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A research initiative of unprecedented scale – which has the support of Airbus – will investigate the industrial applications of Graphene following this revolutionary material’s official selection today as a European Union Future Emerging Technology flagship, with a planned 10-year budget of 100 mil...

30 January 2013 Headline news

The research activity will advance in a multinational consortium called the Graphene Flagship, made up of 74 organisations from 17 European countries – including Airbus, which has been in support of Graphene research from the start. Throughout the ten-year project, Airbus will act as an advisor for potential industrial applications.

Consisting of a single layer of carbon atoms, Graphene is one of the world’s most versatile substances. It is stronger than a diamond, yet lightweight and flexible, and can serve as a transparent conductor – combining electrical and optical...

Highlights widest and tallest cabin of any business jet

11 February 2013 Press Release

An Airbus corporate jet is being exhibited in Australia for the first time, giving potential customers the opportunity to experience the widest and tallest cabin of any business jet.

The aircraft, an Airbus ACJ319 operated by VVIP charter company Comlux, is being shown at the Australian International Airshow from 26th to 28th February. Its cabin is furnished like an upmarket office and home, with workspaces, lounge areas, bedrooms and bathrooms that capitalise on the unequalled comfort and space that Airbus corporate jets offer.

“When it comes to business jets it’s the cabin that...

Engine certification paves the way for A350 XWB first flight in the summer

7 February 2013 Press Release

The Airbus A350 XWB programme has achieved yet another important milestone with the European Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) award of the Engine Type Certification of the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB turbofan. EASA presented the certificate to Rolls-Royce at EASA’s headquarters in Cologne, Germany.

This certification covers Trent XWB engines which will power the A350-800 and A350-900 variants. A higher thrust version of the Trent XWB is currently under development for the A350-1000.

Eric Schulz, President – Civil Large Engines, Rolls-Royce, said: “We are very proud to have achieved this...

Registration starts on 15th February for the 2013 school year

7 February 2013 Press Release

Founded over sixty years ago, the Airbus Lycée is one of the rare Company Technical Colleges that still exist in France. Each year it trains around 360 young people for four trades in the aeronautical sector. This training consists of Bac Pro (vocational Baccalaureate) diplomas prepared over three years – in a school context for the first two years and then with apprentice status for the last year.

The following Bac Pro courses are proposed: Industrial Metalwork Technician; Machining Technician; Avionics Mechanic; Airframe Systems Mechanic.

After their Bac Pro, the best students can pursue...

Repeat order great vote of confidence in A330s efficiency and reliability

4 February 2013 Press Release

Turkish Airlines has signed a firm order for two additional A330-300 passenger aircraft and three options as part of the carrier’s continued growth plans. The additional order for the A330 Family is taking their total firm order for the type to 38. Turkish Airlines placed their first order with Airbus in 1984, and today operate 104 Airbus in total.

The new aircraft will be deployed on medium and long haul routes from the Turkish Airlines hub in Istanbul.

“As one of the fastest growing airlines, our strategy of growth needs to be fully supported by efficient, reliable and profitable...

Significant lessor order for Airbus’ newest, most fuel efficient aircraft

4 February 2013 Press Release

Air Lease Corporation (ALC), the Los Angeles based aircraft leasing company has signed a contract for 25 A350 XWB Family aircraft, consisting of 20 A350-900 and five A350-1000, the largest member of the A350 XWB Family. ALC also has options for five additional A350-1000s. With this new order, ALC becomes the 35th A350 XWB customer and the order takes the A350 XWB backlog past 600 (to 617).

Concurrently, ALC has signed a purchase order for 14 A321neo aircraft following an earlier agreement announced at the 2012 Farnborough International Air Show for 36 A320neo Family aircraft plus 14...

7 February 2013 Feature story

Aeroscopia will be located at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport – which also is home to Airbus headquarters – where it will display the “Heritage” collection of historical aircraft and play a role in protecting these, and other, vintage planes.

After its opening, Aeroscopia visitors will be able to board and visit three milestone aircraft: a flight test Concorde supersonic jet, an open Super Guppy transporter and an A300 – which is the world’s first twin-engine widebody, and the cornerstone in Airbus’ commercial jetliner family.

7 February 2013

Airbus Military has delivered the first of three new-generation A330 Multi Role Tanker Transports (MRTT) to the United Arab Emirates, which will be operated in service with the nation’s Air Force and Air Defence. This latest handover marks a key milestone for the MRTT programme, as each of Airbus Military’s four current customers – Australia, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom – have now received one or more aircraft. The United Arab Emirates’ remaining two A330 MRTTs are at an advanced stage of preparation, and will be provided by mid-year.

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