost around $7bn by 2012), a large emission of CO2 (approx 18m tonnes per year), and a significant source of FOD (Foreign Object Debris) damage (costing around $350m per year).

Using the Taxibot during taxi-out is expected to allow pilots to keep the engines turned off until the aircraft reaches the runway, at which time the Taxibot is separated from the aircraft. Moreover, employing Taxibot during taxi-in is expected to allow pilots to turn the engines off shortly after landing once the Taxibot is connected to the aircraft.

Notably, Taxibot would allow the pilot to retain the same control over the aircraft (steering and braking) as would be the case if taxiing using the aircraft's engines. In addition, no physical modification of the aircraft would be needed, and the solution would not be aircraft-specific, allowing it to be applied to in-service aircraft.]]> Press release Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:20:00 +0200 40 typo3temp/pics/05c366beea.jpg http://www.airbus.com/events/bourget2009/news/news-single/article/a350-xwb-next-generation-crew-rest-areas.html Airbus aircraft interiors director Zuzana Hrnkova today presented the latest crew rest facilities... News in brief Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:26:00 +0200 39 typo3temp/pics/c873821f5a.jpg http://www.airbus.com/events/bourget2009/news/news-single/article/aigle-azur-orders-its-first-brand-new-airbus-a319.html Airline boosts eco-efficiency with an all Airbus fleet Press release Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:24:00 +0200 38 typo3temp/pics/c75d54cd20.jpg http://www.airbus.com/events/bourget2009/news/news-single/article/condor-launch-the-a320-enhanced-cabin-retrofit-programme.html Innovative new cabin now benefits operators of in-service aircraft – brighter, more space, and... Note for editors:
The new cabin offers passengers a bright new look, a 10 per cent increase in usable overhead stowage capacity, one inch more room at shoulder level in some locations, dramatic LED ambience lighting options and a noticeable reduction in noise. In addition, LEDs feature on the new optional continuous grip rail with enlarged seat row indicators so that passengers can more easily identify their seats. Travellers will also appreciate a new slimmer Passenger Service Unit (PSU) with easier to use controls, and which includes LED reading lights.]]> Press release Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:22:00 +0200