en http://www.airbus.com/index.php?id=3110 Tue, 22 May 2012 16:35:53 +0200 Airbus is launching a new recruitment initiative in Toulouse, France, to be held on 30 June 2012 with the focus of identifying top-caliber engineers, technicians and managers to support all Airbus aircraft programmes.





]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 16:35:53 +0200 http://www.airbus.com/fileadmin/media_gallery/photogallery/big/800x600_1337697353_Toulouse_Recruitment_Day.JPG Following completion of its interior furnishing and cabin system testing, the first A380 for flag carrier Malaysia Airlines arrived in Toulouse, France on 9 May for final system checks





]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 13:24:58 +0200 http://www.airbus.com/fileadmin/media_gallery/photogallery/big/800x600_1336649098_A380_MAS_taxiing.jpg The no. 1 A380 for Malaysia Airlines returned to Toulouse, France on 9 May following completion of its interior furnishing and cabin system tests in Hamburg, Germany





]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 09:20:44 +0200 http://www.airbus.com/fileadmin/media_gallery/photogallery/big/800x600_1336634444_A380_MAS_Landing.jpg Malaysia Airlines’ first A380 moves to the flight line in preparation for its delivery. The aircraft is painted with the base design of Malaysia Airlines’ bright new livery, with additional features developed specifically for this A380 livery to be applied post-delivery





]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 09:20:42 +0200 http://www.airbus.com/fileadmin/media_gallery/photogallery/big/800x600_1336634442_A380_MAS_side_view.jpg The Airbus ACJ319 is the newest in the Comlux fleet, is being exhibited for the first time, and features a cabin by Comlux America. It is certificated to carry 19 passengers, and features lounge areas, club seating and two private rooms that convert to bedrooms, one of which has an ensuite bathroom.





]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 08:02:37 +0200 http://www.airbus.com/fileadmin/media_gallery/photogallery/big/800x600_1336629757_ACJ319_cabin_Comlux.jpg Airbus’ Sharklet wingtip devices, which are specially designed for the company’s best-selling A320 Family of jetliners, provide aerodynamic improvements that result in multiple benefits for operators





]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:36:33 +0200 http://www.airbus.com/fileadmin/media_gallery/photogallery/big/800x600_1335447393_A320_Sharklet_close_up.jpg Offered as optional equipment on new-production A320-series aircraft, Airbus’ fuel-saving Sharklet wingtip devices allow for increased range and payload, reduced emissions, better take-off performance and more





]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:36:32 +0200 http://www.airbus.com/fileadmin/media_gallery/photogallery/big/800x600_1335447392_PM_20.jpg Specially designed for the A320 Family, Airbus’ Sharklet wingtip devices will add over 100 nautical miles in range, increase payload by more than 500 kg. and improve takeoff performance





]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:36:31 +0200 http://www.airbus.com/fileadmin/media_gallery/photogallery/big/800x600_1335447391_A320_Sharklet_installation.jpg Engineers from Airbus checking-out the Sharklet test station aboard A320 MSN 5098. The first new-production A320 jetliner equipped with Airbus’ fuel-saving Sharklets – which rolled out from the final assembly line in April 2012 – will be one of several aircraft in the wingtip device’s certification flight-test campaign





]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:36:30 +0200 http://www.airbus.com/fileadmin/media_gallery/photogallery/big/800x600_1335447390_Technical_team_A320_Sharklet.jpg Sven Hatecke from Airbus puts some finishing touches on the first new Sharklet-equipped A320 – MSN 5098. Airbus’ fuel-saving Sharklet wingtip devices are standard on the eco-efficient A320neo (new engine option) and offered as an option on new-build A320 Family aircraft.





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