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From the A380 to A320: Airbus makes its mark on the Paris Air Show’s first day

The A380 literally “owned the skies” during the opening hours of this week’s Paris Air Show, creating an initial “buzz” with a major acquisition announcement that expands lease opportunities for airlines, followed by the rollout of a new marketing campaign for the flagship jetliner, and topped off w...

17 June 2013 Headline news

In parallel, the A320 Family logged two new significant bookings from long-time customers – Lufthansa and ILFC – with combined orders for 150 of the single-aisle aircraft.

The A380’s dominant Paris Air Show presence began in the morning with Doric Lease Corp’s Memorandum of Understanding to acquire 20 A380s, which quickly became the talk of the show.  The Dublin, Ireland-based lessor said it already has started a dialog with airlines expressing interest in A380 leases.

In other activity at Le Bourget Airport, Airbus unveiled the A380 “Own the sky” campaign,...

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Airbus to reduce lead times in numerical analysis activities for aircraft design

New software to help reduce lead time in aircraft design processes by up to 10%

19 June 2013 Press Release

Airbus is using new software to help engineers in their numerical analyses activities to reduce design lead time and cost of complex engineering projects. Deployment of this software, called MACROS, is being accelerated throughout Airbus. The tool will be used in various areas of the aircraft development and has successfully demonstrated lead time reductions of Airbus engineering activities.

MACROS was developed by DATADVANCE, a joint venture company between EADS and Russian partners. Together with the Russian Academy of Science they have been able to bring this high level of applied...

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Singapore Airlines finalises order for up to 50 more A350 XWBs

Firm order for 30 A350-900s and 20 options convertible to A350-1000

19 June 2013 Press Release

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has increased its orders for the A350 XWB with an additional 30 A350-900s, plus options for a further 20 aircraft. The agreement firms up a commitment announced last month. Under the terms of the agreement, Singapore Airlines will be able to select either the baseline A350-900 or the larger A350-1000 when exercising the options.

This is the third order from Singapore Airlines for the A350 XWB. The deal sees the carrier’s total firm orders for the all-new aircraft increase to 70, plus 20 options. Singapore Airlines will operate the A350 XWB on long haul and regional...

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SriLankan Airlines opts for six A330’s and four A350 XWB’s

Winning combination for efficient long haul fleet

19 June 2013 Press Release

SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka, has signed an MoU (memorandum of understanding) for six A330-300s and four A350-900s. The airline, an all Airbus operator, has chosen the highly reliable A330 and the latest generation A350 XWB aircraft as part of its long-haul fleet renewal.

“The efficiency, reliability and passenger appeal of our in-service A330s form the pillar of SriLankan’s long haul operations,” said Kapila Chandrasena, CEO of SriLankan Airlines. “Adding more new A330’s to our fleet, combined with the unbeatable economics  the A350 XWB will offer, allows us to...

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Air France-KLM confirms future with A350 XWB

World class Group signs for 25 aircraft firm plus 25 options

19 June 2013 Press Release

The Air France-KLM Group has finalized a firm contract for 25 A350-900 aircraft and for a further 25 options. These aircraft will become an essential element in the Group’s future fleet strategy.

"This order of new-generation, high performance aircraft reflects the importance of our investments for the benefit of our customers, whose comfort is at the heart of our concerns. With the A350, Air France-KLM will continue to operate one of the most modern fleets in the world, and ensure the growth of its long-haul activity, while achieving significant cost savings." said Alexandre de...

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Airbus Americas names two more management team members for Mobile Assembly Line

• Mark Smith named Manager of Health, Safety & Environment

• Darren Gates named Facilities Manager

18 June 2013 Press Release

Airbus Americas has named two more new members of the management team for its A320 Family assembly line in Mobile, Alabama. As of June 17, Mark Smith has joined Airbus Americas as the Manager of Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E). On July 8, Darren Gates will join Airbus Americas as Facilities Manager. 

Mark Smith will be responsible for all aspects of health, safety and environmental impact in and around the assembly line facility and property. 

Smith comes to Airbus Americas from Georgia Pacific where he has been Health and Safety Manager since 2010....

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Shhh! Airbus uses modern technology for quieter aircraft

19 June 2013 Feature story

Airbus continues to implement innovative technologies across its product line to further reduce jetliner noise emissions and meet the goals of Europe’s Flightpath 2050 guidelines – including a 65 per cent reduction in noise emissions by airborne aircraft relative to 2000 levels. 

“We obviously are very engaged in the commitment to reduce noise and other types of emissions,” said Thierry Nowaczyk, Airbus’ Product Manager – Environmental Affairs, at a briefing during the Paris Air Show. “From the A300 to the A380, A350 XWB and A320neo Family, we have consistently lowered aviation noise...

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Explore EADS’ Paris Air Show exhibit area from anywhere in the world

19 June 2013

Bring the Paris Air Show’s spirit of innovation as presented by Airbus and its EADS parent company to your computer or tablet device with a “360-degree” online tour. 

Offering a panoramic view of the entire exhibit area inside EADS’ pavilion at Le Bourget airport, this tour’s interactivity includes scan, tilt and zoom functions.  It provides the opportunity to take an “up close and personal” look at all of the displays, including scale models of the A380, A330-200, A320neo and A400M; the A350 XWB full-scale cockpit, and Airbus’ e-documentation centre, where electronic...

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