The Lufthansa’s Supervisory Board has approved the acquisition of 100 A320 Family aircraft (35 A320neo, 35 A321neo and 30 A320ceo with Sharklets) and two A380s worth approximately US$ 11.2 billion at list prices. The engine choices will be announced by the airline at a later date
Airbus wins US$16.9 billion worth of commitments at Farnborough International Air Show 2012
. 115 Airbus aircraft across three product families
. Airbus’ continuous improvement of its aircraft endorsed by the market
12July 2012
At the 2012 Farnborough International Air Show, Airbus won about US$16.9 billion worth of business for a total of 115 aircraft. The commitments comprise Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 61 aircraft worth US$5.8 billion and firm purchase orders for 54 aircraft worth around US$11.1 billion.
Proving early readiness of aircraft systems a year before its first flight
2August 2012
Airbus has successfully powered-up the flight-deck of A350 XWB “MSN1” for the first time, following the initial application of electrical power to the aircraft’s front fuselage. This significant milestone was passed only two weeks after this section was delivered to the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse. Moreover, it gives a promising indication of the A350 XWB’s progress in pre-FAL and the readiness of the aircraft’s systems.
Flight-deck power-on is an important step on the route to complete aircraft power-on and first flight, because it enables most systems functional checking to be undertaken. Having achieved this nearly a year before first flight will allow early identification and resolution of potential issues and thus help to protect the aircraft’s development schedule. Testing of the front fuselage section will proceed during this summer. This will be followed by the power-on of the entire fuselage later this year.
The founding member of the best-selling Airbus single-aisle Family, the A320 is the only all-new aircraft in its category.
Setting the single-aisle standards
The A320 is the best-selling single-aisle product
Airbus launched its best-selling single-aisle product line with the A320, which continues to set industry standards for comfort and operating economy on short- to medium-haul routes. Typically seating 150 passengers in a two-class cabin – or up to 180 in a high-density layout for low-cost and charter flights – the A320 is in widespread service around the globe on services that vary from short commuter sectors in Europe, Asia and elsewhere to trans-continental flights across the United States.
The A320’s advanced technology includes the extensive use of weight-saving composites, an optimised wing that is 20 per cent is more efficient than previous designs, a centralised fault display for easier troubleshooting and lower maintenance costs, along with Airbus’ fly-by-wire flight controls.
Advantages of the fly-by-wire controls – which were pioneered on the A320 – are many. They provide total flight envelope and airframe structural protection for improved safety and reduced pilot workload, along improved flight smoothness and stability, and fewer mechanical parts.
Cockpit standardisation
In addition, fly-by-wire and cockpit standardization across the A320 Family are at the heart of Airbus’ commonality, which allows a pilot qualified on one Family member to fly them all, using the same type rating. Over 80 per cent of operators with 10 or more A320 Family jetliners in their fleets fly more than one model of the Airbus single-aisle product line – enabling them to benefit fully from the commonality concept through more effective scheduling of aircraft and crews.
Taking the Airbus commonality one step further, an A320-rated pilot can transition to any other Airbus jetliner with reduced training (known as “Cross-crew Qualification”), and is able to operate another Airbus aircraft type while still actively flying the A320 Family (a capability called “Mixed Fleet Flying”).
Range improvements
Sharklets derive their name from the resemblance to a shark’s fin, and are the latest component in Airbus’ ongoing continuous improvement programme for the A320 Family.
Continuing its role as a pioneer, the A320 will be the first version in Airbus’ single-aisle product line to be delivered with the new “Sharklets” large wingtip devices, which are designed to enhance the eco-efficiency and payload-range performance of the A320 Family.
The Sharklets – which completed their maiden flight outfitted on Airbus’ A320 development aircraft in November 2011 – are expected to result in at least a 3.5 percent reduced fuel burn over longer sectors, corresponding to an annual reduction in CO2emissions of around 700 tonnes per aircraft. Sharklets also are incorporated in the A320neo, Airbus’ fuel-efficient new engine option which brings enhanced range for its benchmark A320 jetliner.
Simply the best cabin
The A320’s right-sized fuselage is seven inches wider than its competitors, enhancing comfort for passengers and increasing revenue opportunities for airlines. It enables choices of four-, five-, and six-abreast layouts with wider seats, along with opportunities for wider aisles and increased overhead storage bins. Rapid turnaround times on the ground are further facilitated by the A320’s bigger passenger and service doors.
Airbus has developed a new interior for the A320 and its other family members that brings a fresh new look to the cabin, a significant increase in overhead stowage, a noticeable reduction in noise, and introduces options for ambience lighting. An added advantage is this updated interior’s lower weight.
Navigating the future
Advanced navigation technology contributes to the A320’s operational flexibility. This includes the Required Navigation Performance (RNP) capability, which reduces approach distances for landing while reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions; and the Global Position (GPS) landing system, allowing instrument-type approaches where ground stations are not available.
Also offered are the Microwave Landing System (MLS) for increased approach capability in low visibility conditions; and the Future Air Navigation System (FANS) for optimised flight path and reduced aircraft spacing.
As the leading member of Airbus’ mid-size aircraft family, the A300-600 offers eight per cent lower operating costs per seat than its nearest competitor – providing a clear profit advantage in this jetliner category.
It uses Airbus’ proven 222-inch widebody fuselage cross-section for significant versatility in seating configurations, and accommodates industry-standard LD3 containers/freight pallets in the spacious lower-deck holds. The A300-600’s excellent range was further increased with the A300-600R variant, which incorporates an additional trim fuel tank in the horizontal tail. A typical seating arrangement is 26 first class passengers and 240 in economy, which can be carried over non-stop distances of more than 4,000 km.
Flexibility in the cabin
Like all widebody jetliners in Airbus’ A300/A310 and A330/A340 Families, the A300-600R has the seating layout flexibility to meet a full range of market demands while also catering to changing trends and new classes of service. It can be configured for six-abreast in true international-standard first or premium business class; eight abreast seating in economy; and nine-abreast high-density seating for excellent comfort standards and minimum seat-mile costs in scheduled service, charter flights and shuttle operations.
Airbus built A300-600R as part of its pioneering A300/A310 product line, which set the standards for modern, medium-sized jetliners. As a result, it incorporates such technologies as automatic windshear protection; electrical signaling for slats, flaps and spoilers; and fuel-saving wingtip devices. This contributes to the aircraft’s proven record for performance, reliability and profitability.
A total of 816 A300s and A310s were delivered in the various versions of these jetliners built by Airbus, with an estimated 300 of them expected to remain in service after 2025.
Looking ahead to the needs of the passengers of 2050 and beyond
Through innovation, and out-of-the-box thinking, Airbus will continue to meet its eco-efficiency goals, and ensure that air travel continues to be one of the safest, and most eco-efficient, means of transportation.
As the air transport sector continues to grow, Airbus believes that the industry as a whole must concentrate on technological advances, while also advancing solutions that will meet passenger and market demands, the growing population and its demographic profile, and respect all aspects of the environment.
After celebrating its own four decades of innovation, Airbus now is looking to the next 40-plus years – actively working with other industry stakeholders and experts to anticipate the global needs of a better-connected and more sustainable world.
However, it all begins with one question: “what will air transport look like in the year 2050?” In its report “The Future by Airbus,” Airbus hypothesises how the industry, aircraft and passengers might change by that time – while highlighting potential steps to meet the needs of tomorrow.
We asked 10,000 people around the world, who will be passengers in 2050, what they will want from air transport. The answer was clear: cheaper, greener and more fun!
ايروسنتر ( Aerocenter.ir) : هم اکنون مونتاژ نهایی ایرباس 350 در خط تولید جدید ایرباس در شهر تولوز در حال انجام است. این مهم بدین گونه به وقوع پیوست که ایرباس تصمیم گرفت که قسمت میانی بدنه که 19.7 متر است را به قسمت جلویی بدنه که 21 متر طول دارد متصل کند. اولین ایرباس 350 جهت تست های بدنه ای ساکن مورد استفاده قرار خواهد گرفت همانگونه که اولین فروند از هر هواپیمایی جهت دریافت تأییدیه پرواز باید تحت این آزمایش قرار بگیرد. این درحالی است که مونتاژ اولین ایرباس 350 برای پرواز در تابستان 2012 صورت خواهد پذیرفت.
قسمت میانی بدنه در 4 آوریل 2012 از St Nazaire به شهر تولویز آورده شد در حالی که قسمت جلویی بدنه در تاریخ 23 دسامبر 2011 به خط تولید ایرباس تحویل داده شده بود. آلمان ارسال قسمت انتهایی بدنه را در هفته آینده انجام خواهد داد. همچنین در هفته ی آینده بال های ایرباس 350 از سایت تولید بال ایرباس در بریتانیا به فرانسه منتقل خواهد شد.
بدنه ایرباس 350 از سه قسمت تشکیل شده است : قسمت جلویی، قسمت میانی و قسمت انتهایی. این سه قسمت در ایستگاه اصلی مونتاژ ایرباس به نام ایستگاه 50 به هم متصل خواهند شد. ارابه ی فرود دماغه هم در همین ایستگاه به بدنه متصل خواهد شد. به محض اتمام این مرحله هواپیما به ایستگاه 40 منتقل خواهد شد و در آنجا بال ها و دم به هواپیما متصل خواهد شد.
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